Top story for March 13, 2020

Dale Carnegie SC Wins Award for Highest Franchise Percent Increase

Global brand Dale Carnegie honored its top-performing franchisees across more than 90 countries and all 50 states last month at its North American Regional Meeting, held in Austin, Texas.

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Dr. Robert Berg Joins Sunland as Director of...

Sunland is excited to announce its newest high performance team member, Dr. Robert Berg. Dr. Berg will serve as the 3PL’s Director of Implementations and brings valuable experience with a Doctorate of Engineering / Industrial Management from George Washington...

Duke Energy Funds New Arts Teacher Training...

The South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation received a $25,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to create a professional development program for arts teachers in Florence and surrounding areas.

SC Telco Future Location in the Five Forks Community

SC Telco Federal Credit Union announced that it will be adding a full-service location in Simpsonville’s Five Forks community. The new branch at 117 Batesville Road, Suite 200, Simpsonville, SC 29681 will be the Greenville-based credit union’s seventh location – its sixth in the Upstate.

Cindy Lollis Named Vice President of Finance at Property...

NHE Inc. has hired Cindy Lollis as vice president of finance. With more than 20 years of property management experience, Lollis will lead accounting and finance activities for the firm’s homeowner association and corporate business units, which includes more than 14,000 units in 240 locations.

Dimitri Partafyllas Recognized as South Carolina General Aviation...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recognized Dimitri Partafyllas, with Stratos Aviation in Greenville, SC, as the South Carolina General Aviation Flight Instructor of the Year. Partafyllas received the award last week at the South Carolina Aviation Association’s Annual Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC.

abatUS establishes new operations in South Carolina to serve...

abatUS, a subsidiary of Bremen, Germany-based abat AG and sister company of Adah International,  announced new operations in Greenville County to serve its expanding Southeastern markets. The company’s $10 million investment is projected to create 35 new jobs.

BJU Students Raise Over $185,000 for Mobile Medical Unit

GREENVILLE, S.C. (February 24, 2020) – For Bob Jones University’s annual Bible Conference offering fundraising campaign, BJU students spearheaded multiple fundraising efforts to raise $150,000 to purchase a Save the Storks mobile medical unit for Carolina Pregnancy Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Frank Davis Elected to Executive Committee of Upstate SC Alliance

GREENVILLE, SC (February 25, 2020) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder Frank Davis has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Upstate SC Alliance. His two-year term begins February 25, 2020.

Insights: The Best Practices from Local Thought Leaders

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.

- A.T. LOCKE

How to build a community in the workplace

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

- Quality Business Solutions

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.

- Alicia Leary, HTI

How to Start Retirement Conversations with Family 

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

- Fifth Third Bank