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Charles Mickel joins Upstate Forever Board of Directors

Sep 20, 2017 01:48PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Mickel brings a career in finance and real estate, as well a history of service to well-known Greenville community organizations.

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Upcountry History Museum opens exhibit on Eugenia Duke

Sep 19, 2017 02:36PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Eugenia Duke: A Centennial Celebration is on display until January 7, 2018 at the Upcountry History Museum - Furman University.

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Milliken & Company named one of America’s Safest Companies for 2017

Sep 14, 2017 02:19PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Milliken, a three-time honoree, was one of 14 companies recognized for providing a safe working environment for thousands of employees.

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Clif Flynn named provost at USC Upstate

Sep 14, 2017 02:05PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Flynn has served the University of South Carolina Upstate for nearly 30 years in roles ranging from faculty member to department chair to administrator.

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Greenville Business Magazine
Charles Dalton, Burriss Nelson recognized for economic development contributions

Sep 11, 2017 01:58PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Charles Dalton and Burriss Nelson were honored recently for contributions to the Upstate economy by the Upstate SC Alliance.

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Coldwell Banker Caine names August Circle of Excellence recipients

Sep 11, 2017 12:26PM ● By Kathleen Maris

The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to agents within the company’s five offices – Easley, Greenville, Greer, Seneca and Spartanburg – and celebrates $1 million in listing or closing volume, or four units listed or closed.

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In BMW’s Driver’s Seat

Sep 09, 2017 02:18PM ● By Makayla Gay

Knudt Flor arrives in Spartanburg as CEO and President of the largest plant in BMW, which has $23 billion in annual revenues and 30 production sites in 14 countries, just completed a massive $1 billion expansion. With Flor in the driver’s seat now, other execs say they’re excited about the ride.

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Post-Election Opportunity For Diversity and Inclusion Practitioners

Sep 09, 2017 01:59PM ● By Makayla Gay

The current political climate has many questioning the future for those who are often marginalized. Many diversity and inclusion practitioners may even view their role as less significant and threatened as a result of the newly elected commander in chief. What we must ask ourselves now is, how can the outcome of this election work to our favor?

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Fast Food, Farm-fresh

Sep 08, 2017 05:42PM ● By Makayla Gay

Elev8 is the Upstate’s first farm-fresh fast-food restaurant and meal-delivery service. In its first year, the fast-growing company has cooked up six-digit gross revenues, with a 92 percent retention rate among their 103 customers. Diners order online before picking up fully cooked meals from half a dozen locations all over town or from the commercial kitchen Elev8 rents in the Village of West End.

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Every Dog Has Its Day

Sep 08, 2017 05:31PM ● By Makayla Gay

Those who say a hobby can never become a career have obviously never met Connie Cleveland. Her part-time side gig is now a company, Dog Trainers Workshop, that boasts four full-time and six part-time employees. Still, the transition from dog trainer to business owner was a something of a shock.

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Leadership Greer Class 38 announced

Sep 06, 2017 02:07PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Leadership Greer Class 38 began on September 1 with 31 members and is sponsored by the Pelham Medical Center.

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Greenville Business Magazine Best & Brightest 35 and Under

Sep 01, 2017 08:55AM ● By Emily Stevenson

“Each year, the pool of candidates from which to select Greenville’s Best and Brightest is more exceptional than the last,” she says. “I’m always astounded by the passion, drive, and commitment of the nominees and look forward to the incredible work that will result from their labor of love to make Greenville a better place.”

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Legal Elite of the Upstate 2017

Aug 01, 2017 03:39PM ● By Emily Stevenson

The winners are the Legal Elite for 2017 and we are pleased to honor them.

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Consciously Striving to Overcome Unconscious Bias

Aug 01, 2017 03:12PM ● By Emily Stevenson

Porter explains that it’s difficult for people to evolve without feeling as if they are going to be punished for their own ignorance or their own biases.

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Inclusive Team Building and Talent Engagement Requires Intentionality

Aug 01, 2017 03:09PM ● By Emily Stevenson

An organization doesn’t get to decide whether it has an inclusive work environment. Rather, it’s up to the individual employees to determine inclusivity based on a sense of belonging, acceptance, and value.

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Diversity & Inclusion as Profit Drivers: The Business Case

Aug 01, 2017 03:07PM ● By Emily Stevenson

The value of diversity and inclusion drives innovation, enriches experiences, promotes growth and strengthens economic competitiveness.

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Diversity and Inclusion: Game On. Game Strong.

Aug 01, 2017 03:05PM ● By Emily Stevenson

My clients understand that staying competitive in today’s marketplace requires sustainable solutions to effectively engage diverse constituents.

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Carbon Fiber: Strands of Time

Aug 01, 2017 03:02PM ● By Emily Stevenson

The strands are high-tech descendants of textiles, the Upstate’s onetime economic powerhouse. “A lot of the terminology we use in carbon fiber,” Snyder says, “comes from the textile industry.”

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In High Spirits

Aug 01, 2017 02:52PM ● By Emily Stevenson

CEO Tammy Johnson brings four brands under one vision

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Ad Man Comes Home

Jun 01, 2017 07:54PM ● By Makayla Gay

Williamson is now chief creative officer and co-president of EP+Co., working with national brands such as Denny’s, Lenovo, Tumi, and Verizon.

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