Gov. Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford announce “Champions For Children” Foster Care recruitment campaign
March 16, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, and foster parents and child advocates from across the state announced DSS’ “Champions…
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Business-friendly bill standardizes business licensing practices
March 16, 2016
Businesses in South Carolina would find it easier to renew their business license because of legislation introduced this week. The SC Business License Tax Standardization Act (H 5109) is intended…
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Business-friendly bill standardizes business licensing practices
March 16, 2016
Businesses in South Carolina would find it easier to renew their business license because of legislation introduced this week. The SC Business License Tax Standardization Act (H 5109) is intended…
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Downtown Music Series kicks off season with St. Patrick’s Day celebration
March 16, 2016
Local bands invited to compete in Gimme the Gig competition GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville kicks off its Downtown Event Series this week with the season opening…
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Groundbreaking celebrates launch of new Clemson development
March 16, 2016
Phase II of The Falls at Meehan to offer homeowners amenity-rich lifestyle at an affordable price GREENVILLE, SC – Serrus Capital Partners, a Greenville-based real estate investment and management company,…
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Greenville County Schools to receive $60,000 Bosch grant for mobile manufacturing lab
March 16, 2016
FOUNTAIN INN, SC – Greenville County Schools is one of four Upstate educational entities to receive a grant from The Bosch Community Fund. The grants, totaling $147,2000, will provide resources…
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Nexsen Pruet attorney, Rachael Anna, recognized for legal writing
March 16, 2016
Three Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been recognized by a leading legal content provider. JD Supra named Rachael Anna, Molly Cherry, and William Floyd among its top authors in its new…
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Marc Knight joins First Reliance Bank as Relationship Banker
March 16, 2016Welcomed By The First Reliance Bank Team, Knight Is Dedicated To Helping Local Businesses Grow CHARLESTON, SC – Marc Knight has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for…
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Seasoned Upstate bankers establish Greenville presence for Lexington-based First Community Bank
March 16, 2016
First Community Bank, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, is expanding its loan production office in the Greenville market with the addition of commercial bankers Coleman Kirven, Trey Werner and David…
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Call Experts expanding existing Lowcountry operations
March 16, 2016
Company Investing $1.8 Million To Expand, Creating 310 Jobs New Jobs In Charleston County CHARLESTON, SC – Call Experts, a leading answering service company, is expanding its existing operations in…
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Call Experts expanding existing Lowcountry operations
March 16, 2016
Company Investing $1.8 Million To Expand, Creating 310 Jobs New Jobs In Charleston County CHARLESTON, SC – Call Experts, a leading answering service company, is expanding its existing operations in…
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RMF, Phillips hosting Job Fair Thursday & Friday in Greenville County
March 16, 2016
Phillips to fill Upstate positions for leading aerospace and automotive supplier GREENVILLE, SC – RMF and Phillips Staffing will host a Job Fair from 4-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 17…
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Fitesa expanding existing operations in Greenville County
March 16, 2016
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced today that Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc., a global leader and innovator in the design…
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Fitesa expanding existing operations in Greenville County
March 16, 2016
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced today that Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc., a global leader and innovator in the design…
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RMF, Phillips hosting Job Fair Thursday & Friday in Greenville County
March 16, 2016
Phillips to fill Upstate positions for leading aerospace and automotive supplier GREENVILLE, SC – RMF and Phillips Staffing will host a Job Fair from 4-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 17…
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Seasoned Upstate bankers establish Greenville presence for Lexington-based First Community Bank
March 16, 2016
First Community Bank, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, is expanding its loan production office in the Greenville market with the addition of commercial bankers Coleman Kirven, Trey Werner and David…
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Marc Knight joins First Reliance Bank as Relationship Banker
March 16, 2016
