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Velux, Eaton expansions indicate continued growth in Greenwood
As Eaton and Velux expand their production capacity in Greenwood, Heather Jones, CEO of the Greenwood Partnership Alliance, says two more expansion announcements — and two new companies — are in store for the county.
Zooming In for June 18
Your weekly guide for staying in the loop while staying at home.
New park to attract large industry to Greenville
Construction on a speculative 206,410-square-foot industrial building with office space, trailer storage and full dock packages is expected to begin any day now and reach completion in spring 2021.
Greenville budget prioritizes affordable housing and public transit
The city of Greenville's budget, approved Wednesday after a second reading, will set aside $2 million for affordable housing and $1.2 million for Greenlink funding.
Anderson restaurant executive appointed to Tri-County Tech Commission
The president and CEO of the Anderson Restaurant Group, Hamid Mohsseni, has been nominated by Gov. Henry McMaster to serve on Tri-County Technical College's Commission.
Officials: Herbicide restrictions could harm S.C. cotton and soybean harvest
Officials with Clemson University's Department of Pesticide Regulation warn that new herbicide prohibitions could devastate South Carolina’s cotton and soybean harvest.
Greenlink receives federal funding for electric buses
Greenville Transit Authority will receive more than $5 million in federal funding this year to purchase electric buses and install charging infrastructure.
S.C. delegation advocates for rural broadband funding
South Carolina's congressional delegation exhorted U.S. House and Senate leadership in a letter to help expand affordable broadband access via future stimulus funding.
S.C. medical and business associations support liability protection legislation
The S.C. Manufacturers Alliance, S.C. Chamber of Commerce, S.C. Hospital Association, S.C. Medical Association and S.C. Retail Association commends recomendations for COVID-19 liability immunity legislation.
Spartanburg Chamber hires former city manager, superintendent as consultants
The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce has hired former Greenville economic development director Nancy Whitworth and retired Spartanburg superintendent Russell Booker to serve as consultants.
Last rollback of business restrictions expected soon
Following the release of AccelerateSC's final report, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette noted that the last business restrictions in deference to the coronavirus pandemic will be lifted soon, maybe even this week.
Greenville organizations call for new county commission, social justice
The Greenville Chamber, Urban League of the Upstate and United Way of Greenville County has called for a countywide commission to help eliminate racial barriers to justice and economic success.
