Furay wins NAIFA Quality Award
November 15, 2017
Guy Furay, owner of The Insurance Source, has been honored by the National Associations of Insurance and Financial Advisors with a 2017 Quality Award. The NAIFA Quality Award provides advisors…
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Rhonda Kingen joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 15, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Rhonda Kingen has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Prior to moving to the Upstate, Kingen lived in…
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Furman receives grant from Triad Foundation to support Shucker Leadership Program
November 14, 2017
Furman University has received a $25,000 grant from the Triad Foundation of Ithaca, New York to support the University’s Shucker Center for Leadership Development. This latest gift marks the foundation’s…
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EDTS receives historic Augusta 2017 Preservation Award
November 14, 2017
Historic Augusta, Inc., named EDTS a recipient of one of six annual Historic Preservation awards. The award was given in recognition of the “careful rehabilitation” of Sibley Mill, Building 4,…
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Steve Martin & Martin Short come to Peace Center
November 14, 2017
Audiences can expect an evening of nonstop laughs on Friday, Feb. 23, and Saturday, Feb. 24, when Steve Martin and Martin Short bring An Evening You Will Forget For The Rest Of Your Life to the Peace Center.…
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City Council approves establishment of Non-Profit Housing Trust Fund
November 14, 2017
Greenville City Council unanimously adopted a resolution Monday to authorize the establishment of an independent Non-Profit Housing Trust Fund, creating a financial mechanism to support affordable housing development within the City. The…
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Marchant Real Estate top performers in October 2017
November 14, 2017
As the Upstate’s “Signature Real Estate Agency,” The Marchant Company is a small boutique business of just 40 agents that is consistently a top performer in Greenville. The Marchant Company…
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CDS receives $13,000 from Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament
November 14, 2017The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) was the beneficiary of the Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament hosted by AC Controls. Ned Marshall was a beloved employee of AC Controls for…
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Greenville Chamber honors Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP with ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award
November 14, 2017
The Greenville Chamber presented Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP (DHG) with the 2017 ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award for its commitment to increasing the positive impact of women’s leadership in our community.…
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Upstate Forever announces 2018 ForeverGreen Luncheon speaker and awardees
November 14, 2017
Upstate Forever is hosting their annual ForeverGreen Awards Luncheon on February 27th, 2018 at the Embassy Suites on Verdae Boulevard. The luncheon celebrates individuals and organizations for significant contributions in fields related…
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Teknoware establishing new operations in Horry County
November 14, 2017
Interior lighting systems manufacturer creating 45 new jobs Teknoware, a Finland-based manufacturing firm, today announced plans to establish operations in Horry County. The company will hire approximately 45 employees and…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton, S.C. business leaders announce cuts to unemployment tax rate
November 14, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton and business leaders from around the state to announce that for the fifth consecutive year DEWis cutting the Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax rate on South Carolina businesses. “Any time we are…
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Southern First Bank expands to the Atlanta/Buckhead market
November 14, 2017Sandy Bowen, Fielding Troutman and Katherine Wall Provide Leadership Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Atlanta, Georgia and the Buckhead and North…
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Timepiece start-up Famiglia Vaglio unveils inaugural collection of watches
November 14, 2017
Direct to consumer model, philanthropic mission marry local design with Swiss-made quality With the holiday season having officially commenced, Famiglia Vaglio, a new, local luxury watch brand in Greenville, S.C.,…
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Patrick G. Head joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 14, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Patrick G. Head has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. A Greenville native, Head grew up in…
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Ted Gentry named to the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
November 14, 2017
Wyche Attorney Ted Gentry has been named to the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees (SCICU). SCICU seeks to advance higher education through fundraising, scholarships, and research,…
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Guy Furay honored by NAIFA
November 14, 2017
GREER, S.C. – Guy Furay, owner of The Insurance Source, has been honored by the National Associations of Insurance and Financial Advisors with a 2017 Quality Award. The NAIFA Quality…
