Recent Articles from Staff
Spinx opens new store in Oconee County
The Spinx Co. celebrated the opening of its newest store in Oconee County on July 19. Situated at 180 S. Highway 11, West Union, the new location is the 83rd site for the Greenville-based fuel and convenience retailer.
SC Biz names top high-growth companies for 2021
Business professionals from across South Carolina gathered for The Roaring 20s event at the DoubleTree in Columbia for in-person networking and an awards ceremony Thursday night.
SCRA receives largest bank donation in its 38-year history
Ameris Bank has made a record-breaking $150,000 donation to the South Carolina Research Authority Industry Partnership Fund. The gift is the largest the SCRA has ever received from a bank in the organization’s 38 years.
Fujifilm to consolidate, eliminate 400 Greenwood County jobs
Four hundred people in Greenwood County will soon be out of jobs. Fujifilm, a Japanese company, is planning to consolidate operations and will close four different manufacturing plants at the Greenwood campus over the next two years.
Metcalf: Manufacturing has changed state, workforce development
There are more than 5,000 manufacturing facilities in South Carolina. And since 2011, about 66,000 manufacturing jobs have been announced.
Panelists: City growth should be intentional, sustainable
City growth needs to be intentional and sustainable according to three Upstate mayors who spoke Thursday at the GSA Business Report Power Breakfast.
Anderson County manufacturers get Employer Impact Awards
Kelley Engineering, Sargent Metal and Michelin received Employer Impact Awards recently during a meeting of Anderson County manufacturers, educators and economic developers.
Analysts: More vehicles on the road increases tire demand
Brandon Mason, automotive director and U.S. mobility leader for PwC, has been involved in the automotive industry most of his career and said “this is by far the most complex time that I’ve ever been involved in.â€_x009d_
Panelists say apprenticeships are the future of workforce development
South Carolina is the national leader in registered apprenticeship programs, with more than 1,000 registered programs in the state.
City wants downtown living to be affordable
The city of Greenville master plan for downtown is focused on key initiatives that can advance the economic and physical success of the district in the next five to 10 years.
Career showcase features Manufacturing Day proclamation
S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster joined manufacturers, educators and 9th graders earlier this month to celebrate manufacturing’s impact on the state during the 2019 Upstate College and Career Showcase in Spartanburg.
S.C. Manufacturing Conference set to be largest yet
When the 2019 S.C. Manufacturing Conference and Expo gets underway Tuesday, it will feature 275 exhibitors and more than 3,000 attendees and speakers representing government and industry.