Two Upstate BASF sites honored
October 5, 2020
SENECA and CONVERSE, SC — BASF has been recognized with the 2020 Cummins COVID-19 Outstanding Supplier Award for its work and customer support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Indiana-based Cummins is…
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Stinson Ferguson appointed to the City of Greenville’s Green Ribbon Advisory Committee
October 5, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Stinson Ferguson has been appointed by Greenville City Council to serve on the Green Ribbon Advisory Committee. Her two-year term began on October 1, 2020.…
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Registration is open for the Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament
October 4, 2020
AC Controls is hosting the 4th Annual Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament benefitting the Center for Developmental Services (CDS). New this year, participants in the golf tournament may play on…
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Elliott Davis expands senior leadership team with four promotions
October 4, 2020
Prominent Accounting Firm Promotes within Greenville and Columbia Offices Elliott Davis, a leading business solutions firm with nine offices across the Southeast, announced that four team members have been promoted…
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Spartanburg Community College begins South Carolina’s first Injection Molding Training Program
October 4, 2020
In response to the increasing need for skilled injection molding manufacturing associates, Spartanburg Community College’s Corporate & Community Education division has started the first injection molding training program in South…
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Agape Care Hospice selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for its outcomes & patient evaluation assessment alpha testing program
October 4, 2020
Agape Care has been selected as one of 20 Medicare-certified hospice providers nationwide to participate in the alpha testing phase of development of the Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation (HOPE)…
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Gov. Henry McMaster lifts restaurant occupancy limits statewide
October 2, 2020
Gov. Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2020-63, which lifts all occupancy limitations in restaurants throughout South Carolina, effective immediately. Previously, South Carolina’s restaurants were operating at 50% capacity. Now, they…
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Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta winners announced
October 2, 2020
The Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila and held at The Old Cigar Warehouse, took place over the weekend of September 25. Although the festival was…
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Endeavor enhances corporate membership packages and offers new day pass 10-pack discount for more flexible coworking options
October 2, 2020
Endeavor, a coworking and shared office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces it has enhanced its corporate membership packages and is now offering a 10% discount off…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. announces hire of next Chief Tourism Development Officer
October 2, 2020
Timothy Bush to lead Spartanburg’s tourism development efforts, beginning Oct. 19 Timothy Bush, award-winning president and CEO of Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism, has been named Chief Tourism Development Officer at…
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Chasity Davis joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
October 2, 2020
Chasity Davis recently joined Coldwell Banker Caine’s Spartanburg office, bringing previous experience from another Upstate firm. She joined the field of real estate following a career as a paralegal, where…
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Boeing to consolidate 787 production in South Carolina in 2021
October 2, 2020
As the airline industry continues to address the impact of COVID-19, The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] said on October 1 that it will consolidate production of 787 jets at its…
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Regional Management Corp. announces appointment of Harp Rana as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
October 1, 2020
Promotes Brian Fisher to EVP and Chief Strategy and Development Officer Elevates Catherine Atwood to SVP, General Counsel, and Secretary Further Strengthens Senior Team to Execute on Omni-Channel Growth Strategy…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
October 1, 2020Twenty-three interns are now ready to serve the community and see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of…
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Adrienne Fairwell selected to become Riley Fellow
October 1, 2020
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio assistant general manager joins a network of more than 2,300 leaders committed to creating social and economic progress in South Carolina Adrienne Fairwell of…
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Celebrate Agriculture, Arts and Tradition at Free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair, Oct. 20-21
October 1, 2020
Fair food available for purchase with extended dates, Oct. 20-24 The first-ever free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair is bringing the tradition of the State Fair to fairgoers in a new…
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Sage Automotive Interiors completes acquisition of Adient’s Automotive Fabric business
October 1, 2020
Increased capacity, expansion, in European automotive industry Sage Automotive Interiors (an Asahi Kasei company) has now completed its agreement to acquire the automotive fabric business of Adient (NYSE: ADNT). Sage…
