Colliers Report: A quarter of growth and opportunities
August 14, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Greenville-Spartanburg Retail Market Highlights Vacancy increased quarter over quarter due to the delivery of 190,079 square feet. Construction increased from Q2…
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Carolina Crescent Consortium applies to Economic Development Administration for federal designation
August 14, 2023The application responds to Greenville-Anderson being identified as #1 in the US in strong economic capabilities with significant unrealized potential by building on our strengths to become a global leader…
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SC7 After Action Report
August 14, 2023
Officials tout the success of this year’s expedition from the mountains to the sea By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Two weeks ago, Tom Mullikin and Company concluded the 4th-annual month-long…
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Retired Army officer joins exclusive group of attorneys having obtained multi-million dollar settlement for a client
August 14, 2023
Connor becomes one of “the fewer than one percent” By Chris Carter ORANGEBURG AND MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Colonel (Ret.) William M. “Bill” Connor, V, joined an exclusive class of…
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Prisma Health build new new adaptive sports facility at Unity Park
August 13, 2023
Prisma Health’s Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation (RCP) Hospital is working with community partners to create an initiative at Unity Park that will be focused on expanding community access to adaptive…
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Development Project Preview meetings debut at the City of Greenville
August 13, 2023
Aiming to better inform residents and increase transparency, the City is adding a new type of monthly public meeting to its schedule. “Project Preview Meetings” will give residents a first…
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CDS hosts 2023 Eggs Benefit with guest speaker Michael Hayes
August 11, 2023
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) will host their 12th annual Eggs Benefit on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at The Poinsett Club in Downtown Greenville. Breakfast will be served at…
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Co-working space, The Worx, opens at Bridgeway Station
August 11, 2023
Hughes Investments, Inc. is pleased to announce BridgeWay Station’s first tenant to open: The Worx at BridgeWay Station. The Worx is a membership based co-working community that offers a functional…
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Global Management Partners acquires Koch Project Solutions
August 11, 2023
Global Management Partners (GMP), based in Greer S.C., is pleased to announce the acquisition of Koch Project Solutions (KPS), a Koch Engineered Solutions (KES)-owned company based in Houston, Texas. GMP…
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Urban Wren’s Taylor Montgomery emerges victorious with double “Tomato” award wins
August 10, 2023
Urban Wren, a culinary standout in the Upstate, is proud to announce that Executive Chef Taylor Montgomery recently clinched not one, but two “tomato” awards this summer. The Travelers Rest…
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Annual ‘Wake Up with Rebuild’ event moves to Anderson
August 10, 2023
One of the Upstate’s top nonprofit events will have a new location in a new county in 2023. Wake Up with Rebuild is a free networking and awareness event hosted…
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SCDOR’s new Teacher’s Guide to SC Individual Income Tax aims to help students learn about state taxes
August 10, 2023
What you need to know: The SCDOR’s new Teacher’s Guide to SC Individual Income Tax will help middle and high school students learn the basics of South Carolina Individual Income…
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Major upgrade in progress for Gower Park courts
August 10, 2023
A major renovation underway at Gower Park will add two basketball courts, three tennis courts and 10 pickleball courts. As part of a grant request for Gower Park renovations, the City received…
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My Good Friend, Steve Blackmon
August 10, 2023
By Tom Poland Writer’s Note: Steve Blackmon died July 3rd surrounded by loved ones. The writing life introduces me to some memorable people. Steve Blackmon found me when his…
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Crawford expands public relations and client services team
August 9, 2023
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, recently welcomed two individuals to its team. Meghan Murphy joins as account executive and Jake Anthony joins as public relations account…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Christi Powell, Women Confidence Builders
August 9, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Robert “Skeeter” Powell named the 2023 Barbara Stone Community Leadership Award honoree
August 9, 2023
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, presented Robert “Skeeter” Powell, of David’s Table, the 2023 Barbara…
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South Carolina-based IMCS, Tymora Analytical partner to streamline exosome research
August 9, 2023
Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems, Inc. (“IMCS”), a leader in automating laboratory workflows, and Tymora Analytical, an authority in exosome purification and proteomics services, have announced a significant enhancement to their ongoing…
