CBRE expands retail practice in Charleston, SC, hires associate Joe Purze
June 14, 2018CBRE announced that Joe Purze has joined the firm as Associate. Based in Charleston, SC, he will be a member of CBRE’s local retail practice, led by First Vice President…
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Southern Community Services acquires new homeowner association management clients in Charleston, S.C. area
June 14, 2018Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC) community association management firms in South Carolina, added Charleston-area communities Charleston National, Tupelo and Darrell Creek to…
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GADC announces new officers, adds three directors to Economic Development Group Board
June 14, 2018Bob Jones University COO/EVP Marshall Franklin to Chair 2018-2019 Board of Directors The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by…
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Network of bike repair stands will get cyclists on their way quickly
June 14, 2018Thanks to What’s Next Midlands (WNM) and the Cola Town Bike Collective (CTBC), Midlands cyclists need no longer worry about being stranded by a flat tire or minor mechanical…
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GADC announces new officers, adds three directors to Economic Development Group Board
June 14, 2018
Bob Jones University COO/EVP Marshall Franklin to Chair 2018-2019 Board of Directors The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County…
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Project Lifesaver finds lost loved ones
June 14, 2018
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Project Lifesaver team aims to “bring loved ones home” safely when electronic tracking is needed to find at-risk wanderers – clients with Alzheimer’s, autism, Downs…
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Four business principles on talent from the world of puppies
June 13, 2018
By Connie Cleveland All I ever wanted to be was a dog trainer. Over the years, I helped clients learn about their new puppies and their rescues, coached competitive…
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City of Columbia & Columbia Urban League kick off annual summer youth work program
June 13, 2018More than 30 students began their summer break on Monday at various sites in the City of Columbia as part of the Columbia Urban League’s Science Technology Enrichment Program (STEP). STEP, formerly…
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Senior Military Colleges push to secure collective national cyber institute
June 13, 2018America’s Senior Military Colleges (SMC) worked jointly to address the escalating need for highly trained cyber operations and cybersecurity leaders. The colleges, which include The Citadel, the University of North…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce wins top award for communications
June 13, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has been named one of 13 Communications Excellence Grand Award winners by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), an Alexandria, Va.-based association that represents more…
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GADC announces new officers, adds three directors to Economic Development Group Board
June 13, 2018
Bob Jones University COO/EVP Marshall Franklin to Chair 2018-2019 Board of Directors The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County…
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Project Lifesaver finds lost loved ones
June 13, 2018The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Project Lifesaver team aims to “bring loved ones home” safely when electronic tracking is needed to find at-risk wanderers – clients with Alzheimer’s, autism, Downs…
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Richland One teacher named 2018 Lowell Milken Center Fellow
June 13, 2018
Richland One second-grade teacher Stephanie Johnson has been awarded a prestigious fellowship by the Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes, an international educational non-profit that works with students and…
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Network of bike repair stands will get cyclists on their way quickly
June 13, 2018Thanks to What’s Next Midlands (WNM) and the Cola Town Bike Collective (CTBC), Midlands cyclists need no longer worry about being stranded by a flat tire or minor mechanical…
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Hendrix to open at 1649 Main Street
June 13, 2018Columbia locavores will soon have a new favorite downtown destination. Hendrix, a chef-inspired restaurant with rooftop seating, will open in the upper levels of 1649 Main Street this fall. …
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South Carolina receives A grade for manufacturing
June 13, 2018
South Carolina receives an “A” in manufacturing and “C-“ for logistics in a report from Ball State University. South Carolina improved from “B” to “B+” in Diversification, “C-” to “C”…
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BD investing $150 million in Sumter County facility
June 13, 2018
Medical Technology Company Creating 125 New Jobs BD(Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today announced a $150 million investment in its existing Sumter County manufacturing facility.…
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Palmetto Health hosts free Zumba in the Park event this Friday, June 15
June 13, 2018Three-part series kicks off this week Palmetto Health, in partnership with YMCA of Columbia and the Town of Irmo, presents Zumba in the Park Friday, June 15, 7-9 p.m., Irmo Community…
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June 13, 2018
Palmetto Health hosts free Zumba in the Park event this Friday, June 15 Three-part series kicks off this week Palmetto Health, in partnership with YMCA of Columbia and the Town of…
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Midlands Technical College and the University of South Carolina build seamless transfer to address critical teacher shortage
June 13, 2018As South Carolina faces a growing teacher shortage, academic leaders from the University of South Carolina’s College of Education and Midlands Technical College came together on June 12 to sign…
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NAI Avant procures ±11,760 square foot Columbia industrial lease
June 13, 2018NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, SIOR and Paul Hartley, SIOR recently procured the industrial lease transaction at 1291 First Street South in Columbia, SC. Leafguard-Midlands LLC will occupy the…
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Past Scholarship Recipient Pays Visit to Rotary
June 13, 2018Paul Gillam (left in photo), a member of Capital Rotary’s scholarship selection committee, welcomes College of Charleston graduate Victoria Bailey to the June 13 weekly meeting. Bailey, recipient of a…
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S.C. Phil names Kristin Morris, Marketing & Communications Director
June 13, 2018
The South Carolina Philharmonic is proud to announce and welcome Kristin Morris as the organization’s new Marketing & Communications Director. Morris joins the Philharmonic staff with ten years of communications…
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Lee & Associates Charleston agents honored with 2017 CoStar™ Power Broker of the Year awards
June 13, 2018The Charleston office of Lee & Associates, one of the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firms in the nation, is honored to be awarded the CoStar™ Power Broker Award for…
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NAI Charleston assists SCS Engineers in moving to a waterfront location on the Former Navy Base
June 13, 2018NAI Charleston announced Broker/Industrial Specialist Shep Benjamin brokered a ±4,000-square-foot lease of office/flex space for SCS Engineers at 1400 Pierside Street in North Charleston, SC. NAI Charleston represented the…
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NAI Avant procures ±11,760 square foot Columbia industrial lease
June 13, 2018
NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, SIOR and Paul Hartley, SIOR recently procured the industrial lease transaction at 1291 First Street South in Columbia, SC. Leafguard-Midlands LLC will occupy the…
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Past Scholarship Recipient Pays Visit to Rotary
June 13, 2018
Paul Gillam (left in photo), a member of Capital Rotary’s scholarship selection committee, welcomes College of Charleston graduate Victoria Bailey to the June 13 weekly meeting. Bailey, recipient of a…
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Frampton Construction expands team
June 12, 2018
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has added Paul Mattaliano as senior superintendent…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith adds significant K-12 leadership
June 12, 2018
A recognized leader in K-12 learning environment design, McMillan Pazdan Smith continues to expand their expertise and capabilities through the strategic addition of Ben Thompson, AIA. Leading the firm’s dedicated…
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Labor Finders celebrates 30 years!
