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Education Yesterday

USC Upstate researcher awarded $363K grant to study electric vehicle charging solutions

Ona Egbue, assistant professor of engineering technology management in USC Upstate’s Division of Natural Sciences and Engineering, has secured a $363,000 National Science Foundation grant.

Retail and Hospitality Yesterday

Pi-Squared Pizza opens at Spartanburg’s Drayton Mills Marketplace

“Being a part of the revitalization of the 115-year-old Drayton Mill has been fabulous. We couldn’t be happier to be here. Everything came together very well.” -Karen Rampey, founder and owner of Pi-Squared Pizza.

Healthcare Yesterday

Lindsey Graham makes health care pitch to business leaders

“I want to take the money we would’ve spent on Obamacare in Washington and send it back home and let us do a better job.”

Retail and Hospitality Yesterday

Zaxby’s coming to Roebuck

Tony Quillen and Brian West will open their fourth Zaxby’s location in early 2018 on a nearly 1-acre site they purchased at 6177 Highway 221 beside the Hot Spot convenience store, across from Dorman High School.

Sports Yesterday

Spartanburg County will host Spartan Race Nov. 4 and 5

The event will be held on more than 700 acres of land adjacent to the University of South Carolina Upstate and Milliken & Co.’s global headquarters. It promises to bring 10,000 competitors to the Upstate and have a multi-million dollar economic impact on the region.

Real Estate September 21st, 2017

CitiSculpt submits plans for hotel, multi-family project at Agfa site

Right now, CitiSculpt’s main focus is erecting a second office building on the property, in addition to the existing office building that houses Agfa Healthcare’s North American headquarters.

Front Row September 21st, 2017

World Affairs Council Upstate and the Korean Economic Institute to host The Future of Korea

This program aims to deepen the understanding of Korea and the U.S.- Korean relationship.

Manufacturing September 21st, 2017

BorgWarner expanding in Seneca again

BorgWarner previously spent $76.4 million and added 323 jobs in five expansions at the plant between 2007 and 2015.

Finance September 20th, 2017

VentureSouth expands into NC’s Triad region

The addition of VentureSouth Piedmont brings to 13 the number of angel investor groups in both Carolinas that fall under the VentureSouth umbrella.

Retail and Hospitality September 20th, 2017

Coffee shop/creamery Spill the Beans will open in downtown Spartanburg

The Greenville-based coffee shop is coming to the Aug. W. Smith Building.

Economic Development September 20th, 2017

Greenville businessman earns $50k scholarship to start his own franchise

Robert "Robbie" Barnes, previously the operations manager for the Two Men and a Truck franchise in Greenville, will join with his former bosses to open a new office in the lower part of South Carolina.

Cover Story September 20th, 2017

SC Chamber and the Brand Leader’s Geoff Wasserman create an awards ceremony to celebrate the state’s best brands

SC Branded creators say they hope to go beyond the typical chamber program and celebrate the diverse range of activities that make South Carolina and its economy what it is today.

Real Estate September 20th, 2017

Greenville’s RealOp Investments acquires Columbia landmark office building

The possibility of facilitating collaboration between the tenants is the foundation for many of the renovations planned.

Management September 20th, 2017

The Myth of the Born Leader: A conversation with Manfred Gollent

Upstate Business Journal Publisher Ryan Johnston sat down with the certified business coach and founder of QLI International to learn more about good leadership.

Manufacturing September 19th, 2017

Michelin North America settles lawsuit with Nashville manufacturer

The suit focused on design patent infringements for tires produced by Michelin in the United States.

Education September 19th, 2017

Thirteen Upstate colleges make U.S. News & World Report’s best list for 2018

The Washington D.C.-based media company publishes the annual list based on methodology that “focuses on academic excellence with schools evaluated on hundreds of data points and up to 15 measures of academic quality.”

Government September 18th, 2017

Greenlink to deploy Proterra buses

Bus maker with Greenville factory to receive at least half of $55 million awarded by the Federal Transit Administration

Retail and Hospitality September 18th, 2017

The Farmer’s Table expanding to larger space in downtown Spartanburg

Joel and Lenora Sansbury, owners of The Farmer’s Table, will relocate their restaurant to a 5,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by Zarza Eclectic Cuisine in the Gilbert & Son Co. Building at 149 S. Daniel Morgan Ave.

Retail and Hospitality September 18th, 2017

Maple Street Biscuit Company opens first of two Greenville-area stores

The menu includes a variety of biscuits — maple syrup is folded into each and every one — and toppings.

ICYMI September 18th, 2017

#ICYMI: 1 Million Cups, Chapter 11 for WYNIT, and SEALS in the Workforce

Local businesses work diligently to raise funds for hurricane relief and the launching of 1 Million Cups Spartanburg earns praise from Upstate entrepreneurs. Catch up on the rest of what you might have missed in last week’s pages of the Upstate Business Journal.