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Turning Dirt into Economic Gold

October 13, 2025

Shaun Malin of HRP Associates talks helping companies with environmental challenges and building relationships through Upstate Alliance.

TOPICS: #TeamUpstate, Business Recruitment, Sustainability
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A Legal Engine Behind Upstate Growth

August 25, 2025

Adam Artigliere talks about Burr & Forman’s legal support to growing Upstate businesses and making community connections through the Upstate Alliance.

TOPICS: #TeamUpstate, Business Recruitment

Upstate SC: Building A Unified Vision

July 31, 2025

Karen Calhoun reflects on how a regional approach has driven growth in the Upstate’s economy and for architecture firm McMillan Pazdan Smith.

TOPICS: #TeamUpstate, Business Recruitment
2024 SC Export Sales

South Carolina’s Export Sales Total $38 Billion in 2024

March 3, 2025

South Carolina’s exports reached $38 billion in total sales in 2024, and South Carolina is the nation’s No. 1 exporter of completed passenger vehicles, and remains the nation’s No. 1 exporter of tires for 10 consecutive years.

TOPICS: Manufacturing, Rankings & Recognitions, Automotive
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‘Skill Up’ Connects Upstate Residents with Career Pathways

November 1, 2024

The Skill Up platform connects individuals with short-term training programs in their communities and showcases key information on featured job types, including median salary and earning potential, number of openings and projected growth.

TOPICS: Workforce Development, Education, Technical College System