Smith Technologies not moving after acquisition

 Spartanburg-based Smith Technologies, a subsidiary of JM Smith Corp., will remain headquartered in the Upstate after an acquisition by growth equity firm Francisco Partners was announced yesterday.

Power:Ed awards total of $160,000 in grants

Power:Ed, a philanthropical arm of the S.C. Student Loan Corp., has awarded a total of $160,000 in grants to the S.C. Chamber of Commerce Education & Workforce Foundation and professional development nonprofit Multiplying Good.

Clemson ranked one of the country’s Best Value Colleges

Clemson University has been named one of the nation’s top schools for providing students a return on their education investment by The Princeton Review’s “Best Value Colleges of 2020.

Upstate Under Construction

We are looking for descriptions and photos or renderings for the Upstate’s major construction projects for our next edition of Upstate Under Construction. Submit photos and details of architecture, engineering and construction projects here.

On the Menu

On the Menu provides the latest news from the Upstate’s culinary community, including new restaurants, new menu items and upcoming events, as well as details about local chefs. Submissions should be sent to gsanews@scbiznews.com.

Prepare pasta like Plate 108 for your next date

Valentine’s Day may have passed, but the chance to treat your sweetheart hasn’t. Greer’s Plate 108, a cooking school and catering service, invites couples to join Chef Spencer Kimbrell for “Pasta La Vista Date Night” this Friday, March 6, from 6-8 p.m. The session teaches participants how to concoct homemade Bolognese sauce, fettuccine pasta and white chocolate-lemon cannolis. A chef-prepared Caesar salad and drink of choice will be included in the $150 ticket.

Get the word out about your business

GSA Business Report's online submission portal is available to all business owners, entrepreneurs and marketing professionals in the Upstate who want to get out information about a company, new hires, products, services, website launches and events. Use this link to submit your press releases to GSA Biz Wire, which also submits your item for possible publication in the print edition of the Business Report.