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SBDC hosting Cyber Security Event – October 7
October 1, 2020
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and the Greenville Area Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosting a seminar to help small business owners prepare. The event will feature a…
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SC Council on Competitiveness releases 2020 SC Logistics Study revealing an increased industry impact on state economy
October 1, 2020
The study reveals the impact of logistics in South Carolina, including revenue growth, employment, economic contribution, industry wages, and more. The SC Council on Competitiveness has released its 2020 SC…
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Spartanburg’s SteelCore donates $50,000 PPE to Spartanburg Community College
September 30, 2020
The Spartanburg Community College Foundation recently accepted a $50,000 donation of personal protective equipment to the College from Spartanburg-based SteelCore Industrial and Welding Supply. Brandon Coates, president/CEO of SteelCore, and a…
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Community Foundation of Greenville responds to COVID-19 crisis
September 30, 2020
$400,000 in grants to be awarded to 20 local nonprofits At a time of unprecedented health care and economic crises due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Community Foundation of Greenville’s…
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The Cliffs announces expansion of Cliffs Builders team with two new hires
September 30, 2020
The Cliffs announced that Cliffs Builders has expanded its team with the addition of Vincent Fournier and Don Thompson. Fournier and Thompson will serve as dedicated project engineers for Cliffs…
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Carolina Moves Real Estate and Property Management Company acquires new building
September 30, 2020
Carolina Moves Real Estate and Property Management Company recently acquired the 13,000 sf building at 455 Congaree Road Greenville, SC 29607. The building will be undergoing a complete renovation and…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg office deal activity remains constant, sublease space increases
September 30, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q3-2020 GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | OFFICE Key Takeaways Large blocks of office space becoming available created negative absorption and overshadowed the 37 office sales transactions and 58 leases…
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Duke Energy invests more than $350,000 in projects that help preserve, enhance South Carolina’s natural places
September 29, 2020
The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded more than $350,000 in grants to South Carolina organizations that will fund environmental projects, wildlife conservation efforts and environmental educational programs across the state.…
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Census countdown: Help Greenville be counted
September 29, 2020
With just days to go until the September 30 deadline to respond to the 2020 Census, the self-response rate for the city of Greenville is just 57%. That means approximately…
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Bon Secours announces additional flu clinics
September 29, 2020
Bon Secours St. Francis is hosting additional flu vaccination clinics this season, as we can’t stress enough just how important it is for everyone to get vaccinated. Dates, times and…
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Rivers Plumbing and Electric, Inc. establishing operations in Marion County
September 29, 2020
More Than $9.1 Million Investment Will Create 150 New Jobs Rivers Plumbing and Electric, Inc., an engineering and design, prefabrication, construction and post-construction firm, today announced plans to establish operations…
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Randstad US to bring 400 remote customer service jobs to South Carolina
September 29, 2020
Randstad US announces it is hiring 400 remote customer service representative jobs in South Carolina. Candidates looking for job opportunities can apply through an online portal or attend an upcoming virtual hiring…
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Golden Career Strategies acquired by Ask and Receive Coaching president Stacey Bevill
September 29, 2020
Stacey Bevill, Founder and President of Upstate-based Ask and Receive Coaching, recently acquired the long-standing coaching and consulting firm, Golden Career Strategies. Golden Career Strategies (GCS) was founded in 2002…
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Show off your Stats! Using your organization’s data to create visual content
September 29, 2020
By Stephanie Heikkila Holman NP Strategy There’s something comforting about numbers, whether it’s the way they gently guide us to sleep as children counting sheep in our beds or…
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Page appointed to Public Charter School District Board of Trustees
September 29, 2020
Bob Jones University Chief of Staff Randy Page was confirmed by the State Senate Tuesday, Sept. 22, to serve on the South Carolina Public Charter School District Board of Trustees.…
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Greenville Technical College opens doors to Truist Culinary and Hospitality Innovation Center
September 29, 2020Greenville Technical College announced the opening of the Truist Culinary and Hospitality Innovation Center. A $1 million grant from the Truist Foundation to the Greenville Tech Foundation funded renovations for…
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Infinity Marketing’s Cassie Thompson recognized among Greenville’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under
September 29, 2020