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Patrick G. Head joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 14, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Patrick G. Head has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. A Greenville native, Head grew up in…
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Southern First Bank expands to the Atlanta/Buckhead market
November 14, 2017
Sandy Bowen, Fielding Troutman and Katherine Wall Provide Leadership Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Atlanta, Georgia and the Buckhead and North…
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Ted Gentry named to the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
November 14, 2017
Wyche Attorney Ted Gentry has been named to the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees (SCICU). SCICU seeks to advance higher education through fundraising, scholarships, and research,…
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The Children’s Security Blanket announces new name reflecting dramatic expansion across the Carolinas
November 14, 2017
Organization Enters New Phase of Growth with New Brand Identity SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Children’s Security Blanket has changed its name. The 16-year-old Spartanburg-based nonprofit remains dedicated to helping children…
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Guy Furay honored by NAIFA
November 14, 2017
GREER, S.C. – Guy Furay, owner of The Insurance Source, has been honored by the National Associations of Insurance and Financial Advisors with a 2017 Quality Award. The NAIFA Quality…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: insurance, on-the-move
Timepiece start-up Famiglia Vaglio unveils inaugural collection of watches
November 14, 2017
Direct to consumer model, philanthropic mission marry local design with Swiss-made quality With the holiday season having officially commenced, Famiglia Vaglio, a new, local luxury watch brand in Greenville, S.C.,…
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Beautiful places across South Carolina will benefit from nearly $500,000 from Duke Energy
November 13, 2017
The Duke Energy Foundation is investing nearly $500,000 in 14 South Carolina environmental nonprofit organizations. The grants will fund environmental projects, wildlife conservation efforts and environmental educational programs across the Duke Energy…
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Infinity welcomes new team members
November 13, 2017
Infinity Marketing welcomes new team members Nicole Yee, Direct Mail Program Coordinator, Sarah Kaye Mohammed, Digital Coordinator, and Darian Villalobos, Media Assistant. Nicole Yee is a graduate of Clemson University…
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Statewide health initiative announces new Deputy Director: Angela Olawsky will provide guidance and oversight for Choose Well℠
November 13, 2017Choose Well announced Angela Olawsky, RN, MPH, CPM has been named deputy director. Coming to the position from South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC), she brings more…
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ACE Bakery expanding Cherokee County operations
November 13, 2017
$31.9 Million Investment to Increase Production Capacity ACE Bakery, LLC, an artisan bakery that produces par-baked breads for retail customers, is expanding its existing Cherokee County operations. The $31.9 million…
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Chapmans enable future leaders with Clemson’s first Academic Cornerstone gift
November 13, 2017
Atlanta resident Thomas F. Chapman and his wife, Karen, have brightened the future of Clemson University students and every person their post-graduation work will impact with a $4 million gift…
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Christ Church Episcopal and Triune Mercy Center launch women-focused nonprofit
November 13, 2017
Greenville’s Christ Church Episcopal and Triune Mercy Center announced the launch of Jasmine Road, a new 501(c)3 organization with a mission focused on providing a path to freedom and a…
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WCM Global Wealth, LLC welcomes new Director of Real Estate and Chief Financial Officer to its growing team
November 13, 2017WCM Global Wealth, LLC, a diversified financial services company that provides a wide array of financial products and services as a registered investment adviser, expands its real estate and financial…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation awards $109,837 to 14 nonprofit organizations
November 13, 2017
The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $109,837 in capacity-building grants to 14 nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of Spartanburg County residents across all seven Spartanburg Community Indicator Areas: Civic…
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Richard L. Cox joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 13, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Richard L. Cox has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. A lifelong South Carolinian, Cox’s career started…
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McCrory Construction hires John Price as Manager of Business Development in Upstate
November 13, 2017
John Price has joined McCrory Construction as Manager of Business Development in the company’s Upstate office. Price will be focusing on manufacturing, commercial and design-build opportunities in the Upstate and…
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Habitat Greenville raises walls on 2017 Women’s Build home
November 13, 2017
On Thursday, Greenville women business leaders, government officials and volunteers kicked off the 2017 Women’s Build by raising the walls of the home they are building for the newest resident…
