Greenville Triumph & Liberty Soccer Clubs Break Ground on Triumph Stadium

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The Greenville Triumph Soccer Club and Greenville Liberty Soccer Club, in partnership with the city of Mauldin and Hughes Investments, celebrated the groundbreaking of a multi-use sports and entertainment stadium at BridgeWay Station on 3/12/2025.

Officials said the groundbreaking marks a significant milestone for the Upstate, as the stadium is poised to become a vibrant hub for sports, entertainment, and community events.

"Today, we are taking a significant step toward realizing our vision of creating a stadium that embodies the best of the Upstate community," said Joe Erwin, chairman and owner of Greenville Triumph SC and Greenville Liberty SC.

Set to open for play in 2026, Erwin emphasized the stadium's importance as the permanent home for both teams and a community asset built for the people of the Upstate. 

"This stadium will be more than just a home for the Greenville Triumph and Liberty; it will be a place where champions are crowned, families gather, and communities unite. It will be a hub for our youth athletes, concertgoers, and community celebrations—a place where memories will be made for generations to come," Erwin said.

Brazilian soccer legend and member of the Greenville Pro Soccer ownership group Ronaldinho Assis attended the groundbreaking.

"This stadium will be a place of dreams, where young boys and girls can come to watch their heroes and compete on the field,” he said. “I am proud to be part of this project, and I promise to support this club and the community, helping to make those dreams a reality."

The stadium results from a collaborative effort between Greenville Pro Soccer, the State of South Carolina, the City of Mauldin, and Hughes Investments, developer of BridgeWay Station.

As the permanent home for Greenville Triumph and Liberty, the stadium will serve as a hub for professional and youth sports while hosting field sports such as lacrosse, rugby, and football and a venue for concerts, festivals, and various community events.

"This project represents not just a new stadium, but a new chapter in Mauldin's growth and development,” said Mauldin Mayor Terry Merritt. “We are bringing the world to Mauldin by embracing the world's game. This facility will create jobs and attract visitors and inspire the next generation of athletes in our community.”

Officials say the stadium will also provide significant economic and social benefits to the region.

Located at the center of BridgeWay Station, a mixed-use development, the stadium is on Interstate 385 at the southern gateway into Greenville. Officials said it sits at the epicenter of the soccer teams' Upstate fan base.

"BridgeWay Station is about community, connection, and creating memorable experiences, said Phil Hughes, president of Hughes Investments. "The stadium will be more than just a place to watch soccer; it will be the beating heart of BridgeWay Station. We are excited to see this facility's positive impact on our community for generations to come." 

The Greenville Triumph Soccer Club, based in Greenville, South Carolina, is a men's professional soccer club that is playing its seventh season in USL League One, the third division of American professional soccer.

The club is a three-time finalist and the 2020 USL League One Champion.

The Greenville Liberty, a women's pre-professional team, played its inaugural season in the USL W League in 2022.

EFP, LLC. Expanding Lee County Operations

EFP, LLC. (Engineered Foam Packaging), an industry leader in high-volume molding, fabrication and cold chain solutions, announced it is expanding its operations in Lee County.

The company’s $31.5 million investment will create 57 new jobs, according to Gov. Henry McMaster’s office.

Founded in 1954, EFP, LLC. specializes in providing creative solutions for the design, prototyping, and manufacturing of protective packaging and components.

The company serves customers in various industries including pharmaceutical, food distribution, furniture and more.

EFP, LLC. will add 200,000 square feet to its existing facility located at 227 Browntown Road in Bishopville.

Officials said the expansion will increase production capacity of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and expanded polypropylene (EPP) solutions which serve the protective packaging, automotive and cold chain markets.

Operations are expected to be online in April 2026. Those interested in joining EFP should go to the company’s careers page.

The state’s Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project.

The council also awarded a $750,000 Rural Infrastructure Fund grant to Lee County to assist with the costs of water and sewer infrastructure improvements and site preparation.

Generational Group Advises Priority Home Care, LLC in its Sale to Arcus Health Services, LLC

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, announced the sale of Priority Home Care, LLC to Arcus Health Services, LLC.

The acquisition closed Feb. 6, 2025. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.

Located in Walterboro, South Carolina, Priority Home Care, LLC is a provider of home and community-based health-care services, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors and disabled individuals.

Priority Home Care offers a range of personalized services, including in-home residential care and community integration programs.

Arcus Health Services, LLC is a private organization that is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services, such as physical therapy, speech-language pathology services, occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services.

Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an award-winning full-service M&A advisory firm with over 300 professionals across 15 offices in North America.

GSP Recognized as Best Small Airport in North America by Customers in 2024

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) secured top honors in the Airport Council International’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards.

This marks the third consecutive year that GSP has been recognized for its performance in providing service to passengers.

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) was recognized with five awards.

*Best Airport of 2-5 Million Passengers in North America

* Airport with the Most Dedicated Staff in North America

* Easiest Airport Journey in North America

* Most Enjoyable Airport in North America

* Cleanest Airport in North America.

The Airport Service Quality program is the world’s leading airport customer experience measurement and benchmarking program.

The ASQ Departures program measures passenger satisfaction from arrival at the airport campus to aircraft departure.

Officials say these honors are meaningful because they are based on direct feedback from travelers.

“Flying through Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is more than just a journey; it’s a carefully crafted experience,” said Justin Erbacci, director general ACI World. “Your success in the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards highlights your team’s ability to make every passenger’s trip memorable and enjoyable.”

Said GSP President and CEO Dave Edwards: “At GSP, we are honored to once again receive all five of the awards offered through the ASQ program. This recognition is reflective of our dedication to prioritizing the passenger’s experience while using our facility.”

He added,” This achievement would not be possible without the dedication of our entire GSP team and our valued business partners across the airport campus, who work tirelessly to create a convenient, safe, and enjoyable journey for every traveler."

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