Welcomed By The First Reliance Bank Team, Knight Is Dedicated To Helping Local Businesses Grow CHARLESTON, SC – Marc Knight has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for…
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Nexsen Pruet attorney, Rachael Anna, recognized for legal writing
March 16, 2016
Three Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been recognized by a leading legal content provider. JD Supra named Rachael Anna, Molly Cherry, and William Floyd among its top authors in its new…
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Lewis Named CFO at FinTrust
March 15, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors is proud to announce that David E. Lewis has been named as Chief Financial Officer at FinTrust Investment Advisors. Lewis will be assuming the role effective immediately.…
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Phillips Staffing launches new website, expands digital recruiting platform
March 15, 2016Phillips Staffing, one of the Southeast’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has re-launched its website (www.PhillipsStaffing.com), strategically investing in an updated and expanded presence as it…
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Sparks Research names Mckee Chief of Strategy; launches new brand and website
March 15, 2016
Brand enhancement and new website driven by McKee’s vision for innovative, data-driven solutions that maximize client value CLEMSON, SC – Sparks Research, a leading national marketing research and business intelligence firm for…
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Phillips Staffing launches new website, expands digital recruiting platform
March 15, 2016
Phillips Staffing, one of the Southeast’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has re-launched its website (www.PhillipsStaffing.com), strategically investing in an updated and expanded presence as it…
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Shifting job market sets stage for delegation’s visit to Clemson University
March 14, 2016
A shifting job market that increasingly rewards graduates who can navigate the cultures and languages other countries is driving a Clemson University group to strengthen ties with one of Latin…
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USC Upstate Foundation receives $50,000 from Fullerton Foundation
March 14, 2016
The University of South Carolina Foundation was awarded $50,000 from the Fullerton Foundation. This award is a single year grant for investment in technology to support the Master of Science…
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Peterson named among finalists for Campus Safety Director of the Year
March 14, 2016
Campus Safety Magazine has named University of South Carolina Upstate Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police Klay Peterson one of its finalists for the 9th Annual Campus Safety…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg brokers represent local real estate transactions
March 14, 2016
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions for January and February of 2016: Sales Sammy DuBose represented Thrift…
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Girl Scouts Appoints Boots & Pearls Women of Distinction Chair
March 14, 2016
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has appointed Cecilia K. Hanna as 2016 Chair for its Boots & Pearls Women of Distinction event. This is the fourth…
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Avison Young honored with 2015 CoStar Power Broker Award
March 14, 2016
Avison Young has been selected by CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces, to receive a CoStar Power Broker TM…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated names President and Chief Executive Officer
March 14, 2016
Greer Bancshares Incorporated today reported that effective immediately, J. Richard Medlock, Jr. has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Greer Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary Greer State Bank.…
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Roughton joins Greer Community Ministries
March 14, 2016
Karen Roughton has joined Greer Community Ministries (GCM) as the Meals on Wheels coordinator. She will be in charge of supervising the 21 routes that volunteer drivers use to deliver…
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Historical Association hires new Director
March 11, 2016
Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) has hired Suzanne Brooks as its Executive Director. Brooks joins SCHA with experience in historic preservation, advocacy, education, and outreach. She looks to engage the…
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NAI Earle Furman closes sale of Whispering Pines Apartments
March 10, 2016
Tony Bonitati, Kay Hill and Bern DuPree of NAI Earle Furman’s Multifamily Division represented the seller, Southwood Realty, in the sale of Whispering Pines Apartments, a 312-unit complex located at…
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BMW Associates to raise walls on Habitat for Humanity home
March 10, 2016
GREER, SC – In true teamwork fashion typically reserved for a high-tech assembly line, BMW Associates will raise exterior walls on the first BMW Habitat home during a Wall-Raising Ceremony…
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Local survivor and CEO leads 2016 Upstate Heart Walk
