CEOs trade board rooms for build sites for Habitat’s fourth CEO Build
February 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The CEOs of Greenville’s top companies are known for their leadership in the board rooms of corporations and nonprofits across the Upstate. This spring, 22 of those…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center names new president and CEO
February 19, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center announced that Otis B. Rawl, Jr. has been named president and CEO, effective February 29, 2016. Prior to joining the Greater…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: chamber, on-the-move
GreenWood, Inc. and BridgeValley launch craft training program
February 19, 2016
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces a partnership with BridgeValley Community and Technical College that offers a National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Furman Education Professor Katie Stover co-authors book
February 18, 2016Assistant Professor of Education Katie Stover has co-authored a book about writing targeted for teachers of grades 3-12. The book, Smuggling Writing: Strategies That Get Students to Write Every Day,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Avison Young Office Lease – 902 N Pleasantburg
February 18, 2016Avison Young commercial real estate announces that Gordon Anderson represented Ridgell Media LLC in the leasing of a 1400SF Office space located at 902 N Pleasantburg Greenville, South Carolina, from…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Intellisoft study to lift aviation security best practices
February 18, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Leading identity and credential management company, Intellisoft is polling more than 3,500 industry leaders in order to release a study designed to improve aviation security best practices.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move, transportation
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine announces annual top producing brokers and awards
February 18, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Each year, Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine recognizes its top producing brokers with honors. This year, the company awarded three brokers across the Upstate for producing within the top local,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Coldwell Banker Caine announces annual top producing agents and awards
February 18, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Each year, Coldwell Banker Caine recognizes its top producing agents with honors. This year, the company awarded over 70 agents across the Upstate for producing within the top…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Woodlands residents celebrate lifelong love at anniversary event
February 18, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – With half of today’s marriages ending in divorce, the secret to love that lasts can be difficult to discover. However, residents at The Woodlands at Furman seem…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
Upstate VP and president of Southern Community Services earn top HOA management industry credentials
February 18, 2016
Upstate clients include The Reserve at Lake Keowee and Foxwood Hills Two members of the senior leadership team at Southern Community Services (SCS) – whose Upstate clients include The Reserve…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
SC Bar Foundation names Seiner Executive Director
February 18, 2016
The South Carolina Bar Foundation welcomes Megan Sweeney Seiner as the Foundation’s new Executive Director, effective February 15, 2016. Seiner will work with the Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors in…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
SC Bar Foundation names Seiner Executive Director
February 18, 2016
The South Carolina Bar Foundation welcomes Megan Sweeney Seiner as the Foundation’s new Executive Director, effective February 15, 2016. Seiner will work with the Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors in…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Woodlands residents celebrate lifelong love at anniversary event
February 18, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – With half of today’s marriages ending in divorce, the secret to love that lasts can be difficult to discover. However, residents at The Woodlands at Furman seem…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
Coldwell Banker Caine announces annual top producing agents and awards
February 18, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Each year, Coldwell Banker Caine recognizes its top producing agents with honors. This year, the company awarded over 70 agents across the Upstate for producing within the top…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine announces annual top producing brokers and awards
February 18, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Each year, Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine recognizes its top producing brokers with honors. This year, the company awarded three brokers across the Upstate for producing within the top local,…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Intellisoft study to lift aviation security best practices
February 18, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Leading identity and credential management company, Intellisoft is polling more than 3,500 industry leaders in order to release a study designed to improve aviation security best practices.…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move, transportation
Upstate VP and president of Southern Community Services earn top HOA management industry credentials
