February 2011

Economic Development Experts See a Good Year Ahead

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:32:00 GMT

Collaboration among economic development groups should support a broad base of economic development.

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Advantaclean

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:40:00 GMT

A fire disaster that cost his grandparents their home created a career for Derik Newton.

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Greenville Beer Exchange

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:24:00 GMT

Raise a mug and toast Greenville’s newest addition, The Greenville Beer Exchange.

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Seeing Red?

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:15:00 GMT

The market does not like uncertainty.

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Funding Our Future

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT

It's no secret that our nation is in financial dire straits, and many Americans are holding our breath, wondering what tomorrow will bring. South Carolina is facing a similar financial crisis...

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TD Bank in South Carolina

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT

A great leader is exactly what Rob Hoak, regional president, aspires to be for the South Carolina and Wilmington, NC, regions as he helps facilitate an easy transition from Carolina First Bank into TD Bank.

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Online and Virtual Education

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Since 1987, Greenville has offered undergraduate and graduate courses so that students did not have to travel to secure degrees. This initiative has grown into a consortium of eight schools located in the old McAlister Square and known as the University Center of Greenville (UCG).

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Clemson at the Falls

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Clemson University's working professionals MBA program moved to the new campus in downtown Greenville a year ago and students started their second semester in Clemson's full-time MBA program at the Greenville campus in January.

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Dr. Jim Rex

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT

It could be a rocky road ahead for the state's newest education chief. Outgoing State Superintendent of Education Dr. Jim Rex offers his insight about the potholes in that rocky road and how the new school chief can swerve around them.

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Credentials: Norris Financial Group®, LLC

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Financial planners, wealth managers and investment bankers all boast different areas of expertise, so it's important for you to choose someone who can address your specific financial needs. If you need the assistance of a financial expert, look no further.

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Workplace Resources for Health Care

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Availing yourself of free educational resources on heart care will not make you a medical expert, but having a layman's knowledge of the symptoms of heart disease can certainly go a long way in both prevention and recognition that could save your life.

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Managing China's Traffic

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Last year, China became the largest auto market in the world — totaling 18 million vehicles and up 30 percent over 2009. Last year, the Chinese government also started to curb the enthusiasm for automobiles with a series of tough regulations.

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Business Briefs (2/11)

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Discover the latest news and developments of Upstate businesses and corporations. Learn who's expanding, who's being recognized, who's investing, and who's making an impact in the community.

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Boost Productivity

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT

The higher the morale within an organization, the more fun employees perceive their work to be, and happy employees are almost invariably more productive.

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Fable of the Loyal Customer

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT

While loyalty is truly an admirable quality in any human, it is also a rare trait that is becoming less pronounced in a world that embodies choice and rewards the betrayal of existing relationships.

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Where Does SC's Democratic Party Go?

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT

How many elections cycles can it take a party — that only 20 years ago was and had been for a century the dominant political force — to reassert itself?

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A Strong Year

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT

In 2010, Upstate SC Alliance ended the year by announcing the arrival of $1.9 billion dollars in capital investments to the Upstate region and the addition of 6,500+ jobs. While this is a positive story, it's not the whole story.

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