O’Neal Inc. hires Project Controller
April 12, 2016O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Jeff Jennings as Project Controller. Jennings has more than 25 years of experience as a project controller. He previously…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: engineering, on-the-move
Avison Young Industrial Lease – 4112 Dorchester Road
April 12, 2016Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented the landlord in the lease of a 7,985sf industrial space located at 4112 Dorchester…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Sandlapper Capital Investments, LLC partners with 4Balance Fitness, makes expansion plans
April 12, 2016
Sandlapper Capital Investments, LLC (“Sandlapper”) has made a strategic investment in FitnessNinja, LLC, the parent company for 4Balance Fitness, an original CrossFit Affiliate and premier fitness facility in the Upstate.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Avison Young welcomes Rip Major
April 12, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Rip Major has joined the Avison Young team in Greenville, South Carolina. With over 20 years of experience in construction material sales, Rip…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Phi Theta Kappa chapter at Greenville Technical College wins international awards
April 12, 2016
Greenville Technical College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society has been recognized at the organization’s recent international convention held in National Harbor, MD. The Alpha Zeta Sigma chapter of PTK…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
United Community Bank announced as sponsor of 2016 Antiques, Fine Art & Design Weekend
April 12, 2016
United Community Bank announced today its role as the 2016 title sponsor of the Antiques, Fine Art & Design (AFAD) Weekend held at the Greenville County Museum of Art (GCMA).…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move, the-arts
Aloft Greenville Downtown celebrates launch of local foster dog program with Let’em Live Upstate
April 12, 2016
Aloft Greenville Downtown, a new lifestyle hotel located in the heart of downtown Greenville, today celebrated the launch of its foster dog program with local partner Let’em Live Upstate. Through…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: hospitality, non-profit, on-the-move
Kitchen Sync restaurant hiring
April 12, 2016
As construction progresses toward completion of what is planned to be Greenville’s first green-certified restaurant, owners of Kitchen Sync are preparing to hire their first employees. Expected to open this…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
John Hewett joins CBRE Asset Services Group in Greenville
April 12, 2016
CBRE Group, Inc. announced that John Hewett has joined the Asset Services Group as a Real Estate Accountant. Based in Greenville, South Carolina, he will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
NAI Avant closes ±6,615 square feet of office Space for S.C. Whitmore School
April 12, 2016NAI Avant broker Peyton Bryant recently represented the buyer S.C. Whitmore School in the purchase transaction of 501 Commerce Drive in Columbia, SC. The ±6,615 square foot office space sold…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
NAI Avant closes ±6,615 square feet of office Space for S.C. Whitmore School
April 12, 2016
NAI Avant broker Peyton Bryant recently represented the buyer S.C. Whitmore School in the purchase transaction of 501 Commerce Drive in Columbia, SC. The ±6,615 square foot office space sold…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Greenville Zoo Foundation to present inaugural ZooTunes concert
April 11, 2016
The Greenville Zoo Foundation will host its first-ever ZooTunes concert this summer at the Greenville Zoo. The inaugural event, presented in partnership with the Greenville Zoo and Eleven Events, is…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move, the-arts
Coldwell Banker Caine names Upstate top producers from March
April 11, 2016Coldwell 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…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers Represent Local Real Estate Transactions
April 11, 2016
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions for March of 2016: Sales Graham Howle and Lakin Parr represented…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Kids’ College and Teen University 2016 Summer Camps open for registrations
April 11, 2016
Trident Technical College Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is accepting registrations for the 2016 Kids’ College (Ages 7-11) and Teen University (Ages 12-17) summer camps. The innovative series…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Celebrity Dancers Contribute to Record Year for Annual Dancing With The ARK’s Stars
April 11, 2016
The sixth annual Dancing with The ARK’s Stars raised more than $83,000 – its largest year yet. Nearly 500 people came out to watch local celebrities pair with professional dancers…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Citadel Professor named a Knight Commander of the British Commonwealth
April 11, 2016
Governor-General of Grenada bestows honor upon Professor Sir Mallory Factor KCN The Citadel’s John C. West Professor of American Government and International Relations, Mallory Factor, will now be referred to…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, military, on-the-move
Four Furman University students, alumni receive prestigious fellowships from National Science Foundation
April 11, 2016
