Amy Grace joins Homestar Team as Greenville Branch Manager
March 20, 2017
Homestar Financial Corporation recently welcomed Amy J. Grace to their team as Branch Manager and Mortgage Loan Originator of their newly established Greenville branch. In her new role, she manages…
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Youth Leadership Academy wins regional Can Do Good competition, honors Townville Elementary victim Jacob Hall with design
March 20, 2017
Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. (GMC), recognized Youth Leadership Academy in Pickens, S.C., as the winner of the 2016-17 Can Do Good Competition for the sixth through 12th grade division…
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Youth Leadership Academy wins regional Can Do Good competition, honors Townville Elementary victim Jacob Hall with design
March 20, 2017
Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. (GMC), recognized Youth Leadership Academy in Pickens, S.C., as the winner of the 2016-17 Can Do Good Competition for the sixth through 12th grade division…
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Junior Invitational welcomes TaylorMade as its official equipment sponsor
March 20, 2017
As part of its ongoing commitment to junior golf, TaylorMade Golf Company has signed on as the official equipment sponsor of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club, to…
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Columbia College announces new scholarship honoring community leader Judy Davis
March 17, 2017
Columbia College announces the establishment of a scholarship for incoming, first-year students in memory of Judy Davis, Columbia businesswoman and community leader. The Judith Monastra Davis Leadership Scholarship will award…
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Columbia College announces new scholarship honoring community leader Judy Davis
March 17, 2017
Columbia College announces the establishment of a scholarship for incoming, first-year students in memory of Judy Davis, Columbia businesswoman and community leader. The Judith Monastra Davis Leadership Scholarship will award…
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DX Marketing a finalist in 2017 Oracle Markie Awards
March 17, 2017
Award-winning targeted marketing firm DX Marketing, which has an office in Greenville’s ONE Building, has been named a finalist in the 2017 Oracle Markie Awards. Established in 2006, the Markie…
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DX Marketing a finalist in 2017 Oracle Markie Awards
March 16, 2017
Award-winning targeted marketing firm DX Marketing, which has an office in Greenville’s ONE Building, has been named a finalist in the 2017 Oracle Markie Awards. Established in 2006, the Markie…
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Piedmont Natural Gas forms special partnership with The Assault on Mt. Mitchell
March 16, 2017
The Freewheelers Cycling Association of Spartanburg is pleased to announce the 2017 Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and Marion presented by Greenville Health System will be welcoming Piedmont Natural Gas as…
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Wyche names Wade S. Kolb III shareholder
March 16, 2017
Wyche announced that Wade S. Kolb III has been named a shareholder of the firm. Kolb focuses his practice at Wyche on litigation, with experience in high-stakes commercial litigation, representing…
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RBC Heritage announces five more commitments to the 49th annual event
March 16, 2017
Wesley Bryan, KJ Choi, Chris Kirk, Marc Leishman and Ian Poulter are the latest professionals to commit to the 49th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA…
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RBC Heritage announces five more commitments to the 49th annual event
March 16, 2017
Wesley Bryan, KJ Choi, Chris Kirk, Marc Leishman and Ian Poulter are the latest professionals to commit to the 49th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA…
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Wyche names Wade S. Kolb III shareholder
March 16, 2017
Wyche announced that Wade S. Kolb III has been named a shareholder of the firm. Kolb focuses his practice at Wyche on litigation, with experience in high-stakes commercial litigation, representing…
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Habitat honors donors and volunteers who went above and beyond in 2016
March 15, 2017
In 2016, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County built ten homes, repaired and weatherized 13 additional homes, and operated three ReStores, all with the support of donors and volunteers to…
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Thomas Creek Brewery to roll out Gallabrae Scottish Ale for 2017
March 15, 2017
Thomas Creek will hold its brewery release of Gallabrae Scottish Ale Friday, March 24, 2017 starting at 4 p.m. The evening includes the 2017 tapping of Gallabrae, music by Greenville…
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Shine the Light to offer valuable leadership experiences for nonprofit professionals and board members
March 15, 2017
DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces the launch of its 2017 Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums…
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Advoco named “Best-of-the-Best” by Service Performance Insight
March 15, 2017
Advoco, a leading Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) consulting organization, was recently named in the top 5% of Professional Services (PS) organizations by Service Performance Insight (SPI). Each year, SPI completes…
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New websites to help South Carolinians search for jobs
March 15, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) has enhanced its powerful online job-matching website SCWorks.org with the comprehensive search engine SCWorks.jobs. SCWorks.jobs allows job seekers to look for work…
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New websites to help South Carolinians search for jobs
March 15, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) has enhanced its powerful online job-matching website SCWorks.org with the comprehensive search engine SCWorks.jobs. SCWorks.jobs allows job seekers to look for work…
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Watrous joins Southern First
March 15, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced that Emily Watrous has joined the bank as Executive Vice President, Human Resources. Prior to Watrous…
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MP Husky expanding its Greenville County manufacturing operations
March 15, 2017MP Husky, one of the leading manufacturers of Cable Tray and Cable Bus systems in the United States and Canada, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in Greenville County. To…
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MP Husky expanding its Greenville County manufacturing operations
March 15, 2017MP Husky, one of the leading manufacturers of Cable Tray and Cable Bus systems in the United States and Canada, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in Greenville County. To…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch client companies
March 15, 2017Coastal, Midlands and Upstate Companies Accepted into the SC Launch Program SCRA announced the recent acceptance of six Client Companies into its SC Launch Program. Client Companies are accepted into…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch client companies
March 15, 2017
Coastal, Midlands and Upstate Companies Accepted into the SC Launch Program SCRA announced the recent acceptance of six Client Companies into its SC Launch Program. Client Companies are accepted into…
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United Community Bank welcomes Commercial Relationship Manager
