CBRE announces midyear top producers in South Carolina
July 24, 2017CBRE is pleased to announce the 2017 midyear top producers in South Carolina. We congratulate these tremendous professionals, each of whom continues to set the highest standards for the industry.…
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CBRE announces midyear top producers in South Carolina
July 24, 2017
CBRE is pleased to announce the 2017 midyear top producers in South Carolina. We congratulate these tremendous professionals, each of whom continues to set the highest standards for the industry.…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood attorney Kate Laffitte selected to Leadership Greenville
July 24, 2017
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that attorney Katherine Hendricks Laffitte has been selected as a member of Leadership Greenville Class 44. Leadership Greenville is the Greenville Chamber’s flagship leadership program,…
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BANDWAGON adds Bell to Advisory Board
July 24, 2017
BANDWAGON, the company that is changing the way people experience the live action of college football, has added attorney Harry Bell to its Advisory Board. “Harry will help us make…
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Blair, Cato, Pickren, Casterline grand opening July 25th
July 24, 2017
Firm to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House on July 25th Columbia-based Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC will host an open house at their new Upstate office located at…
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Greenville-based country band claims coveted slot at Tumbleweed Music Festival
July 24, 2017Greenville-based, independent country band, Greg Payne and The Piedmont Boys hits the road next week to play Tumbleweed Music Festival, in Kansas City, Missouri, the biggest outlaw country music…
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USC professor selected for Health Innovators Fellowship
July 23, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Jennifer Trilk, PhD, FACSM, assistant professor of physiology and exercise science at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, was named to the third class of…
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Michelin completes purchase of NexTraq for fleet telematics from FLEETCOR
July 23, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin has closed its acquisition of NexTraq, the U.S. provider of commercial fleet telematics, from FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FLT), a leading global provider of fuel cards…
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Habitat for Humanity and Food Network “Chopped” winner Chef Roshara Sanders co-host exclusive evening event in Greenville
July 23, 2017
Food Network “Chopped” winner and NBCBLK 28 honoree Chef Roshara Sanders (Chef Ro) partnered with Habitat for Humanity to host an exclusive evening event in Greenville, SC, recently. The rooftop…
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Spartanburg Community College receives grant for new sustainable agriculture program
July 23, 2017From left: Jason Bagwell, director of SCC horticulture programs; Kristen Beckham of the Dominion Foundation; Gwen Murtha, SCC grants coordinator; Jay Moore, SCC horticulture faculty. Spartanburg Community College is…
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Habitat for Humanity and Food Network “Chopped” winner Chef Roshara Sanders co-host exclusive evening event in Greenville
July 23, 2017
Food Network “Chopped” winner and NBCBLK 28 honoree Chef Roshara Sanders (Chef Ro) partnered with Habitat for Humanity to host an exclusive evening event in Greenville, SC, recently. The rooftop…
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1×1 Design’s Asheley Scott to begin serving as President of the Clemson Architectural Foundation
July 22, 2017
1×1 Design announced that Asheley Scott, AIA, LEED AP, has begun serving a two-year term as the President of the Clemson Architectural Foundation (CAF), leading a board of more than…
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1×1 Design’s Asheley Scott to begin serving as President of the Clemson Architectural Foundation
July 22, 2017
1×1 Design announced that Asheley Scott, AIA, LEED AP, has begun serving a two-year term as the President of the Clemson Architectural Foundation (CAF), leading a board of more than…
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Ingredion expanding operations in Charleston County
July 21, 2017
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global ingredients solutions company, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County. The company’s growth is expected to bring more than $10 million…
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Ingredion expanding operations in Charleston County
July 21, 2017
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global ingredients solutions company, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County. The company’s growth is expected to bring more than $10 million…
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Proven leaders chosen to mentor Liberty Fellowship’s 13th class
July 21, 2017
Twenty-one creative thinkers with deep connections to their communities are mentoring the Fellows in Liberty Fellowship’s class of 2018. Like the Fellows with whom they are paired, these mentors are…
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Proven leaders chosen to mentor Liberty Fellowship’s 13th class
July 21, 2017
Twenty-one creative thinkers with deep connections to their communities are mentoring the Fellows in Liberty Fellowship’s class of 2018. Like the Fellows with whom they are paired, these mentors are…
