BMW says it will have no problem launching two new models from the Greer assembly plant within months of each other. The company’s announcement that the third-generation rollout of the X5 sports activity vehicle will start in the fourth quarter this year comes a few months after the German automaker said the X4 sports activity […]
The S.C. Economic Developers’ Association announced Hal Johnson, president and CEO of the Upstate S.C. Alliance, was named its Local Developer of the Year. The award recognizes the work and dedication of local economic developers in South Carolina who have made a significant difference in communities. “Hal’s vision and leadership have positioned the Upstate to successfully compete […]
The food truck business is heating up nationwide, and in anticipation of more inquiries into mobile food kitchens, the city of Spartanburg has developed policies and identified six potential downtown sites for the vendors. Food truck vendors are known for selling affordable, fresh, unique delicacies – such as Asian barbecue or traditional burgers – out […]
Sage Automotive Interiors of Greenville has acquired the automotive fabric manufacturing assets of Poland-based Apo-Tessile. The companies have previously worked together and a statement Thursday said the operation, now Sage Automotive Interiors Poland, is well situated to supply automotive cut and sew facilities in central and eastern Europe. Read more from GSA Business.
After nearly eight years of discussions, planning, maneuvering and negotiating, it appears a landmark project between Clemson University and the Greenwood Genetic Center is set to move forward. Clemson, in conjunction with the Genetic Center, will construct a 17,000-square-foot genetic research and education center adjacent to the Genetic Center. The Clemson facility will be built […]
The U.S. Energy Department has awarded Clemson University $200,000 to develop courses and training programs that will help researchers and students gain a better understanding of technology being developed to monitor the electric grid. Including Clemson’s contribution, the total value of the project is $250,000. The DOE grant, announced Wednesday, is one of seven awards totaling $1.4 […]
Site Selection magazine recently recognized both the Spartanburg Economic Futures Group and the Upstate SC Alliance among the top 10 “Best to Invest” economic development groups nationwide for 2012. … Since 2005, the Upstate has attracted more than $10 billion in capital investment which has generated more than 31,000 new jobs, according to Site Selection. […]
An online ratings site has ranked South Carolina as one of the top ten states to develop a small business, but not all areas of the state were ranked the same. Thumbtack.com completes an annual study on small business friendliness and recently released their rankings for 2013. On the nation scale, South Carolina was given […]
Clemson University has received a $1 million donation for two endowments, one that will provide scholarships and another for an engineering professorship, named for Clemson alumnus Samuel Lewis Bell and his wife, Lucia. Half of the money will establish the Samuel Lewis Bell and Lucia Beason Bell Memorial Scholarship Endowment that will award scholarships to […]
Congratulations to our investors at RJ Rockers! They announced the expansion of their distribution of their seasonal beer, Son of a Peach, to the Atlanta area. The craft brewery currently distributes to five states – Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, though other RJ Rocker brews are available in some capacity in Georgia […]