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BRIGHT+CO Marketing adds project lead and content specialist
November 13, 2017
BRIGHT+CO Marketing announced that Jessy Segal has joined the company as project lead and content specialist. Prior to joining BRIGHT+CO Marketing, Segal worked as account executive at EP+CO. She brings five…
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Furman earns No. 8 ranking in Sustainable Campus Index
November 13, 2017
Furman University has been recognized as one of the top 10 overall performers in the 2017 Sustainable Campus Index, claiming the eighth spot in the national rankings among baccalaureate institutions.…
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Greenville Chamber seeks applicants for 2018 Minority Business Accelerator Program
November 13, 2017
The Greenville Chamber is seeking applicants for its 2018 Minority Business Accelerator Program (MBA), designed to advance economic inclusion by increasing the overall capacity of locally-based, high-potential Minority Business Enterprises…
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Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis portfolios receive 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
November 13, 2017Wallick Investments, LLC continues to deliver consistently exceptional performance. WI Fidelis composite received a 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 495 large-cap blend products as of September 30, 2017. This is…
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McCrory Construction hires John Price as Manager of Business Development in Upstate
November 13, 2017
John Price has joined McCrory Construction as Manager of Business Development in the company’s Upstate office. Price will be focusing on manufacturing, commercial and design-build opportunities in the Upstate and…
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Richard L. Cox joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 13, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Richard L. Cox has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. A lifelong South Carolinian, Cox’s career started…
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Habitat Greenville raises walls on 2017 Women’s Build home
November 13, 2017
On Thursday, Greenville women business leaders, government officials and volunteers kicked off the 2017 Women’s Build by raising the walls of the home they are building for the newest resident…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
WCM Global Wealth, LLC welcomes new Director of Real Estate and Chief Financial Officer to its growing team
November 13, 2017WCM Global Wealth, LLC, a diversified financial services company that provides a wide array of financial products and services as a registered investment adviser, expands its real estate and financial…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis portfolios receive 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
November 13, 2017
Wallick Investments, LLC continues to deliver consistently exceptional performance. WI Fidelis composite received a 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 495 large-cap blend products as of September 30, 2017. This is…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
The Spartanburg County Foundation awards $109,837 to 14 nonprofit organizations
November 13, 2017
The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $109,837 in capacity-building grants to 14 nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of Spartanburg County residents across all seven Spartanburg Community Indicator Areas: Civic…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move, philanthropy
Statewide health initiative announces new Deputy Director: Angela Olawsky will provide guidance and oversight for Choose Well?
November 13, 2017
Choose Well announced Angela Olawsky, RN, MPH, CPM has been named deputy director. Coming to the position from South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC), she brings more…
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Edwin Lesley promoted to Chairman of the Board of Directors at Business Development Corporation
November 10, 2017
Edwin O. Lesley has been promoted to Chairman of the Board of Directors of Business Development Corporation of SC (BDC). Lesley has served as President and CEO of BDC for…
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Finalcontrol, Inc. launching new operations in Charleston County
November 9, 2017
Finalcontrol, Inc., a quality assurance provider for manufacturing companies, is locating new operations in Charleston County. The project is expected to create 34 new jobs over the next year. Providing…
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The SCEA joins in nationwide American Education Week Celebration
November 9, 2017
The South Carolina Education Association will honor educators across the state at celebrations in their own schools during American Education Week, November 14-18 To raise awareness about the critical need…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces next Department of Health and Human Services Director
November 9, 2017Governor Henry McMaster announced Joshua Baker as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Earlier this spring, the governor created a search committee…
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Dominion Energy awards $550,000 to organizations serving Veterans and Military Families in seven states
November 9, 2017
Dominion Energy announced today it will give more than a half million dollars to eleven nonprofit organizations providing essential support services to active duty, veterans and military families in seven…
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