Upstate Giving, Aug. 23
Diamonds Direct celebrates its Greenville opening through a partnership with Safe Harbor, the Spinks Family Foundation helps install one of three pedestrian bridges at Unity Park and the United Way of Anderson hosts Campaign Kick-off.
Fair Play company establishes Anderson truss plant
The building boom has reached Fair Play. Yoder's subsidiary Top Edge Components is investing $2.9 million in a 22,500-square-foot truss facility in Anderson County.
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.
Tindall Corp. cuts ribbon on new utility division facility
Tindall Corp. unveiled its new utility division facility at 2877 Fairforest Clevedale Road in Spartanburg on Aug. 5 after announcing the $27.9 million investment last April.
Studio, cleanroom manufacturer invests $2M in Greenville
Modular structure manufacturer Mecart Inc. will bring its next facility to Greenville with a promise to create 50 jobs. Recent projects range from a post-production studio for a video game designer to a steel manufacturing control room.
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.
Toll Brothers expands S.C. foothold with planned community
The developer of Canvas Townes is set to open the gates to its newest planned community near Hilton Head in August with eventual plans for 950 homes onsite.
Pregis establishes operations in Anderson County
Pregis, a global manufacturer of protective packaging, will invest in new operations in Anderson County, creating 120 jobs.
Proterra partners with Taylor Machine Works on electric forklift project
Proterra, a company that develops and manufactures commercial vehicle electrification technology, and Taylor Machine Works Inc. have partnered to create electric container handlers for ports and electric forklifts.
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.
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