Recent Articles from Staff
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.
Hotel part of larger plan for downtown Anderson
The announcement in September that construction had started on a Home2 Suites by Hilton in downtown Anderson is part of a larger plan for development in that area, according to David McCuen.
Food trucks feature lower cost for entrepreneurs
The food truck business has grown so much in Greenville that the city’s visitor website has a page dedicated to the list of trucks that serve the area. The more than 20 food trucks listed include everything from tacos to pizza to sandw
Moonshine grows in legitimacy from its bootlegging beginning
Moonshine. White lightning. Mountain dew. By whatever name, the distilled spirit made in hiding under the moon has gained legitimacy. With the passing of microdistillery laws, moonshine and whiskey distilleries are popping up across S.C.
Modal offers creative lodging option in Greenville
A pair of Greenville businessmen are preparing to open a new kind of lodging facility — one they believe will attract American and European travelers with a professional interest in marketing and creative arts.
AC Hotel seeks Greenville authenticity
Greenville is home to D.J. Rama. Being a developer in the city is his way of paying homage to the city’s history. As president and CEO of Auro Hotels, he has already led the development of a dual hotel property this year — a Residenc
Greenville getting closer to downtown conference center
An effort is underway to bring a conference center to downtown Greenville, and Phil Hughes, president of Hughes Investments, said “it looks like this is going to happen in Greenville.â€_x009d_
Anderson’s new career center is open for students
The Anderson Institute of Technology opened its doors to students in August. The $34 million, 120,000-square-foot facility was six years in the making and was made possible through a voter-approved penny sales tax increase.
Global thinking leads to economic success at SCTAC
When Jody Bryson started working at the Donaldson Center Industrial Airpark in Greenville in 2007 he had a plan. He knew the 2,600-acre commerce park and airfield had the potential to be more of an economic player on the world stage.