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Auten’s loft opens fashion thrift boutique in Spartanburg

1 week ago | gsabusiness.com | Ross Norton

Auten’s Loft opens new location June 18 in SpartanburgBoutique offers designer fashion from donationsSales support job training through Goodwill IndustriesStore hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.A new destination for fashion-forward thrift shoppers is about to open its second Upstate location.
Spartanburg filmmaker honored at Cannes for impact

1 week ago | gsabusiness.com | Ross Norton

Karen Floyd honored at Cannes with Âme de lumière awardRecognized for humanitarian impact through cinematic storytellingCatWalk FurBaby film supports 21 U.S. charities and animal rescuesFloyd’s documentary on Ukrainian children debuted at Cannes Doc DayA Spartanburg-based filmmaker was honored in France during the annual Cannes Film Festival for the humanitarian impact of one of her projects.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Affordable housing, schools and retail rise in SC

1 week ago | scbiznews.com | Ross Norton

One80 Place adds 70 affordable units and shelter in Charleston178K-square-foot warehouse coming to Palmetto Coast Industrial ParkPrisma Health renovates pediatric cancer unit in GreenvillePickens Corner townhomes to serve USC students in ColumbiaUnder Construction is a roundup of some of the recent and ongoing commercial construction projects going on across South Carolina.
New company brings electric landscaping to Greenville

2 weeks ago | gsabusiness.com | Ross Norton

Hartness launches ElectroScapes, an all-electric landscaping firmFirst company of its kind in the Upstate regionServices include eco-friendly lawn care, irrigation and designReduces emissions and noise with battery-powered equipmentA new company that has emerged from the Hartness Development project on Greenville’s eastside was created to bring some relative peace to neighbors while landscapers and groundskeepers are at work.
HOT PROPERTIES: SC commercial real estate deals update

2 weeks ago | scbiznews.com | Ross Norton

$1.9M warehouse sale closes in Ladson, SC30,000 square feet leased in Greenville office dealMultiple office, retail and industrial transactions statewideHistoric land and building sales in Columbia and SpartanburgHot Properties is a weekly roundup of commercial real estate transactions across the Palmetto State. Submit your commercial real estate transactions for our Hot Properties report through our online forms in the Lowcountry, the Midlands or the Upstate.
A View From The C-Suite: Sam Franklin of the YMCA of Greenville

2 weeks ago | gsabusiness.com | Ross Norton

CEO Sam Franklin emphasizes empathy and purpose-driven leadershipYMCA of Greenville serves over 80,000 people each yearFounded in 1876, the YMCA has deep roots in the community Biggest challenge: recruiting and retaining qualified staffSam FranklinPresident and CEOYMCA of Greenville What’s the best advice you have ever received? “Lead with empathy, not ego.”This advice has stuck with me throughout my career.
Converse University celebrates historic graduation class

2 weeks ago | gsabusiness.com | Ross Norton

Converse graduates largest class in school’s 136-year historyFirst co-ed class celebrates commencement after 2020 policy shiftCongressman Jim Clyburn delivers keynote addressGraduates overcame pandemic and leadership transitionsConverse University graduated the largest number of students in the school’s 136-year history during commencement exercises held May 17, four years after making the decision to admit men to the formerly all-women’s college.
HOT PROPERTIES: SC commercial construction projects underway

2 weeks ago | scbiznews.com | Ross Norton

Pet Paradise opens $4.7M luxury pet care facility in ColumbiaPublix on Broad River Road undergoes major interior renovationMUSC Infusion and Mungo Homes complete office upfitsPoe Mill Music and Powdersville Water among new builds in UpstateUnder Construction is a roundup of some of the recent and ongoing commercial construction projects going on across South Carolina.
Prisma Health breaks ground on $138M mental health hospital

2 weeks ago | gsabusiness.com | Ross Norton

Prisma Health begins $138M hospital project in Easley to expand mental health careNew facility to replace 1969-built Marshall I.
Luxury real estate firm wins SC Small Business of the Year

3 weeks ago | gsabusiness.com | Ross Norton

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce has named Marchant Bateman & Co., a real estate team under Blackstream Christie’s International Real Estate, as the recipient of its inaugural Small Business of the Year Award. The award honors the firm for its “excellence in business performance, visionary leadership and lasting community impact,” according to a news release.