How businesses can ensure their employees stick around
In a tight labor market, it is very important that employers keep abreast of rising wages, but retention is an even more complex equation. 
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Don’t be an accidental entrepreneur
Most successful entrepreneurs have had an idea, a skill, and a dream. But that didn’t necessarily mean they were ready to run a business.
The role of honors education in workforce development
Honors students become employees who can solve problems, voice opinions yet listen to other views, and innovate.
The Spartanburg County job market is on fire … and so is the rest of the Upstate
Spartanburg County has seen a an increase in job openings related to manufacturing, distribution, and call center jobs.
David Leamy’s Custom Chemical Corp. turns environmentally friendly cleaners into cash
Custom Chemical Corp.'s portfolio of products has increased from about 75 in 2009 to more than 140 today.
Restaurants feel the labor pains of the growing food scene
A growing restaurant scene is opening more restaurant positions than there are staff to fill them. And if a restaurant can’t find staff, it can’t provide the service.
GSP Airport sees more passenger growth in June
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport said Wednesday it served 189,949 passengers in June, a nearly 9 percent increase compared with 174,465 during the same month in 2016.
In SC, we make things
In the Upstate, the most common occupation involves making things, not selling things.
NASCAR’s Danica Patrick surprises Advance America customers in Spartanburg
Spartanburg-based Advance America kicks off 20th anniversary celebration by surprising customers with cash and a visit from NASCAR star Danica Patrick.
Canadian manufacturer relocating to Pickens County
Two other factories have just opened in the Pickens County Commerce Park and three other firms are currently expanding.
Self-driving vehicles coming to ICAR
The vehicles are scheduled to arrive at ICAR on Thursday and should be available to the public in a few weeks.
Spartanburg Medical Center ranked No. 2 in South Carolina
Spartanburg Medical Center is ranked the second-best hospital in South Carolina and the best in the Upstate, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Panthers record second-highest training camp attendance in 2017
The NFL’s Carolina Panthers attracted 99,196 visitors to its 2017 training camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg.
County votes to negotiate with developer over County Square
County officials say they have no particular deadline for concluding a redevelopment deal.
CATbus picks Proterra
Clemson's bus service already operates six Proterra buses in Seneca.
New co-working space will open in downtown Anderson
Anderson businessmen Jason Patterson, Danny Walker, and John Wright Jr. plan to open Whitner & Company Co-Work Space this fall in a two-story, 3,100-square-foot building 109 S. McDuffie St. across from the former Bailes building site.
RealOp Investments closes on three-property office portfolio
Office space within this portfolio is currently available from approximately 1,800 to 9,000 square feet, and offers a variety of benefits, including private office entrances, exterior tenant signage, and onsite parking.
FSC Cutting Tool and Technology gets a boost from an underused state Department of Commerce program
Qualifying companies can be reimbursed for selected trade show and other expenses related to growing exports.
You and your IT tech have parted ways– Now what?
Breaking up is hard to do– If you and your tech split, will you know where your website and your email are?
Three vital considerations for your web presence (Part 2)
Content that is relevant is relevant because it meets the viewer where they are not where you expect them to be.
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