Local Representative, Rita Allison, receives Common Good Award
February 16, 2017
South Carolina House Representative, Rita Allison received the 2017 South Carolina Common Good Award for Education. Each year, South Carolina United Ways come together to recognize individuals who work to…
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Spartanburg CVB launches new Grown in Spartanburg tour
February 16, 2017From peaches and pumpkins, to strawberries and hayrides, visitors can enjoy farm-fresh products and plan family activities thanks to a new tour that highlights agricultural offerings throughout Spartanburg County. The…
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BB&T expanding its Greenville County operations
February 16, 2017
Financial Services Company Investing $30 Million In New Mauldin Facility BB&T, one of the largest financial services holding companies in the United States, today announced the construction of a new…
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New CEO named for National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation
February 16, 2017The Board of Directors of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation has kicked the campaign to build a unique new national museum into high gear with the naming of…
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New CEO named for National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation
February 16, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – The Board of Directors of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation has kicked the campaign to build a unique new national museum into high gear with…
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Marc Warren joins GMC as Vice President, Senior Architect
February 16, 2017
Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood (GMC) announced that Marc Warren, AIA, has joined the firm as Vice President and Senior Architect, launching the firm’s newest office in Columbia, S.C. A seasoned…
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Engineered Systems dedicates Habitat for Humanity home
February 16, 2017On Wednesday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County dedicated the Wilson family home with their newest build partner, Engineered Systems. As a Greenville-based company with a regional footprint, Engineered Systems…
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Local Representative, Rita Allison, receives Common Good Award
February 16, 2017
South Carolina House Representative, Rita Allison received the 2017 South Carolina Common Good Award for Education. Each year, South Carolina United Ways come together to recognize individuals who work to…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: government, non-profit, on-the-move
Spartanburg CVB launches new Grown in Spartanburg tour
February 16, 2017From peaches and pumpkins, to strawberries and hayrides, visitors can enjoy farm-fresh products and plan family activities thanks to a new tour that highlights agricultural offerings throughout Spartanburg County. The…
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Strong start for 2017 South Carolina real estate market
February 15, 2017
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its January housing market data indicating a strong start to the New Year. Closed sales are at 4,660 — the highest it has been since…
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SC Power Team commits $30 million to create market-ready sites
February 15, 2017
In 2014, the SC Power Team Board of Trustees adopted a five-year strategic blueprint which included a commitment of $30 million to create market-ready sites through a partnership with the…
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SURVEY: Post-election small business optimism sustained in January
February 15, 2017
Small business optimism rose again in January to its highest level since December 2004, suggesting that the post-election surge has staying power, according to the monthly National Federation of Independent…
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Engineered Systems dedicates Habitat for Humanity home
February 15, 2017On Wednesday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County dedicated the Wilson family home with their newest build partner, Engineered Systems. As a Greenville-based company with a regional footprint, Engineered Systems…
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Woodrow “Woody” W. Willard, Jr. of Spartanburg begins term as new Chairman of the SCDOT Commission
February 15, 2017
Woodrow “Woody” W. Willard Jr. of Spartanburg will lead his first South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission meeting on Feb. 16 in Columbia since being elected Chairman of the Commission.…
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State of South Carolina posts strong year in industry recruitment and international trade
February 15, 2017
State recruited more than 13,100 new jobs, while exporters achieved seventh consecutive record year in 2016 The S.C. Department of Commerce today released its 2016 industry recruitment and international trade…
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State of South Carolina posts strong year in industry recruitment and international trade
February 15, 2017
State recruited more than 13,100 new jobs, while exporters achieved seventh consecutive record year in 2016 The S.C. Department of Commerce today released its 2016 industry recruitment and international trade…
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New hires at DOM360 in Greenville
February 15, 2017GREENVILLE, SC – In light of new growth, DOM360 adds a new Director of Business Development and Client Services and Teresa Thomas returns as VP of Administrative Services to strengthen…
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Absorption levels end strong in Greenville-Spartanburg industrial & office markets in 2016
February 15, 2017
CBRE Research has released the Q4 2016 data on the industrial and office commercial real estate markets in Greenville-Spartanburg. With total market absorption of over 6.4 million square feet in…
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Absorption levels end strong in Greenville-Spartanburg industrial & office markets in 2016
February 15, 2017
CBRE Research has released the Q4 2016 data on the industrial and office commercial real estate markets in Greenville-Spartanburg. With total market absorption of over 6.4 million square feet in…
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New hires at DOM360 in Greenville
February 15, 2017GREENVILLE, SC – In light of new growth, DOM360 adds a new Director of Business Development and Client Services and Teresa Thomas returns as VP of Administrative Services to strengthen…
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John Templeton Foundation awards $230K grant to Furman philosophy professor Epright and Furman psychology graduate Harden
February 14, 2017A $231,000 grant from the John Templeton Foundation has been awarded to Furman University philosophy professor Carmela Epright, and 2003 Furman psychology graduate Paige Harden, now an associate professor of…
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Get “Wild in the Kitchen” at the Southeastern Wildlife Expo
February 14, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is teaming up with the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) to get “Wild in the Kitchen” during the nation’s largest wildlife art and nature event…
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South Carolina Ag + Art Tour accepting farm tour sites for 2017 tour
February 14, 2017
The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is currently seeking farms to participate in the nation’s largest free farm tour to take place in June 2017. This free, self-guided tour…
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Sencorables LLC Expanding Its Greenville County Operations
February 14, 2017
Technology Firm Investing $3.5 Million In New Equipment Sencorables LLC, a developer of diversified IoT (Internet of Things) products, today announced its plans for an expansion of its Greenville County…
