Greenville County Redevelopment Authority Announces Board of Directors & Officers for 2015
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) is pleased to announce its 2015 board of directors appointed by the Greenville County Council. The board’s executive committee was elected in…
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Duke Energy Foundation grant funds four Clemson University programs
January 7, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – Four Clemson University programs that support students and teachers will be enhanced in the new year by a $115,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. The grant…
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Complete Public Relations opens Speakers Bureau
January 7, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations, a media and governmental affairs firm based out of Greenville, is now offering a Speakers Bureau. With a strong list of celebrated entrepreneurs, business…
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Greenville City Fire Department Joining with State Fire Marshal to Urge Fire Safety During Extreme Cold
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville City Fire Department is joining with State Fire Marshal Bert Polk, who issued a plea this morning asking for the public’s help as S.C. residents brace for extreme…
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Duke Energy names Melissa Anderson chief human resources officer
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, NC – Duke Energy has named Melissa Anderson senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Jan. 21, 2015. Anderson will be responsible for human resources policy, strategy and…
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Colliers International launches new South Carolina website
January 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International announced the launch of its newly enhanced website, www.colliers.com/southcarolina. The new website is designed to provide online visitors with accurate market information on available properties and includes…
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Duke Energy prepared for colder temperatures; offers tips to stay safe and manage energy usage
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – As temperatures are forecasted to dive below freezing later this week, Duke Energy is prepared to meet its customers’ energy needs across the Carolinas. System operators are closely…
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Graham Takes Oath of Office
January 7, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on January 6, 2015 after taking the oath of office as a United States Senator for South Carolina. “The…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Deal
January 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent sales transaction of a 12,500 square foot industrial building on 3.91…
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Job Fair and Training Expo Set for January 9 Will Connect Participants with Potential Employers
January 7, 2015PENDLETON, SC – SC Works and Tri-County Technical College’s Corporate and Community Education Division (CCE) are reaching out to unemployed and underemployed individuals by hosting a Job Fair and Training…
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Artisphere Seeks Arts Group Volunteers for Festival Weekend
January 7, 2015
Annual event’s Arts Partner Program supports local arts community GREENVILLE, SC – Artisphere, Greenville’s Arts Weekend, is currently accepting group volunteer applications for its Arts Partner Program. A unique element of…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers Represent Local Real Estate Transactions
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales Rick Cauthen, P.E. represented Ameripride Services, Inc. (Seller) in…
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Facade Improvement Program Making Big Impact on Commercial Corridors
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville’s Commercial Corridors Facade Improvement Program (FIP) provides financial and technical design assistance to commercial property and business owners for qualified facade improvements. The purpose…
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Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center Named Southern Region Complex of the Year
January 7, 2015ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – The Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center has earned the designation, “Southern Region” Complex of the Year by the Independent Sports Association during their annual conference. The…
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Complete Public Relations opens Speakers Bureau
January 7, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations, a media and governmental affairs firm based out of Greenville, is now offering a Speakers Bureau. With a strong list of celebrated entrepreneurs, business…
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Sandlapper Securities, LLC Raises $29.3 Million to Close Out 2014 and Acquire $42.8 Million for Investors in Five Real Estate Deals
January 6, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC raised $21.7 million to acquire four securitized land deals on behalf of investors in offerings sponsored by Rome, GA-based Webb Creek Management Group, LLC.…
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Lourie Center Announces Award
January 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center is seeking nominations for the first Senator Isadore E. Lourie Award for Excellence in Service to Seniors. The award will be presented at a…
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Study shows Habitat for Humanity’s economic impact on Greenville
January 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A recent study shows that Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has quantitatively affected communities throughout the county by increasing education, employment and engagement levels. Surveys were…
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UBooster aims to change the recruiting landscape
January 6, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – A new online platform aims to dramatically change the recruiting landscape by giving fans an opportunity to support the funding of collegiate athletics while supporting their favorite…
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PULSE Announces 2015 Advisory Council
January 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – PULSE, South Carolina’s largest young professional organization, has announced the members of its 2015 Advisory Council. The council is responsible for guiding and advising the leadership development…
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Hardy Joins FINTRUST
January 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors is pleased to announce that Chip Hardy has joined the FinTrust team. Hardy comes to FinTrust from the ERISA advisory firm, PrimeTrust Advisors, where…
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Filipi to lead Clemson automotive engineering department
January 6, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — The professor who will take the wheel of Clemson University’s automotive engineering department said that he sees big research opportunities as the state’s auto industry grows and companies scramble…
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UBooster aims to change the recruiting landscape
January 6, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – A new online platform aims to dramatically change the recruiting landscape by giving fans an opportunity to support the funding of collegiate athletics while supporting their favorite…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers Represent Local Real Estate Transactions
January 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales Rick Cauthen, P.E. represented Ameripride Services, Inc.…
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Hughes Agency Hires Two
January 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Ashley Shelley as Account Executive and Jordan Bell…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Elects Six New Shareholders
January 5, 2015
Law Firm’s Charleston, Columbia and Greenville offices gain shareholders CHARLESTON, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce Elizabeth H. Black, Mary M. Caskey, Carter N. Deupree,…
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Nexsen Pruet Elects Three New Members Across the Palmetto State
January 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet has elected three members (partners) practicing out of the Columbia, Charleston and Greenville locations, effective January 1, 2015. They are Brian Autry (Columbia), Andrew Dennis…
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Duke Energy declares quarterly dividend payment to shareholders
January 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.795 per share, payable on March 16, 2015, to shareholders of record at the close…
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JPS Industries, Inc. (JPST) May Not Be Considering Potential Acquisition by Handy & Harman Ltd. (HNH) to the Detriment of Its Shareholders
January 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Shareholder rights attorneys at Robbins Arroyo LLP are investigating JPS Industries, Inc.’s (OTC: JPST) response to its proposed acquisition by Handy & Harman Ltd. (NASDAQ: HNH). On December 30, 2014, Handy…
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Settlements Affect Owners of Property With Timberline® Roofing Shingles Made Between 1998 and 2009
January 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Building Materials Corporation of America, also known as GAF (“BMCA”), and the law firms of Speights & Runyan, Pope and Hudgens, P.A., Larson King, LLP, and Cuneo Gilbert & LaDuca, LLP…
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Ten At The Top Completes 2014 With 96 Engagements And More Than 4,000 Participants
January 5, 20152015 Outreach Activities Will Include Regional Forums And New Regional Bus Trips GREENVILLE, SC – Ten at the Top (TATT), a non-profit organization created to foster collaboration and strategic planning…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Announces New REthink Council Members
January 5, 2015
#REthinkCouncil2015 Six agents selected to join national council, offer millennial perspectives on real estate GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, part of the HSF Affiliates LLC family of real estate brokerage franchise…
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Carolina International Preparatory School raised more than $775 to donate to Ornaments4Orphans this holiday season.
