Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recent Greenville-area leases
March 13, 2017
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Greenville, SC area:…………………………… AFL Telecommunications renewed its lease of 96,400 square feet of industrial space at…
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Employment hits new record as labor force grows
March 13, 2017
While the number of people working in South Carolina hit a new record and the size of the workforce rose, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly in January. “It…
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Employment hits new record as labor force grows
March 13, 2017
While the number of people working in South Carolina hit a new record and the size of the workforce rose, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly in January. “It…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces top producers for February
March 13, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces the top producers from each of its residential sales offices for the month of February. These agents and teams earned the highest…
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Renowned author Josh McDowell to speak at Christian Learning Center’s 20th Anniversary Friends and Fundraising Banquet
March 13, 2017
Christian author Josh McDowell has addressed more than 25 million people, giving over 27,000 talks in 125 countries – and now he is coming to Greenville. McDowell will be the…
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All Clear Plumbing welcomes Dodd as fourth generation apprentice
March 13, 2017
All Clear Plumbing welcomes Kenneth Dodd as their newest apprentice, continuing to grow their team of skilled tradesmen. Dodd is training to become a fourth-generation plumber, working alongside his father,…
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Columbia, SC, home of longest total solar eclipse on the East Coast, to host long weekend of eclipse events and activities
March 13, 2017
Aug. 18-21, 2017 Greater Columbia, S.C., region gearing up for role as “Total Eclipse Capital of the East Coast” During the total solar eclipse of Monday, August 21, 2017, visitors…
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SC Ports breaks ground on Inland Port Dillon
March 10, 2017
Officials broke ground on the site of Inland Port Dillon, a South Carolina Ports Authority facility slated to open in early 2018 to support growing intermodal cargo volumes between the…
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SC Ports breaks ground on Inland Port Dillon
March 10, 2017
Officials broke ground on the site of Inland Port Dillon, a South Carolina Ports Authority facility slated to open in early 2018 to support growing intermodal cargo volumes between the…
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S.C. Chamber organizations recognized with national honors
March 10, 2017
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce honored the S.C. Chamber of Commerce as “Accredited with Distinction” and the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce as “Accredited with 5 Stars” for excellence in…
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S.C. Chamber organizations recognized with national honors
March 10, 2017The U.S. Chamber of Commerce honored the S.C. Chamber of Commerce as “Accredited with Distinction” and the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce as “Accredited with 5 Stars” for excellence in…
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Turner Padget boosts employment practice with hire of Robyn Madden
March 10, 2017
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces the addition of Robyn W. Madden as a Columbia-based of counsel attorney in the firm’s Employment and Professional Liability Practice. “Robyn is an…
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Turner Padget boosts employment practice with hire of Robyn Madden
March 10, 2017
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces the addition of Robyn W. Madden as a Columbia-based of counsel attorney in the firm’s Employment and Professional Liability Practice. “Robyn is an…
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Kristin Gray selected as leadership council on legal diversity fellow
March 9, 2017
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce that Kristin S. Gray, counsel in the firm’s Spartanburg office, has been chosen…
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High Spirits Hospitality formed by Johnson
March 9, 2017
Local entrepreneur Tammy Johnson announced the official formation of High Spirits Hospitality the parent company to her four companies: Liquid Catering, The Old Cigar Warehouse, Bravo1 Protection and High Spirits…
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Gestamp North America expanding existing Union County operations
March 9, 2017
Gestamp, an international manufacturer of metal automotive components, is expanding its existing facility in Union County in an effort to meet increased demand from local automotive original equipment manufacturers. The…
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Gestamp North America expanding existing Union County operations
March 9, 2017
Gestamp, an international manufacturer of metal automotive components, is expanding its existing facility in Union County in an effort to meet increased demand from local automotive original equipment manufacturers. The…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine welcomes Wiley North
March 9, 2017
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine recently welcomed Wiley North as a commercial sales associate in the Spartanburg office. Prior to his sales associate role, Wiley supported a team of wealth managers…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
March 9, 2017Eighteen interns are now ready to see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of internship prior to graduation…
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Trump’s Increased Immigration Enforcement: What It Means to All Employers
March 9, 2017
By John Hill and Rebecca Sigmund Shareholders in the Immigration Practice Group at Ogletree Deakins Law Firm based in South Carolina In January 2017, President Trump signed an executive…
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Trump’s Increased Immigration Enforcement: What It Means to All Employers
March 9, 2017
By John Hill and Rebecca Sigmund Shareholders in the Immigration Practice Group at Ogletree Deakins Law Firm based in South Carolina In January 2017, President Trump signed an executive…
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High Spirits Hospitality formed by Johnson
March 9, 2017
Local entrepreneur Tammy Johnson announced the official formation of High Spirits Hospitality the parent company to her four companies: Liquid Catering, The Old Cigar Warehouse, Bravo1 Protection and High Spirits…
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Sunshine Week next week recognizes transparency and open government
March 8, 2017
Local officials sharing resources to increase FOIA compliance Sunshine Week is observed every March as a celebration of access to public information. In anticipation of this observance next week, the…
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AVX Corporation expanding Greenville County presence
March 8, 2017
GREENVILLE. SC – AVX Corporation (AVX), a provider of electronic components for a variety of applications, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County to accommodate the company’s continued growth.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Jonathan Jones as next State Fire Marshal
March 8, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster announced Jonathan Jones as the next S.C. State Fire Marshal at the Firefighters Association’s Annual Luncheon on the State House grounds. Jones has 22 years of experience…
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Richard Cohn Sr. speaks to Wofford College students about building a successful business
