Nexsen Pruet up four spots on largest law firms list
July 7, 2016
Nexsen Pruet has climbed four spots on The National Law Journal list of the largest law firms in the nation — coming in at 211. Each year, the legal publication…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer brokers sale of land in Greenville for potential development
July 6, 2016
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer, in collaboration with CBRE, is pleased to announce the sale of approximately 34.75 acres of land situated along 2952 New Easley Highway in Greenville, South…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Completed Lease for 114,400 SF in Greer, South Carolina
July 6, 2016
Building is now 100% Leased Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce CH Mueller, Inc. has leased 114,400 square feet at 130 Caliber Ridge Drive in Greer, South…
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Micah Zimmer joins the Pelham Road Office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
July 6, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Micah Zimmer has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. He will work with home buyers and sellers…
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New office development will soon be under construction off of Woodruff Rd in Greenville County
July 6, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – A new class A suburban office development will soon be under construction on Rocky Creek Road in Greenville County near the intersection of Woodruff and E Butler…
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LS3P’s Spectator Hotel tops Travel + Leisure’s “Best Hotels” lists
July 6, 2016The Spectator Hotel, a new boutique hotel designed by LS3P’s Stephen Ramos, was named #1 Best City Hotel in the Continental US by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards survey.…
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Yanfeng Automotive Interiors announces new development in Laurens County
July 6, 2016
LAURENS COUNTY, SC – Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, the world’s largest supplier of automotive interior components, is establishing operations in Laurens County. The new development is expected to bring $71 million of…
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Nexsen Pruet up four spots on largest law firms list
July 6, 2016Nexsen Pruet has climbed four spots on The National Law Journal list of the largest law firms in the nation — coming in at 211. Each year, the legal publication…
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Jackson presents Crandon International Sponsor Summit
July 6, 2016
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, recently presented the Crandon International Off-Road Raceway Sponsor Summit in Crandon, Wis. Held in conjunction with…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes two new Clemson grads to the firm
July 6, 2016
Garvin Design Group announced the recent hire of Clemson graduates, Alex Latham and Zach Whiteman. Alex graduated from Clemson University with her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture in 2014 and…
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South Carolina a fully certified work ready state
July 6, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley announced today that the final two counties, Jasper and Richland, have received certification through the South Carolina Work Ready Communities (SCWRC) initiative, making South Carolina the first…
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South Carolina a fully certified work ready state
July 6, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley announced today that the final two counties, Jasper and Richland, have received certification through the South Carolina Work Ready Communities (SCWRC) initiative, making South Carolina the first…
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LS3P’s Spectator Hotel tops Travel + Leisure’s “Best Hotels” lists
July 6, 2016
The Spectator Hotel, a new boutique hotel designed by LS3P’s Stephen Ramos, was named #1 Best City Hotel in the Continental US by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards survey.…
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Jackson presents Crandon International Sponsor Summit
July 6, 2016
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, recently presented the Crandon International Off-Road Raceway Sponsor Summit in Crandon, Wis. Held in conjunction with…
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Education Professionals selected to develop afterschool and expanded learning policy
July 5, 2016Sixteen leaders in the field of afterschool and expanded learning nationwide have been selected as White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellows as part of a partnership between the Riley Institute at Furman University…
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United Community Bank honored as Georgia Exceptional Lender by USDA
July 5, 2016
United Community Bank has received the Georgia Exceptional Lender award from the United States Department of Agriculture. This award was presented by USDA Rural Development Georgia State Director Jill Stuckey…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer sells Greenville land for potential development
July 5, 2016
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer, in collaboration with CBRE, announced the sale of approximately 34.75 acres of land situated along 2952 New Easley Highway in Greenville, South Carolina. Dukes Food…
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SCRA announces organizational transition
July 5, 2016
SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA, a state-chartered organization that furthers South Carolina’s technology economy, announced an organizational separation from its government contracting affiliate, Advanced Technology International (ATI), formerly SCRA Applied R&D.…
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SCRA announces organizational transition
July 5, 2016SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA, a state-chartered organization that furthers South Carolina’s technology economy, announced an organizational separation from its government contracting affiliate, Advanced Technology International (ATI), formerly SCRA Applied R&D.…
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Duke Energy Progress seeks base rate increase in South Carolina
July 5, 2016Largest part of the proposed increase would pay for new generation that has replaced older, less-efficient coal plants Customers would still have lower rates than 1988, when adjusted for inflation…
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Crawford Strategy welcomes largest class of summer interns
July 5, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to businesses, has hired seven interns for summer 2016. To accommodate increased interest in…
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FINTRUST hires Director of Operations
July 5, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Mike Rogers has joined their team as Director of Operations. Rogers will be assuming the role effective immediately. Prior to joining FinTrust, he…
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FINTRUST Hires Director of Operations
July 5, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Mike Rogers has joined their team as Director of Operations. Rogers will be assuming the role effective immediately. Prior to joining FinTrust, he served as…
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WellCare members now have access to Regional HealthPlus in South Carolina
July 4, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – WellCare of South Carolina, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), announced that Regional HealthPlus joined the health plan’s provider network for Medicaid and Medicare…
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WellCare members now have access to Regional HealthPlus in South Carolina
July 4, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – WellCare of South Carolina, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), announced that Regional HealthPlus joined the health plan’s provider network for Medicaid and Medicare…
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ACL Airshop promotes Pieter van Calcar to Director & General Manager – Asia Pacific Operations
