Evan Peter Smith, Author at UPSTATE BUSINESS JOURNAL

Byrd’s Famous Cookie Company coming to downtown Greenville in April

For more than 97 years, Byrd’s Cookie Company has been a fixture of Savannah, Georgia.

Homebuilders Association of Greenville undergoes a ‘remodeling’ with fresh leadership

In the first few months after Taylor Lyles came onboard as the new executive vice president of the Homebuilders Association (HBA) of Greenville, things seemed to be looking pretty good for him and the organization.

The success story of 6AM City serves as a model for entrepreneurial growth in the Upstate

Both Heafy and Johnston attribute their success to the local ecosystem and are aiming to spur more investment in local entrepreneurs

Update: Mill redevelopment projects gain ground

It’s hardly news to say that Greenville County and the Upstate were made by their mills.

The Mosaic at West End development is still on track, with a few changes

The 4.5-acre proposed downtown residential community The Mosaic at West End is still on track to rise up along Perry Street in the coming year.

BMarko Structures aims to use ‘modular units’ to address housing affordability in the Upstate

The facility will utilize prefabricated “submodules” made in Dacula, Georgia.

Fountain Inn sees two new prospective developments in the works

Planned development projects would cover nearly one hundred acres

CNC Cabinetry leases 109,000-square-foot facility in Spartanburg

“CNC Cabinetry has grown significantly in the past five years to meet consumer demand,” said Robert Hunter, CNC’s chief operations officer.

Society: Sandwich Bar and Social Club set to open in former Charlie’s Steakhouse location on Coffee Street

The restaurant will be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Lewis Barbecue will take over Tommy’s Ham House location, bringing Austin-style ‘cue to the Upstate

Those unfamiliar with Lewis Barbecue, the original location of which is in Charleston, should also know that it’s a quick-moving operation.