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First Community Bank recognized for outstanding lending services to small businesses
July 21, 2017
First Community Bank was recently recognized as the number one third-party lender at the South Carolina Salute to Small Business. The event takes place annually during National Small Business Week…
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First Community Bank recognized for outstanding lending services to small businesses
July 21, 2017
First Community Bank was recently recognized as the number one third-party lender at the South Carolina Salute to Small Business. The event takes place annually during National Small Business Week…
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Columbia, South Carolina’s 100+ eclipse events reveal a vibrant southern city to visit all year round
July 20, 2017Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected to enjoy more than 100 eclipse-related events in the Columbia, South Carolina region — “Total Eclipse Capital of the East Coast” — across…
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AT&T awarded Tri-County Technical College $7,500 to support Connect to College program
July 20, 2017AT&T awarded Tri-County Technical College $7,500 to support the Connect to College (C2C) program. Terrance Ford, regional director of external affairs for Upstate AT&T, left, presents the check to Grayson…
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Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey LLC expands
July 20, 2017
Attorney Elizabeth McCool Joins the Firm to Practice Family and Real Estate Law Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey has hired attorney Elizabeth McCool, bringing experience in both family and real estate…
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High Spirits Hospitality adds Director of Event Sales
July 20, 2017
Katherine Brown has joined High Spirits Hospitality as its Director of Event Sales. A graduate of the University of North Carolina , Brown brings more than a decade of work…
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Dig Greenville hosts Face of the Drill design competition
July 20, 2017
Upstate children have the chance to make their mark on the future of Greenville’s infrastructure during Dig Greenville’s Face of the Drill contest, in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Greenville…
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High Spirits Hospitality adds Director of Event Sales
July 20, 2017
Katherine Brown has joined High Spirits Hospitality as its Director of Event Sales. A graduate of the University of North Carolina , Brown brings more than a decade of work…
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Columbia, South Carolina’s 100+ eclipse events reveal a vibrant southern city to visit all year round
July 20, 2017
Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected to enjoy more than 100 eclipse-related events in the Columbia, South Carolina region — “Total Eclipse Capital of the East Coast” — across…
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Training Camp Kickoff Party welcomes Panthers to Wofford
July 19, 2017
The Carolina Panthers 2017 Summer Training Camp opens Wednesday, July 26, at Wofford College’s Gibbs Stadium with the annual Training Camp Kickoff Party. The celebration is from 4:30 to 9 p.m., with the…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Business Development Manager
July 19, 2017
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Brandon Rudy as Business Development Manager. Rudy has more than 10 years of business development experience. He previously worked…
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Dig Greenville hosts Face of the Drill design competition
July 19, 2017
Upstate children have the chance to make their mark on the future of Greenville’s infrastructure during Dig Greenville’s Face of the Drill contest, in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Greenville…
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ABC presents O’Neal with platinum level safety award
July 19, 2017
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has received a platinum level national safety award presented by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). O’Neal was presented with the…
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Lindsay Joyner becomes President of the South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division
July 19, 2017
Gallivan White Boyd, is pleased to announce that attorney Lindsay Joyner has ascended to the office of President of the South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division. Joyner had previously served…
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Lindsay Joyner becomes President of the South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division
July 19, 2017
Gallivan White Boyd, is pleased to announce that attorney Lindsay Joyner has ascended to the office of President of the South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division. Joyner had previously served…
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S.C. Military Base Task Force approves strategic plan
July 19, 2017
Wednesday, July 19, 2017, the South Carolina Military Base Task Force (Task Force) approved the state’s first ever strategic plan recognizing the importance of the role that the military plays…
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S.C. Military Base Task Force approves strategic plan
July 19, 2017