March 10, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Herb Dew, CEO of Human Technologies Incorporated, is serving as the chair for the American Heart Association 2016 Upstate Heart Walk. Mr. Dew, who is also a survivor…
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KeenanSuggs recognizes Executive Advisors at Best Partners Banquet
March 10, 2016
KeenanSuggs hosted the firm’s annual BEST Partners Banquet awarding the Executive Advisor designation. This designation recognizes advisors demonstrating quality leadership and exceptional production. Robbie Bowers, Ad Boyle, Eric Elkins, Darren…
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KeenanSuggs recognizes Executive Advisors at Best Partners Banquet
March 10, 2016
KeenanSuggs hosted the firm’s annual BEST Partners Banquet awarding the Executive Advisor designation. This designation recognizes advisors demonstrating quality leadership and exceptional production. Robbie Bowers, Ad Boyle, Eric Elkins, Darren…
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Essex Weld Solutions establishing Cherokee County operations
March 10, 2016
Investment To Bring $2.6 Million In New Investment To The Upstate Essex Weld Solutions, an international manufacturer of automotive racking products, is establishing operations in Cherokee County with Essex Weld…
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Essex Weld Solutions establishing Cherokee County operations
March 10, 2016
Investment To Bring $2.6 Million In New Investment To The Upstate Essex Weld Solutions, an international manufacturer of automotive racking products, is establishing operations in Cherokee County with Essex Weld…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer represents Phillips Pet in securing new location in Spartanburg
March 10, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to have represented Phillips Pet in their lease of 201,500 square feet of space within Wingo Park at New Cut…
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ArtWalk Slated for Thursday, March 17
March 10, 2016
ArtWalk Slated for Thursday, March 17 Spartanburg’s monthly ArtWalk will be Thursday, March 17, 5-9 p.m., and many of the local galleries and museums will have new or continuing exhibits…
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Entrepreneurial pair making space to create in Watt Innovation Center
March 10, 2016
CLEMSON, SC — Creators, inventors and designers need space to bring their ideas to life. Fulfilling that need at Clemson University are a pair of undergraduates who, with the help…
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Bliss & Associates Inc. welcomes Paul Clark as Vice President of Business Development
March 10, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Bliss & Associates, Inc. is pleased to welcome Paul Clark as Vice President of Business Development. Paul Clark joins Bliss & Associates with over 25 years of professional…
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BMW Associates to raise walls on Habitat for Humanity home
March 10, 2016
GREER, SC – In true teamwork fashion typically reserved for a high-tech assembly line, BMW Associates will raise exterior walls on the first BMW Habitat home during a Wall-Raising Ceremony…
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Greenville leaders create WorkplaceYP podcast
March 10, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Two of Greenville young professional leaders have teamed up for a national podcast aimed directly at the business world needs of their generation. WorkplaceYP aims to share…
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Local survivor and CEO leads 2016 Upstate Heart Walk
March 10, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Herb Dew, CEO of Human Technologies Incorporated, is serving as the chair for the American Heart Association 2016 Upstate Heart Walk. Mr. Dew, who is also a survivor…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names Upstate top producers from February
March 9, 2016
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from each of its five offices – Easley, Greenville, Greer, Seneca and Spartanburg – for the…
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Growth continues in 2016 for SynTerra
March 9, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – After a record growth of over 35% for 2015, SynTerra continues to add employees. During the first quarter of 2016, Craig Eady, Greg Darnell, Dameon Medley, Angela Austin,…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer welcomes Director of Property Services in Greenville
March 9, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce Brendan Gower has joined Commercial Property Services as Director in their Greenville office. Brendan has over 11 years…
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GHS physician named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 100 Hospital and Health System CMOs to Know
March 9, 2016
Angelo Sinopoli, MD, vice president of clinical integration and chief medical officer for Greenville Health System (GHS), has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of 100 Hospital and Health…
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S.C. Chamber statement on Senate vote on roads bill
March 9, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – State Chamber President Ted Pitts today released the following statement after the Senate gave second reading to the roads bill: “The business community appreciates the South Carolina…
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