Infinity Marketing announced that Cassie Thompson, Director of Organizational Development, was named in Greenville Business Magazine’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under. “Cassie has played such a crucial role in…
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Nachman Norwood & Parrott continues growth with new wealth planner
September 29, 2020
Nachman Norwood & Parrott (NNP), an independent wealth management consultancy, recently welcomed Tyler Boswell as a wealth planner. In this role, Boswell will work with the planning department to build…
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McCrory Construction’s Stephen Cooper named Greenville’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under
September 28, 2020
McCrory Construction’s Stephen Cooper, Senior Project Manager based in the firm’s Greenville office, has been recognized as one of Greenville Business Magazine’s 2020 Best & Brightest 35 and Under –…
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United Community Bank welcomes Brian Goff as Director of Portfolio Management
September 28, 2020
United Community Bank announced the addition of Brian Goff as Director of Portfolio Management. In this new role, Goff will be responsible for the management and oversight of the bank’s…
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GMC adds another professional engineer to its Greenville, S.C. team
September 28, 2020
Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood (GMC), announced Rhys Gratz, an engineer in the firm’s Greenville, S.C., office, has attained his professional engineering license. Gratz joined GMC’s Water Resources and Treatment Division…
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9th Annual Fallen Officer Memorial Ride Preview Breakfast
September 28, 2020
The Deputy Roger Rice Ride-On Funds Foundation will host a preview breakfast for the 9th Annual Fallen Officer Memorial Ride on Friday, October 16th. The breakfast will be held at Destination Powersports 23165…
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InnoVision Awards announces 2020 award finalists
September 27, 2020
InnoVision Awards recognizes innovation in South Carolina annually through its InnoVision Awards program. This year, InnoVision received a record number of applications reflecting both the strength of the innovation economy…
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STORY hires Kaitlyn Ford as Executive Assistant
September 25, 2020
Greenville-based digital marketing agency, STORY, has hired Kaitlyn Ford as its new executive assistant. A 2016 graduate of Stevenson University in Maryland, Ford earned her bachelor’s degree in business communications.…
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Six South Carolina Schools receive National Blue Ribbon School honors
September 24, 2020
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recognized six South Carolina schools nominated by State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. The recognition is based on…
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Bon Secours hosting drive-thru flu clinics
September 24, 2020
Fall is here, and that means flu season is upon us. So NOW is the time to get vaccinated. Bon Secours is taking out the hassle to help keep the…
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Ten at The Top announces date and nomination process for celebrating Upstate Unsung Heroes Virtual Event
September 24, 2020
Virtual Event Honoring Upstate Unsung Heroes Scheduled for Wednesday, November 18th Ten at the Top [TATT] is excited to host the Celebrating Upstate Unsung Heroes Virtual Event at 11:30 am…
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Jerry Carter picks up key endorsements in District Three
September 24, 2020
Jerry Carter has been endorsed by multiple state and Pickens area leaders this week as he seeks election in State House District Three, which encompasses western Pickens County including Clemson,…
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PSTA response to close of session of South Carolina General Assembly
September 24, 2020
Kathy Maness, Executive Director In the midst of a pandemic, South Carolina’s teachers are working harder than ever to honor their commitment to the children of our state. Across South…
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Tactical Medical Solutions LLC expanding operations in Anderson County
September 24, 2020
More Than $1.7 Million Investment Will Create 21 New Jobs Tactical Medical Solutions LLC, a global leading developer and manufacturer of pre-hospital medical products and patient simulators, today announced plans…
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Global Opportunity, Local Impact: The life sciences industry responds to COVID, a free, online panel discussion with industry leaders
September 24, 2020
With more than 650 firms and 43,000 professionals engaged in research, development and commercialization of innovative healthcare, medical device, industrial, environmental and agricultural biotech and products, life sciences in South Carolina…
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Bosch Rexroth Endowed Scholarship presented to two students at Greenville Technical College
September 24, 2020
Melissa Giles and Santino Longobardi, students at Greenville Technical College, were selected to receive the Bosch Rexroth Endowed Scholarship, a $1,000 award. Giles is a Construction Engineering Technology (CET) student…
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Local organizations partner for community-wide Day of Action event, Sunday September 27th at 5pm, Barnet Park
September 24, 2020
On Sunday September 27th at 5pm United Way of the Piedmont, the Spartanburg County Public Library, the Spartanburg Clergy Initiative and The Purpose Place will host a community activation in…
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