Wednesday, July 19, 2017, the South Carolina Military Base Task Force (Task Force) approved the state’s first ever strategic plan recognizing the importance of the role that the military plays…
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The power of partnerships: Oconee Campus becomes a reality
July 19, 2017Tri-County Technical College officials joined Oconee County partners from government, education and economic development to break ground on the Oconee Campus, the first building to be constructed on the site…
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Bridge closures on half-mile portion of SC 85 southbound in Spartanburg County beginning July 24
July 19, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to close the bridges on SC 85 southbound from Hearon Circle to Buffington Road Monday July 24, 2017, in Spartanburg County for…
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Tammy Gras joins the Greer office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 19, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Tammy Gras has joined the company’s Greer office as a sales associate. Born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, Gras lived…
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Corley Plumbing Air Electric welcomes eleven new employees
July 19, 2017
Corley Plumbing Air Electric recently welcomed eleven new employees to their team. Corley’s old-fashioned, honest, and knowledgeable service has been part of the Greenville community since 1986 and they are…
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Kloeckner Metals expanding Greenville County operations
July 19, 2017
Metal processer and distributor investing $11.3 million in Upstate growth Kloeckner Metals, one of the largest producer-independent distributors of steel and metal products, is expanding its existing Greenville County operations.…
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Kloeckner Metals expanding Greenville County operations
July 19, 2017
Metal processer and distributor investing $11.3 million in Upstate growth Kloeckner Metals, one of the largest producer-independent distributors of steel and metal products, is expanding its existing Greenville County operations.…
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Tammy Gras joins the Greer office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 19, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Tammy Gras has joined the company’s Greer office as a sales associate. Born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, Gras lived…
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Infinity promotes Chelsea Lawdahl, Shannon Rogers, and Gina Smith
July 18, 2017Infinity Marketing is thrilled to announce the promotions of Chelsea Lawdahl to Media Buyer, Shannon Rogers to Senior Marketing Coordinator, and Gina Smith to Social Media Coordinator. Shannon Rogers,…
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Board awards transportation grants to six workforce development areas
July 18, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) has awarded $600,000 in grants to implement or expand existing public transportation to give people…
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Board awards transportation grants to six workforce development areas
July 18, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) has awarded $600,000 in grants to implement or expand existing public transportation to give people…
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H-1B Visa Alternatives: Options Available to Those Unlucky in the H-1B Lottery: Part 1
July 18, 2017
By Becky Sigmund and John Hill Many South Carolina companies use the H-1B visa category to employ foreign workers who are skilled professionals. This visa category is subject to…
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H-1B Visa Alternatives: Options Available to Those Unlucky in the H-1B Lottery: Part 1
July 18, 2017
By Becky Sigmund and John Hill Many South Carolina companies use the H-1B visa category to employ foreign workers who are skilled professionals. This visa category is subject to…
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Michelin’s Jennifer Smith to present at Endeavor’s July Collaborators & Cocktails educational speaker series
July 18, 2017Iconic tire manufacturer’s director of image and brands to share marketing insights with coworking community members Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for independent agencies and freelancers in the creative services…
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Michelin’s Jennifer Smith to present at Endeavor’s July Collaborators & Cocktails educational speaker series
July 18, 2017Iconic tire manufacturer’s director of image and brands to share marketing insights with coworking community members Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for independent agencies and freelancers in the creative services…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers represent local real estate transactions in June
July 17, 2017
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices represented the following area real estate transactions for June of 2017: Sales Greer: Sammy DuBose of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine…
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Peace Center announces holiday concerts: Tickets go on sale Friday, July 21, at 10 a.m.
July 17, 2017
The Peace Center’s holiday programming includes concerts by Will Downing and Robert Earl Keen, along with the previously announced Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. All three concerts will be held in Peace Concert…
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