The National Science Foundation has awarded grants through the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) to four Furman students and alumni. The recipients are Furman senior chemistry major Michael Davis Turlington…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Avison Young Retail Lease – James Island Center, LLC
April 11, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Avery Homes represented the landlord, James Island Center, LLC in the lease extension of a 800 sf retail space located…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Avison Young Retail Lease – Trolley Square Shopping Center
April 11, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Avery Homes represented the landlord, Trolley Square, LLC in the lease extension of a 1,600sf retail space located at Trolley…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Lexington Medical Center welcomes Brian D. Smith as Vice President of Human Resources
April 11, 2016
Lexington Medical Center welcomed Brian D. Smith as its new vice president of Human Resources. In this role, Mr. Smith will oversee areas including employment, benefits, compensation, staff development, employee…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: health-care, on-the-move
USO South Carolina recognizes its 125 volunteers during National Volunteer Week and gives community a chance to help make a difference
April 11, 2016
As people across the country take this week to recognize those who do extraordinary things through service, USO South Carolina is paying tribute to its more than 125 volunteers who…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move
USO South Carolina recognizes its 125 volunteers during National Volunteer Week and gives community a chance to help make a difference
April 11, 2016
As people across the country take this week to recognize those who do extraordinary things through service, USO South Carolina is paying tribute to its more than 125 volunteers who…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
April 11, 2016
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Climate Protection Action Committee Seeking a District 4 representative. Identify measures that…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Celebrate National Healthcare Decisions Day in April
April 11, 2016In observance of National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), April 16, the South Carolina Bar is leading a local initiative to increase awareness and understanding of advance care planning from both…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, health-care, on-the-move
Councilman Manning to moderate event on human trafficking
April 11, 2016
Richland County Councilman Jim Manning will moderate a community conversation Sunday on the issue of human trafficking. The forum – Human Trafficking: Under Our Nose – is 3 p.m. Sunday…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Minghua USA breaks ground on Upstate facility
April 11, 2016
GREER, SC – Chinese business, Jiangnan Mould & Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., announced that the company will establish operations in Spartanburg County with the building of their company, Minghua USA.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: construction, on-the-move
Minghua USA breaks ground on Upstate facility
April 11, 2016
GREER, SC – Chinese business, Jiangnan Mould & Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., announced that the company will establish operations in Spartanburg County with the building of their company, Minghua USA.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: construction, on-the-move
John T. Lay, Jr. earns Who’s Who Legal listing in Life Sciences – Product Liability
April 11, 2016
Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announces that Columbia attorney John T. Lay, Jr. has been listed in the 2016 edition of the well-respected Who’s Who Legal (WWL) publication. Lay is…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
LS3P congratulates new architect Ted Risch, AIA
April 11, 2016LS3P congratulates Ted Risch, AIA, on achieving architectural licensure. In addition to completing required training hours in diverse experience categories, Risch recently passed all 7 divisions of the Architect Registration…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: architecture, on-the-move
Indie Grits 2016 Kicks off this Thursday; All Events Free
April 11, 2016Indie Grits, hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival for DIY media-makers, will take place April 14-17, 2016 in Columbia, SC. In celebration of ten…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Vista Guild Plans 25th Annual Artista Vista, April 21-23
April 11, 2016Artista Vista, the Midlands’ most celebrated gallery crawl, returns from Thursday, April 21 – Saturday, April 23, 2016. Vista galleries will open their doors from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, April 21…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, the-arts
County of Lexington embarking on Community Engagement Survey
April 11, 2016
The County of Lexington is embarking on a community engagement survey to give County residents a chance to voice their expectations for the services the County provides and how we…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Mary Ellen Richardson Player, GSSM Class of 2000, named 2016 Outstanding Alumnus
April 11, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC -The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Mary Ellen R. Player, Class of 2000, has won the 2016 Outstanding Alumnus…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Mary Ellen Richardson Player, GSSM Class of 2000, named 2016 Outstanding Alumnus