January 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School raised more than $775 to donate to Ornaments4Orphans this holiday season. Ornaments4Orphans uses the sale of handcrafted Christmas ornaments to help combat the…
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Early joins OCW team
January 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Christie Early has joined The Old Cigar Warehouse team as the venue sales manager. A graduate of the College of Charleston and an Upstate native, Early has…
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Winners named in The Woodlands at Furman Challenge 2014
January 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman Challenge had a new set of top finishers in 2014. On the women’s side, Octavia Childress was the top points earner in the…
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Ogletree Deakins Opens Milwaukee Office
January 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, begins the year by opening an office…
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Pollard Promoted to Associate Director at Greenwood Genetic Center
January 5, 2015
GREENWOOD, SC – Laura Pollard, PhD, has been promoted to Associate Director of the Greenwood Genetic Center’s Biochemical Genetics Laboratory. Dr. Pollard earned a doctorate in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology…
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Clemson Downs and Tri-County Technical College Celebrate Healthcare Careers
January 5, 2015Tri-County Technical College officials recognize success of dozens of alumni employed by Clemson Downs Retirement Community CLEMSON, SC – Clemson Downs Retirement Community hosted officials from Pendleton-based Tri-County Technical…
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ILEAD USA Announces South Carolina Participants
January 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the participants and mentors from South Carolina for the upcoming ILEAD (Innovative Librarians Explore, Apply and Discover)USA sessions that kick…
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JPS Industries, Inc. (JPST) May Not Be Considering Potential Acquisition by Handy & Harman Ltd. (HNH) to the Detriment of Its Shareholders
January 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Shareholder rights attorneys at Robbins Arroyo LLP are investigating JPS Industries, Inc.’s (OTC: JPST) response to its proposed acquisition by Handy & Harman Ltd. (NASDAQ: HNH). On December 30, 2014, Handy…
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Winners named in The Woodlands at Furman Challenge 2014
January 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman Challenge had a new set of top finishers in 2014. On the women’s side, Octavia Childress was the top points earner in the…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: health-care, non-profit, on-the-move
Settlements Affect Owners of Property With Timberline® Roofing Shingles Made Between 1998 and 2009
January 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Building Materials Corporation of America, also known as GAF (“BMCA”), and the law firms of Speights & Runyan, Pope and Hudgens, P.A., Larson King, LLP, and Cuneo Gilbert & LaDuca, LLP…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: business-services, on-the-move
Clemson Downs and Tri-County Technical College Celebrate Healthcare Careers
January 5, 2015Tri-County Technical College officials recognize success of dozens of alumni employed by Clemson Downs Retirement Community CLEMSON, SC – Clemson Downs Retirement Community hosted officials from Pendleton-based Tri-County Technical…
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Ogletree Deakins Opens Milwaukee Office
January 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, begins the year by opening an office…
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Carolina International Preparatory School raised more than $775 to donate to Ornaments4Orphans this holiday season.
January 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School raised more than $775 to donate to Ornaments4Orphans this holiday season. Ornaments4Orphans uses the sale of handcrafted Christmas ornaments to help combat the…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Early joins OCW team
January 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Christie Early has joined The Old Cigar Warehouse team as the venue sales manager. A graduate of the College of Charleston and an Upstate native, Early has…
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Pee Dee Land Trust and Black Creek Land Trust Announce Consolidation
December 31, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – On December 4th, 2014 the Black Creek Land Trust and Pee Dee Land Trust finalized an agreement to consolidate their land protection efforts under the stewardship of…
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The New Digital Girl Scout Cookie Program Begins January 9
December 29, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced that for the first time in its history, girls from local troops throughout its 22 counties will…
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Coldwell Banker Affiliates appoint Stephen Edgerton as Large Office Group Chairman
December 29, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Members of the Coldwell Banker Large Office Group (LOG), consisting of 20 leaders of top Coldwell Banker affiliates, recently appointed Stephen Edgerton, President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Caine, as…
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GRIFFIN Brokers Stone Avenue Re-Development Deal
December 29, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Mark Griffin, President and Broker-In-Charge of Griffin Property Solutions based in downtown Greenville recently brokered the sale of a 1.14+- acre site located at 100 E Stone…
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