February 18, 2016
Upstate clients include The Reserve at Lake Keowee and Foxwood Hills Two members of the senior leadership team at Southern Community Services (SCS) – whose Upstate clients include The Reserve…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Oconee Economic Alliance named among “America’s Top Economic Development Corporations” by Global Trade Magazine
February 17, 2016
The Oconee Economic Alliance has been recognized as one of Global Trade Magazine’s “America’s Top EDCs” in their February/March 2016 issue. Global Trade – a magazine geared toward U.S. companies…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
26th Annual Midlands Heart Ball set for February 20th
February 17, 2016
The American Heart Association will host the 2016 Midlands Heart Ball this Saturday, February 20th at 6:30 pm at the South Carolina State Museum. One of the most anticipated social…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Ben Ham Gallery opens doors after renovations with new look
February 17, 2016The Ben Ham Gallery, a leading exclusive fine-art photography gallery based out of Hilton Head, S.C., has reopened the Charleston gallery after renovations to the interior design. Located at 416 King Street, the new…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Paul Robeson: Life story of famed performer and civil rights activist offers relevant message for today’s audiences
February 17, 2016
Paul Robeson, a musical and spoken portrayal of the world-famous scholar, actor, singer, lawyer, all-American athlete and civil rights activist, comes to Chapman Cultural Center Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, non-profit, on-the-move, the-arts
Greenville Zoo announces another birth
February 17, 2016
In addition to Tatu’s first day on exhibit, the Greenville Zoo is celebrating the arrival of yet another new member of the zoo family – an Angolan Colobus monkey. Animal…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
If you saw it in the movies, it’s a mouse click away from your closet
February 17, 2016
Draping yourself in what the stars wear can be a few mouse clicks away from it hanging in your closet, thanks to a Clemson University entrepreneur’s business startup. Whatever the…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
South Carolina export sales top $30 billion in 2015, achieve sixth consecutive record year
February 17, 2016
State remains top exporter of tires and completed passenger motor vehicles For the sixth consecutive year, the State of South Carolina has set a record for total export sales. Today,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
South Carolina export sales top $30 billion in 2015, achieve sixth consecutive record year
February 17, 2016
State remains top exporter of tires and completed passenger motor vehicles For the sixth consecutive year, the State of South Carolina has set a record for total export sales. Today,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
On a mission to win a 7-Eleven franchise
February 17, 2016
Thousands of military veterans enter second Operation: Take Command Contest Deadline for Entries is Feb. 26 Hundreds of veterans are charging ahead to enlist in Operation: Take Command, 7-Eleven, Inc.’s second franchise giveaway contest…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: government, non-profit, on-the-move
GrandSouth Bancorporation announces annual and fourth quarter results, increased cash dividend and successful completion of $12 million capital raise
February 17, 2016
– Net Income of $6.0 million for 2015, a 38% increase over the results of 2014 – Earnings Per Common Share, Diluted equaled $1.67 for 2015 versus $1.23 for 2014…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Mentors chosen for 12th class of Liberty Fellowship
February 17, 2016
21 South Carolina leaders heavy on business experience and community engagement Offering a seasoned perspective to solving problems and getting results, the mentors for the newest Liberty Fellowship class will…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
Mentors chosen for 12th class of Liberty Fellowship
February 17, 2016
21 South Carolina leaders heavy on business experience and community engagement Offering a seasoned perspective to solving problems and getting results, the mentors for the newest Liberty Fellowship class will…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
The Old Cigar Warehouse hosting CNN Town Hall
February 17, 2016
The Old Cigar Warehouse will be center stage as CNN hosts a Republican town hall from inside this historic Greenville Main Street venue Wednesday night. The town hall will be…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
Furman University ranked among top five colleges for “Makings an Impact”
February 15, 2016
Furman University, long recognized for its commitment to community service, student engagement and sustainability, has been rated among the nation’s top five schools for “making an impact” in a newly-released…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
South Carolina recognized for achievement in foreign direct investment
February 15, 2016
fdi Magazine Announces Palmetto State As Its National Champion Governor Nikki Haley and the South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that the State of South Carolina has once again been…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
South Carolina recognized for achievement in foreign direct investment
February 15, 2016
fdi Magazine Announces Palmetto State As Its National Champion Governor Nikki Haley and the South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that the State of South Carolina has once again been…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
