Molly Hulsey is a former staff writer for GSA Business Report and now a contributing writer. A native of the Upstate, she is a graduate of Covenant College, where she majored in international studies, with a French concentration, and minored in writing. Her interests include business advocacy and economic development.
Recent Articles from Molly Hulsey
Chambers press for tax reform, continued investment
South Carolina has the highest income tax rate of any of its neighbors. Upstate Chamber Coalition executive Jason Zacher says the state has a historic opportunity on the table to
Spartanburg corporation restructures
Yet another corporation has been parted somewhat. One Spartanburg industry is adjusting to changes in the construction landscape by dividing operations into
BMW Manufacturing breaks production records in 2021
The Spartanburg manufacturing hub saw a 20% increase in the year-over-year production of all BMW X vehicles last year, which also exceeded 2019 numbers. BMW also produced about 50% more
Furman to commence largest project to date
Furman University will break ground in February on a $70 million project to build a new residence hall and update four others in the South Housing complex for first-year students
Spartanburg company acquires 4 communication providers
Following five acquisitions last year and six the year before, one Spartanburg communications company is on the move. Now, the company has an additional presence in Texas, Georgia …
Researchers make gains on batteries made from potassium
An Upstate physicist has made covered new ground in forwarding potassium-ion battery technology able to serve as a backup resource for the nation's power grid. Potassium is not only much more prevalent and cheaper than lithium, it also
Denny’s goes virtual
The Spartanburg franchise giant is following in the footsteps of another international restaurant chain by partnering with the virtual restaurant and logistics operator Reef. Denny's is coordinating with Reef on the launch of ...
Wax additive manufacturer to invest $19.4M in Laurens County
According to the Commerce Department, the New Jersey based company is one of the largest wax additive developers in the world. The new plant will primarily manufacture ...
AZZ Inc. acquires Upstate galvanizing company
The acquisition will help AZZ Inc. expand its operations in Southeastern markets and grow its capacity to galvanize large steel structures with a 55-foot long kettle at the Blacksburg
Community helps seed new veteran service center
Using donations from the fund of a local veteran and a community fundraising campaign, a Greenville nonprofit is building out a center to provide services to former service members. The center will be named
Greenville entrepreneur featured on 60 Minutes
CBS's 60 Minutes producers reached out to the Southeastern Finalist for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year in November to hear how his small business has been able to navigate an ever more demanding labor market. The interview will
Rural county serves as model for national broadband expansion
About 4,500 homes and businesses in one Upstate county didn’t have access to internet service last year. Charter Communications will use that community as ground zero for the launch of its