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Sencorables LLC expanding its Greenville County operations
February 14, 2017
Technology Firm Investing $3.5 Million In New Equipment Sencorables LLC, a developer of diversified IoT (Internet of Things) products, today announced its plans for an expansion of its Greenville County…
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CBRE: Southeast emerges as economic powerhouse
February 14, 2017
CBRE 2017 Southeast U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook Measures Regional Impact Due to rapid growth, the Southeast is emerging as an economic powerhouse with a diversifying base. With two international…
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New sales manager at Liquid Catering
February 14, 2017
Liquid Catering has named Arica Foley as its Sales Manager. Originally from the Washington D.C. area, Foley brings 15 years of hospitality industry experience. Prior to her current role, she…
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United Community Bank awards sales and service champions for fourth quarter
February 14, 2017
United Announces Fourth Quarter Winners United Community Bank awarded eight individuals and six branch teams for their outstanding performance during the fourth quarter of 2016. This recognition is part of…
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BANDWAGON raises over $300,000 in latest fundraising round
February 14, 2017
GREENVILLE, S.C. – BANDWAGON, a sports technology and ticketing company that is changing the face of the college gameday experience, has raised $310,000 in their latest round of funding, allowing…
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United Community Bank awards sales and service champions for fourth quarter
February 14, 2017
United Announces Fourth Quarter Winners United Community Bank awarded eight individuals and six branch teams for their outstanding performance during the fourth quarter of 2016. This recognition is part of…
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New sales manager at Liquid Catering
February 14, 2017
Liquid Catering has named Arica Foley as its Sales Manager. Originally from the Washington D.C. area, Foley brings 15 years of hospitality industry experience. Prior to her current role, she…
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Greenville-Spartanburg’s economy shifts gears to fuel growth and attract talent seeking quality of life
February 14, 2017
Greenville-Spartanburg has evolved from a cluster of booming textile mill communities to a region powered by modern manufacturing, energy infrastructure and advanced materials, all strategically linked to an inland port.…
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CBRE: Southeast emerges as economic powerhouse
February 14, 2017
CBRE 2017 Southeast U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook Measures Regional Impact Due to rapid growth, the Southeast is emerging as an economic powerhouse with a diversifying base. With two international…
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BANDWAGON raises over $300,000 in latest fundraising round
February 14, 2017
GREENVILLE, S.C. – BANDWAGON, a sports technology and ticketing company that is changing the face of the college gameday experience, has raised $310,000 in their latest round of funding, allowing…
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Ogletree Deakins celebrates 40th anniversary
February 13, 2017
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, celebrates its 40th anniversary today. The firm was founded on…
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Medically underserved citizens now have help in Pickens County SC and Tri-City area
February 13, 2017
Foothills Community Health Care, (FCHC), is growing with our new location is in Easley, SC. Our first location is in Clemson, SC and has been serving residents in Pickens, Oconee,…
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Avison Young Office Lease | 119 Church Street
February 13, 2017
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer, CCIM represented the landlord in the lease of a 1,544 sf office space located at 119 Church Street…
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Magnolia Park welcomes Kirkland’s Home Store and Elife Nail Spa
February 13, 2017
Magnolia Park, situated off of I-385 and I-85 on Woodruff Road, is the destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment in Greenville. Home to 30 stores, Magnolia Park is thrilled to…
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Donate military items or shop to benefit the future museum!
February 13, 2017
“I have quite a few items from when I served in the military during World War II and my family does not have any interest in having them,” stated Bucky…
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Fab 5 campaign
February 13, 2017
Greer Community Ministries (GCM) has launched the 2017 Fab 5 campaign to help stock the food pantry shelves with basic nonperishable food items that frequently run low at the nonprofit…
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Trakas completes first novel, ‘Messenger from Mystery’
February 13, 2017
It took Dr. Deno Trakas 30 years to bring his simmering, riveting, thoughtful story of forbidden love and international intrigue to fruition. Now, he’s waiting to see what his writer…
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Greenville City Fire Department partners with Bon Secours St. Francis Health System to launch Project Lifesaver
February 13, 2017
The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is partnering with Bon Secours St. Francis Health System on an initiative to launch Project Lifesaver in the city of Greenville. Bon Secours St. Francis…
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City of Greenville opens new fire station
February 13, 2017
The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) opened Verdae Station 1, a new fire station located at the corner of Verdae Boulevard and Old Sulphur Springs Road. The facility is ready…
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Crawford Strategy expands financial services team
February 13, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to businesses, has recently expanded its Financial Services Team in response to client and…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 13
February 13, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 02/10/2017 to 02/16/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lego Batman Movie PG Warner Bros. 1…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 13
February 13, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 02/10/2017 to 02/16/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lego Batman Movie PG Warner Bros. 1…
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Greenville-based Hospitality America celebrates two decades of hotel management
February 13, 2017
This year, Hospitality America, with offices in Nashville, TN and Greenville, will celebrate twenty years of developing and managing hotels across the US and in the Caribbean. The company was…
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Elmore Goldsmith reveals new brand and website
February 13, 2017
Elmore Goldsmith, P.A. practices law throughout the Carolinas, with a focus on construction and surety law. The firm’s new brand encapsulates Elmore Goldsmith’s modern approach and expertise in construction and…
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Bob Jones University offers free tuition for Palmetto Fellows
February 13, 2017
Bob Jones University will now offer the BJU Fellows Scholarship, a scholarship package that ensures free tuition for incoming South Carolina Palmetto Fellows recipients. South Carolina students who qualify for…
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Deadline approaching in South Carolina for SBA working capital
February 13, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that March 13 is the filing deadline for…
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