Habitat Greenville gets $100,000 donation from Publix

  January 11, 2024

Publix Super Market Charities continued its long-standing support of Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County Wednesday, this time with a check for $100,000. The funds will support Habitat Greenville Women’s…

Read More

Posted in: upstatebizsc   Category: business-services, on-the-move

First Reliance Bank founder’s father leaves a legacy

  January 11, 2024

Freddie Saunders, 86, of Florence, South Carolina, died peacefully on January 9, 2024, at the McLeod Health Hospice Care. Freddie was born in Sumter, South Carolina, on May 24, 1937,…

Read More

Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc   Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move

Milliken & Company announces Milliken Honors recipients

  January 10, 2024

Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company recognized 156 associates during the seventh annual Milliken Honors awards on January 9. Celebrating exceptional associates and teams who rose to the challenge and…

Read More

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

Endeavor coworking community welcomes new All Access members

  January 10, 2024

Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announced two new All Access members: Rachael Reece, founder and chief executive officer of Ignite Engagement; and Sean…

Read More

Posted in: upstatebizsc   Category: business-services, commercial-real-estate, entrepreneurship, marketing-and-communications, on-the-move

Workplace Friends Best Come Naturally

  January 10, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   I stumbled across an old magazine feature of mine and it made me recall stops I’d made along that long, winding road called “Career.” Some memories…

Read More

Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz   Category: life, on-the-move, the-arts

City awarded Silver Palmetto for inclusion work

  January 10, 2024

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) announced the City of Greenville as its 2023 winner of the agency’s Silver Palmetto Award. “We are fortunate because the…

Read More

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

Council preserves open space as Greenville grows

  January 10, 2024

In keeping with its priorities, City Council unanimously approved the purchase of 2.5 acres of vacant land located along East Faris Road, to preserve it as open space. Located near…

Read More

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

Greenlink announces 2024 Citizens Transit Academy class

  January 10, 2024

On Tuesday, January 9, Greenlink welcomed 14 participants to its sixth annual Citizens Transit Academy. The free, six-week program offers Greenville County residents a unique opportunity to learn about public…

Read More

Posted in: upstatebizsc   Category: government, on-the-move, transportation

SCDE seeks summer food program partners

  January 10, 2024

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is looking for partners to assist with providing meals to children this summer. The Summer Break Café is a summer food service program…

Read More

Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz   Category: education, food, government, on-the-move

ScanSource announces new sales leader for Intelisys

  January 9, 2024

ScanSource, Inc., a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, today announced the promotion of Robert (Bob) Farbak to Senior Vice President of Sales for Intelisys. In this role,…

Read More

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

Carolina Handling approved as DOD SkillBridge partner

  January 9, 2024

Carolina Handling has been approved by the U.S. Department of Defense as a DOD SkillBridge Authorized Organization to provide job training opportunities for military service members transitioning to the civilian…

Read More

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

SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding

  January 9, 2024

Efferent Labs and Lucie Medical were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. EHG South received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Startup…

Read More

Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc   Category: hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move

R.T.C. Inc. joins the MCA family

  January 8, 2024

SPARTANBURG, SC – Mobile Communications America, Inc., the leading provider of wireless communication solutions that enhance the safety, security, and operating efficiency of workplaces today, announces the acquisition of R.T.C.,…

Read More

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

Hughes Agency welcomes Teresa Buzzoni as account executive

  January 8, 2024

Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, announced the addition of Teresa Buzzoni as account executive. Buzzoni supports account management and the execution of client…

Read More

Posted in: upstatebizsc   Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move

Marketing Minute Video: How to Successfully Engage with Stakeholders

  January 8, 2024

  Marketing Minute by Morgan Grimes, NP Strategy Virtual technology allows us to cast a wide net, but nothing beats establishing a real connection in person. This week’s video provides tips…

Read More

Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz   Category: advice, marketing-and-communications, on-the-move

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd elects four new Shareholders

  January 4, 2024

  Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Sterling Moose Busbee, Guy M. Dabbs IV, Ronald T. Scott and Cameo Joseph-McCollum have been elected as Shareholders in the firm. Charleston Sterling…

Read More

Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc   Category: law, on-the-move

Award winning social media strategist joins NP Strategy

  January 4, 2024

Ryal Curtis to Lead Social Media Team as Senior Director NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, will launch a robust expansion of its…

Read More

Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc   Category: business-services, marketing-and-communications, media, non-profit, on-the-move

Countybank successfully completes swipe to donate campaign

  January 4, 2024

Countybank announced that it has successfully completed its fourth annual swipe to donate campaign that occurred throughout December 2023. “We could not be more thankful to our customers for consistently…

Read More

Posted in: upstatebizsc   Category: banking-and-finance, non-profit, on-the-move

Like A Scene From An Old Western

  January 3, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   It was 1985 when I spent three days in Reno. I didn’t shoot a man just to watch him die, Johnny, but I conjured up images…

Read More

Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz   Category: life, on-the-move, the-arts

FUEL accepting applications for nonprofit grant program

  January 3, 2024

FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based brand building agency, is accepting applications until January 17 for its FUEL for Good Grant program for the first half of 2024. As part of its…

Read More

Posted in: upstatebizsc   Category: marketing-and-communications, non-profit, on-the-move

PTC Horticulture Program awarded $8,000 Hardscaping Grant

  January 3, 2024

The Horticulture Technology Program at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently was selected by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) Foundation for a “Tools for Schools” grant of nearly $8,000 to…

Read More

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