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Bank of America is reaffirming its commitment to the African American Male Scholars Initiative at Greenville Technical College
August 9, 2023
Bank of America, a long-standing supporter of the African American Male Scholars Initiative (AAMSI) at Greenville Technical College (GTC), has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering academic success within the African…
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Spartanburg-based attorney Tom A. Killoren Jr. elected to lead South Carolina Association for Justice
August 9, 2023
Other New Officers Announced The South Carolina Association for Justice has unanimously elected Tom A. Killoren Jr. as President, bringing more than three decades of trial experience to the helm…
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Greenville Jewish Federation honors nonprofits and Teen Program grads
August 9, 2023
The Greenville Jewish Federation has recognized the outstanding accomplishments of 16 Upstate teens who spent the past year learning about philanthropy, engaging with our aging population, and raising money to…
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Nephron works to resolve nationwide drug shortage by producing vital medications
August 8, 2023
Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility, a division of Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, is focused on resolving drug shortage concerns with the production of 0.5% Albuterol 5 mL, del Nido Cardioplegia, Lidocaine 1%…
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Greenville youth learn ballet skills at Phillis Wheatley Community Center
August 8, 2023
Eleven students had the opportunity to learn ballet at Phillis Wheatley Community Center over the summer. Instructors from International Ballet provided two free ballet classes per week at the center…
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Calmettos USA launches new business featuring unique palmetto tree artwork products
August 8, 2023
Calmettos USA (calmettosusa.com) is a newly launched business that offers specialized products featuring palmetto tree artwork by Cal Harrelson, artist, and creator of the Calmetto. Through Calmettos USA, the artwork…
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ACEC-SC unveils new awards, recognizes statewide excellence in the engineering field
August 8, 2023
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) presented four new awards at the Awards Banquet at the S.C. Engineering Conference & Trade Show on June 16. Awards…
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HOA management firm NHE expands into Charlotte region, names Stinson to lead growth
August 8, 2023
Client requests for firm’s presence leads service-driven HOA firm to add operations for communities in and around Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia MSA What began as casual requests from former South Carolina clients now…
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Lima One Capital’s Groomes named Top Emerging Star
August 8, 2023
Christian Groomes, a Senior Sales Manager with Lima One Capital, has been named a Top Emerging Star by Scotsman Guide. The Top Emerging Star honor goes to exceptional loan originators…
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TATT holds Elevate Upstate Grant Workshop; Application deadline is September 22
August 8, 2023
Ten at the Top recently held an Elevate Upstate Grant Workshop at the nearly completed Bridgeway Station. Over 30 potential grant applicants heard from River Hughes (of grant benefactor Hughes…
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Clemson Libraries new CU-ICAR branch wins SAE International competition
August 8, 2023
The branch library at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) is less than a year old, but it is already making a difference for automotive engineering students…
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Connor Beverly joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
August 8, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announce that Connor Beverly has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Connor grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, making his…
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In Site Designs adds Elizabeth Seay as lead commercial Interior Designer
August 7, 2023
In Site Designs proudly welcomes Elizabeth Seay, a seasoned and highly skilled Interior Designer, to their Commercial Design team. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art & Interior Design…
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Nominate a Woman of Distinction
August 7, 2023
All of us know that woman—the woman who does it all. She has excelled in her career and is a mentor in the community. A Shero. We want to hear…
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South Carolina ETV announces production of Season 2 of “After Action,” the acclaimed PBS series focusing on the wide-ranging experiences of the diverse community of military veterans
August 7, 2023
Hosted by combat veteran Stacy Pearsall, the series features powerful conversations about military life South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced that production will begin in August 2023 on seven new one-hour…
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Laurens County Revolutionary War Battlefield permanently protected, added to the Liberty Trail
August 7, 2023
The Hammond’s Store Battlefield most recent addition to statewide driving tour The South Carolina Battleground Trust announced the acquisition of the Hammond’s Store Battlefield near Clinton in Laurens County, South…
