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Owners of Atlanta’s The Painted Pin look to put first out-of-state location in downtown Greenville

RETAIL AND HOSPITALITY | Justin Amick, co-owner of The Painted Pin in Atlanta’s Buckhead area, says he and his partner William Stallworth want Greenville to be the location of their first out-of-state location while they are also looking at Nashville, Charleston, S.C., and North Carolina for future sites.

Owners of Atlanta’s The Painted Pin look to put first out-of-state location in downtown Greenville

From cook to ‘fobbler’

COVER STORY | John Walker builds Cooks Flips, a business that takes the flop out of flip-flops.

From cook to ‘fobbler’

GHS announces partnership with Palmetto Health, plans to form state’s largest health system

HEALTHCARE | “Merger of equals” would serve 1.2 million patients annually and earn a projected $3.9 billion in annual net revenue.

GHS announces partnership with Palmetto Health, plans to form state’s largest health system

Greenville’s ChartSpan raises $16 million

BREAKING: Greenville’s ChartSpan raises $16 million

BREAKING NEWS | ChartSpan said it would use the $16 million to deploy a national sales force and expand its business beyond its current stronghold in the Appalachian region.

Greenville’s ChartSpan raises $16 million

Retail and Hospitality Today

Carolina Rib King will expand Spartanburg County operations

Each succulent rack of ribs cooked by Solomon Williams tells a story. The elements consist of the Spartanburg chef’s Gullah heritage, his love for people, and a passion for food imparted by his father and grandfather. Williams, known on the barbecuing circuit as “King Solomon,” will soon expand the small business he started 21 years� Read More »

Economic Development Yesterday

Forever Changed

On June 23, 1992, BMW announced its plan to build its first manufacturing plant outside of its native Germany in Spartanburg County. The announcement has had a transformational impact on the Upstate and South Carolina.

Innovate June 22nd, 2017

Listen Up

To give your customers what they want, you've got to hear what they're asking for.

Real Estate June 22nd, 2017

Upstate Healthcare Holdings opens AFC Urgent Care in Powdersville

A new partnership between three RealOp Investments principals and an American Family Care franchise owner recently opened its first of several planned AFC Urgent Care franchise locations in the Upstate.

Founders June 22nd, 2017

The Quiet Man

Tee Hooper may speak softly, but he wields a big influence in the Upstate.

Retail and Hospitality June 20th, 2017

TILT Arcade Bar planned for former Pour Lounge location on Main Street

The new “barcade,” as these restaurant and entertainment concepts have been termed, will feature 35-40 arcade games that will range from true vintage to ultra high-tech, 30-40 TVs on almost every wall that will show all Clemson University football games and bigger UFC fights, as well as a Clemson viewing room that will be decked out in Clemson gear and décor.

Retail and Hospitality June 20th, 2017

First Look: Joe’s Place Bookstore reopens in Pettigru District

The new and used bookstore, coffee shop, and wine bar reopens July 1 in its new three-story, 4,400-square-foot location.

Manufacturing June 20th, 2017

Analyst: India, not Greenville, to fill biggest future F-16 order

'Greenville was always going to be an interim site, at best,' says aerospace analyst Richard Aboulafia.

Retail and Hospitality June 19th, 2017

Spartanburg’s OTO Development earns Hilton brand DOY award

Spartanburg-based OTO Development named Focused Service Developer of the Year for global hotel brand Hilton during NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference

Retail and Hospitality June 19th, 2017

Pigtails & Crewcuts to open second location in Greenville

Along with about 50 other stores nationwide, the children’s hair salon already has a location open at 2222 Augusta St. in Greenville, but will soon expand to the Simpsonville end of Woodruff Road.

Finance June 19th, 2017

BNC Bank branches becoming Pinnacle Bank branches

Pinnacle Financial is now doing business in Greenville/Spartanburg as a result of its parent company absorbing the parent company of High Point, N.C.-based BNC Bancorp.

Healthcare June 16th, 2017

British pharmaceutical packager Softbox to put HQ in Greenville

Softbox Systems said the 65,000-square-foot building is scheduled to open next year and that the expansion will involve 70 new jobs.

Retail and Hospitality June 16th, 2017

Owners of Atlanta’s The Painted Pin look to put first out-of-state location in downtown Greenville

Justin Amick, co-owner of The Painted Pin in Atlanta’s Buckhead area, says he and his partner William Stallworth want Greenville to be the location of their first out-of-state location while they are also looking at Nashville, Charleston, S.C., and North Carolina for future sites.