June 12, 2018Contributed by Celina Klee Labor Finders of Columbia is celebrating 30 years of business in Columbia. The Labor Finders office was opened as a family business in June of…
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30 years of hard labor made easy in Columbia
June 12, 2018Labor Finders of Columbia, South Carolina has big, big BIG news. Labor Finders, the company that spearheaded the temporary staffing industry is celebrating 30 years of business in Columbia. When…
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Infinity Marketing receives Telly Award
June 12, 2018Infinity Marketing has been selected as a winner in the 39th annual International Telly Awards for its xFi Pod Training video produced for Comcast. The xFi Pod video received…
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Historic Columbia welcomes Megan Plott as new Director of Development
June 12, 2018Historic Columbia is pleased to announce Megan Plott has joined the organization as the new director of development. In this leadership role, Plott will oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation…
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Zeus acquires MWC Technologies, LLC
June 12, 2018
Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator located in Orangeburg, SC, announced that it has acquired MWC Technologies, LLC (MWC). This adds to the…
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The Devine District: A modern update to a historic landscape in Shandon neighborhood
June 12, 2018Estates & Companies, a new generation, announced the plans for The Devine District, the newest mixed-use community located in Columbia’s historic Shandon neighborhood. Once the trade center of Shandon, the…
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Labor Finders celebrates 30 years!
June 12, 2018
Contributed by Celina Klee Labor Finders of Columbia is celebrating 30 years of business in Columbia. The Labor Finders office was opened as a family business in June of…
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30 years of hard labor made easy in Columbia
June 12, 2018Labor Finders of Columbia, South Carolina has big, big BIG news. Labor Finders, the company that spearheaded the temporary staffing industry is celebrating 30 years of business in Columbia. When…
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Historic Columbia welcomes Megan Plott as new Director of Development
June 12, 2018
Historic Columbia is pleased to announce Megan Plott has joined the organization as the new director of development. In this leadership role, Plott will oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation…
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Charleston Harbor deepening project receives $49 million federal funding
June 11, 2018. Progress of the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project to 52 feet remains on track with $49 million awarded in the USACE FY18 Work Plan. . . The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
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Land sells in Simpsonsville for Five Forks Athletics new location
June 11, 2018
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of approximately 3.99 acres of land situated along 400 Scuffletown Road in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Five Forks Athletics purchased the land from…
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Lucas Marchant running as independent petition candidate for solicitor
June 11, 2018
Local attorney Lucas C. Marchant announced his intention to run for 13th Circuit Solicitor, the chief prosecutor for Greenville and Pickens counties. Following Catherine Templeton’s selection of Walt Wilkins as…
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Endeavor wins 2018 Coworker Members’ Choice award for coworking spaces
June 11, 2018
Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate marketing teams, announced it has been recognized as winner of the 2018 Coworker Members’ Choice Award for Greenville, South Carolina. Members’…
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United Way of the Piedmont free tax preparation program has record-breaking year
June 11, 2018
Every year, United Way of the Piedmont volunteers prepare tax returns free of charge for low- to moderate-income working families in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties through Volunteer Income Tax…
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Jackson announces expansion, relocation of Greenville offices
June 11, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, announced today that it is expanding and will move its Greenville offices to BridgeWay Station, the…
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Michelin builds Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County’s 355th home
June 11, 2018
When we consider the many challenges facing our community today, affordable housing comes to the forefront. For over 15 years, there has been a true collaborative effort by Habitat for…
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Jackson Lewis and its Greenville attorneys recognized in Chambers 2018
June 11, 2018
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce the firm and its Greenville attorneys have been recognized in the 2018 edition of Chambers…
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Hilton Garden Inn Greenville unveils revamped property
June 11, 2018Top-to-bottom renovation project yields ‘like new’ hotel in well-established location A $4-million project has totally revamped Hilton Garden Inn Greenville. The renovations include both interior and exterior upgrades to the…
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Nicol Sharpe joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 11, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Nicol Sharpe has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Sharpe, a Pennsylvania native who has lived in…
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Caldwell Commercial represents landlord in the lease of Aviation Business Park I, Suite 103
June 11, 2018Bob Caldwell of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease of 6,518 SF of space at Aviation Business Park I, Suite 103. Pete Harper of Lee & Associates represented…
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Veterans for Manufacturing course graduates eighteen
June 11, 2018Palmetto Warriors Connection (PWC) held its second Veterans For Manufacturing graduation ceremony on Friday, May 18 in which 18 local veterans were awarded basic certifications in Forklift Operations, CNC Machine…
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