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Adam Schrimmer of Blank Canvas Mural Company to design three murals in Travelers Rest
August 7, 2023
Adam Schrimmer, Lead Artist and Owner at Blank Canvas Mural Company, was selected by businesses in the city of Travelers Rest to design and paint three murals as part of…
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Riley Institute at Furman announces 2023-24 afterschool Policy Fellows
August 7, 2023
The White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellowship creates opportunities for a nationwide network of leaders to harness their collective expertise to expand and improve afterschool and summer learning programming. The White-Riley-Peterson (WRP) Policy…
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US News & World Report names Bon Secours Hospitals Best in Greenville Metro area
August 7, 2023
Bon Secours St. Francis has been recognized as a “Best Hospital” for 2022 by the U.S. News & World Report. Together, the health system’s two hospital campuses – St. Francis…
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Greenville Chamber CEO, Carlos Phillips, elected to lead ACCE, receives elite CCE certification
August 7, 2023
Carlos Phillips, CCE, president & CEO of the Greenville Chamber, was named chair of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Board of Directors during the organization’s annual meeting…
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Marketing Minute Video: Creating a Captivating Brand Image
August 7, 2023
Marketing Minute Darain Ginyard, NP Strategy This Marketing Minute shares expertise on creating a consistent and engaging brand image that will set your brand apart from competitors and leave…
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EV battery experts recharged by automakers’ pledge for more charging stations
August 7, 2023
To keep pace with President Biden’s 2030 zero-emissions initiative, seven major automakers—including South Carolina’s based BMW Group, have pledged $1 billion to create 30,000 more electric vehicle charging stations across…
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Dee Nichols named athletic director at Presbyterian College
August 4, 2023
Longtime administrator Dee Nichols has been chosen to serve as Presbyterian College’s new director of athletics. Nichols, the senior associate athletic director for operations and senior woman administrator, replaces Rob…
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Less than 50 spaces left for August’s Women Confidence Builders event
August 4, 2023
A little more than two scores of tickets are left for South Carolina Women’s Executive Luncheon, and if that wasn’t enough to get you to buy a ticket, all attendees…
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Pickens County Council’s Costner elected to serve as SC Association of Counties President
August 4, 2023
Pickens County Council Vice Chairman Roy Costner III was elected President of the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) for 2023-24 during the Association’s Annual Conference held Aug. 1-3. Business…
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Karlyn Jones of Abacus Planning Group passes Certified Financial Planner (TM) Examination
August 4, 2023
Abacus Planning Group, Inc. proudly announces that Karlyn M. Jones has passed the CFP® examination. The CFP® Certification Examination assesses the candidate’s ability to integrate and apply a broad base…
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Engenius earns International Recognition for website design for Liberty Fellowship
August 4, 2023
Engenius, an Upstate digital marketing agency, was presented with an Award of Distinction from the Academy of Interactive Visual Arts Communicator Awards for creative excellence and website design work for…
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LS3P hires healthcare sector leader for new Jacksonville office location
August 3, 2023
Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach, SC; Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Wilmington, NC; Atlanta and Savannah, GA, and Jacksonville, FL – Architecture, interiors and planning firm, LS3P, has announced Jonathan…
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Chasing The Ivorybill
August 2, 2023
By Tom Poland “Chasing the Swamp Ghost” caught my eye, and I read Garden & Gun’s feature about photographer Bobby Harrison’s quest to capture irrefutable evidence that the ivorybill…
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EY announces Jane Zhang of STAR EV Corporation as an Entrepreneur of the Year® 2023 Transformative Leader
August 2, 2023
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) recently announced that CEO Jane Zhang of STAR EV Corporation was named an Entrepreneur of the Year® 2023 Southeast Transformative Leader awardee. The Entrepreneur…
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School supply drive hosted by United Way of the Piedmont supports over 1,000 students in Spartanburg County
August 2, 2023
Twenty percent of school-age children in the Spartanburg County community live in poverty. For these students and their families, a back to school supply list can be a large purchase,…
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Giving to Furman tops $40 million in fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2023
Philanthropic contributions to Furman University in fiscal year 2023 reached $41.6 million, marking the third year in a row that giving topped $40 million, despite downward trends in giving nationally…
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