tag:www.greenvillebusinessmag.com,2005:/?page=64Greenville Business Magazine | Your Business Resource for Greenville Metro & Upstate South CarolinaYour Business Resource for Greenville Metro & Upstate South Carolina2019-06-07T09:58:15-04:00urn:uuid:1391c057-cc77-4a2a-bdd6-fb5a5b52d29f2019-06-07T09:58:04-04:002019-06-07T09:58:15-04:00For Clemson’s Center for Workforce Development, VR is a helpful tool in training students to work with robots2019-06-07 09:58:03 -0400Kathleen MarisRebecca Hartley happened to be sitting next to an HR exec for a Columbia steel plant. The subject of automation came up—as in, robots, which many fear will replace human workers. This was interesting since Hartley works at Clemson’s Center for Workforce Development, which won a $1.8 million grant to address just that.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0b83d2a5-4022-4233-8dbb-40e3ca8152492019-06-07T09:54:56-04:002019-06-07T09:55:02-04:00Lever Gear leverages Kickstarter success to carve a niche in the everyday carry market2019-06-07 09:54:56 -0400Kathleen MarisFrom an Asheville garage to a Greenville brick-and-mortar, Lever Gear has parlayed crowdfunding success into a unique position in the everyday carry market.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a4beadd0-39fb-438e-bd85-f46685e085a72019-06-07T09:52:25-04:002019-06-07T09:52:38-04:00AFL creates the cables that power our wireless world2019-06-07 09:52:25 -0400Kathleen MarisAt AFL’s tree-lined headquarters in Duncan, Jody Gallagher is showing off the small yet powerful products that have driven his company’s annual sales to more than $1 billion.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:959f16b5-0164-4f6f-8680-ba0c34f0c0172019-06-07T09:49:53-04:002019-06-07T09:49:57-04:00Junior Achievement’s Connie Lanzl is dedicated to readying the workforce of the future2019-06-07 09:49:52 -0400Kathleen MarisWhen Connie Lanzl left her career in independent school development to join Junior Achievement of Upstate South Carolina as the organization’s president in 2010, she brought the skill set and the experience to take the organization into its next phase of growth.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b9837307-f4b2-4660-bbe8-4e04c98484d32019-06-07T09:46:55-04:002019-06-07T09:47:02-04:00ACL Airshop makes bid for air cargo supremacy with new Greenville factory2019-06-07 09:46:55 -0400Kathleen MarisSteve Townes tried for four years to wrangle the purchase of Airline Container Leasing, an Easley-based company manufacturing the straps and leasing the gear needed to ship any cargo by air—including animals. And that persistence paid off.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3875d9ad-8197-400c-b8ae-60d3e66398d32019-06-07T09:36:01-04:002019-06-07T09:36:10-04:00Thinking beyond the line is key to Union County’s economic development2019-06-07 09:36:01 -0400Kathleen MarisDescribed as the “front porch of the Upstate,” Union County has experienced healthy industrial growth by doing what comes easiest for many rural counties—being a good neighbor.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2735b0d1-68b6-478c-8cea-debba918f48a2019-06-07T09:31:31-04:002019-06-07T09:32:26-04:00‘Change everything’ resulted in ‘do nothing’2019-06-07 09:31:31 -0400Kathleen Maris“It was a quiet week in Lake Wobegon” —that’s either the start of the Prairie Home Companion monologue, or the wrap-up of the 2019 state legislative session.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:65732d1d-94ec-4f91-9b0a-2c0d7f41479c2019-06-07T09:26:44-04:002019-06-07T09:28:36-04:00A holistic approach to addressing mental health in the workplace2019-06-07 09:26:44 -0400Kathleen MarisWork is useful for emotional and psychological well-being, yet a negative working environment can lead to physical and mental health issues for employees.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a3a2bfb1-bd70-4f4a-bfb5-c989da8c0b942019-06-07T09:23:15-04:002019-06-07T09:23:22-04:00Reasons for investing in the world of autonomous vehicles2019-06-07 09:23:15 -0400Kathleen MarisA world with autonomous cars seems almost unbelievable, but, in reality, self-driving cars are already making inroads into our everyday lives.