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Economic Development Yesterday

Orthopedic device manufacturer will bring new facility, 1,000 jobs to Anderson County

Naples, Fla.-based Arthrex announced Monday, Oct. 16, it will invest $69 million to establish a 200,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility on 200 acres at 5500 Highway 76 near Sandy Springs.

Education Yesterday

Spartanburg Methodist College will open off-site facility in Aug W. Smith Building

“Downtown is really important to Spartanburg. We want to be active and visible in the community. And, for us, this is a great way to do that." -Scott Cochran, president of Spartanburg Methodist College

Healthcare Yesterday

Spartanburg physician, CU-ICAR looking into concussion after effects in student drivers

John Lucas, a physician and head of the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System's Sports Medicine Institute, has started a new project with Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research that will study the driving capabilities of concussed student athletes.

Retail and Hospitality Yesterday

Kairos Greek Kitchen inks deal for Lewis Plaza

The 2,500-square-foot restaurant will feature counter service with seating for 70 between the common areas, countertops, banquettes and booths.

Retail and Hospitality Yesterday

Brazwells closes, and Wu’s Cajun Seafood moves into former Green Room

The owner of several downtown restaurants, Bottle Cap Group, has announced that Brazwells Premium Pub at 631 S. Main St., Greenville, closed permanently Oct. 16 and that Wu’s Cajun Seafood will be opening in the former Green Room Restaurant & Bar, 116 N. Main St., Greenville.

Digital Maven October 15th, 2017

America Unmasked: Lessons learned from Equifax

I was planning this column based on the Equifax breach that affected 145.5 million people. And then Yahoo! slipped a tidbit into a busy news day, admitting that its 2013 breach exposed the personal information of all 3 billion of its customers. That’s just the most recent brick in the wall.

Manufacturing October 14th, 2017

CU-ICAR students unveil Deep Orange 7 concept MINI

“This was a great experience...We certainly hope someone will take our ideas and implement them in the future.” -Robert Knizek, team leader for Deep Orange 7

Milestone October 13th, 2017

Designing Longevity: Craig Gaulden Davis celebrates 60 years

In 1957, Kirk Craig and Earle Gaulden, who had been classmates at Clemson University, started their firm when both were just 27 years old.

Real Estate October 13th, 2017

Upstate architects inspire with wood, steel, glass, and stone

For this year’s Design Issue, we turned to some of the most high-profile architectural firms in the Upstate to highlight the best examples of these four elements working in harmony and standing out on their own.

Retail and Hospitality October 13th, 2017

Coastal Crust pizzeria sets opening date in Village of Greenville

The Village location will serve the same style pizza as the vintage truck with loads of fresh veggies and artisanal toppings in addition to a small fresh pasta selection, a natural wine list, and plenty of Peroni on tap.

Real Estate October 13th, 2017

Woodlands at Furman breaks ground on 28 new homes

The Woodlands at Furman broke ground Oct. 12 on 28 new homes that will be part of the continuing care retirement community’s Villas project.

Breaking News October 13th, 2017

Greenville County posts plans for proposed Topgolf off Pelham Road

Topgolf is a golf entertainment center with competitive golfing games for people of all ages and skill levels.

Education October 13th, 2017

Wofford College receives $500k grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

The school said it will use the funds to revitalize its general education curriculum and provide more creative and collaborative approaches to the student experience.

Education October 12th, 2017

ThinSchool seeks to help South Carolina meet its future workforce needs

A new concept that aims to develop courses for 6th through 12th grade students in South Carolina, introducing them to emerging and prospective technologies, problem solving, and design thinking techniques, is being pioneered in the Upstate.

Front Row October 12th, 2017

Front Row: October DRB Urban Panel meeting

Certificates of appropriateness were approved for Homewood Suites by Hilton, Camperdown Plaza, the Citisculpt mixed-use development at the Agfa Healthcare site, and the Famous Toastery signage at Poinsett Plaza.

Infrastructure October 12th, 2017

Working together on transportation and mobility in the Upstate

Imagine living in an Upstate region where no matter which city, town, or county you lived in or your level of income, you knew that you had access to dependable and affordable transportation that could take you to your job, appointments, or shopping and then back home again in a timely and relatively easy manner every single day.

Management October 12th, 2017

How to create and manage a successful internship program (Part 1)

The key to a successful internship is to build a strong foundation before the interview process begins. First, develop a clear job description. Second, ensure you and your team have the time and energy to guide your future intern. Third, consider aligning yourself with an educational partner to filter your talent pool.

Innovate October 12th, 2017