Jennifer Johnsen elected to the Board of Directors of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
September 4, 2018
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that partner Jennifer Johnsen has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). The FDCC is an exclusive invitation–only international organization…
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Serendipity Labs offering three months free to new tenants in August
September 4, 2018The Upstate’s latest premier co-working space is offering a special rate to new tenants in September. Serendipity Labs Greenville is offering a two-month rent free proposal to tenants who sign…
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Changes to Parks & Recreation rental fees scheduled for October 1
September 4, 2018
The City of Greenville’s Parks & Recreation Department will implement a new rental fee schedule and offer additional rental options beginning October 1. The City’s rental portfolio includes shelters, fields, gardens,…
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Serendipity Labs offering three months free to new tenants in August
September 4, 2018
The Upstate’s latest premier co-working space is offering a special rate to new tenants in September. Serendipity Labs Greenville is offering a two-month rent free proposal to tenants who sign…
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Brenden Stevenson joins the Easley office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
September 4, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Brenden Stevenson has joined the company’s Easley office as a sales associate. Stevenson was born in Minnesota and…
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United Community Bank named one of the Best Banks to Work For in United States
September 4, 2018United Community Bank has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2018 by American Banker and Best Companies Group. This recognition is based on employee satisfaction…
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Serendipity Labs names Corie Miller as Lab Manager
September 4, 2018
Downtown Greenville’s newest co-working space, Serendipity Labs, has selected Corie Miller as Lab Manager. A graduate of North Greenville University in 2010, Miller has had quite a career in planning…
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Tiffany Clemens joins the Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
September 4, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Tiffany Clemens has joined the company’s Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Clemens is originally from Oklahoma and…
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I Can Accept Criticism Without Resentment
September 3, 2018
By Connie Cleveland As an elementary student I remember telling my mother that my “best friend” had said my dog’s name, Jinx, was a boy’s name, not a girl’s,…
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2018 fall foreign language classes at Upstate International, register now
September 2, 2018
Classes are filling up here at Upstate International. Here’s 12 reasons to fall into a new language this Autumn: American Sign Language, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai. Impress your family,…
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Re-Imagined, an exhibition of constructed paintings by Kirkland Smith
September 2, 2018
The Curtis R. Harley Art Gallery at the University of South Carolina Upstate presents Re-Imagined, an exhibition of constructed paintings by Kirkland Thomas Smith. Re-Imagined will be on exhibit August…
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Cherry recognized nationally as Top Business Manager for music industry
August 30, 2018
Entertainment industry veteran becomes the second member of Vaden Group/Elliott Davis to receive Billboard magazine award . Elliott Davis, one of the largest accounting, tax, and consulting services providers in the…
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2018 Southern Home & Garden Show set for September 21-23
August 30, 2018
The Home Builders Association of Greenville’s Southern Home & Garden Show, presented by American HomePride, will be held at the TD Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina, from Friday, September…
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SCFB urges DHEC to await study completion before enacting new regulations
August 29, 2018
South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation publicly entered comments to the Department of Health and Environmental Control’s proposed “Western Capacity Use Area” on June 25, 2018. These comments were submitted in…
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SunTrust Foundation awards $5,000 to Spartanburg Community College Foundation for Operation Workforce Training in Cherokee County
August 29, 2018
Cherokee County received another economic boost thanks to a $5,000 grant from the SunTrust Foundation to the Spartanburg Community College Foundation to address the regional workforce shortage. Grant funds will be…
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Southern Current launching new solar project in Orangeburg County
August 29, 2018
Company investing $28 million in solar farm development Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with a new…
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Elliott Davis’ Cybersecurity Group becomes a CIS SecureSuite member
August 29, 2018
Elliott Davis, one of the largest accounting, tax, and consulting services providers in the Southeast, announces that the firm’s Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity practice has become a CIS SecureSuite™ member.…
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New partnerships announced today could lead to biotech startups, researchers say
August 29, 2018
Clemson University researchers said a new partnership with one of India’s top engineering universities will lead to new medical devices, sensors and startup companies, while helping educate leaders and entrepreneurs…
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Rapid Fired Pizza announces first SC location
August 29, 2018
Rapid Fired Pizza announced the opening of a new location in Spartanburg, South Carolina at 1707 John B. White Sr. Blvd. This is the company’s first restaurant in South Carolina. Slated…
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2018 Southern Home & Garden Show set for September 21-23
August 29, 2018The Home Builders Association of Greenville’s Southern Home & Garden Show, presented by American HomePride, will be held at the TD Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina, from Friday, September…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
August 29, 2018
Colliers International in South Carolina announced the following select recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Mary Winter Teaster, J.P. Scurry, Scottie Smith…
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UCW makes Inc. 500 for the first time
August 29, 2018Inc. magazine recently revealed that UCW Logistics is no. 126 on its 37th annual Inc. 500, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a…
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Jonathan Klett joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Greenville office
August 29, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Jonathan D. Klett has joined the firm and will be based in the firm’s Greenville office. Jonathan’s practice will focus on business…
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USC celebrates fourth consecutive year of record-setting research activity
August 29, 2018
For the fourth year running, the University of South Carolina has set a new record for research activity and sponsored award funding, garnering $258.1 million in fiscal year 2018 (July…
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GSSM Foundation announces new Executive Director
August 29, 2018
The Board of Directors of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Dinndorf as their new Executive Director. Ms.…
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Infinity partners with Horry-Georgetown to promote educational opportunities