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:003cbfe6-c58e-430f-84c0-2d3e72d01ca72019-06-07T09:20:39-04:002019-06-07T09:20:50-04:00Eight insights to help market to small business2019-06-07 09:20:39 -0400Kathleen MarisWhen large companies take the right approach, there is tremendous opportunity in selling to smaller companies. But success often involves embracing insights that are not obvious to the casual observer, while putting aside some notions that seem to make sense but really don’t.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4073d0cf-8c33-435d-abc1-f05fcc3eb44e2019-06-06T07:48:12-04:002019-06-12T16:38:27-04:00#YeahTHATAgenda: Greenville Tops Charleston As Craft Beer Capital, Rock Hill Throws Panther Party, Michelin's Unity Park Donation, Jay-Z's Cookie Company 2019-06-06 13:32:01 -0400Chris HaireSouth Carolina's Business Roundup for June 6, 2019<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9309f673-1496-4870-9d3b-ea62f1cd86272019-06-06T11:13:41-04:002019-06-06T11:13:47-04:00Continental Engines Recognized By International Engine Manufacturer Hatz Diesel2019-06-06 11:13:40 -0400Kathleen MarisContinental Engines was recently honored as a leading distributor in North America from international manufacturer and recognized expert of diesel technology, Hatz Diesel.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9eb83704-93c1-4ebe-a0e4-f84efe700d3b2019-06-06T10:49:21-04:002019-06-06T10:49:26-04:00Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC Announces Purchase Of Historic Greenville Chamber Of Commerce Building2019-06-06 10:49:21 -0400Kathleen MarisThis purchase includes the building itself and the 1.8 acres of prime real estate on which it sits, located just east of Church Street.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:66aaf8b0-bf97-4cc7-9fdb-ded7b578b8782019-06-06T10:42:43-04:002019-06-06T10:42:50-04:00Spencer Hines Announces May 2019 Sales and Leases2019-06-06 10:42:43 -0400Kathleen MarisSpencer Hines announces the following sales and leases for May 2019.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:68b5247f-e8bf-4ad4-8308-aad8479e18de2019-06-06T10:26:51-04:002019-06-06T10:26:58-04:00Greenville Technical College Restructures Academics2019-06-06 10:26:51 -0400Kathleen MarisGreenville Technical College has restructured its academic divisions into six schools.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:132ec920-7cf6-4bd3-a130-3cf830db1a292019-06-06T10:02:09-04:002019-06-06T10:02:15-04:00Denny’s & Clemson University’s Erwin Center Announce Summer Scholar Winners2019-06-06 10:02:09 -0400Kathleen MarisThis year, a panel of Denny’s executives selected the team Money+Co as the campaign winners.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5adc19b1-4de3-4f92-9eef-64dd6fceea162019-06-06T09:23:35-04:002019-06-06T11:06:47-04:00UL Acquires kVA, Autonomous Vehicle Safety And Advisory Business2019-06-06 09:23:35 -0400Kathleen MarisThe deal fortifies UL’s expertise in autonomous vehicle testing and certification and offers greater access to its global customers.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fb46034a-f70c-42f5-91aa-01af63cf30b92019-06-04T15:37:30-04:002019-06-11T16:36:18-04:00#YeahTHATAgenda: Sean Brock's Sidegig, Prisma Health, UofSC's New AI Institute, Gas Prices Under $2, McDonald's SC Burger, A Nutella Strike2019-06-05 16:13:24 -0400Chris HaireSouth Carolina's Business Roundup for June 5, 2019<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b7a5aa0a-a967-4125-8692-df5bbff3e69a2019-06-05T10:50:05-04:002019-06-05T12:01:42-04:00More Than $11,000 Raised For A Child's Haven At Recent Hartness Showcase2019-06-05 10:50:04 -0400Kathleen MarisWith an abundance of tickets purchased, the event raised $11,191 for local nonprofit A Child’s Haven.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8e0c6c74-aa08-44b9-ad92-0e90c0b8bf042019-06-05T10:41:12-04:002019-06-05T10:41:18-04:00Countybanc Insurance Celebrates 100 Years Of Business In The Upstate2019-06-05 10:41:12 -0400Kathleen MarisCountybanc Insurance, an entity of Countybank, announces its 100th anniversary providing exceptional insurance services and supporting the Upstate community since its inception in 1919 as the Dantzler Agency.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.greenvillebusinessmag.com">Greenville Business Magazine</a></small></p>