Department of Education grants Tri-County continued funding for Educational Talent Search Program
August 11, 2016
Tri-County Technical College received $409,920 in federal grant funding for its Educational Talent Search (ETS) program to continue to provide students in grades 6 – 12 with academic support and…
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Nelson Weston serves as Communications/PR Intern for ZWO
August 11, 2016
ZWO Branding and Marketing selected Nelson Weston as a 2016 communications/public relations intern. Weston’s focus has been public relations, social media content development, brand awareness, and project management. Prior to…
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Darron Meares named education chair for National Auctioneers Association
August 11, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina-based auctioneer Darron Meares has been named chair of the National Auctioneers Association’s Education Institute, which oversees the organization’s numerous educational programs. “This is one of…
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Greenville Chamber team members receive Lifetime Achievement Awards
August 11, 2016
Greenville Chamber team members Julie Alexander, Brittney Kessler and Rionne Ridgeway have received 2016 Lifetime Sales Achievement Awards from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executive’s (ACCE) Membership Development Division.…
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Joel Deweese joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
August 11, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Joel Deweese recently joined Coldwell Banker Caine as a residential sales agent in its Greenville office. A native of South Carolina, Joel joins Coldwell Banker Caine with…
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Nelson Mullins’ Bo Russell named to S.C. Education Lottery Commission
August 11, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Bo Russell, a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Greenville office, has been appointed by S.C. Speaker of the House James H. “Jay” Lucas to…
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Rosen Hagood attorney elected President of South Carolina Association for Justice
August 11, 2016CHARLESTON, S.C. – Rosen Hagood announced that Alex Cash was elected as the 2016-2017 President of the South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) at its annual convention on August 4,…
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How Many Fans Could Fit in a Stadium?
August 11, 2016
Spartanburg Has Welcomed More Than 100,000 Fans There’s only one football stadium in the United States that can hold the number of fans who have visited the Carolina Panthers Training…
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Sports tech startup BANDWAGON receives “Qualified Business” designation
August 11, 2016BANDWAGON, a sports tech startup headquartered in Greenville, SC, can now add “Qualified Business” designation to its pitch. Signed into law in 2013 by SC Governor Nikki Haley, The High…
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Sports tech startup BANDWAGON receives “Qualified Business” designation
August 11, 2016
BANDWAGON, a sports tech startup headquartered in Greenville, SC, can now add “Qualified Business” designation to its pitch. Signed into law in 2013 by SC Governor Nikki Haley, The High…
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Rosen Hagood attorney elected President of South Carolina Association for Justice
August 11, 2016
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Rosen Hagood announced that Alex Cash was elected as the 2016-2017 President of the South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) at its annual convention on August 4,…
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Orangutan species survival program prompts changes for Greenville Zoo
August 10, 2016
Greenville Zoo administrator Jeff Bullock announced today that Mia and Chelsea, the zoo’s Bornean orangutans, are scheduled to be transferred to other zoos at the end of the month as…
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Applications now being accepted for Citizens Fire Academy
August 10, 2016
The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is now accepting applications for its annual Citizens Fire Academy. This will be the fourth year of GCFD’s free seven-week program, which is open…
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2016 ‘Land Trust Day’ at Mast General Store raises record funds for Upstate Forever
August 10, 2016
Greenville’s Mast General Store has donated $7,815 to support Upstate Forever’s land protection efforts – more than in any previous year. Since 2003, the store has partnered with the Greenville-based…
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Critical need for canned goods at Harvest Hope Food Bank
August 10, 2016
Harvest Hope Food Bank is in critical need of canned food donations or financial donations which can be used to buy canned goods. Denise Holland, CEO of Harvest Hope Food…
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SCC celebrates the expansion of Center for Business and Entrepreneurial Development and arrival Brose North America, Inc
August 10, 2016
Today was a special day in the history of Spartanburg Community College as College officials, along with local and state officials, gathered at SCC’s Tyger River Campus in Duncan to…
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United Community Banks, Inc. appoints two new board members, David Shaver and David Wilkins
August 10, 2016
United Community Banks, Inc. (Nasdaq:UCBI) (“United”) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed David C. Shaver, founder and CEO of Cost Segregation Advisors, LLC, and David H. Wilkins,…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo recognized for a decade as a Best Places to Work in S.C.
