Joe Erwin launches new company and creative community
March 3, 2016
Endeavor to be located in ONE Development GREENVILLE, SC – When Joe Erwin, co-founder and former president of Erwin Penland, announced his departure from the company he built into one of the…
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Colliers International announces President’s Award recipient
March 3, 2016
Colliers International South Carolina is pleased to announce that the 2015 President’s Award was presented to Liz McCary, Director of Marketing. The award, which Colliers has given annually for over…
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Colliers International announces President’s Award recipient
March 3, 2016
Colliers International South Carolina is pleased to announce that the 2015 President’s Award was presented to Liz McCary, Director of Marketing. The award, which Colliers has given annually for over…
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Mary Black Foundation Foundation announces a four-year Healthy Schools Initiative
March 2, 2016
The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it plans to award $774,000 for up to nine Spartanburg County schools to participate in a four-year Healthy Schools Initiative. Over the period…
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Greer Bancshares incorporated announces meeting of shareholders and payment of cash dividend
March 2, 2016
The board of directors of Greer Bancshares Incorporated, the parent company of Greer State Bank, has announced an annual cash dividend of $.20 (twenty cents) per share to be paid…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Local Government Competitiveness Council
March 2, 2016
Director Rick Reames To Chair Council Comprised Of S.C. Business Leaders COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced the Local Government Competitiveness Council. Established by executive order, the Council…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Local Government Competitiveness Council
March 2, 2016
Director Rick Reames To Chair Council Comprised Of S.C. Business Leaders COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced the Local Government Competitiveness Council. Established by executive order, the Council…
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Invitation for public testimony about SC First Steps to School Readiness at House Legislative
March 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Education and Cultural Subcommittee of the House Legislative Oversight Committee is currently conducting an oversight study on SC First Steps to School Readiness. The Subcommittee has…
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Invitation for public testimony about SC First Steps to School Readiness at House Legislative
March 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Education and Cultural Subcommittee of the House Legislative Oversight Committee is currently conducting an oversight study on SC First Steps to School Readiness. The Subcommittee has…
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Federal Government breaks contracting record for women-owned small businesses
March 2, 2016
For the first time, federal government hits women’s contracting goal; 5.05 percent or $17.8 billion awarded to Women-Owned Small Businesses; WASHINGTON, DC – Maria Contreras-Sweet, Administrator for the U.S.…
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Federal Government breaks contracting record for women-owned small businesses
March 2, 2016
For the first time, federal government hits women’s contracting goal; 5.05 percent or $17.8 billion awarded to Women-Owned Small Businesses; WASHINGTON, DC – Maria Contreras-Sweet, Administrator for the U.S.…
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Statewide High School Baseball Tournament to benefit Happy Wheels in honor of Kennedy Branham
March 2, 2016South Carolina high school baseball and the Lexington/Columbia community is preparing to celebrate the life and legacy of Kennedy Branham beginning Thursday, March 3, 2016 through Sunday, March 6, 2016. …
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Defenders for Children connects teens with fishermen to fight child abuse locally and nationally
March 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – For the thousands of children abused in South Carolina, it is often difficult for them to relate to adults as friends and role models. Defenders for Children,…
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$9 Million new markets tax credit allocation to transform dormant Naval Base into flourishing agribusiness
March 2, 2016Greenville 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 $9 million of New Markets…
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City of Greenville and Phifer-Johnson Foundation to receive Verner Awards
March 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2016 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in…
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Piedmont Women’s Center names new director of construction and development
March 2, 2016
Piedmont Women’s Center has named Rob Wess, Director of Construction and Development. Wess, a 20-year veteran of the construction and development industry provides a unique combination of qualifications, professional interest…
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Complete Public Relations launches internship program
March 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations is in search of Greenville’s next great public relations professionals to learn the tools of the trade through a newly launched internship program. Interns…
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Intellisoft adds Compton as VP of Marketing and Business Development
March 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Intellisoft hired Russell Compton as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. Compton comes to Intellisoft after managing the marketing strategy for a software startup, OrgSpan, Inc.,…
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SC Arts Commission announces 2016 Verner Award recipients
March 2, 2016The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2016 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in 1972, the annual…
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Bob Jones University to present Rossini’s “La Cenerentola”
March 2, 2016
Bob Jones University will present Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” in Rodeheaver Auditorium at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, Thursday, March 10 and Saturday, March 12. Directed by Jeffrey Stegall, the…
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Proper Polymers establishing operations in Greenville County
March 2, 2016
Company Investing $15.4 Million In New Facility Proper Polymers plans to build a new facility in Greenville County to manufacture injection molded components for the automotive industries. The development will…
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MICHELIN Auto Inflate answers complex problem of maintaining optimal tire inflation pressure on commercial trucks
March 2, 2016
Simple device to deliver savings and reduction in downtime events Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., has introduced MICHELIN Auto Inflate, powered by Halo.…
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Zipit Wireless expands clinical implementation team with Professional Services Director
March 2, 2016
Experienced clinician hired to lead enterprise deployments of secure messaging solution. Zipit Wireless announced the addition of Vicki Dibble as Director of Professional Services. Dibble will oversee implementation and process…
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Immedion launches new Cloud platform to enable elasticity and simplify resource management
March 2, 2016
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of Cloud, colocation and managed services, announced the launch of its new Cloud Management Platform (CMP). With the new platform, Immedion customers will have more…
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Zipit Wireless expands clinical implementation team with Professional Services Director
March 2, 2016