March 8, 2017Richard Cohn Sr., Founder and Chairman of Cohn Construction Services and Cohn Management Services, spoke to Wofford students Thursday about his time at Wofford, his career, and building a business.…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS celebrates company’s top producers at annual awards event
March 8, 2017
Melissa Morrell Recognized as #1 Agent in Company and in Greenville The Chet & Beth Smith Group Recognized as #1 Team in Company and in Greenville Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C.…
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All Clear Plumbing celebrates five years and 10,000 completed jobs
March 8, 2017
All Clear Plumbing will celebrate five years in business and 10,000 completed jobs by thanking the community that has supported the company since the beginning. The anniversary celebration will be…
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Roscoe Hill joins the Greer office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
March 8, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Roscoe Hill has joined the company’s Greer office as a sales associate. Hill brings over 25 years of financial analysis and…
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Junior League of Spartanburg announces 2017-2018 Board of Directors
March 8, 2017
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Junior League of Spartanburg (JLS), Spartanburg’s premier organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community, is excited to announce…
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All Clear Plumbing celebrates five years and 10,000 completed jobs
March 8, 2017
All Clear Plumbing will celebrate five years in business and 10,000 completed jobs by thanking the community that has supported the company since the beginning. The anniversary celebration will be…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS celebrates company’s top producers at annual awards event
March 8, 2017
Melissa Morrell Recognized as #1 Agent in Company and in Greenville The Chet & Beth Smith Group Recognized as #1 Team in Company and in Greenville Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C.…
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Richard Cohn Sr. speaks to Wofford College students about building a successful business
March 8, 2017Richard Cohn Sr., Founder and Chairman of Cohn Construction Services and Cohn Management Services, spoke to Wofford students Thursday about his time at Wofford, his career, and building a business.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: construction, on-the-move
Roscoe Hill joins the Greer office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
March 8, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Roscoe Hill has joined the company’s Greer office as a sales associate. Hill brings over 25 years of financial analysis and…
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Canal Insurance Company re-elects and adds two to its Board Of Directors
March 7, 2017
The Shareholders of Canal Insurance Company at the Company’s Annual Meeting re-elected Mr. Lansing Crane, Mr. Victor Lund, Mr. David Pauly, Mr. William R. Timmons, III, Ms. Ann Pelham Cullen,…
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The South Carolina Employment First Initiative announces #HireMeSC social media launch at annual transition conference
March 7, 2017The South Carolina Employment First Initiative is thrilled to announce the launch of its social media campaign, #HireMeSC, at the annual Empowering a Future and Mapping Your Future 2017 conferences.…
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Jackson hires Dustin Johnson as CDL, event specialist
March 7, 2017
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Dustin Johnson as CDL, event specialist. Johnson comes to Jackson from NAS Racing in…
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Southern Current establishing solar facility in Orangeburg County
March 7, 2017
Company Investing More Than $10 Million In New Project Southern Current LLC, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, today announced that it…
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Southern Current establishing solar facility in Orangeburg County
March 7, 2017
Company Investing More Than $10 Million In New Project Southern Current LLC, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, today announced that it…
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The South Carolina Employment First Initiative announces #HireMeSC social media launch at annual transition conference
March 7, 2017
The South Carolina Employment First Initiative is thrilled to announce the launch of its social media campaign, #HireMeSC, at the annual Empowering a Future and Mapping Your Future 2017 conferences.…
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Jackson hires Dustin Johnson as CDL, event specialist
March 7, 2017
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Dustin Johnson as CDL, event specialist. Johnson comes to Jackson from NAS Racing in…
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Victoria Tate joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
March 6, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Victoria Tate as an Experience Manager to its Greenville office. Victoria joins Coldwell Banker Caine with previous experience as an administrative assistant at Advent Methodist…
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File Your Taxes for FREE
March 6, 2017
MyFreeTaxes is a free, safe and easy way for anyone earning $64,000 or less to file state and federal taxes. It is sponsored by United Way, with support from H&R…
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File Your Taxes for FREE
March 6, 2017
MyFreeTaxes is a free, safe and easy way for anyone earning $64,000 or less to file state and federal taxes. It is sponsored by United Way, with support from H&R…
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Support GHS Children’s Hospital with pancakes on March 7
March 6, 2017
IHOP’s 12th annual National Pancake Day campaign is coming up March 7 to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, including the Children’s Hospital of Greenville Health System. The restaurant chain’s goal…
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Spartanburg emerging as Upstate tourism powerhouse: CVB key performance indicators set records
March 6, 2017
The story of Spartanburg reached new heights and audiences in 2016 as the county broke records for hotel occupancy, room demand, web traffic and tax revenue. “Spartanburg is top-10 destination…
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BANDWAGON brings flavor to tailgate bracket challenge
March 6, 2017
As March Madness takes over the Upstate, BANDWAGON is taking the madness into the kitchen through a bracket challenge of a different kind, one that pits favorite gametime snacks against…
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Recognizing March as Red Cross Month
March 6, 2017
During March – Red Cross Month – the American Red Cross is celebrating 100 years of service to residents and communities in South Carolina. “March is Red Cross Month, the…
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Ramon Nieves-Lugo selected as chair-elect of the Greenville Chamber’s Hispanic Business Council
March 6, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Ramon Nieves-Lugo, Principal of UniComm Media Group, was recently selected as the Chair-Elect of the Greenville Chamber Hispanic Business Council and Vice-Chair of United Way of Greenville…
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Spartanburg emerging as Upstate tourism powerhouse: CVB key performance indicators set records
March 6, 2017
The story of Spartanburg reached new heights and audiences in 2016 as the county broke records for hotel occupancy, room demand, web traffic and tax revenue. “Spartanburg is top-10 destination…
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