Top story for March 12, 2020

United Way of the Piedmont and WSPA raise over $51,000 for...

United Way of the Piedmont is thrilled to announce that in partnership with WSPA 7 News and the support of corporate partners, over $51,000 has been raised to help families in need following the tornadoes and severe storms in early February.

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Farmers Insurance® Launches Fully-Digital...

Farmers Insurance®, one of the nation's leading multiline insurer groups, launched its first auto insurance product in South Carolina, delivered exclusively through Farmersdirect.com. 

Furman Chemistry Professor George Shields...

Furman University Chemistry Professor George C. Shields has been named a 2020 Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) fellow, an honor that recognizes his leadership and service as a role model in undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activities.

Renade Helton Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

Greenville, S.C. (February 19, 2020) — Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Renade Helton as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Renade joins Coldwell Banker Caine from another Upstate firm.

Reedy River Duck Derby upping its game to 12,000 ducks

GREENVILLE, S.C. – After surpassing 10,000 ducks adopted the past two years, the Rotary Club of the Reedy River Greenville is raising its goal to 12,000 in 2020.

Horton HR Manager Says Close Proximity to Tri-County’s Oconee...

WESTMINSTER --- Horton, Oconee County’s newest manufacturing facility, is set to open in May at the Industry and Technology Park in Westminster.

Integrated Power Services Acquires Precision Electric Motor Works...

(Greenville, SC — February 21, 2020) Integrated Power Services (IPS), the North American leader in service and repair solutions for industrial electric motors, generators and mechanical power transmission components, has acquired Precision Electric Motor Works, Inc.

The Spartanburg County Foundation Announces the Spartanburg...

The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF1 tornado, with estimated winds of 110 miles per hour touched down in Spartanburg County, leaving thousands without power and many families with uninhabitable homes. 

SWU program ranked among Best Affordable Online Human Services...

The bachelor of science in human services (BSHS) degree program at Southern Wesleyan University has earned a No. 24 ranking among 50 Best Affordable Online Human Services Degree Programs (Bachelor’s) for 2020.

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Real Value is Worth the Cost

Rewards will come to all parties involved when price matches value – it's worth the time to figure out what that is.

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When there is a community in the workplace, it shines through in our work, our coworkers, our productivity and our leadership.

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Marketing to the Skeptical Consumer

When you see a real person sharing something that they have confidence in, it is easier to attach to what they believe in.

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Discussing a transition plan is an essential step for an owner to ensure their legacy and the business endures.

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