Experienced clinician hired to lead enterprise deployments of secure messaging solution. Zipit Wireless announced the addition of Vicki Dibble as Director of Professional Services. Dibble will oversee implementation and process…
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City of Greenville and Phifer-Johnson Foundation to receive Verner Awards
March 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2016 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in…
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Defenders for Children connects teens with fishermen to fight child abuse locally and nationally
March 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – For the thousands of children abused in South Carolina, it is often difficult for them to relate to adults as friends and role models. Defenders for Children,…
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Complete Public Relations launches internship program
March 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations is in search of Greenville’s next great public relations professionals to learn the tools of the trade through a newly launched internship program. Interns…
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Intellisoft adds Compton as VP of Marketing and Business Development
March 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Intellisoft hired Russell Compton as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. Compton comes to Intellisoft after managing the marketing strategy for a software startup, OrgSpan, Inc.,…
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SC Arts Commission announces 2016 Verner Award recipients
March 2, 2016
The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2016 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in 1972, the annual…
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$9 Million new markets tax credit allocation to transform dormant Naval Base into flourishing agribusiness
March 2, 2016Greenville 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 $9 million of New Markets…
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This Is My Brave: The Show – shares stories about mental illness
March 1, 2016
The only side of mental illness we see often comes after a heartbreaking loss. This Is My Brave is the other side of the story of mental illness — one…
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Honeywell Aaquires Movilizer, leader in simplifying operations for remote connected workers
March 1, 2016
-The Movilizer Cloud Platform Seamlessly Integrates with Honeywell’s Portfolio of Devices, Voice Solutions, Rugged Mobile Computers, and Bar Code Scanners – Software Platform Works on All Mobile Devices, Giving Users…
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#1 Jogging stroller brand unveils 2016 line of strollers and matching infant car seats
March 1, 2016
The 2016 BOB® travel systems offer all-terrain durability and top-rated protection when paired up with the new BOB B-Safe 35 Infant Car Seat by Britax® BOB, the #1 jogging…
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Cypress Creek Renewables establishing solar power operations in Lexington County
March 1, 2016
Company investing more than $30 million in three additional Lexington County solar projects Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects,…
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Monument Capital Management acquires Park Square apartment community
March 1, 2016
96-unit property near retail center marks fourth acquisition for recently launched Monument Opportunity Fund III SPARTANBURG, SC – Monument Capital Management, one of the country’s premier fully integrated real…
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HUD awards $157 million in disaster recovery funds in South Carolina
March 1, 2016
Funding to help communities impacted by last year’s severe flooding U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro announced $157 million will be awarded to South Carolina…
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HUD awards $157 million in disaster recovery funds in South Carolina
March 1, 2016
Funding to help communities impacted by last year’s severe flooding U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro announced $157 million will be awarded to South Carolina…
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Diane Salane receives the 2015 Colliers International Community Service Award
March 1, 2016
Diane Salane was awarded the 2015 Colliers International Community Service Award. This award was established in 2011 to recognize Colliers’ staff for extraordinary commitment and involvement in community, industry and…
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Diane Salane receives the 2015 Colliers International Community Service Award
March 1, 2016
Diane Salane was awarded the 2015 Colliers International Community Service Award. This award was established in 2011 to recognize Colliers’ staff for extraordinary commitment and involvement in community, industry and…
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Student behind the saxophone wins top engineering award
March 1, 2016
Cassidy Laird, a member of Clemson University’s Tiger Band, helped football fans celebrate touchdowns the past four years by playing Tiger Rag on her alto saxophone. Now the senior from…
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Employers’ broken promises can be costly, Clemson research shows
March 1, 2016
Unfulfilled promises — as perceived by employees — can exact a heavy toll on an organization and its employees, especially when a select group of workers feel they have been…
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Campus Crest merger closing scheduled for Wednesday, March 2, 2016
March 1, 2016
Campus Crest Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCG) (the “Company” or “Campus Crest”), announced that it expects the closing of its previously announced merger with an affiliate of Harrison Street Real Estate…
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South Carolina Alliance for Mobile Infrastructure recognizes transit system
February 29, 2016
Greenlink and Greenville Transit Authority (GTA) were recognized by the South Carolina Alliance for Mobile Infrastructure at its annual conference in Isle of Palms last week. The Alliance, whose members…
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Scott and Company CPAs announces new hire
February 29, 2016
Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, is pleased to announce that Kate Kilcoyne has joined the firm’s Assurance and Advisory Services team as…
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Nazi-Looted Cranach Painting comes on loan to M&G
February 29, 2016
A Nazi-looted painting, significant for its role in art restitution history, is now on display at the Museum & Gallery at Heritage Green untilJune 5. Titled “Madonna and Child in…
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Greenville Technical College’s PTK Students Win First Place for Project that Benefited South Carolina Heart Gallery
February 29, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society received a first place award from the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) in the 2016 Student Community…
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Duke Energy Progress gains approval to transition to a smarter, cleaner energy future at the Asheville Plant
February 29, 2016Duke Energy Progress gains approval to transition to a smarter, cleaner energy future at the Asheville Plant Company plans to file future Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) applications…
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Duke Energy announces public offering of common stock in connection
February 29, 2016CHARLOTTE, NC -Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) (“Duke”) announced that it has commenced a registered public offering of 9.25 million shares of its common stock in connection with a forward…
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GTCHS raises $5560 for Julie Valentine Center
February 29, 2016
The Greenville Tech Charter High School student body raised $5560 for the Julie Valentine Center, this year’s Spirit Week charity. Center Director Shauna Galloway-Williams accepted the check from the students.…
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