July 4, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – ACL Airshop, a leader in products and services for the global air cargo industry, announces the promotion of Mr. Pieter van Calcar to the position of Director…
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ZWO hires designer Stephane Rey
July 4, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – ZWO Branding & Marketing has hired Stephane Rey as a graphic designer for print, social, and digital media. Preceding his hiring at ZWO, Rey served stints at agencies…
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Joy Beck joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Seneca
July 1, 2016
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Joy Beck as a residential sales agent to its Seneca office. Joy joins Coldwell Banker Caine as an experienced real estate professional with more than…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces completion of merger with Tidelands
July 1, 2016
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. has completed its merger with Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina-based Tidelands Bancshares, Inc. Also effective today, Tidelands’ bank subsidiary, Tidelands Bank, merged into United’s…
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Colliers Special Report: Why South Carolina will Continue to be a Favorite for Foreign Investors
July 1, 2016
South Carolina may have received greater national attention for many of its economic developments announcements in recent years, especially its foreign direct investments (FDI), but anyone who’s been watching the…
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Colliers Special Report: Why South Carolina will Continue to be a Favorite for Foreign Investors
July 1, 2016
South Carolina may have received greater national attention for many of its economic developments announcements in recent years, especially its foreign direct investments (FDI), but anyone who’s been watching the…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Honors College World Series Champion Chanticleers, Issues Proclamation Recognizing CCU Chanticleer Baseball Team
June 30, 2016
Haley Orders Coastal Carolina University Flag Flown Over Statehouse Governor Nikki Haley today released the following statement and ordered a Coastal Carolina University flag be flown over the Statehouse…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Honors College World Series Champion Chanticleers, Issues Proclamation Recognizing CCU Chanticleer Baseball Team
June 30, 2016
Haley Orders Coastal Carolina University Flag Flown Over Statehouse Governor Nikki Haley today released the following statement and ordered a Coastal Carolina University flag be flown over the Statehouse…
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Leighton Lord elected Board Chairman of Nexsen Pruet law firm
June 30, 2016Nexsen Pruet attorneys have elected Leighton Lord as the law firm’s Chairman of the Board, effective July 1, 2016. As Chairman, Lord will shape the vision and strategy for the…
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The Insurance Source to host free seminar for small business owners
June 30, 2016
The Insurance Source will offer a free seminar next month at the Greenville Chamber to help small business owners better understand employer provided insurance. The event is scheduled for July…
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The 11 Firms GCs love for Banking Work
June 30, 2016
Legal industry publication Law360 features an article entitled “The 11 Firms GCs Love For Banking Work.” The reporting is based on BTI Power Rankings 2016 which names law firms that…
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Clemson University researchers working on sensor that could help keep nation safe
June 30, 2016
A sensor in development at Clemson University could help search for some of the globe’s most potentially destructive weapons to keep them out of the hands of terrorists and rogue…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors appoints Stewart Yates summer marketing intern
June 30, 2016
As Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS continues its efforts to mentor and educate, the company announces the appointment of Stewart H. Yates to the position of Marketing Intern…
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Kerry Tharp named President of Darlington Raceway
June 30, 2016
Longtime NASCAR executive with South Carolina ties brings wealth of experience to track Too Tough To Tame Darlington Raceway announced that it has named Kerry Tharp as President of the…
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Kerry Tharp named President of Darlington Raceway
June 30, 2016
Longtime NASCAR executive with South Carolina ties brings wealth of experience to track Too Tough To Tame Darlington Raceway announced that it has named Kerry Tharp as President of the…
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National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors of South Carolina announces newly elected Board members
June 30, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) is announcing their newly elected Board members. The new Board members were sworn in on June 25, 2016 at the NAIFA-SC…
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National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors of South Carolina announces newly elected Board members
June 30, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) is announcing their newly elected Board members. The new Board members were sworn in on June 25, 2016 at the NAIFA-SC…
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Clemson professor installed as president of the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research
June 30, 2016
Clemson University psychology professor James McCubbin was installed as president of the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research Saturday at its annual meeting in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. “The top killers…
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Endeavor hosts premiere collaborators & cocktails networking event
June 30, 2016
Featuring Susan Credle, the first female global chief creative officer of an international agency Endeavor, a membership-based co-working community for independent companies and freelancers in the creative services fields, is…
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The Insurance Source to host free seminar for small business owners
June 30, 2016
The Insurance Source will offer a free seminar next month at the Greenville Chamber to help small business owners better understand employer provided insurance. The event is scheduled for July…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: insurance, on-the-move
The 11 firms GCs love for banking work
June 30, 2016
Legal industry publication Law360 features an article entitled “The 11 Firms GCs Love For Banking Work.” The reporting is based on BTI Power Rankings 2016 which names law firms that…
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Leighton Lord elected Board Chairman of Nexsen Pruet law firm
June 30, 2016
Nexsen Pruet attorneys have elected Leighton Lord as the law firm’s Chairman of the Board, effective July 1, 2016. As Chairman, Lord will shape the vision and strategy for the…
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Joyner commercial’s Matt Carter receives 2015 CoStar Power Broker Award
June 30, 2016
Commercial Real Estate’s Leading Independent Information Provider Recognizes Market’s Top Leasing and Sales Brokers Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announced that Matt Carter, CCIM has been named a…
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Nida Corporation and Northrop Rice Foundation support aircraft maintenance technology education at Greenville Technical College
June 29, 2016
A gift from Nida Corporation and the Northrop Rice Foundation will assist the Aircraft Maintenance Technology program at Greenville Technical College in building real life skills. A donated “emulator” allows…
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GNMO II allocates $73 million in new markets tax credits to S.C. projects
June 29, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by taxadvantagegroup and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has deployed $73 million…
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