August 29, 2018Infinity Marketing welcomes the addition of Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC), an institution that serves South Carolina’s northeastern area with three separate campuses; Conway, Georgetown, and Grand Strand in Myrtle Beach.…
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RealOp Investments expands role for VP Chip Hunt
August 29, 2018RealOp Investments recently named Chip Hunt its Vice President of Leasing and Marketing. In this role, Hunt will have the capacity to expand the firm’s presence across the company’s portfolio;…
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Jonathan Klett joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Greenville office
August 29, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Jonathan D. Klett has joined the firm and will be based in the firm’s Greenville office. Jonathan’s practice will focus on business…
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RealOp Investments expands role for VP Chip Hunt
August 29, 2018
RealOp Investments recently named Chip Hunt its Vice President of Leasing and Marketing. In this role, Hunt will have the capacity to expand the firm’s presence across the company’s portfolio;…
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UCW makes Inc. 500 for the first time
August 29, 2018
Inc. magazine recently revealed that UCW Logistics is no. 126 on its 37th annual Inc. 500, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a…
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Infinity partners with Horry-Georgetown to promote educational opportunities
August 29, 2018
Infinity Marketing welcomes the addition of Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC), an institution that serves South Carolina’s northeastern area with three separate campuses; Conway, Georgetown, and Grand Strand in Myrtle Beach.…
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Pace Clayton joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
August 28, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Pace Clayton as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. As a Greenville resident for the past 10 years, Pace has previous real estate experience…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer completes 100,000 SF lease in Greer
August 28, 2018Cushman & Wakefield | is pleased to announce the completion of a 100,000 square foot lease of industrial space to an undisclosed tenant at 1631 S. Highway 14 in Greer,…
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International best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert to speak at local women’s conference – November 15
August 28, 2018November 15, 2018 @at Trident Technical College International bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert will speak at C4WNEW, the Center for Women’s annual two-day conference, on Nov. 15, at Trident Technical College.…
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Jackson Lewis strengthens employee benefits practice with addition of Suzanne Odom
August 28, 2018Jackson Lewis P.C. law firm announced that Suzanne G. Odom has joined the firm’s Greenville office as a Principal. Ms. Odom joins the firm from Nexsen Pruet, where she focused…
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Voting for 2018 Hope Awards has been extended
August 28, 2018WORLD Magazine has extended their deadline for voting in the 13th annual Hope Awards for Effective Compassion to September 8th, 2018. In July, WORLD announced the southeast finalist for the…
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Contemporary Print Collective to host Print Fair this October
August 28, 2018The Upstate’s largest collection of printmakers will be in one place this October. The Contemporary Print Collective’s Annual Print Fair, a showcase of fine art prints, will be held October…
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SCRA announces six new client companies
August 28, 2018
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of six Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for funding. Lowcountry…
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Contemporary Print Collective to host Print Fair this October
August 28, 2018
The Upstate’s largest collection of printmakers will be in one place this October. The Contemporary Print Collective’s Annual Print Fair, a showcase of fine art prints, will be held October…
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Jackson Lewis strengthens employee benefits practice with addition of Suzanne Odom
August 28, 2018
Jackson Lewis P.C. law firm announced that Suzanne G. Odom has joined the firm’s Greenville office as a Principal. Ms. Odom joins the firm from Nexsen Pruet, where she focused…
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Voting for 2018 Hope Awards has been extended
August 28, 2018
WORLD Magazine has extended their deadline for voting in the 13th annual Hope Awards for Effective Compassion to September 8th, 2018. In July, WORLD announced the southeast finalist for the…
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Six Rosen Hagood attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers, including one “Lawyer of the Year”
August 28, 2018
CHARLESTON, SC – Rosen Hagood announced that six of its attorneys were named to the 2019 Best Lawyers in America list, including Alice Paylor who was recognized as Charleston’s “Lawyer…
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Eighteen Wyche attorneys named to the 2019 Best Lawyers list
August 28, 2018
Best Lawyers® has recognized 18 Wyche attorneys as The Best Lawyers in America© 2019. Best Lawyers also named three Wyche attorneys “Lawyer of the Year.” Eric Graben is the 2019…
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International best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert to speak at local women’s conference – November 15
August 28, 2018
November 15, 2018 @at Trident Technical College International bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert will speak at C4WNEW, the Center for Women’s annual two-day conference, on Nov. 15, at Trident Technical College.…
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Judge awards $6,318,760 in civil suit against convicted serial killer and rapist
August 28, 2018
Judge Keith Kelly recently issued an order awarding Kala Brown $6,318,760 in total damages as a result of her civil lawsuit filed against Todd Kohlhepp on Dec. 1, 2016: $1,579,690…
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USC Upstate’s Wells Fargo Speaker Series to Feature Supply Chain and Logistics Expert
August 27, 2018
The George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics at the University of South Carolina Upstate will host Yash Bhatia, president of Datos Consulting, as part of its annual…
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Clemson’s Erwin Center students helping drive McLaren brand expansion
August 27, 2018
United Kingdom-based McLaren Automotive is tapping Clemson University students this semester to help the high-performance sports car manufacturer reach a new set of consumers. The Erwin Center for Brand Communications students…
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Immedion welcomes Andrew Orr to Development Team
August 27, 2018
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of Cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the hiring of Andrew Orr as Software Developer. As part of the Development Team, Orr…
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Six Rosen Hagood attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers, including one “Lawyer of the Year”
August 27, 2018CHARLESTON, SC – Rosen Hagood announced that six of its attorneys were named to the 2019 Best Lawyers in America list, including Alice Paylor who was recognized as Charleston’s “Lawyer…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Eighteen Wyche attorneys named to the 2019 Best Lawyers list
August 27, 2018Best Lawyers® has recognized 18 Wyche attorneys as The Best Lawyers in America© 2019. Best Lawyers also named three Wyche attorneys “Lawyer of the Year.” Eric Graben is the 2019…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