April 11, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC -The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Mary Ellen R. Player, Class of 2000, has won the 2016 Outstanding Alumnus…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Laura Derrick is 2016 South Carolina REALTORS® treasurer
April 11, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Laura Derrick, Realtor® at Coldwell Banker United in Columbia, is South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) 2016 treasurer. Derrick was inaugurated in a ceremony at the association’s September 2015…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Laura Derrick is 2016 South Carolina REALTORS® treasurer
April 11, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Laura Derrick, Realtor® at Coldwell Banker United in Columbia, is South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) 2016 treasurer. Derrick was inaugurated in a ceremony at the association’s September 2015…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Scott Deese joins Mashburn’s Charleston office
April 11, 2016
Mashburn Construction is pleased to welcome a new employee to the company. Scott Deese joins Mashburn’s Charleston office as a Project Engineer. He received his bachelor’s degree in Civil and…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
Scott Deese joins Mashburn’s Charleston office
April 11, 2016
Mashburn Construction is pleased to welcome a new employee to the company. Scott Deese joins Mashburn’s Charleston office as a Project Engineer. He received his bachelor’s degree in Civil and…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move
Palmetto Series helps student athletes promote healthy living
April 11, 2016
Student athletes from Clemson University and the University of South Carolina will promote healthy living and healthy eating before their respective Spring Games, Saturday, April 9. The Be A T.I.G.E.R…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: agriculture, on-the-move
Gateway Temporary Ramp opening Tuesday
April 11, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Opening of a temporary ramp connecting Woodruff to I-385 north has been moved to early Tuesday morning, April 12, 2016. The ramp was scheduled to open Saturday…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, transportation
Midlands Gives sees 50 percent increase in participating local nonprofits
April 11, 2016
More than 375 local nonprofits will participate in the third annual Midlands Gives, a 24-hour online giving challenge presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Councilwoman Dixon urges support in fight against sexual violence
April 11, 2016
Richland County Councilwoman Julie-Ann Dixon is urging County residents to join men, women and children from across the Midlands in uniting against sexual assault and abuse at the 7th annual…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Public Charter Schools role in strengthening South Carolina’s future celebrating 20 years of the South Carolina Charter Schools Act
April 11, 2016
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman, former SC Superintendent Barbara Nielsen, SC House Chairwoman of the Education and Public Works Committee Merita “Rita” Allison, Beverly Carbaugh of Learning Sciences Marzano Center…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, government, on-the-move
Quarry Crusher Run announces four-state national series slated for 2016
April 11, 2016
Unique Columbia-grown race expanding to the national stage The Quarry Crusher Run (QCR), one of Columbia’s most unique foot races, has expanded onto the national scene with 4 dates…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
NAI Avant facilitates ±46,808 square foot lease of Columbia speculative building
April 11, 2016
NAI Avant senior brokers Nick Stomski, SIOR and Dick Stanland, SIOR, CCIM recently represented the landlord, Shop Grove Warehouses, LLC in the lease transaction of 195 Shop Grove Drive, Ste…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Vista Guild Plans 25th Annual Artista Vista, April 21-23
April 11, 2016
Artista Vista, the Midlands’ most celebrated gallery crawl, returns from Thursday, April 21 – Saturday, April 23, 2016. Vista galleries will open their doors from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, April 21…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Indie Grits 2016 Kicks off this Thursday; All Events Free
April 11, 2016
Indie Grits, hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival for DIY media-makers, will take place April 14-17, 2016 in Columbia, SC. In celebration of ten…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, the-arts
2016 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors selected to be featured chefs at upcoming James Beard House Dinner
April 8, 2016The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will host a media outreach initiative at the James Beard House in New York City this August, featuring the 2016 South…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: food, headlines, on-the-move
2016 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors selected to be featured chefs at upcoming James Beard House Dinner
April 8, 2016The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will host a media outreach initiative at the James Beard House in New York City this August, featuring the 2016 South…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: food, headlines, on-the-move
