SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Investments
September 23, 2014Greenville-Area Companies ByTech Technologies and Sabai Technology Honored GREENVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch program honored Greenville-area companies ByTech Technologies and Sabai Technology at a networking reception last…
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Fleming Named to Steering Committe on the Future of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges
September 23, 2014Project Launches as Converse College’s Internal Study Expands SPARTANBURG, SC – President Betsy Fleming of Converse College has been named to a new steering committee of college and university…
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Two New Agents Join The Easley Office Of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
September 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of two new Sales Associates. Gary Morris and Andrea White join the company’s Easley office as its newest…
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Phillips Staffing Names Madison McLain to Marketing Team
September 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has added Madison McLain as Marketing Coordinator. Ms. McLain joins Phillips with…
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John Tripoli Receives National Recognition with the Northwestern Mutual Community Service Award
September 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – John Tripoli received national recognition for his outstanding service and volunteerism at the Center for Developmental Services (CDS). Tripoli was awarded the national Northwestern Mutual Community Service Award…
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Synterra Continues To Grow
September 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – SynTerra welcomes Chris Suttell as a Senior Geologist and Chad Ponce as an Environmental Scientist. Chris is a professional geologist and holds a BS in Geology from the…
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S.C. Football Hall of Fame hires vice president of development
September 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame has added Mark Vaughan as its vice president of development. Vaughan is a 1986 graduate of Clemson University with a…
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Hospitality-Related Entities and Retailers: How You Can Prepare for Hurricane Season
September 23, 2014
By Christian Stegmaier Collins & Lacy, P.C. With the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo upon us and hurricane season in full swing, it is imperative those in retail and…
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41st Annual Juried Show Announces 2014 Award Winners
September 23, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg hosted the opening reception for its 41st Annual Juried Show on Sept. 6 in Spartanburg Art Museum to announce winners in Best in…
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New technology could open doors to next generation of high-speed gadgets
September 23, 2014
Clemson University team uses light instead of electrical current to carry information Two Clemson University researchers have developed a new technology that could enable gadgets ranging from computers to cell…
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C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Announces Top Producers For August
September 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announced the top producers from each of its eight residential sales offices for August. These are the agents and teams with the highest…
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EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! 2014 Ideas Contest Calls for Innovative Ideas for the Midlands
September 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC and Wells Fargo Bank announce the $5,000 Ignite! 2014 Ideas Contest, a public competition open to individuals and organizations with ideas for starting something new in…
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New Studio Raises the Barre on Fitness in Greenville
September 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Barre Evolution, a dynamic fitness method designed to work “for every body,” no matter what shape or age, is opening a studio near downtown Greenville at McBee…
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Phillips Staffing Names Madison McLain to Marketing Team
September 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has added Madison McLain as Marketing Coordinator. Ms. McLain joins Phillips with…
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EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! 2014 Ideas Contest Calls for Innovative Ideas for the Midlands
September 23, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC and Wells Fargo Bank announce the $5,000 Ignite! 2014 Ideas Contest, a public competition open to individuals and organizations with ideas for starting something new in…
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S.C. Football Hall of Fame hires vice president of development
September 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame has added Mark Vaughan as its vice president of development. Vaughan is a 1986 graduate of Clemson University with a…
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NAI Earle Furman Recent Transactions
September 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions: Leases Greenville, South Carolina: Hunter Garrett, SIOR, CCIM and John Staunton of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord in leasing…
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Greenville Arena District President and General Manager honored with award nomination
September 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Arena District is pleased to announce that Roger Newton, President and General Manager of the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, has been nominated for the International Entertainment…
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The Cliffs Organic Farm Established
September 22, 2014Upstate organic farm formerly known as Broken Oak Organics rejoins The Cliffs TRAVELERS REST, SC – After taking over The Cliffs Organic Farm in 2011 during The Cliffs’…
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The Marchant Company Recognizes Agents for Excellent Performance in August 2014
September 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Marchant Company, the Upstate’s local “Signature Agency” in Real Estate, representing buyers and sellers of residential, land, and commercial properties, is proud to recognize select REALTORS® for…
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ZWO Partner John Zwolinski Elected to CLEAR Board
September 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – John Zwolinski, COO and founding partner at ZWO [formerly Woodward & Zwolinski], has been elected to the board of the Center for Living Environments and Regeneration [CLEAR], headquartered…
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Johnson going “Over the Edge” for Zoo
September 22, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo will be taking part in the Upstate’s inaugural Over The Edge for a Brighter Tomorrow fundraiser by sending community leader Tammy…
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Allen Tate Realtors Top Producers for August 2014
September 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, is proud to announce Top Agents for August 2014. In the Greenville-Midtown Office, Kathy Rogoff was Top…
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SC Hispanic Chamber and Greater Greer Chamber Partner to Bring Entrepreneur Empowerment Series to Greer
September 22, 2014
GREER, SC – In an effort to more directly reach Hispanic business owners, the Greater Greer Chamber has partnered with the SC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The partnership will provide…
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Greenville Rescue Animal Airlift: Make a Flight. Save a Life!
