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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
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SC’s 2023 Industry Recruitment is Second-Highest in History

January 4, 2024

South Carolina has announced its 2023 industry recruitment results as the second-highest in state history. The Palmetto State saw $9.22 billion in capital investment, 14,120 jobs and 81 projects.

TOPICS: Business Recruitment, Global Competitiveness, #TeamUpstate
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Site Selection Magazine Features Upstate South Carolina

July 26, 2023

Site Selection’s 2023 Upstate Intelligence Report paints a picture of the region’s sustainable businesses, lifestyle opportunities and sophisticated technical workforce.

TOPICS: #TeamUpstate, Existing Industry, Manufacturing, Business Recruitment, Skilled Workforce

Upstate Receives Award for Excellence in Economic Development

June 30, 2023

Upstate organizations receive a 2023 Mac Conway Award, recognizing the efforts of economic development agencies that “worked tirelessly to bring projects large and small to their communities.”

TOPICS: Rankings & Recognitions, Business Recruitment, #TeamUpstate

Standard Textile: Retooling for Resilience

May 5, 2020

Standard Textile retools its Union, South Carolina, facility to provide medical PPE gowns, demonstrating the innovation and resilience found within the Upstate.

TOPICS: #TeamUpstate, Life Science, Innovation, Manufacturing, Existing Industry