CommunityWorks opens business center, receives award
As one of seven new women’s business centers across the country opened its doors for the first time in Greenville, national and local business leaders gathered on Sept. 4 onsite to celebrate the state’s female entrepreneurs.
Spartanburg development groups unite, unveil awards
As the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off its 2020 Annual Celebration, the organization announced a new name and 24 honorees for this year's business and leadership awards.
Duke Energy selects properties for site readiness
Duke Energy has selected three properties across the state for its 2020 Site Readiness Program which helps enhance sites for business and industrial development with help from Global Location Strategies, Strategic Development Group and S
Venture capital event set for September goes virtual
Next Venture Pitch 2020, an annual conference for entrepreneurs and venture capital funds in the Carolinas, has secured a schedule of speakers, events, panels and tracks for a virtual conference in September.
Upstate economic developers see investment spike
The country's economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic not be shaped, but investment in the Upstate, especially in medical equipment and biopharmaceutical companies, has picked up over the summer, say economic developers.
Fastest-growing Upstate businesses make national list
Out of the 63 South Carolina businesses featured in Inc.’s 5,000 2020’s list of fastest-growing private companies, 21 are headquartered in Greenville, Spartanburg, Greer and Piedmont.
Commission to explore racial equity, promote economic mobility
The newly formed Greenville Racial Equity and Economic Mobility Commission convened this week to continue to explore racial inequities in Greenville County’s Black community and the partnerships needed to create solutions.
SCBio panel covers innovation during crisis
Five life science company leaders from across the state will cover how they were able to turn production changes during the pandemic into long-term solutions.
Upstate business leaders nominated for S.C. DOT Commission
Gov. Henry McMaster nominated two long-time business leaders to represent the 3rd Congressional District and an at-large seat on the S.C. Department of Transportation Commission.
Hire Me SC to hold virtual employment summit
Hire Me SC will be rolling out its annual employer summit online Oct. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to noon to help link employers to resources on building a workforce open to candidates with disabilities.
Cherokee County launches 17-year planning process
Cherokee County leaders have taken the first step in creating a vision aimed at carrying the county through its 140th anniversary and beyond with a plan called Cherokee County 2037: A Clear Vision.