Marla Lockaby, Author at UPSTATE BUSINESS JOURNAL

Finance

Report: Salaries Tighten in Accounting, Finance

A new report and 2014 Salary Guide by Robert Half shows that the market for experienced accounting and finance professionals has tightened dramatically in many areas with hiring managers often operating under the misperception there is a large, highly qualified candidate pool to draw from.

Real Estate

Clemson Real Estate Program Announces Board Additions

Clemson University’s Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) program recently added John Beaman, Emily C. Bridges, J. Russ Davis, Jr., Laura Haselden, William “Mac” McCall and Stephen Navarro to its Advancement Board for Real Estate Development (ABRED).

Manufacturing

Fitesa Plans $50M Remodel, 32 New Jobs

Fitesa Simpsonville Inc., a company that processes polypropylene resin pellets into fabrics and fibers, recently announced a $50 million dollar remodel to its existing facility that will create at least 32 new jobs.

Profiles

Blazing a Trail to Main Street

Kathy Silverman and her husband, Michael, were already in the process of turning their idea of a hiking and outdoor store into a reality when they heard about the Main Street Challenge.

Real Estate

Industrial Spec Building Planned for Duncan

Pattillo Industrial Real Estate, an Atlanta-based design/build general contractor, this week announced plans for a new 108,000-square-foot, Class A spec building at the Hillside Industrial Park in Duncan off of Interstate 85 and Highway 20.

Real Estate

Senior Community Slated for Travelers Rest

A new assisted living facility is planned for Travelers Rest, bringing a $10 million investment and 50 new jobs to the area.

Real Estate

Corporate Center in Spartanburg Adds Space, Tenants

In an effort to meet the high demand for flex space, the Corporate Center off I-85 in Spartanburg is adding two new buildings to its existing Class A park along with five new tenants.

Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate Sparks Spartanburg’s Downtown Renaissance

The “Sparkle City” has been enjoying a downtown renaissance with more than 20 new businesses opening in 2013.

Real Estate

KI Plans $11.5M HQ in Greenville County

KI Logistics recently announced plans for a new $11.5 million, 206,000-square-foot North American headquarters at The Matrix Business and Technology Park at U.S. Highway 25 (Augusta Road) and Interstate 185 in southern Greenville County.

Real Estate

Repairing the Gadgets That Keep Us Mobile

Staymobile, a service franchise providing electronic repair, accessories and protection for businesses and consumers, opened in Spartanburg last week, providing those who are dependent on handheld devices, smartphones and tablets a quick, local place to get them repaired.