Rudolph Bell, Author at UPSTATE BUSINESS JOURNAL

A decade later, Crawford Strategy hasn’t lost its personality

“A client of ours was recently asked why he chose to work with Crawford,” said Crawford President Andy Windham (aka the man who posed with the soccer ball).

Virtual reality arcade opening in Greenville at end of March

Wantec VR is scheduled to open March 28

Reid’s Fine Foods taking over previous Caviar & Bananas location

Reid’s Fine Foods has been operating in Charlotte for 90 years, with four locations in the city. The fifth location in Greenville be open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

New Barberitos location coming to Stone Avenue

The southwestern style eatery is joining the NorthPointe mixed-use development

Rock climbing community to open at Judson Mill development

Serious climbers can take comfort in the fact that the entire layout of the gym will be redesigned every six weeks.

Eggs Up Grill expanding to Easley, Clemson and elsewhere

CEO said brand plans to open 15-20 new locations by end of 2020

Unemployment: It’s all about location, location, location

The rates of both growth and labor force participation are not spread out evenly across the Carolinas, according to the market analysts

How will development impact future flooding and water quality?

Frank Holleman, senior attorney with the Southern Environmental Law Center, says anyone with open eyes can see how development is proceeding at “an incredibly rapid pace.”

In good times and bad, franchises move to the Upstate

Mike Hall, market president for Frannet, an executive recruiting firm for franchise companies, remembers what happened back in the dark days of 2008 to 2010.

Prodigy Cabinetry invests $2.5M in Greenville, hiring 80 positions

A manufacturer of European-styled cabinetry is bringing its operations to Greenville County, creating 80 new jobs in the process. Prodigy Cabinetry announced the $2.5 million investment will anchor the company’s…