Arts Commission executive director named to national grantmakers board
December 14, 2016South Carolina Arts Commission Executive Director Ken May has been elected to the Grantmakers in the Arts board of directors. He will serve a three-year term beginning January 2017. Grantmakers…
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Ziff Properties acquires self-storage facility – Simpsonville, SC (Greenville MSA)
December 14, 2016
Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the acquisition of Absolute Storage, a 45,530-square-foot self-storage facility located in Simpsonville, SC (Greenville MSA). The property was purchased for $4.450 million. Ziff Properties plans to…
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Donnell Drummond joins United Community Mortgage Services in Greenville
December 13, 2016
United Community Mortgage Services welcomes mortgage professional Donnell Drummond to its team in Upstate South Carolina. In his role as CRA Mortgage Loan Originator, Drummond will focus on generating Community…
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Greenworks Tools selects Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) for comprehensive communication services
December 13, 2016
Greenworks Tools, leaders in battery-powered outdoor equipment for professionals and DIY-consumers, has selected Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) to provide comprehensive marketing-communications services for its Commercial and Consumer business units.…
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The Greenville Swamp Rabbits hosts International Business Night presented by Elliott Davis
December 13, 2016
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits hosted their first International Business Night event, presented by Elliott Davis. The event was held on Thursday, December 8th at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Modeled…
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Duke Energy’s Water Resources Fund grants top $5 million over two years
December 13, 2016Twelve organizations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia will share $777,879 in new grants from Duke Energy’s Water Resources Fund to support environmental and wildlife programs. The Water Resources…
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Spartanburg CVB honored by SportsEvents Magazine
December 13, 2016
SportsEvents Magazine named the Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau as one of its 2017 Readers’ Choice Award winners. The Spartanburg organization was nominated after sports event professionals chose destinations and…
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Avison Young office lease | 1707-A2 John B. White Boulevard
December 12, 2016Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Rob Howell represented Nelson Galbreath, LLC in the leasing of 1,015 sf of office space located at 1707-A2 John B.…
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Spartanburg CVB honored by SportsEvents Magazine
December 12, 2016
SportsEvents Magazine named the Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau as one of its 2017 Readers’ Choice Award winners. The Spartanburg organization was nominated after sports event professionals chose destinations and…
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Earth, Wind & Fire to play the Peace Center on March 25 Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m.
December 12, 2016
Earth, Wind & Fire returns to the Peace Center on Saturday, March 25, at 8 p.m. Earth, Wind & Fire, America’s seventh top-selling musical group of all-time, was born in…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers represent local real estate transactions
December 12, 2016Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions for November of 2016: Sales Rick Cauthen, P.E. of Coldwell Banker Commercial…
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Greenville City Fire Department urging fire safety during cold weather
December 12, 2016
Since winter seems to have finally arrived, the Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is asking for the public’s help to prevent winter fires. According to state and federal fire authorities,…
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Ten at the Top promotes Tiffany Tate to Assistant Director
December 12, 2016
UPSTATE, SC – Ten at the Top, a non-profit organization focused on promoting collaboration and strategic planning across the Upstate region, has promoted Tiffany Tate to the role of Assistant Director.…
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HRC Corporate Equality Index names Womble Carlyle a “Best Place to Work” for LGBT equality for third consecutive year
December 12, 2016
Once again, Womble Carlyle has been honored for its support of LGBT equality. The Human Rights Campaign’s 2017 Corporate Equality Index has awarded the super-regional powerhouse a perfect score of…
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HRC Corporate Equality Index names Womble Carlyle a “Best Place to Work” for LGBT equality for third consecutive year
December 12, 2016
Once again, Womble Carlyle has been honored for its support of LGBT equality. The Human Rights Campaign’s 2017 Corporate Equality Index has awarded the super-regional powerhouse a perfect score of…
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Graham on Passage of the conference report to accompany the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017
December 12, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on the passage of the conference report to accompany the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The final vote was…
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Graham on Passage of the conference report to accompany the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017
December 12, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on the passage of the conference report to accompany the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The final vote was…
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Congress authorizes Charleston Harbor Deepening Project
December 12, 2016
The United States Senate passed S.612, the Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation Act (WIIN), which included Congressional authorization for the 52-foot Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. “The passage of WIIN…
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Congress authorizes Charleston Harbor Deepening Project
December 12, 2016
The United States Senate passed S.612, the Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation Act (WIIN), which included Congressional authorization for the 52-foot Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. “The passage of WIIN…
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21 proven leaders chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 13th Class
December 9, 2016
Constantly pushing to do more and to be more, the 21 Fellows announced today for the Class of 2018 have made a conspicuous mark on their communities, jobs and individual…
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21 proven leaders chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 13th Class
December 9, 2016
Constantly pushing to do more and to be more, the 21 Fellows announced today for the Class of 2018 have made a conspicuous mark on their communities, jobs and individual…
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2017 slate of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
December 9, 2016
Four chefs in South Carolina were named official Chef Ambassadors yesterday and will spend a year representing South Carolina at key tourism and agricultural events. The chefs are William Cribb…
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2017 slate of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
December 9, 2016
Four chefs in South Carolina were named official Chef Ambassadors yesterday and will spend a year representing South Carolina at key tourism and agricultural events. The chefs are William Cribb…
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Sharonview Federal Credit Union reveals its updated “personal” branding platform
December 9, 2016
Sharonview Federal Credit Union, one of the nation’s top 200 credit unions, is excited to share the grand reveal of its updated branding platform. The new vibrant rebranding emphasizes Sharonview’s…
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CompuCom establishing new global headquarters in Lancaster County
December 8, 2016
CompuCom Systems, Inc. (CompuCom®), a leading technology infrastructure services company, is locating its new global headquarters operations in Lancaster County. The new development is projected to bring $41 million in…
