Old school property proposed for Greenlink facility
A proposal to donate the former New Washington Heights High School property to Greenlink for a new maintenance facility was introduced to Greenville County Council this week.
Bon Secours Mercy Health raising salaries for 14% of staff
Bon Secours Mercy Health has a new compensation model that means higher wages for 14% of its employees.
Motiva/Shell Oil and Spinx support Favor Greenville
Favor Greenville announced a $7,000 donation from Motiva/Shell Oil Co. This gift was made possible because of the relationship Stewart and Martha Spinks and The Spinx Co. have with Motiva/Shell, according to a news release.
Financial adviser: Many executives not ready for retirement
CEOs of well-run firms get there because they’re good at taking care of companies. But they’re not always as adept at taking care of themselves.
98 Ventures expands to Poe West with 150 new jobs
An executive management services company called 98 Ventures is making plans to expand operations in Greenville, creating 150 new jobs.
Champion Aerospace signs youth apprentices
It was signing day recently for a couple of Pickens County students. They didn’t sign to play any kind of sport, but to work as youth apprentices at Champion Aerospace in Liberty.
New website to aid employers seeking workers
S.C. employers seeking entry-level talent have an expanded and free resource to post jobs: the S.C. Technical Colleges Jobs Consortium website, powered by College Central Network Inc.
Panelists say apprenticeships are the future of workforce development
South Carolina is the national leader in registered apprenticeship programs, with more than 1,000 registered programs in the state.
Haase named senior VP at BMW Manufacturing
Oliver Haase has been named the new senior vice president for purchasing, quality and the Americas supplier network for BMW Manufacturing. He replaces Murat Aksel, who has left the company, according to a news release.
Annie Caggiano named Oconee Economic Alliance director
Annie Caggiano has been named executive director of the Oconee Economic Alliance. She replaces Janet Hartman, who announced in July she was leaving the post to move to California with her family.
Chris Jennings retiring from Spartanburg’s visitor bureau
Chris Jennings, executive vice president of the Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, is resigning from the position, effective Nov. 15, to move closer to his family in Maine.
Upstate companies get state chamber recognition
Michelin North America will receive the Legends Award from the S.C. Chamber of Commerce at the chamber’s annual summit Nov. 20-21 in Isle of Palms.