Recent Articles from Staff
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.
Coastal Crust joins growing Village of West Greenville
Coastal Crust Greenville is the latest addition to a growing Village of West Greenville. The Charleston-based pizza catering company has opened a brick-and-mortar location at 1254 Pendleton St.
Empty Clemson lot may be home to Dockside development
The shores of Lake Hartwell in Clemson have buzzed with activity in recent years with the development of a New Springs Church campus, Hartwell Village and Lakeside Lodge Clemson.
Women CEOs say self-care is most important in business
More than 200 people turned out Thursday morning to hear 11 women CEOs share their experiences and tips for success during a GSA Business Report Power Event.
Researcher: Higher gas taxes can mean cleaner environment
Higher gas taxes can be good for the environment. That’s the bottom line in research that Furman University economist Taha Kasim is conducting.
Hartman leaving Oconee Economic Alliance
Janet Hartman, executive director of the Oconee Economic Alliance, is leaving the position to move to Valencia, Calif., with her husband Rob, who was promoted by ITT.
Apprenticeships meet need for skilled workers
With the number of job seekers at historic lows, employers who once could harvest a room full of workers by hanging a sign are carefully cultivating potential employees one person at a time. Milliken recently plucked up three more throug
Ports chief says tariff issues need resolution soon
Economists and developers have said that the uncertainty surrounding tariffs and trade issues are stalling projects and economic growth. Jim Newsome, president and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority, said the same can be said of t
Falls at Meehan begins next phase of single-family development
Serrus Capital Partners, led by Leighton Cubbage and Steve Mudge, has broken ground on the third phase of The Falls at Meehan in Pendleton.