September 22, 2014
Saturday, September 27, 2014 ~ GREENVILLE, SC – Calling all pilots and animal lovers! On Saturday, September 27, 2014 a special air caravan containing rescued animals will depart from the Greenville Downtown…
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Greenville Chamber Calling For Athena Organizational Leadership Award® Nominations
September 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award® to be presented at the third annual ATHENA Leadership Symposium November 4, 2014. The…
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Trey Cole and Katherine Waldrep with Cole Properties Partner with Coldwell Banker Caine
September 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Trey Cole and Katherine Waldrep with Cole Properties as residential sales agents to its Greenville office. They will be representing their custom homes including…
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Prysmian Group To Expand Abbeville County Cable Manufacturing Facility
September 22, 2014
$8.2 Million Investment Expected To Create 20 Jobs ABBEVILLE, SC – Prysmian Group, a global cable producer serving the energy and telecom industries, is expanding its manufacturing facility in Abbeville County.…
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Coldwell Banker Caine Names Upstate’s Top Producers from August
September 22, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – 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 –…
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Girl Scouts Thanks Emerald Circle Donors
September 22, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands recognized and thanked the women of its local philanthropic group on September 16 at a reception held in…
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Johnson going “Over the Edge” for Zoo
September 22, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo will be taking part in the Upstate’s inaugural Over The Edge for a Brighter Tomorrow fundraiser by sending community leader Tammy…
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Pumpkin Patch to support Habitat
September 22, 2014
SIMPSONVILLE, SC – Holy Cross Episcopal Church will open its annual Pumpkin Patch on September 27, 2014. Patch hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., Saturday…
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Allen Tate Realtors Top Producers for August 2014
September 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, is proud to announce Top Agents for August 2014. In the Greenville-Midtown Office, Kathy Rogoff was Top…
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Business consultant Patricia Cameron is selected State Star as she celebrates 20 years with the SC SBDC
September 19, 2014
HILTON HEAD, SC – Patricia Cameron was recently selected the South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) network’s State Star, a distinction imparted by her peers. This honor is…
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SC Launch Company Receives National Cancer Institute Award
September 19, 2014Greenville Company KIYATEC Obtains $1.975 Million Contract GREENVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch company KIYATEC announced today that it has been awarded a $1.975 million, Small Business Innovation Research…
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BJU Board Invests Steve Pettit as BJU’s Fifth President
September 19, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Larry Jackson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Bob Jones University, and the members of the Bob Jones University Board of Trustees officially invested Steve Pettit…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2014
September 19, 2014
Unemployment Rate Increases for Second Consecutive Month The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 6.4 percent in August from a revised 5.8 percent in July. The estimated number of…
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National Cancer Institute Awards KIYATEC Nearly $2M to Advance Predictive Cancer Diagnostics
September 18, 2014
Contract Funds 3D Breast Cancer, 3D Brain Cancer Micro-Tumor Development GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC announced today that it has been awarded a $1.975 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II…
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Collins & Lacy Attorney Honored for Professional and Community Service Accomplishments
September 17, 2014Logan Wells Named One of the “Best & Brightest” by Greenville Business Magazine GREENVILLE, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Logan Wells has been named one of the “Best & Brightest”…
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Institute for Child Success Welcomes New Staff and Fellows
September 17, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – ICS is very excited that Emily Carroll joined our staff as Policy Counsel this week, and that Lauren Scoggins will join the team as Director of Development on September…
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Wells Fargo Gift to Provide Quick Jobs Training
September 17, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Wells Fargo Foundation has given $25,000 to assist students in the Quick Jobs With a Future program at Greenville Technical College. The gift to the Greenville…
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Greenville’s Poinsett Club Named “Platinum Club of America”
September 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Poinsett Club, one of the Greenville area’s oldest and most recognizable clubs, has again been named a “Platinum Club of America.” In the private club industry, this…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers Represent Local Real Estate Transactions
September 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales Tim Satterfield represented Happy Hollow Group, LLC (Purchaser)…
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Greenville Technical College Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award
September 17, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College today received the 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As…
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New Manager Takes The Helm At Anderson Regional Airport
September 17, 2014
ANDERSON, SC – Anderson County welcomed Mr. A. Justin Julian, C.M., ACE as the new Anderson Regional Airport Manager. Mr. Julian was the unanimous choice of the Anderson Airport Commission.…
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“Adolescent Family Life” Launches in Spartanburg County
September 17, 2014
Luncheon Showcased Community Support for Young Parents SPARTANBURG, SC – Mary Black Foundation, along with statewide and community partners, today celebrated the launch the “Adolescent Family Life,” a program that…
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The Ritedose Corp. Announces Richland County Expansion
September 17, 2014
Pharmaceutical Company’s Plans Include New Jobs, More Than 80,000 Square Feet Of Manufacturing Space COLUMBIA, SC – The Ritedose Corp., a leading pharmaceutical products manufacturer, announced today that it has decided to…
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American Society of Civil Engineers Honors and Recognizes Upstate Engineer
September 17, 2014
Gaye Sprague Acknowledged for Excellence in Service to South Carolina GREENVILLE, SC — Sprague and Sprague Consulting, an upstate engineering consulting firm, announced that The American Society of Civil Engineers, South Carolina…
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College of Business and Behavioral Science names Pickett senior associate dean
September 17, 2014
CLEMSON, SC — Greg Pickett has been named senior associate dean of Clemson’s College of Business and Behavioral Science (CBBS). Pickett’s new role will make him ultimately responsible for the oversight of the…
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Pacolet Milliken Announces Three New Hires
September 17, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, Inc. announced the addition of three new people to the company: Van Clark as director of human resources; Shane Birckbichler as a financial analyst; and…
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