March 15, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is pleased to announce the newest addition to its Greenville team, Commercial Relationship Manager, Laura Hodge. Hodge brings more than 15 years of experience in…
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House passes FY2017-2018 budget
March 15, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the SC House passed its budget for fiscal year 2017-2018. “Early this morning, the South Carolina House of…
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House passes FY2017-2018 budget
March 15, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the SC House passed its budget for fiscal year 2017-2018. “Early this morning, the South Carolina House of…
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Habitat honors donors and volunteers who went above and beyond in 2016
March 15, 2017
In 2016, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County built ten homes, repaired and weatherized 13 additional homes, and operated three ReStores, all with the support of donors and volunteers to…
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United Community Bank welcomes Commercial Relationship Manager
March 15, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is pleased to announce the newest addition to its Greenville team, Commercial Relationship Manager, Laura Hodge. Hodge brings more than 15 years of experience in…
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Thomas Creek Brewery to roll out Gallabrae Scottish Ale for 2017
March 15, 2017
Thomas Creek will hold its brewery release of Gallabrae Scottish Ale Friday, March 24, 2017 starting at 4 p.m. The evening includes the 2017 tapping of Gallabrae, music by Greenville…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Shine the Light to offer valuable leadership experiences for nonprofit professionals and board members
March 15, 2017
DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces the launch of its 2017 Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Watrous joins Southern First
March 15, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced that Emily Watrous has joined the bank as Executive Vice President, Human Resources. Prior to Watrous…
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High Spirits Hospitality hires office manager
March 15, 2017
High Spirits Hospitality has hired Ashley Keenan as its office manager. Previously, Keenan had been an office manager at ABC Party Rentals and Amusements and she has most recently worked…
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EDTS named among top managed service providers in North America
March 15, 2017
EDTS, LLC has been named for the fifth straight year to The Channel Company’s 2017 CRN® Elite 150 of the 500 Top Managed I.T. Service Providers in North America. This…
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Nike’s global football (soccer) brand marketing & digital services director Fabio Tambosi to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails
March 15, 2017
Clemson former soccer champion and alum to share Nike’s brand marketing story GREENVILLE, SC – Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for independent companies and freelancers in the creative services fields,…
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High Spirits Hospitality hires office manager
March 14, 2017
High Spirits Hospitality has hired Ashley Keenan as its office manager. Previously, Keenan had been an office manager at ABC Party Rentals and Amusements and she has most recently worked…
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EDTS named among top managed service providers in North America
March 14, 2017
EDTS, LLC has been named for the fifth straight year to The Channel Company’s 2017 CRN® Elite 150 of the 500 Top Managed I.T. Service Providers in North America. This…
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Nike’s global football (soccer) brand marketing & digital services director Fabio Tambosi to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails
March 14, 2017
Clemson former soccer champion and alum to share Nike’s brand marketing story GREENVILLE, SC – Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for independent companies and freelancers in the creative services fields,…
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West End Coffee Roasters celebrates 25 years in business
March 14, 2017
From their humble beginnings in 1992 as an Office Coffee Service Business with limited clients, today West End Coffee Roasters celebrates 25 years in business as a diversified provider of…
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Konduros named SCBIO President
March 14, 2017
Sam Konduros, a business leader and biomedical and economic development consultant, was named Monday as the new president and CEO of the South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization known as SCBIO,…
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Konduros named SCBIO President
March 14, 2017
Sam Konduros, a business leader and biomedical and economic development consultant, was named Monday as the new president and CEO of the South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization known as SCBIO,…
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Jackson Hires Kristie GraySmith as Human Resources Director
March 14, 2017
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Kristie D. GraySmith as Human Resources Director. A senior human resources professional with…
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Jackson Hires Kristie GraySmith as Human Resources Director
March 14, 2017
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Kristie D. GraySmith as Human Resources Director. A senior human resources professional with…
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WYFF News 4 anchor, reporter McCormick honored by College News Association of the Carolinas
March 13, 2017WYFF News 4 anchor and reporter Mike McCormick has received the Pete Ivey Award from the College News Association of the Carolinas (CNAC) in recognition for his outstanding work in…
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Young Professionals increase 1831 Gala charitable contribution by fifty percent in second year
March 13, 2017
Spartanburg Young Professionals (SYP) and the United Way of the Piedmont Young Leaders (YL) unveiled a $15,050.01 contribution to Upstate Warrior Solution, made possible by proceeds from the second annual…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers Represent Local Real Estate Transactions in February
March 13, 2017
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices represented the following area real estate transactions for February of 2017: Sales Greenville: Pete Brett, CCIM, David Sigmon, CCIM…
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Two long-time Trident Tech employees promoted
March 13, 2017Two long-time Trident Technical College employees have taken on new roles at the college. Dr. Catharine Almquist has been named vice president for academic affairs. In this role, she is…
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Clemson Downs makes donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Foundation
March 13, 2017Clemson Downs made a $1,000 donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Foundation to continue its support of a scholarship for a nursing student in Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties. …
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Paul Byrne joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
March 13, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Paul Byrne as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of South…
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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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