August 10, 2016
Elliott Davis Decosimo is recognized for the 10th year as a Best Place to Work in South Carolina, a long standing achievement demonstrating the firm’s commitment to making a positive…
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South Carolina Association of Health underwriters elects new leadership
August 10, 2016
The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) announces its 2016-2017 Officers, Board of Directors and Chapter Representatives. Eric Wells, Southeastern Insurance Consultants, LLC (Columbia) was elected president; Frank McGill, BlueChoice HealthPlan…
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2016 Business Week Scholarship award winners announced
August 10, 2016
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of its annual college scholarships during this year’s South Carolina Business Week, July 24-29, 2016. Each year, Business…
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ReWa receives Certificates of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
August 10, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the Comprehensive and…
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Rebuild Upstate hires Assistant Director
August 10, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate has added Dayle Stewart as the nonprofit’s assistant director. A graduate of Furman University, Stewart began her work in the nonprofit sector at United Way…
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The Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale
August 10, 2016
Coming Aug. 12-14 to McAlister Square GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Literacy Association (GLA), the largest community-based adult literacy program in South Carolina, will hold its annual Really Good, Really Big,…
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Google invites Upstate businesses to workshop
August 10, 2016
Local business owners invited to Let’s Put Greenville on the Map with Google workshop hosted by Piedmont SCORE and DOM360 Piedmont SCORE and DOM360 are helping small businesses grow their…
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Sagacious Partners expands EOS practice in South Carolina
August 10, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia-based Sagacious Partners has expanded its executive coaching practices to include EOS® (The Entrepreneurial Operating System®) Implementation services. Neil McLean, CEO and Managing Partner of Sagacious Partners,…
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Sagacious Partners expands EOS practice in South Carolina
August 10, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia-based Sagacious Partners has expanded its executive coaching practices to include EOS® (The Entrepreneurial Operating System®) Implementation services. Neil McLean, CEO and Managing Partner of Sagacious Partners,…
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EDTS earns honors on 2016 Fast Growth 150 List, named to Apple Consultants Network
August 10, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – EDTS has been named to The Channel Company’s 2016 CRN® Fast Growth 150 list, naming EDTS to the honorees for the fourth consecutive year. Concurrently, Apple has…
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South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters elects new leadership
August 10, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) announces its 2016-2017 Officers, Board of Directors and Chapter Representatives. Eric Wells, Southeastern Insurance Consultants, LLC (Columbia) was elected…
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Phillips Staffing names Brooke Ferguson as Director of Business Development
August 10, 2016Surging demand for top talent and human capital solutions by manufacturing and logistics organizations across the Southeast has led Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and…
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Bravo1 Protection to host job fair this month
August 10, 2016
Looking for part time event and security work? Then Bravo1 Protection is looking for you. Bravo1 Protection is a private security company that focuses on providing hospitality-driven, exceptional security services…
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Jackson named Agency of Record for The Harlem Globetrotters 2017 World Tour
August 10, 2016
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has been selected by the Harlem Globetrotters® as Agency of Record to develop creative elements…
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Virginia Hayes accepted to Leadership Greenville
August 10, 2016
Virginia Hayes, Realtor, was recently accepted into the Greenville Chamber’s 43rd Leadership Greenville Class. Selected through an application process, Leadership Greenville is the Chamber’s premier leadership development track. This 10-month…
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Rebuild Upstate hires Assistant Director
August 10, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate has added Dayle Stewart as the nonprofit’s assistant director. A graduate of Furman University, Stewart began her work in the nonprofit sector at United Way…
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Phillips Staffing names Brooke Ferguson as Director of Business Development
August 10, 2016
Surging demand for top talent and human capital solutions by manufacturing and logistics organizations across the Southeast has led Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and…
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EDTS earns honors on 2016 Fast Growth 150 List, named to Apple Consultants Network
August 10, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – EDTS has been named to The Channel Company’s 2016 CRN® Fast Growth 150 list, naming EDTS to the honorees for the fourth consecutive year. Concurrently, Apple has…
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Jackson named Agency of Record for The Harlem Globetrotters 2017 World Tour
August 10, 2016
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has been selected by the Harlem Globetrotters® as Agency of Record to develop creative elements…
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Virginia Hayes accepted to Leadership Greenville
August 10, 2016
Virginia Hayes, Realtor, was recently accepted into the Greenville Chamber’s 43rd Leadership Greenville Class. Selected through an application process, Leadership Greenville is the Chamber’s premier leadership development track. This 10-month…
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Bravo1 Protection to host job fair this month
August 10, 2016
Looking for part time event and security work? Then Bravo1 Protection is looking for you. Bravo1 Protection is a private security company that focuses on providing hospitality-driven, exceptional security services…
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ReWa receives Certificates of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
August 10, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the Comprehensive and…
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Hubbell Lighting named 3rd Best Place to Work in South Carolina
August 8, 2016
Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today that it has been selected number three on the list of Best Places to Work in South Carolina 2016 in…
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Stisa Talent Agency opens business in Spartanburg with ribbon cutting ceremony
August 8, 2016
The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce held an official ribbon cutting ceremony on August 5, 2016 to commemorate the grand opening of Stisa Talent Agency in Spartanburg. Lisa Lopez, co-owner…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Emily Farr as next LLR Director
August 8, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley announced Emily Farr as the next Director of the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR). Farr is an attorney who specializes in employment law…
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Workplace Recovery solutions shield companies from business interruptions
August 8, 2016How to shock proof your business for $1 per day, even if your entire office shuts down due to a disaster For decades, companies have had little choice when selecting…
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Workplace Recovery solutions shield companies from business interruptions
August 8, 2016
How to shock proof your business for $1 per day, even if your entire office shuts down due to a disaster For decades, companies have had little choice when selecting…
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Greenville Technical College receives ACCT awards
August 8, 2016
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) will present two regional awards to Greenville Technical College at ACCTs annual meeting in New Orleans in October. The first is he 2016 Southern Regional…
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Cousar joins Spartanburg Water as Chief Operating Officer
August 8, 2016
Award-winning utility professional brings more than 20 years of experience to executive team Regina Dobson Cousar has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Spartanburg Water. Cousar has more than…
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Bravo1 Protection to host job fair this month
August 8, 2016
Looking for part time event and security work? Then Bravo1 Protection is looking for you. Bravo1 Protection is a private security company that focuses on providing hospitality-driven, exceptional security services for bars,…
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Spartanburg Water receives honors from United Way for giving
August 8, 2016
Employees give more than $54,000 to programs benefitting community in 2015 Spartanburg Water recently received special recognition by the United Way of the Piedmont in three areas: record-breaking monetary pledges in…
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Five SC students receive college scholarships from workers’ compensation insurer
August 7, 2016SCHB Self Insurers Fund announce the recipients of their 2016 Scholarship Program. Five $1,000 scholarships were awarded to five 2016 high school graduates. An independent panel of judges who evaluated each…
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Five SC students receive college scholarships from workers’ compensation insurer
August 7, 2016SCHB Self Insurers Fund announce the recipients of their 2016 Scholarship Program. Five $1,000 scholarships were awarded to five 2016 high school graduates. An independent panel of judges who evaluated each…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
