M.G. Mitchum named Information Technology VP at Trident Tech
July 17, 2018Trident Technical College has named Berkeley County resident M.G. Mitchum vice president for information technology. Mitchum started at the college as a part-time employee in 1993. He became a full-time…
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NAI Charleston facilitates sale of office condo at Daniel Island Marina
July 17, 2018NAI Charleston announced Associate Sarah Shelley assisted Nata, LLC (dba Seres Engineering & Services, LLC) in the purchase of a ±1,566-square-foot office condo at 669 Marina Drive in Charleston, SC.…
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Ziff Properties acquires Promenade at Jones Bridge – Alpharetta, GA
July 17, 2018Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Promenade at Jones Bridge, a 38,312-square-foot retail center located in Alpharetta, GA (Atlanta MSA). The property was purchased for $4.825 million.…
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Colliers Report: Office construction pushes vacancy upward
July 17, 2018
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2018 Charleston | Office Key Takeaways As more office buildings are delivered to the market, vacancy is expected to rise for the next couple of quarters…
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Congaree Vista Guild welcomes new board officers
July 17, 2018The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners in Columbia’s Vista, has elected a new Board of Directors for 2018-19. Merritt…
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Global Eco Adventures graduates three new “Ninja Divers” in Nassau
July 17, 2018South Carolinians dive with sharks during advanced SCUBA training in the Bahamas NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Global expedition leader Tom Mullikin of Camden, South Carolina-based Global Eco Adventures (GEA) trained and…
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Congaree Vista Guild welcomes new board officers
July 17, 2018
The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners in Columbia’s Vista, has elected a new Board of Directors for 2018-19. Merritt…
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United Community Bank launches not-for-profit financing
July 17, 2018
Steve Fenlon to Lead Tax-Exempt Nonprofit Financing Initiative United Community Bank welcomes Steve Fenlon as Vice President – Head of 501(c)3 Finance. Fenlon has an extensive background in handling tax-exempt…
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Most Valuable Placement (MVP) Award
July 17, 2018Willis HR announces the Most Valuable Placement (MVP) Award for the month of July! Bryson Martin joined the quintessential retail establishment, Brittons of Columbia 4 months ago. As…
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M.G. Mitchum named Information Technology VP at Trident Tech
July 17, 2018
Trident Technical College has named Berkeley County resident M.G. Mitchum vice president for information technology. Mitchum started at the college as a part-time employee in 1993. He became a full-time…
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Moterum Technologies selected to present at prestigious Cavendish BioHealth Impact Forum in Chicago
July 17, 2018
Southeastern medtech company develops mobility solutions for patients suffering from strokes, neural traumas; forum convenes investors seeking leading-edge advances in health and life sciences Moterum Technologies Inc., a South Carolina-based…
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Global Eco Adventures graduates three new “Ninja Divers” in Nassau
July 17, 2018
South Carolinians dive with sharks during advanced SCUBA training in the Bahamas NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Global expedition leader Tom Mullikin of Camden, South Carolina-based Global Eco Adventures (GEA) trained and…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County awarded Best Green Builder of 2018
July 17, 2018
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County was awarded the Best Green Builder of the Year in the 2018 by Best of the Upstate Awards. The awards are based on nominations…
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RCSD Deputies train for active-shooter response in northeast Columbia
July 17, 2018By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A report of “active shooter” at a local elementary school kicked off a major active-shooter response exercise for the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept.…
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Bell Carrington Price & Gregg adds attorney
July 17, 2018
Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC (BCPG) announced that Charlie Carpenter has joined the firm. “We are excited to have Charlie join the real estate transactions team,” said partner Griffin…
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Milliken & Company announces leadership transition
July 17, 2018
Milliken & Company’s board of directors announced the appointment of Halsey M. Cook Jr. as president and CEO effective September 1, 2018. J. Harold Chandler will return to his role…
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NAI Charleston facilitates sale of office condo at Daniel Island Marina
July 17, 2018
NAI Charleston announced Associate Sarah Shelley assisted Nata, LLC (dba Seres Engineering & Services, LLC) in the purchase of a ±1,566-square-foot office condo at 669 Marina Drive in Charleston, SC.…
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Think Up Consulting named South Carolina 2018 Top Small Company Workplace
