Megan Fitzgerald

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Ameris Bank to open new branch in downtown Greenville

2 days ago | upstatebusinessjournal.com | Megan Fitzgerald

Ameris Bank plans to open a new branch at 300 E. McBee Ave. in downtown Greenville. The Atlanta-based bank will occupy a portion of the building’s first-floor space to create a new full-service retail branch. To streamline operations, Ameris Bank’s commercial banking and mortgage teams will also relocate from the bank’s office at 301 N. Main St. to the new location. Ameris Bank aims to move into the new space on or before July 1.
Milestone: The Westin Poinsett celebrates 100 years as downtown Greenville landmark

2 days ago | greenvillejournal.com | Megan Fitzgerald

The Westin Poinsett has stood the test of time for a century in downtown Greenville. It became one of the city’s first skyscrapers when built in the mid-1920s, anchoring the corner of South Main and West Court streets. The hotel’s 100-year timeline features eras of success and expansion, along with periods of economic hardship and closure.
Riley at Overbrook adds to Greenville’s affordable housing supply

3 days ago | greenvillejournal.com | Megan Fitzgerald

A new affordable housing community recently opened in Greenville’s Overbrook neighborhood. The Riley at Overbrook Apartments features 88 affordable units for renters earning 20% to 60% of the area’s median income. A ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the new apartment complex at 29 Oakley Drive was held June 4. Schaumber Development, Holliday Development and the Greenville Housing Fund partnered to develop the approximately $27 million affordable housing project.
Greenville County Schools adopts $962M budget with no tax increase

4 days ago | greenvillejournal.com | Megan Fitzgerald

Given its sheer size and location, the redevelopment of County Square is one of the biggest — and the most important — developments in Greenville’s recent history. “Sometimes, when you have a small piece of land and it doesn’t work out as intended, you can overcome that. With bigger sites, if you don’t get it right, there’s a lot more at stake,” said Nancy Whitworth, the City of Greenville’s deputy city manager.
United Community celebrates 75 years of banking, community service

4 days ago | upstatebusinessjournal.com | Megan Fitzgerald

United Community prides itself on its steadfast commitment to serving people and communities over the past 75 years. This mission has guided the bank since its inception in 1950 as Union County Bank in Blairsville, Georgia. United Community has grown into one of the top financial institutions in the Southeast, serving thousands of customers across six states. The bank’s growth can be attributed to forward-thinking leadership and calculated expansion strategies.
Greenville Housing Authority partners with Greenville Together to tackle homelessness

4 days ago | greenvillejournal.com | Megan Fitzgerald

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Greenville Habitat for Humanity dedicates new affordable home in Greer

1 week ago | greenvillejournal.com | Megan Fitzgerald

A single mother and her two children have a new affordable home thanks to Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Bank of America. The house located in Habitat Greenville’s community of Ruddy Creek Circle in Greer was dedicated to the Dendy family on May 28. The family was joined by the volunteers who helped build their home and representatives from the project’s partners. “Today is a celebration as we come together to dedicate this house for Camilia and her two sons.
Greenville receives three proposals for downtown conference center

1 week ago | upstatebusinessjournal.com | Megan Fitzgerald

Efforts to create a conference center in downtown Greenville are progressing. In mid-February, the city of Greenville issued a request for information inviting private developers to submit new ideas for a conference center with an adjacent or connected high-end hotel. Three proposals were submitted to the city by the April 18 deadline. City leadership has begun the process of reviewing the proposals.
Greenville receives three proposals for downtown conference center

1 week ago | greenvillejournal.com | Megan Fitzgerald

Efforts to create a conference center in downtown Greenville are progressing. In mid-February, the city of Greenville issued a request for information inviting private developers to submit new ideas for a conference center with an adjacent or connected high-end hotel. Three proposals were submitted to the city by the April 18 deadline. City leadership has begun the process of reviewing the proposals.
Greenville Together tackles homelessness with 'housing surge,' community meetings

1 week ago | greenvillejournal.com | Megan Fitzgerald

Homelessness in Greenville is a problem that cannot be solved alone. That concept sparked the creation of Greenville Together: A Home for All, a community-driven effort uniting community leaders, organizations and residents to tackle homelessness. The objective is to provide immediate aid to those experiencing homelessness while working toward long-term prevention. Greenville Together aims to help 80 people experiencing homelessness within the city find permanent housing by the end of 2025.