Home Builders Association of SC names Michael Nieri, President, Great Southern Homes as Builder Member of the Year
October 23, 2016
On October 21, 2016 at the annual Home Builders Association of South Carolina’s (“HBASC”) Celebration of Excellence, the state’s home building association named Michael Nieri, President of Great Southern Homes,…
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Home Builders Association of SC names Michael Nieri, President, Great Southern Homes as Builder Member of the Year
October 23, 2016
On October 21, 2016 at the annual Home Builders Association of South Carolina’s (“HBASC”) Celebration of Excellence, the state’s home building association named Michael Nieri, President of Great Southern Homes,…
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Vulcan Materials Company supports GSSM’s STEM programs and camps
October 21, 2016
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) recently received a $10,000 investment from Vulcan Materials Company in support of GSSM’s Business Leadership Network (BLN); its GoSciTech residential…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2016
October 21, 2016
Employment sets new record high; Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.9 Percent The number of South Carolinians working in September rose to an all-time high while the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2016
October 21, 2016
Employment sets new record high; Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.9 Percent The number of South Carolinians working in September rose to an all-time high while the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment…
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The Kessler Collection announces luxury boutique hotel in Greenville, SC
October 21, 2016
The Kessler Collection, a portfolio of 11 artistically inspired boutique hotels, continues its expansion of the “Bohemian” inspired brand throughout the southeast by announcing a new location in Greenville, S.C.…
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Wyche central to bringing world-class hotel to the heart of Greenville
October 21, 2016
Wyche, P.A. has agreed to sell its current location to The Kessler Collection in a deal that the law firm believes will add to its legacy of positively transforming the…
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Boyanoski to do book signing at Mast General Store
October 21, 2016
Author and Complete Public Relations President John Boyanoski will be signing several books Halloween in Greenville. Boyanoski will be at Mast General Store, 111 N Main St. Greenville, on October…
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Boyanoski to do book signing at Mast General Store
October 21, 2016
Author and Complete Public Relations President John Boyanoski will be signing several books Halloween in Greenville. Boyanoski will be at Mast General Store, 111 N Main St. Greenville, on October…
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Wyche central to bringing world-class hotel to the heart of Greenville
October 21, 2016
Wyche, P.A. has agreed to sell its current location to The Kessler Collection in a deal that the law firm believes will add to its legacy of positively transforming the…
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Monument Capital Management acquires two multifamily properties in South Carolina
October 20, 2016
Monument Capital Management, one of the country’s premier fully integrated real estate investment firms, has announced the acquisitions of Park West Apartments in Greenville, S.C. and Magnolia Townhomes in Spartanburg,…
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New contact center in Greenville County is now hiring
October 20, 2016
Morley, an award-winning customer service company, is now hiring to fill its new customer contact center in Greenville County. The new facility will create more than 270 new jobs, the…
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SCE&G observes National Energy Action Month, shares energy efficiency tips with customers
October 20, 2016
October is National Energy Action Month, and in observance, SCE&G is reminding customers of tips and programs to make their homes more energy efficient. “The national observance provides a great…
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Philanthropist returns to Greenville to explore collaboration with nonprofit leaders at Shine the Light
October 20, 2016
DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County and the Hollingsworth Funds, announces the fourth and final part of its…
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Holroyd establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County
October 20, 2016
Company Investing $12.5 Million In Upstate Facility Holroyd Precision Components (Holroyd), a sub-contract manufacturing division of Precision Technologies Group (PTG) Limited, is establishing its first U.S. manufacturing operations – Holroyd…
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SCAHU provides agent website for open enrollment assistance
October 20, 2016
With the open enrollment season approaching, the South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) has provided the public with a way to search health insurance agents in South Carolina online…
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SCAHU provides agent website for open enrollment assistance
October 20, 2016
With the open enrollment season approaching, the South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) has provided the public with a way to search health insurance agents in South Carolina online…
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Philanthropist returns to Greenville to explore collaboration with nonprofit leaders at Shine the Light
October 20, 2016
DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County and the Hollingsworth Funds, announces the fourth and final part of its…
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Nelson Mullins honors Ambassador David Wilkins
October 19, 2016US Senator Lindsey Graham Helps Former Longtime State Speaker of the House and Greenville Representative Mark Milestone Birthday The Greenville office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP honored its…
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Two Greenville County residents earn rare Wright Brothers’ Master Pilot Award
October 19, 2016
Daniel (Dan) Lorain Allen, Jr. is the first person living in Greer; and Gerald (Gere) Earl Gaige is the first person living in the Cliffs at Glassy to have ever…
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VentureSouth announces fall education events
October 19, 2016
VentureSouth, a leading early-stage investment firm that develops and manages angel investment groups and funds in the Southeast, announced its fall schedule of educational events for early stage investors and…
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Planar is first Sustaining Innovation Partner at Clemson Watt Center
October 19, 2016
Planar, a Leyard company and global leader in display and digital signage technology, has become the first Sustaining Innovation Partner for Clemson University’s Watt Family Innovation Center with a gift-in-kind…
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Four additional counties affected by Hurricane Matthew eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 19, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Clarendon, Calhoun, Horry and Marlboro counties are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Funds will be…
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Fitzpatrick receives award from the National Communication Association for her well-known book, Between Husbands and Wives
October 19, 2016
Interim Chancellor of the University of South Carolina Upstate Mary Anne Fitzpatrick has received an award from the National Communication Association for her well-known book, Between Husbands and Wives. The…
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New Lower School Director named at Christ Church Episcopal School
October 19, 2016
CCES announced today that David Johnstone has accepted the position as the next Lower School Director at CCES. His tenure officially begins on July 1, 2016. He replaces Denise Pearsall,…
