The Heirloom Companies wins two awards at fifth annual Bridge Awards Gala
May 7, 2018The Heirloom Companies was recently honored for its skill and leadership at the Home Builders Association of Greenville’s 2017 Bridge Awards Gala presented by GBS Building Supply on Thursday, April…
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Jackson hires Raina Tuten as office coordinator
May 7, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Raina Tuten as office coordinator. In her new role, Tuten will be responsible for…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood achieves top rankings in Chambers USA 2018
May 7, 2018
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is pleased to announce that 20 attorneys have earned recognition in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA by Chambers and Partners. The firm also received rankings…
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Publix Super Markets creative director Tim Cox to present at joint Endeavor Collaborators & Cocktails/AAF Greenville Creative Fuel event – May 16
May 7, 2018
Cox built and leads 80-person in-house creative team on brand expression Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate marketing teams, announces that Tim Cox, creative director for Publix…
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Jackson a winner at SCPRSA Mercury Awards
May 7, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, was a winner at the annual Mercury Awards held recently in Columbia. Sponsored by the South…
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Melissa Morales joins Southern Community Services as chief financial officer
May 7, 2018
Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC –accredited community association management firms in South Carolina, announces the appointment of Melissa Morales as the company’s chief financial officer. With…
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GM recognizes Sage Automotive Interiors for performance, quality and innovation
May 7, 2018
Sage Automotive Interiors was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its 26th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held Friday, April 20, in Orlando,…
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Benefitfocus data shows employers in continue to shift more health insurance costs to employees
May 7, 2018
Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a leading cloud-based benefits management platform and services provider, released its “State of Employee Benefits – Industry Edition” research report. The snapshot of real, but anonymized…
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Benefitfocus data shows employers in continue to shift more health insurance costs to employees
May 7, 2018
Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a leading cloud-based benefits management platform and services provider, released its “State of Employee Benefits – Industry Edition” research report. The snapshot of real, but anonymized…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: business-services, on-the-move
Junior League of Greenville raises $15,000 with inaugural Shop for Greenville fundraiser
May 7, 2018
The Junior League of Greenville (JLG) recently held its inaugural Shop for Greenville fundraiser, a 10-day discount shopping event in March featuring local businesses. Partnering with 78 participating retailers and 13 selling…
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DHEC accepting nominations for Community Star award program
May 7, 2018
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is accepting nominations for the COMMUNITY STAR award program now through Aug. 1, 2018. COMMUNITY STAR recognizes a business, community organization,…
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DHEC accepting nominations for Community Star award program
May 7, 2018
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is accepting nominations for the COMMUNITY STAR award program now through Aug. 1, 2018. COMMUNITY STAR recognizes a business, community organization,…
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Three K9 SAR teams from SC Search & Rescue Dog Association achieve national certifications
May 7, 2018
Three K9 SAR teams of the South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association (SCSARDA), a non-profit, all-volunteer professional search and rescue team dedicated to finding missing people with highly trained…
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The Heirloom Companies wins two awards at fifth annual Bridge Awards Gala
May 7, 2018The Heirloom Companies was recently honored for its skill and leadership at the Home Builders Association of Greenville’s 2017 Bridge Awards Gala presented by GBS Building Supply on Thursday, April…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Melissa Morales joins Southern Community Services as chief financial officer
May 7, 2018
Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC –accredited community association management firms in South Carolina, announces the appointment of Melissa Morales as the company’s chief financial officer. With…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: business-services, on-the-move
Smith Moore Leatherwood achieves top rankings in Chambers USA 2018
May 7, 2018
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is pleased to announce that 20 attorneys have earned recognition in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA by Chambers and Partners. The firm also received rankings…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Jackson hires Raina Tuten as office coordinator
May 7, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Raina Tuten as office coordinator. In her new role, Tuten will be responsible for…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
GM recognizes Sage Automotive Interiors for performance, quality and innovation
May 7, 2018
Sage Automotive Interiors was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its 26th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held Friday, April 20, in Orlando,…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, transportation
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS appoints Shannon Reilly director of corporate & community relations
May 7, 2018
As Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS seeks to continue healthy growth, the company recently announced the addition of Shannon Reilly as director of corporate and community relations. The…
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HBA of Greenville names Congressman Jeff Duncan a Defender of Housing
May 7, 2018Congressman Jeff Duncan, representing South Carolina’s third congressional district, was honored by the Home Builders Association of Greenville with the Defender of Housing Award, acknowledging him as a forward-thinking federal…
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Jackson a winner at SCPRSA Mercury Awards
May 7, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, was a winner at the annual Mercury Awards held recently in Columbia. Sponsored by the South…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Integrated Media Publishing names Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS a 2018 South Carolina Top Workplace
May 7, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces honor by Integrated Media Publishing. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a…
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Publix Super Markets creative director Tim Cox to present at joint Endeavor Collaborators & Cocktails/AAF Greenville Creative Fuel event – May 16
May 7, 2018
Cox built and leads 80-person in-house creative team on brand expression Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate marketing teams, announces that Tim Cox, creative director for Publix…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Women-owned businesses generate $1.4 trillion in sales
May 4, 2018
Become an SBA Partner & Help Women Entrepreneurs in South Carolina The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced a new grant opportunity for a Women’s Business Center and is seeking…
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Women-owned businesses generate $1.4 trillion in sales
May 4, 2018
Become an SBA Partner & Help Women Entrepreneurs in South Carolina The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced a new grant opportunity for a Women’s Business Center and is seeking…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $197,500 to 13 grantees through Immigrant Families Initiative
