River Blindness Eradicated from Ecuador

  October 9, 2014

Christian Blind Mission major partner in country’s success GREENVILLE, SC – The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced that Ecuador officially has been declared free of river blindness, also known…

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Sidwalks key in referendum vote

  October 9, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Using the backdrop of thousands of area students walking to school Wednesday morning, the Citizens for a Better Greenville shared a message of safety and sidewalks to…

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Wagner Wealth Management opens new Anderson office

  October 9, 2014

ANDERSON, SC – Wagner Wealth Management will hold the official ribbon cutting later this month for its office in downtown Anderson. The grand re-opening of the Anderson office at 301…

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Sidwalks key in referendum vote

  October 9, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Using the backdrop of thousands of area students walking to school Wednesday morning, the Citizens for a Better Greenville shared a message of safety and sidewalks to…

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Posted in: upstatebizsc   Category: construction, on-the-move

FinTrust Announces the Addition of John Hirt

  October 8, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that John Hirt has joined the firm. “As Managing Director of Capital Markets, John will be responsible for leading efforts to expand this division of our…

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Sidewalks are a safety priority in November vote

  October 8, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Using the backdrop of thousands of area students walking to school Wednesday morning, the Citizens for a Better Greenville shared a message of safety and sidewalks to…

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Hengst Announces Third Corporate Expansion In Kershaw County

  October 8, 2014

$8 Million Investment By Automotive Manufacturer To Create 20 New Jobs KERSHAW COUNTY, SC  – Hengst of North America Inc. will expand its Kershaw County manufacturing facility for the third time in…

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Hengst Announces Third Corporate Expansion In Kershaw County

  October 8, 2014

$8 Million Investment By Automotive Manufacturer To Create 20 New Jobs KERSHAW COUNTY, SC  – Hengst of North America Inc. will expand its Kershaw County manufacturing facility for the third time in…

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Pattillo Builds Second Spec Industrial Building in the Upstate

  October 8, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC –  Pattillo Industrial Real Estate announced that they have broken ground on an industrial spec building. This is Pattillo’s second industrial speculative property in the Upstate in the last year. The building…

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O’Neal Named to South Carolina’s Fastest-Growing Companies

  October 8, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC –  O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has been named to the list of South Carolina’s Fastest-Growing Companies for 2014. South Carolina’s Fastest-Growing Companies is the…

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Henderson Receives Palmetto Teachers of Excellence Award

  October 8, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC –  The South Carolina Council for the Social Studies (SCCSS) recently honored Loyd Henderson, Social Studies department chair at Travelers Rest High School (TRHS), with the Palmetto Teachers…

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Allen Tate Realtors Announces Top Producers for September 2014

  October 7, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, announced Top Agents for September 2014. In the Greenville-Midtown Office, John Neil was Top Listing Agent and…

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Allen Tate Realtors Announces Top Producers for September 2014

  October 7, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, announced Top Agents for September 2014. In the Greenville-Midtown Office, John Neil was Top Listing Agent and…

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CU-ICAR executive director joins SAE Foundation board

  October 6, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) Executive Director Fred Cartwright has been appointed to the SAE Foundation board of trustees. SAE Foundation is the charitable arm of SAE…

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City and County Celebrate Opening of New Conestee Dog Park

  October 6, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Elected officials and staff from Greenville County and the City of Greenville gathered last week at Conestee Park to celebrate the partnership that made the new Conestee Dog Park…

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Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Business & Industry Showcase

  October 6, 2014

ANDERSON, SC – Middle and high school students from Anderson, Oconee and Pickens County School Districts attended the 2014 Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Business & Industry Showcase held October 1 and 2 at…

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Greenlink Encourages Public to “Try Transit”

  October 6, 2014

GREENVILLE SC – Greenlink is celebrating Try Transit Month in October with a fare-free day on Oct. 18, and special offers from the Greenville Road Warriors and The Children’s Museum of…

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Green Cloud Adds Another $4 Million to Fund Expansion

  October 6, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Green Cloud Technologies, a channel only Cloud technology solutions provider, has announced the closing of $3.1 million of additional equity from its existing investors and the increase and…

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DNA Presented at SCASA Conference

  October 5, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), a public relations and marketing agency for nonprofits in Greenville, SC, presented Recruiting via Social Media at the South Carolina Association of School Administrators…

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DNA Presented at SCASA Conference

  October 5, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), a public relations and marketing agency for nonprofits in Greenville, SC, presented Recruiting via Social Media at the South Carolina Association of School Administrators…

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Activity Beginning to Gain Momentum – Greenville Office Market Report

  October 3, 2014

KEY TAKEAWAYS >    Vacancy rate is down and average asking rental rates are increasing. >    Office-using employment surpasses pre-recession employment levels in Greenville. >    New Class A office is planned for the Central…

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JDPR Announces Fall 2014 Interns

  October 3, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) has hired three interns—Alex Buchart, Jack Evans and Cary Lynn Nabors—for the company’s fall Executive Management Assistance Program (EMAP) positions. During the three-month program, they will…

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