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U.S. House passes compromise Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation Act
December 8, 2016
Today’s passage of S.612, the Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation Act (WIIN), formerly known as Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), by the U.S. House of Representatives, moves the Charleston…
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Building sold in Spartanburg county for light industrial
December 8, 2016
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of 590 Robin Lake Road in Duncan, South Carolina. Operators Unlimited purchased the 16,250 square foot industrial property situated…
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AT&T and Teach For America expand computer science opportunities to South Carolina students
December 8, 2016
Teach For America has announced that it will expand its Computer Science (CS) initiative, bringing high-quality opportunities to teachers and students in South Carolina with support from AT&T. Through its…
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AT&T and Teach For America expand computer science opportunities to South Carolina students
December 8, 2016
Teach For America has announced that it will expand its Computer Science (CS) initiative, bringing high-quality opportunities to teachers and students in South Carolina with support from AT&T. Through its…
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Start-up app allows you to skip long bar and restaurant waits
December 8, 2016Depending on one’s definition of lines, estimates are the average person spends up to five years standing in queue during their lifetime. Three South Carolina entrepreneurs have hatched an idea…
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Start-up app allows you to skip long bar and restaurant waits
December 8, 2016Depending on one’s definition of lines, estimates are the average person spends up to five years standing in queue during their lifetime. Three South Carolina entrepreneurs have hatched an idea…
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Clemson leads the way in closing the achievement gap with its inaugural Men of Color National Summit and Tiger Alliance Cohort
December 8, 2016
Clemson University is launching a major initiative to foster a more inclusive, supportive, and diverse South Carolina. On April 27-28, 2017, Clemson’s Office of Inclusion and Equity will present its…
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Habitat ReStores to hold statewide fundraiser for hurricane relief
December 8, 2016
Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations statewide will donate a portion of their proceeds this weekend to benefit Hurricane Matthew relief. On Saturday, December 10, ReStores will give 25 percent of…
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Project Rx expands year-round drug disposal to Greer
December 8, 2016
Upstate residents are estimated to bring home over five million prescriptions per year, and many of those drugs end up in the trash, the toilet, or the wrong hands when…
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O’Neal achieves four million hours of safe operations
December 8, 2016
O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, recently celebrated the achievement of four million man hours without a lost time accident. “At O’Neal, safety is our highest priority,”…
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Project Rx expands year-round drug disposal to Greer
December 7, 2016
Upstate residents are estimated to bring home over five million prescriptions per year, and many of those drugs end up in the trash, the toilet, or the wrong hands when…
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Habitat ReStores to hold statewide fundraiser for hurricane relief
December 7, 2016
Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations statewide will donate a portion of their proceeds this weekend to benefit Hurricane Matthew relief. On Saturday, December 10, ReStores will give 25 percent of…
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Clemson leads the way in closing the achievement gap with its inaugural Men of Color National Summit and Tiger Alliance Cohort
December 7, 2016
Clemson University is launching a major initiative to foster a more inclusive, supportive, and diverse South Carolina. On April 27-28, 2017, Clemson’s Office of Inclusion and Equity will present its…
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O’Neal achieves four million hours of safe operations
December 7, 2016
O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, recently celebrated the achievement of four million man hours without a lost time accident. “At O’Neal, safety is our highest priority,”…
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B&W Fiberglass, Inc. launching first South Carolina operations
December 7, 2016
GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – B&W Fiberglass, Inc., an advanced materials manufacturer, is launching its first operations in South Carolina by acquiring a new facility in Greenville County. The company will…
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B&W Fiberglass, Inc. launching first South Carolina operations
December 7, 2016
GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – B&W Fiberglass, Inc., an advanced materials manufacturer, is launching its first operations in South Carolina by acquiring a new facility in Greenville County. The company will…
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Magna International constructing fourth manufacturing plant in South Carolina
December 7, 2016
SPARTANBURG COUNTY – SC Magna International, a leading global automotive supplier, is constructing a new seat manufacturing plant in Spartanburg County. Representing its fourth manufacturing plant in South Carolina, the…
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Magna International constructing fourth manufacturing plant in South Carolina
December 7, 2016
SPARTANBURG COUNTY – SC Magna International, a leading global automotive supplier, is constructing a new seat manufacturing plant in Spartanburg County. Representing its fourth manufacturing plant in South Carolina, the…
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VELUX expanding Greenwood County operations
December 7, 2016
VELUX, a world leader in skylights and roof window manufacturing, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. The company intends to invest $4 million and create 21 new jobs as a…
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VELUX expanding Greenwood County operations
December 7, 2016
VELUX, a world leader in skylights and roof window manufacturing, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. The company intends to invest $4 million and create 21 new jobs as a…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Controls Project Specialist
December 6, 2016O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Wes King as Controls Project Specialist. King has more than 10 years of controls and instrumentation experience. He previously…
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Pam Eyring of The Protocol School of Washington presents the 5 Rules of Holiday Office Etiquette
December 6, 2016In a 2015 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 65 percent of respondents said they planned to hold an end-of-the-year gathering for their employees, down from…
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe signs franchise agreement to open six new locations in South Carolina
December 6, 2016
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the leading fast casual cafe concept known for its better-for-you food and smoothies with a tropical twist, announced it signed a franchise development agreement with industry veterans…
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe signs franchise agreement to open six new locations in South Carolina
December 6, 2016
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the leading fast casual cafe concept known for its better-for-you food and smoothies with a tropical twist, announced it signed a franchise development agreement with industry veterans…
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Ziff Properties plans self-storage conversion
December 6, 2016Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the acquisition of Buncombe Plaza, a 52,000-square-foot shopping center located in Greenville, South Carolina’s water tower district near downtown. The mostly vacant property will be redeveloped…
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