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Dec 22, 2021

Recruiters fill labor void with international talent

While the U.S. labor pool is found wanting, some employers are turning to international talent able to work for 60% cheaper wages than American counterparts. But it's not just customer service that's seeing a rise in outsourcing

Dec 17, 2021

Minority accelerator names award winners, 2022 class

Since 2012, the Minority Business Accelerator has graduated more than 120 participants, created 250 jobs and helped participants accrue a combined $26 million

Dec 10, 2021

Mauldin Chamber announces awards, development updates

Mauldin business leaders gathered in the Georgian halls of the Grand Holland Estate Wednesday night to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and those who helped the community accomplish

Dec 3, 2021

German company buys factory maintenance firm in Belton

Leadec, a company that services factories, has taken over Industrial Maintenance & Services of Belton Inc., an electrical and mechanical contractor serving the Upstate and branded as IMS of Belton. Terms of the transaction, which was

Nov 24, 2021

Christmas tree venture launched by business accelerator

In March, Kevin Pahl was already thinking about Christmas trees, but this year, instead of buying a fir for his living room, he wanted to sell them. So, he enrolled in …

Nov 22, 2021

S.C. schools usher in innovation centers

Furman University's Anthony Herrera said he doesn't want to be cliche, but he believes we're headed into a new world order. Clemson University's Max Allen says the timing is a coincidence.

Nov 10, 2021

Chamber aims to foster Belgian tech hub in S.C.

Belgium, South Carolina's fifth largest export partner, continues blaze trails into the state's tech sector with incoming firms, while the Belgian Chamber's new ambassador to the Southeast aims to foster a symbiotic hub for these compan

Nov 5, 2021

Finalists named for annual Ten at the Top grants

Ten at the Top will host its 11th Celebrating Successes Event Nov. 17 at the Greenville Convention Center to recognize organizations and individuals invested in bolstering the Upstate business community.

Nov 3, 2021

Greenville Chamber recruiting for minority business accelerator

The Greenville Chamber is recruiting minority owned businesses for its 2022 Upstate Minority Business Accelerator Program, which has expanded to the Midland and Lowcountry regions through a recent $500,000 grant.

Nov 2, 2021

Furman innovation center changes name, receives endowment

Two Furman alumni helped create the school’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in 2018. Now, the center will take on the couple’s name following their gift of an endowment fund for the school.

Nov 1, 2021

$2.5M donated to Clemson entrepreneur hub

Two Clemson graduates hope to invest in numerous Upstate businesses and nonprofits through the creation of a $2.5 million accelerator that will offer participants workspace, networking, educational opportunities, mentorship and training.

Oct 28, 2021

Office, health care distributor sets up shop in Union

Tiger Companies is planning to launch a pet supply line and has established a new warehouse, manufacturing facility and showroom in Union County for its survey equipment company Adir Pro.