Recent Articles from Staff
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.
Upstate SC Alliance seeks international relationships
More than 1,200 offices of international firms operate in South Carolina. Foreign-affiliated companies employ more than 131,900 South Carolinians — 7% of the state’s private industry employment, according to the S.C. Department of Co
Evette, Lummus outline economic strengths and challenges
Economic growth in the Upstate has been strong over the years, and it doesn’t appear to be in danger, as long as businesses recognize and address three disruptive trends, according to John Lummus, president and CEO of Upstate SC Allian
Upstate SC Alliance launches campaign to recruit talent
An unemployment rate of 3.4% in South Carolina has created challenges for employers. When it comes to recruiting companies to the Upstate, John Lummus, president and CEO of Upstate SC Alliance, said his organization’s focus has expande
Junior Achievement connects students with career opportunities
An event designed to enhance students’ business acumen, soft skills and workforce readiness recently brought together more than 300 Greenville high school students and 40 business representatives at the Greenville Convention Center.
Lakeside Lodge Clemson plans fall opening
Drive across Lake Hartwell out of Clemson and you can't miss the activity going on near Hartwell Village. Construction of Lakeside Lodge Clemson began in August. And though rain slowed progress a little, work is expected to be finished
OneSpartanburg takes success into third year
In early 2017, the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce launched a five-year initiative called OneSpartanburg, designed to raise levels of prosperity and improve quality of life for all Spartanburg County residents. In the two years that
Upstate growth is requiring mobility adjustments
Dean Hybl, executive director of Ten at the Top, said the Upstate footprint is growing quicker than in the past and it’s up to business and community stakeholders to get control of that growth.
Feda: I-85 projects behind schedule
The I-85/385 Gateway Project in Greenville is several months behind schedule, and the I-85 widening project in Spartanburg and Cherokee counties is further behind than that, according to S.C. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Jim Feda.