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Marge Noak and Dee Webb join the North Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
October 19, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Marge Noak and Dee Webb have joined the company’s N. Pleasantburg office as sales associates. Noak attended Southern Illinois University where…
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Dr. Galasso of Oxfam America speaks about economic inequality
October 19, 2016Dr. Nick Galasso, senior researcher for Oxfam America, will speak on the campus of Furman University Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. in Shaw Hall of Younts Conference Center. His…
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Public and individual assistance for storm damage, response costs approved for additional counties
October 19, 2016
The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved four additional counties for Individual Assistance, allowing survivors who sustained losses to apply for aid in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. Counties approved for…
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Public and individual assistance for storm damage, response costs approved for additional counties
October 19, 2016
The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved four additional counties for Individual Assistance, allowing survivors who sustained losses to apply for aid in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. Counties approved for…
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Charlotte Hornets president to speak at Clemson President’s Forum on Inclusive Excellence
October 19, 2016
Charlotte Hornets President Fred Whitfield will be the guest speaker at The President’s Forum on Inclusive Excellence Oct. 26 at Clemson University. The President’s Forum was suggested by Lee Gill,…
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FEMA approves reimbursement of Hurricane Matthew infrastructure costs for 18 counties, state agencies
October 19, 2016
South Carolina state agencies, local governments and non-profit organizations in 18 counties are now eligible through FEMA to recoup costs associated with infrastructure damage caused by Hurricane Matthew. The FEMA…
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FEMA approves reimbursement of Hurricane Matthew infrastructure costs for 18 counties, state agencies
October 19, 2016
South Carolina state agencies, local governments and non-profit organizations in 18 counties are now eligible through FEMA to recoup costs associated with infrastructure damage caused by Hurricane Matthew. The FEMA…
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Carolina Canners, Inc. expanding Chesterfield County operations
October 19, 2016
Latest Expansion To Bring $45 Million Investment And Create 40 New Jobs An independent Pepsi bottler and production cooperative, Carolina Canners, Inc., is expanding its Chesterfield County operations. The $45…
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Project Rx expands year-round drug disposal to Oconee
October 19, 2016
Seneca, S.C. – 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…
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Renewable Water Resources announces Fogleman as new Commissioner
October 19, 2016
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) announced Chip Fogleman, P.E., P.L.S., has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina as the organization’s newest commissioner. Fogleman is the president and principle of…
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Clif Kitchens joins the downtown Greenville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 19, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of Clif Kitchens to the company’s Downtown Greenville office. He joins the company as a sales associate. Kitchens graduated from…
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Habitat Greenville and Clemson build Habitat Home in honor of Deshaun Watson
October 19, 2016
Long before he was a Heisman hopeful leading the Clemson Tigers into national championship contention, Deshaun Watson was a young boy living in a house built by Habitat for Humanity.…
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?Clif Kitchens joins the downtown Greenville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 19, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of Clif Kitchens to the company’s Downtown Greenville office. He joins the company as a sales associate. Kitchens graduated from…
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Project Rx expands year-round drug disposal to Oconee
October 19, 2016
Seneca, S.C. – 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…
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Habitat Greenville and Clemson build Habitat Home in honor of Deshaun Watson
October 19, 2016
Long before he was a Heisman hopeful leading the Clemson Tigers into national championship contention, Deshaun Watson was a young boy living in a house built by Habitat for Humanity.…
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Renewable Water Resources announces Fogleman as new Commissioner
October 19, 2016
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) announced Chip Fogleman, P.E., P.L.S., has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina as the organization’s newest commissioner. Fogleman is the president and principle of…
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Jackson hires Micah Peek as graphic designer
October 18, 2016
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Micah Peek as graphic designer. Peek comes to Jackson from ZWO Branding & Marketing…
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ScanSource donates to the Greenville Tech Foundation
October 18, 2016
ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, has donated five 3D printers and related supplies to the Greenville Tech Foundation. The equipment and supplies, a gift…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo is nationally recognized for top internship program fourth year in a row
October 18, 2016
Elliott Davis Decosimo announced the firm was ranked third in the nation for best overall internship by Vault.com, an influential source of ratings and insights for students and professionals. This is…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo is nationally recognized for top internship program fourth year in a row
October 18, 2016
Elliott Davis Decosimo announced the firm was ranked third in the nation for best overall internship by Vault.com, an influential source of ratings and insights for students and professionals. This is…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: accounting, on-the-move
Jackson hires Micah Peek as graphic designer
October 18, 2016
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Micah Peek as graphic designer. Peek comes to Jackson from ZWO Branding & Marketing…
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SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health welcomes Dr. Nathaniel J. Patterson as director
October 18, 2016
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health is pleased to welcome Nathaniel J. (Nate) Patterson, DrPH, MHA as our new director. Dr. Patterson joins the Institute from the…
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Spartanburg business score more than $13 million from 2016 Panthers Camp
October 18, 2016
A Super Bowl season for the Carolina Panthers led to a super summer for Spartanburg merchants. A Clemson University economic impact study requested by the Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau…
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SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health welcomes Dr. Nathaniel J. Patterson as director
October 17, 2016
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health is pleased to welcome Nathaniel J. (Nate) Patterson, DrPH, MHA as our new director. Dr. Patterson joins the Institute from the…
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Spartanburg business score more than $13 million from 2016 Panthers Camp
October 17, 2016
A Super Bowl season for the Carolina Panthers led to a super summer for Spartanburg merchants. A Clemson University economic impact study requested by the Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, hospitality, on-the-move