July 17, 2018Think Up Consulting was named the #1 Small Company Top Workplace in South Carolina by Integrated Media Publishing. Founder and CEO, Ron Doney, was also presented with the Small Company…
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Richard Cox named Broker-in-Charge of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS Augusta Road office and Main Street gallery
July 17, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Richard Cox has been named Broker-in-Charge of the company’s Augusta Road office, as well as the company’s recently opened gallery on…
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Ziff Properties acquires Promenade at Jones Bridge – Alpharetta, GA
July 17, 2018Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Promenade at Jones Bridge, a 38,312-square-foot retail center located in Alpharetta, GA (Atlanta MSA). The property was purchased for $4.825 million.…
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Jennifer Hicks named Broker-in-Charge of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS Easley office
July 17, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Jennifer Hicks has been named Broker-in-Charge of the company’s Easley office. Hicks brings a strong background in real estate, IT and…
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Spartanburg Community College receives $526,225 grant from Appalachian Regional Commission for curriculum expansion
July 16, 2018
Spartanburg Community College recently received a $526,225 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), an allocation from Southern Appalachian Automotive Workforce, that will be used for curriculum expansion at the…
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The Brandon Agency welcomes new Project Manager and Media Coordinator
July 16, 2018
The Brandon Agency, South Carolina’s largest privately owned integrated advertising agency, is pleased to welcome a pair of new team members — Project Manager Elizabeth Galloway and Media Coordinator Elizabeth “Lizzy”…
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Colliers International’s David Lockwood receives Counselor of Real Estate designation
July 16, 2018
Prestigious CRE designation awarded by peers to only the most trusted professionals in real estate. David Lockwood has been invited to become a Counselor of Real Estate (CRE), an esteemed…
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City begins removal of bike lanes from Farrow Road
July 16, 2018City Manager Teresa Wilson has announced that a decision has been made to complete a lane reversal on Farrow Road (from Columbia College Drive to E. Campanella Drive), which includes…
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Stanley G. Mays elected Vice Chairman of Greenville Airport Commission
July 16, 2018
Stanley G. Mays has been elected Vice Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission (GAC). The GAC is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU is the busiest…
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Mark A. Clark elected chairman of Greenville Airport Commission
July 16, 2018
Mark A. Clark has been elected Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission (GAC).The GAC is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU is the busiest general aviation…
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Ballentine Equipment Company announces Hunter Baker to accounting and human resources team
July 16, 2018
Ballentine Equipment Company, Inc. announces the selection of Hunter Baker as the new Accounts Receivable Coordinator and Human Resources Administrative Assistant. After joining Ballentine in early June in a sales…
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HUB-BUB announces 2018/19 Artists-in-Residence
July 16, 2018
HUB-BUB, a division of Chapman Cultural Center, has announced the two artists chosen for their 2018-19 Artists-in-Residence program. This will be the 10th year for the program that has recruited artists…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 16
July 16, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/13/2018 to 07/19/2018 Rank Title Rating Dist Wk Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation PG Sony 1 4,267…
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High school sports kick-off
July 16, 2018
Greenville County Schools is hosting its first annual gathering of GCS Athletic Directors, coaches, players and families to kick off the start of the 2018-2019 sports season. The event will…
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USC Upstate’s Child Protection Training Center benefits from more than $500,000 in new grants
July 16, 2018
The Child Protection Training Center at the University of South Carolina Upstate will enhance training opportunities for child protection professionals in the Upstate region thanks to a series of new…
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MUSC granted $1.27 million for statewide palliative care telehealth program
July 16, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) palliative care program has received a $1,278,000 grant from The Duke Endowment to create a statewide, palliative care telehealth program. Providing end of…
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College of Charleston’s historic preservation program assesses Jim Crow era schoolhouse
July 16, 2018In the northwest area of Mt. Pleasant, where Interstate 526 and Long Point Road meet, there’s a tree-shrouded building with boarded up windows and vines growing over it. Thousands of…
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Lake Murray Country chosen the “Go to Destination” And MORE!
