Lightsey hones in on mobility, innovation at Upstate SC Alliance meeting
When Harry Lightsey saw his first iPhone in 2007, he was seeing one of two in the world. At Upstate SC Alliance’s midyear meeting, he exhorted the state's business community to keep up with today’s even faster pace of innovation.
Next hires executive director
Incoming NEXT Executive Director Eric Weissman knows how to get people on board with a new venture — quite literally. The man helped establish the Disney Cruise Line brand.
Moratorium suggested after Greenville development amendment passed
Tuesday's Greenville County Council meeting began with a tornado warning and ended with the threat of a countywide development moratorium. A 7-5 vote passing an amendment to rural development regulations drew strong support and ire.
Report: 80% of respondents support pedestrianized Morgan Square
It was the best of options. It was the worst of options. At least that's the feedback One Spartanburg Inc. CEO Allen Smith received from Spartanburg residents on the city's decision to open Morgan Square only to pedestrian traffic.
Hilton hotel, rooftop bar revitalizes Anderson block
Even GSA Business Report has fielded calls from wedding planners awaiting Anderson's new Hilton hotel. The city expects only more activity as the venue, its first story retail space and nearby rooftop bar open in the months to come.
Xinjiang solar ban spurs caching, reshoring in S.C.
China’s Xinjiang province, nestled against Kazakhstan and Russia, may be a three-day drive from the country’s economic center in Shanghai, but the area manufactures 45% of all polysilicon used across the globe.
Laurens County selected for new industry, development project
As Laurens County ushers in new investment and industry, the county's economic development group is seeking to attract and retain a healthy workforce through what the organization calls a vibrant, resilient and livable community.
Furman, city develop GVL Starts entrepreneurship workshop
Furman University’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is christening another program for budding entrepreneurs in the Upstate, this time backed by the city of Greenville and Greenville Local Development Corp. among others.
Anderson airport bolsters development with new terminal
As the Anderson Regional Airport team prepares to celebrate the one-year anniversary of their new terminal, fondly nicknamed "Little Cabela's," increased gas sales and government grants help pave the way for future capital projects.
State tasting room amendment could put cap on local producers
South Carolina's mom-and-pop wine makers and brewers welcome a new tasting room law heralding Gallo Winery's move to the state but want to be included. Distilleries on the other hand, see a boon through now-legal food and cocktail sales.
Lumber spike puts damper on affordable housing development
This is the third story in Breaking Barriers: A Report on Affordable Housing Construction in the Upstate, a series that covers how the recent spike in construction costs and material regulations have backed developers into a corner.
USDA invests $9.6M in S.C. water and wastewater infrastructure
Calhoun Falls and Marion County’s MARCO Rural Water Co. Inc. will receive $9.6 million in loans and grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as part of a $307 million investment in water and wastewater infrastructure across 3