Students will gain cybersecurity skills in new Clemson center
February 15, 2016
It’s nearly impossible to watch the news or read the front page without seeing a story about cybersecurity. Hacking, data breaches and constant threats to networks and services have created…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move
Clemson engineering program for careers in energy management now offered at Lowcountry Graduate Center
February 15, 2016
To meet the growing demand for engineers with knowledge in energy-related fields, Clemson University now offers a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in power engineering…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, upstatebizsc Category: education, engineering, on-the-move
Tri-County offers CEU classes for paramedics/EMTs at $25 per course
February 15, 2016
Paramedics and EMTs who need to complete continuing education requirements to maintain their professional credentials can take classes at Tri-County Technical College for just $25 per course. Throughout the year,…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Eighth Annual State of Oconee Luncheon scheduled for February 19, 2016
February 15, 2016
Education Matters is the slogan and focus on this year’s State of Oconee luncheon, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 19 at Walhalla High School. This event is presented…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Liberty Tax Service honors military and veterans with free tax preparation
February 15, 2016
Liberty Tax Service once again salutes veterans, active military and their immediate family members with free tax preparation during “Military and Veterans Appreciation Week.” At participating offices during the week…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Upstate Forever adds two to staff
February 15, 2016
Aldon Knight and Joy Dickerson Join Conservation Group Upstate Forever announced the addition of two new members to our staff: Joy Dickerson is Upstate Forever’s new Assistant Financial Director, bringing…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
TD Charitable Foundation supports Wofford’s ‘Growing Greener’ program
February 15, 2016
Donation assists with partnership of Goodall Environmental Studies Center, Boys and Girls Clubs of Upstate The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, has donated more…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, education, on-the-move
US Senator Lindsey Graham on passing of Justice Scalia
February 14, 2016“I was very sad to hear of the sudden and unexpected passing of Justice Scalia. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and colleagues. “I am very…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
US Senator Lindsey Graham on passing of Justice Scalia
February 14, 2016“I was very sad to hear of the sudden and unexpected passing of Justice Scalia. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and colleagues. “I am very…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
International Transportation Innovation Center appoints CTO
February 12, 2016
The International Transportation Innovation Center (ITIC) has bolstered its executive team with the appointment of Dr. Joachim G. Taiber as Chief Technology Officer. The move comes as ITIC begins implementation…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move, transportation
Bosch Rexroth adds testing facility to enhance product development capability
February 12, 2016
Test facility will speed innovation, ensure fast customer response The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced that Bosch Rexroth…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Spartanburg County Historical Association to hold Annual Membership Meeting
February 12, 2016
Join Spartanburg County Historical Association on Sunday, Feb. 21,3-4:30 p.m. for its Annual Membership Meeting. The guest speaker will be Erin Morton of Belk Architecture, the firm responsible for the…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Clemson Extension expands agribusiness program
February 12, 2016
The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service has hired two agricultural economists to buoy the expansion of an agribusiness assistance program at the university’s Sandhill Research and Education Center (REC) in Columbia.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
International Transportation Innovation Center appoints CTO
February 12, 2016
The International Transportation Innovation Center (ITIC) has bolstered its executive team with the appointment of Dr. Joachim G. Taiber as Chief Technology Officer. The move comes as ITIC begins implementation…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move, transportation
GHS Family YMCA hires Peter Townley
February 11, 2016
Peter Townley, MSW, CSCS, USAW-SPC, CPT, has been hired as the new Sr., Wellness Director at the Greenville Health System Family YMCA. Townley has an extensive exercise science background and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: health-care, on-the-move
Bosch Rexroth adds testing facility to enhance product development capability
February 11, 2016
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced today that Bosch Rexroth Corporation will expand its existing hydraulics manufacturing operation in…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Carolinas HealthCare System appoints Eugene A. Woods President and Chief Executive Officer
February 11, 2016
Woods is Chair-elect of the American Hospital Association CHARLOTTE, NC – The Board of Commissioners of Carolinas HealthCare System unanimously approved the appointment of Eugene A. Woods as President and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: health-care, on-the-move
