John Clayton, Author at UPSTATE BUSINESS JOURNAL

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Indigo Hope Foundation designed to ‘multiply hope’

In early May, the foundation made an introductory announcement on its Facebook page, and by July it had awarded its first round of grants worth a total of $355,000 to 18 Upstate nonprofits.

Optimal Bio expansion driven by ambitious CEO

Brannon, 33, joined Optimal Bio soon after her father, Greg Brannon, began offering hormone-replacement therapy out of a Raleigh, North Carolina-area office in 2012 and became CEO in 2018.

Greenville entrepreneur bringing technology to the backyard garden

The company launched in December as Leafy, but rebranded as Known with the website knownplants.com.

Fuller Group, LLC, 1350 Cleveland St., Suite C, Greenville

Fuller Group structural engineering turns 25, with founder set to retire

The Greenville-based Fuller Group recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, and the structural-engineering firm is poised for changes at the top in year 26.

Mauldin chamber president retires after 23 years of change, growth

Pat Pomeroy retired from her post as president and CEO of the chamber at the end of 2023.

Simpsonville-based Star EV looks back on 20 years of building electric vehicles

While Simpsonville-based Star EV quietly celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, CEO Jane Zhang has kept most of her attention on a future she believes to be bright for the…