May 4, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the 2018 Immigrant Families Initiative grants totaling $197,500 to thirteen organizations serving South Carolina’s immigrant and refugee populations. Immigrants represent nearly…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $197,500 to 13 grantees through Immigrant Families Initiative
May 4, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the 2018 Immigrant Families Initiative grants totaling $197,500 to thirteen organizations serving South Carolina’s immigrant and refugee populations. Immigrants represent nearly…
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Jocassee Valley Brewing Company and Event Venue Opening in Salem, SC
May 3, 2018
Jocassee Valley Brewing Company and the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) are pleased to announce a new macro brewery and tap room will begin operations this month in the Salem area of Oconee…
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Title: Award-winning Assembly Saxophone Quartet to play at Espresso
May 3, 2018Spartanburg Philharmonic closes our 2017-2018 season with award-winning Assembly Saxophone Quartet. The Philharmonic’s “Espresso” chamber concert series concludes on Friday, May 18 with Saxoccino. Tickets are $26 each and can be purchased by…
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Canfor Southern Pine upgrading its Kershaw County facility
May 3, 2018Company Investing $40 Million in Existing Operations Canfor Southern Pine, a leading integrated forest products company, announced it will upgrade its existing Camden, S.C. sawmill in Kershaw County. The company…
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Canfor Southern Pine upgrading its Kershaw County facility
May 3, 2018Company Investing $40 Million in Existing Operations Canfor Southern Pine, a leading integrated forest products company, announced it will upgrade its existing Camden, S.C. sawmill in Kershaw County. The company…
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Brian Kirk named lead of Elliott Davis’ Cybersecurity Practice
May 2, 2018
Industry leader brings more than 25 years of experience in Information Technology Elliott Davis, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services providers in the Southeast, announces that Brian…
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Tribe513 relocating its corporate headquarters to Greer
May 2, 2018
Tribe513, a faith-based, independent medical group consisting of Parkside Pediatrics, Brio Internal Medicine, Vida Gynecology and the Breastfeeding Center of Greenville has announced that it will be relocating its corporate…
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Areas of Progress in South Carolina – May 3
May 2, 2018
Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy. South Carolinians Saving More for College…
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Areas of Progress in South Carolina – May 3
May 2, 2018
Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy. South Carolinians Saving More for College…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: headlines, on-the-move
The COMET welcomes its new Director
May 2, 2018
The COMET is proud to announce and welcome John Andoh as the new Executive Director of the Central Midlands Transit Authority (The COMET). Andoh will be responsible for the administration…
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Milliken & Company named one of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers by Forbes
May 2, 2018
Milliken & Company, a global innovation company with textile, specialty chemical and floor covering manufacturing expertise, is honored to be named among America’s Best Mid-Size Employers in 2018. Compiled by…
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High Spirits Hospitality’s Tammy Johnson wins CommunityWorks’ Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year
May 2, 2018
Tammy Johnson, High Spirits Hospitality’s president and CEO, was named the Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year by CommunityWorks Tuesday night. A native of Houston, Johnson has been making an…
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Elmore Goldsmith attorneys recognized as South Carolina ‘Super Lawyers’
May 2, 2018
Four attorneys from Elmore Goldsmith have been named by South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine for 2018. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice and less…
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Coworking space opens in downtown Greer
May 2, 2018
Creative professionals, freelancers, writers, startups and others in need of collaborative workspace can now find it at Insight Onsite Coworking (IOC), opening today at 228 Trade Street in historic downtown Greer. The two-story, 3,800-square-foot office space provides…
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CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. and First Citizens Financial Corporation announce merger agreement
May 2, 2018
CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. (“CoastalSouth”), the parent company of CoastalStates Bank (“CSB”) and First Citizens Financial Corporation (“FCFC”), the parent company of Foothills Community Bank (“Foothills”), announced the signing of a…
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Doctors Care Urgent Care opens third new location this year
May 2, 2018
Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, held a ribbon-cutting today to celebrate the opening of its newest center in Columbia – the company’s 54th location in South Carolina.…
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ABC of the Carolinas continues tradition with 9th annual Hard Hat Legislative Day in Columbia
May 2, 2018The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas held its ninth annual Hard Hat Legislative Day in Columbia in April. Each spring, about 100 ABC members – representing…
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Elmore Goldsmith attorneys recognized as South Carolina ‘Super Lawyers’
May 2, 2018
Four attorneys from Elmore Goldsmith have been named by South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine for 2018. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice and less…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Milliken & Company named one of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers by Forbes
May 2, 2018
Milliken & Company, a global innovation company with textile, specialty chemical and floor covering manufacturing expertise, is honored to be named among America’s Best Mid-Size Employers in 2018. Compiled by…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
ABC of the Carolinas continues tradition with 9th annual Hard Hat Legislative Day in Columbia
May 2, 2018The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas held its ninth annual Hard Hat Legislative Day in Columbia in April. Each spring, about 100 ABC members – representing…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: construction, on-the-move
High Spirits Hospitality’s Tammy Johnson wins CommunityWorks’ Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year
May 2, 2018
Tammy Johnson, High Spirits Hospitality’s president and CEO, was named the Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year by CommunityWorks Tuesday night. A native of Houston, Johnson has been making an…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: business-services, on-the-move
Gurry Roberts Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
May 1, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Gurry Roberts as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. From an early age, Gurry’s parents instilled an appreciation of owning property in him.…
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Crawford Strategy’s Hannah Stone Receives Sandy Linning Excellence Award
May 1, 2018
Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to businesses, recently presented the 2018 Sandy Linning Excellence Award to team member Hannah Stone. Stone, Senior…
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Tricia Bradbury Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
May 1, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Tricia Bradbury as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Coming from the corporate world, Tricia is looking forward to putting her people skills…
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