Find Great People (FGP), a leading recruitment and consulting firm headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, announced the acquisition of Generational Performance Solutions (GPS), a consulting firm specializing in generational workforce strategy, intergenerational communication, leadership development, and emerging workforce engagement. Founded in 2019 by Kamber Parker Bowden, GPS has helped organizations across the Southeast and nationally to better understand, engage, and develop a multigenerational workforce through consulting, coaching, certifications, workshops, and workforce development programs. "Organizations today are navigating one of the most significant workforce transitions in modern history," said John Uprichard, CEO of FGP. "Many companies are experiencing the convergence of retiring leadership, evolving workforce expectations, and the rapid adoption of AI and emerging technologies. The ability to successfully transfer knowledge, develop future leaders, and create alignment across generations has become a critical business priority. Adding Kamber and the GPS brand to our consulting team strengthens our ability to help clients address these workforce challenges.”
The City of Greenville is preparing for a significant change in how its municipal elections are conducted. Starting in 2027, elections will shift to a nonpartisan format as mandated by state law for cities with populations over 39,000. This move is designed to foster greater inclusivity and transparency in local government, ensuring that candidates are chosen based on merit rather than party affiliation. Greenville’s City Council gave initial approval for an ordinance to amend city code, while retaining the city’s traditional election calendar, with general elections held in November of odd-numbered years. Previously, Greenville’s elections involved party-conducted primaries. Under the new system, all candidates compete in a single nonpartisan primary, and the two with the most votes move forward.
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Erskine College was recently awarded a $3 million grant through the Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions Program. The award, called the Erskine Forward grant, will provide support in a wide variety of areas, with funds made available over a five-year period. Grant funding will be used in a range of Erskine initiatives, including physical structures — such as lab renovations and education classroom tools — and accompanying support structures, such as tutoring and counseling services. There will also be a robust emphasis on workplace readiness in a rapidly changing job market. The tenets of the Erskine Forward grant include: Strengthening workforce-aligned academic pathways in education, nursing, and allied health fields; improving student success, persistence, and completion through comprehensive academic support services; and expanding workforce readiness and experiential learning through internships, clinical placements, student-teaching experiences, mentoring, and employer partnerships. Throughout the five-year project period, the grant will establish measurable outcomes related to student success, program development, experiential learning, workforce preparation, and institutional capacity.
Community Foundation of Greenville announces that President Bob Morris will retire effective Dec. 31, 2027, following more than 28 years of leadership. Morris has served as president since December 1999, guiding the foundation through nearly three decades of growth and service to the Greenville community. His career highlights include helping support public-private partnerships for Falls Park and Unity Park, facilitating the founding of Greenville Women Giving, and coordinating investments in the Greenville Housing Impact Fund. Under the leadership of Morris, the Community Foundation has grown its assets from approximately $30 million to $160 million and distributed nearly $300 million in grants. The board of directors will begin a comprehensive search for the foundation’s next president in January, with the goal of making an appointment by June 30. Morris will work closely with the board, staff, and incoming president during the transition.
Prisma Health announced an agreement to acquire 36 urgent care locations in South Carolina (formerly Doctor's Care) from Novant Health, expanding access to convenient care for communities across the state. The acquisition includes approximately 500 team members. Following the close, which was expected Nov. 1, 2026, the centers will operate under Prisma Health Urgent Care. Current patients will continue to receive care without interruption during the transition. Patients will continue to have access to walk-in and virtual care services, including respiratory testing, X-rays, and labs. While the vast majority of these urgent care centers will remain in their current locations, a small number may be relocated to a neighboring center.
Greenville Realtor Nick Carlson has been installed as the 2027 secretary of South Carolina Realtors (SCR), the largest trade association in the state with 29,000 members. The installation took place during SCR’s board of directors meeting Sept. 17, 2026. Carlson’s one-year term begins Jan. 1, 2027. Carlson is vice president and broker of Wilson Associates Real Estate, which he co-founded in 2014 with President and Broker-in-Charge Sharon Wilson. The independent real estate brokerage is one of the top-performing agencies in the South Carolina Upstate. Carlson was also the recipient of the International President’s Circle Award three consecutive years, recognizing the top 4 percent of nearly 90,000 company agents worldwide.
Spartanburg County First Steps has been awarded Innovation Investment funding through South Carolina First Steps to expand HealthySteps, an evidence-based pediatric primary care program that supports healthy child development and strengthens family well-being. Through a collaborative partnership with ReGenesis Health Care, Cherokee County First Steps, and Union County First Steps, the program will serve approximately 350 children and their families across Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties during the 2026-'27 program year. HealthySteps integrates a trained specialist into pediatric care settings to support families of children from birth to age 3. HealthySteps specialists offer developmental screenings, family support, parenting guidance, connections to community resources, and care coordination tailored to each family's needs.
After two years of development, the City of Greenville launched a powerful new safety tool inside its Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS): Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP). Built into the city’s Traffic Management Center and funded through the Neighborhood Infrastructure Bond, EVP is designed to help fire engines, rescue trucks, and medical response units reach emergencies faster and more safely. EVP technology is now installed inside every city traffic signal cabinet, paired with companion units onboard Greenville City Fire Department apparatus. When an emergency vehicle approaches an intersection with its lights and sirens activated, the EVP device in the signal cabinet recognizes it and immediately transitions the light to green, clearing a path through traffic.
Figures presented during the recent annual meeting of VisitGreenvilleSC, the city’s destination marketing partner, showed tourism generating $474 million in economic impact during fiscal year 2026. Visitors spent $323 million in hotels, restaurants, shops, and attractions, resulting in $47.3 million in local tax revenue — funds that directly support public services, community amenities, and future growth. A major component to that compounding success, and contributing to Greenville’s continually rising national profile, were major events and productions choosing the city as their backdrop, including: multiple episodes of Bravo’s "Top Chef" filmed on location , hosting duties for the NCAA and SEC basketball tournaments , and the first-ever American South Michelin Star Awards .
AnMed has announced its intention to construct a new emergency center and health care campus on 44 acres on Clemson Boulevard near Interstate 85 Exit 19, marking the next phase of the health system’s long-term plan to expand access to care across the Upstate. Opening in 2028, the new campus will provide 24/7 emergency care, medical office space, and more, expanding access to care and convenience in a growing area of Pendleton and Anderson County. “This project is the next phase of a growth plan we’ve been thoughtfully executing for several years,” said AnMed CEO William Kenley. “We’re investing in locations and services that make it easier for patients to access the care they need, closer to where they live and work."
Adeptus USA (Adeptus), a wood products manufacturer, announced it has selected Anderson County to establish its first South Carolina operation. The company’s $215.56 million investment will create 217 jobs. Adeptus’ new facility, located at 1205 Hamby Road in Honea Path, will manufacture value-added and processed pine wood products for a diverse range of building products and millwork applications. The company’s primary product offerings include painted and primed molding, boards, shiplap, and a variety of panel products and grades. Operations are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2027.
Thomas & Hutton (T&H), a privately held and employee-owned professional services firm known for its award-winning culture and 80 years of shaping communities across the Southeast, announces the promotion of Aaron Falkenmeyer, PE, to Civil Group Leader in the firm's Greenville office. In this expanded role, Falkenmeyer will help lead the Greenville Civil team, providing leadership and technical guidance to project teams while supporting project delivery, staff development, resource management, and client relationships. He will also support business development and T&H's continued growth throughout the Upstate. Falkenmeyer brings more than 20 years of engineering experience in the planning and design of commercial, residential, municipal, and institutional projects.
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