Anderson resort could open floodgates for future development
The Shores of Asbury resort is set to bring wheelchair accessible treehouses, a floating waterpark and lakeside restaurant to Anderson. The project's groundbreaking may also spur development at Lake Hartwell's other shuttered parks.
GSP opens new building for fire and rescue service
A new $9 million facility was officially opened this week at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. The new building serves the airport’s fire department and is the headquarters for emergency response operations.
Gateway campaign helps finance new facility
Greenville’s psychiatric rehabilitation ministry Gateway has a new 20,000-square-foot home thanks to $6.1 million raised through the program's capital campaign.
GSP capital projects soar despite pandemic turbulence
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is still down by about 35%, but that's not stopping the Upstate transit hub from charging ahead with capital projects.
Swamp Rabbit trail to extend to CU-ICAR, Mauldin
As Greenville prepares to release plans for the extension of the Swamp Rabbit Trail to the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research, Mauldin is taking steps toward its building out own leg of the trail.
Judson Mill to house music venue, community services
West Greenville's 800,000-square-foot historical redevelopment project is set to receive $16.5 million in New Markets Tax Credits for the completion of its $19 million commercial phase.
CU-ICAR to build first technology neighborhood in 15 years
Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research is using a $2 million national economic development grant to support building a new structure in its first new technology neighborhood in 15 years.
Construction ready to start on Furman golf center
Furman University's REK Complex will undergo a two-phase expansion and upgrade including an indoor golf training facility funded 100% by $800,000 from donors.
Affordable housing to be built on Pleasantburg Road
Property management and development firm NHE Inc., Creative Builders and SCG Development Partners has broken ground on Renaissance Place Senior Apartments, a 57-unit affordable housing community for seniors.
Commerce Department addresses audit criticism
Over one month after the release of a legislative audit critiquing the Commerce Department for its lack of oversight and transparency with money funding economic development projects, the agency has adopted some recommendations.
Upstate economic developers see investment spike
The country's economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic not be shaped, but investment in the Upstate, especially in medical equipment and biopharmaceutical companies, has picked up over the summer, say economic developers.
Conservation-focused irrigation group comes to Greenville
Conserva Irrigation, a residential and commercial irrigation franchiser with a focus on water conservation, will expand to Greenville with the addition of 14 new territories and seven new franchisees.