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
Anderson gains new farm as county becomes solar hotspot
A slew of recent solar investments are putting Anderson County on the grid as a green energy hub in the Upstate. The latest, a $68 million farm built out by Cypress Creek Renewables is expected to power 9,100 homes each year.
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.
GSP adds airline, reopens nonstop flights to Nashville
Since Southwest Airlines stopped its service of nonstop flights between GSP and Nashville a few years ago, the Upstate airport has fielded requests for a reboot ever since. Nashville flights are back on, this time with a new airline.
Upstate Weekend: CHAPS wine tasting
The Cherokee County History and Arts Museum is selling tickets to its first wine tasting of the year on Sept. 9. The event will be catered by Traveling Vineyards and will feature a silent auction and viewing of the museum's 9/11 exhibit.
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.
Anderson, Oconee home portfolio sells for $6.33M
South Carolina has risen to fourth place among all 50 states for building permits issued per every 1,000 residents. One real estate investment firm is hoping to strike while the iron is hot in South Carolina.
Logisticus Group partners with turbine recycling company
Logisticus Group and Tennessee company Carbon Rivers are collaborating on efforts to recycle wind turbine blades for aftermarket uses.
Spartanburg organizations raise money for food distribution truck
Women Giving for Spartanburg, UnitedHealthcare, PAL Spartanburg and individual donors have raised funds for Ruth’s Gleanings and FoodShare Spartanburg to buy a 17-foot refrigerated box truck to distribute fresh produce to rural residen
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.
Janitorial franchise opens Upstate location
After the success of the company’s Charlotte branch, Corvus Janitorial Systems will extend its commercial janitorial services, including electrostatic disinfection, to the offices and industrial parks in the Upstate.
Clemson researchers turn tree byproduct into foam
Today’s trees may not only be tomorrow’s kitchen tables and plywood. According to Clemson University researchers, they could also transform into a sustainable alternative to the foam used in car seats and in the insoles of shoes.