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Upstate entrepreneur to unveil appraisal app
Upstate entrepreneur Paul Ryll is at it again. On Labor Day at the 2021 Valuation Expo in Las Vegas, Ryll will unveil his latest venture: an app that allows home sellers to get a certified appraisal without inviting anyone inside.
Lightsey hones in on mobility, innovation at Upstate SC Alliance meeting
When Harry Lightsey saw his first iPhone in 2007, he was seeing one of two in the world. At Upstate SC Alliance’s midyear meeting, he exhorted the state's business community to keep up with today’s even faster pace of innovation.
SCRA receives largest bank donation in its 38-year history
Ameris Bank has made a record-breaking $150,000 donation to the South Carolina Research Authority Industry Partnership Fund. The gift is the largest the SCRA has ever received from a bank in the organization’s 38 years.
Clemson researchers turn tree byproduct into foam
Today’s trees may not only be tomorrow’s kitchen tables and plywood. According to Clemson University researchers, they could also transform into a sustainable alternative to the foam used in car seats and in the insoles of shoes.
Studio, cleanroom manufacturer invests $2M in Greenville
Modular structure manufacturer Mecart Inc. will bring its next facility to Greenville with a promise to create 50 jobs. Recent projects range from a post-production studio for a video game designer to a steel manufacturing control room.
Alice Manufacturing diversifies, rebrands
A former lynchpin in the fabric of the Upstate textile industry, Alice Manufacturing closed the doors of its 50-year-old Ellison plant in 2018 has a new name and mission.
Furman, city develop GVL Starts entrepreneurship workshop
Furman University’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is christening another program for budding entrepreneurs in the Upstate, this time backed by the city of Greenville and Greenville Local Development Corp. among others.
Home COVID-19 test brand acquired by Greenville conglomerate
Diversified Medical Healthcare, a conglomerate of four Greenville health care companies specializing in advanced molecular diagnostics, medical supplies and laboratory equipment, recently acquired the COVID-19 home testing company.
Boeing, Clemson partner on initiative for men of color
The aerospace company announced its leading sponsorship of Clemson’s 2021 Men of Color National Summit today, support of Call Me Mister graduates through a workforce development program and a full STEM Tiger Alliance Scholarship.
First Solar invests $11M in underserved communities
A solar technology company that recently moved near Greer’s Inland Port plans to revitalize communities across the Southeast and beyond with an $11 million investment in the Local Initiatives Support Corp. and Hope Credit Union.
Easley startup graduates from SC Launch portfolio
Easley's MedProcure, a tech startup that offers supply chain solutions for health care and educational institution providers and their suppliers, is leaving the SC Launch nest after the corporation's 13-year investment in the company.
Graduate donates largest gift to Clemson college of science
Clemson graduate Emily Peek Wallace is giving back to her alma mater through the largest donation ever granted to the university’s College of Science: $1.25 million for an endowed directorship.