July 16, 2018
Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC), the regional tourism office, was chosen by the CMA Awards Program as the 2018 “Go To Destination.” With this elite title, the organization receives promotion…
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SBA deadline to apply for working capital loans in South Carolina is Aug. 14
July 16, 2018The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding businesses in South Carolina that working capital loans are still available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and…
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Is your farm ripe for tourism? – August 9
July 16, 2018
Learn how to embrace agritourism at August 9 workshop Can you imagine your farm as a tourist destination? Have you thought about agritourism but aren’t sure how to get started? Register to…
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Pawmetto Lifeline receives grant from Grey Muzzle Organization
July 16, 2018
Senior dogs have something to wag about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces Pawmetto Lifeline as the recipient of a $7,500 annual grant to provide care for at-risk…
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HSB attorney Lana Sims graduates from Leadership Greenville
July 16, 2018Lana Sims, an associate at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, is a graduate of the Leadership Greenville Class of 2018. Founded by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce in 1973, Leadership Greenville is…
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Senior League Baseball World Series begins July 28 in Easley
July 16, 2018
The Senior League Baseball World Series, a weeklong tournament featuring the most talented 13- to 16-year-old baseball players in the world, will be held July 28 – August 4, 2018…
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Endeavor opens up $25 day passes to business community
July 16, 2018
New day pass offering allows traveling and local professionals options to work from an upscale, yet comfortable space for the day Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate…
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RealOp Investments purchases industrial asset in Nashville market
July 16, 2018
The 219,870-square foot 109 Kirby building will be getting a major overhaul soon including LED lighting, parking lot repair, roof work, exterior enhancements and updated office suites. The asset was…
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Spartanburg receives national recognition as a winner of the 2018 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships
July 16, 2018The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Council on Foundations announced the 2018 winners of the Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships. The awards are given to…
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Guy Roofing named Best Roofing Company and Best Commercial Roofing Company in the Upstate
July 16, 2018
Guy Roofing has been named Best Roofing Company and Best Commercial Roofing Company in the annual Best of the Upstate awards, marking the fourth year in a row that area…
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Senior League Baseball World Series begins July 28 in Easley
July 16, 2018
The Senior League Baseball World Series, a weeklong tournament featuring the most talented 13- to 16-year-old baseball players in the world, will be held July 28 – August 4, 2018…
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Guy Roofing named Best Roofing Company and Best Commercial Roofing Company in the Upstate
July 16, 2018
Guy Roofing has been named Best Roofing Company and Best Commercial Roofing Company in the annual Best of the Upstate awards, marking the fourth year in a row that area…
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HSB attorney Lana Sims graduates from Leadership Greenville
July 16, 2018
Lana Sims, an associate at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, is a graduate of the Leadership Greenville Class of 2018. Founded by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce in 1973, Leadership Greenville is…
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The Haro Group named to America’s Best
July 16, 2018
The Haro Group Keller Williams Historic District is the top producing real estate team in the Upstate when it comes to both transactions and volume. That’s according to the REAL…
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Endeavor opens up $25 day passes to business community
July 16, 2018
New day pass offering allows traveling and local professionals options to work from an upscale, yet comfortable space for the day Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate…
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RealOp Investments purchases industrial asset in Nashville market
July 16, 2018
The 219,870-square foot 109 Kirby building will be getting a major overhaul soon including LED lighting, parking lot repair, roof work, exterior enhancements and updated office suites. The asset was…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
