Rick Spruill, Author at UPSTATE BUSINESS JOURNAL

Auro Hotels’ Aaron Greenman on Greenville’s role in Auro’s future and the importance of authenticity

A true citizen of the world (Greenman's lived and worked on several continents), he brings a wealth of perspective and experience in overseeing and growing Auro Hotel's investment portfolio.

Former Samsung call center in Mauldin to become charter school

The location, 356 Centerpointe Boulevard, is across Holland Road from the $150 million Bridgeway Station project led by Hughes Development that, in 2021 alone, has welcomed ABB's Dodge Bearings and Power Transmission and Cohesive Coffee.

Greenville’s LyonJay launches new joint venture, Gaskin Banks

Gaskin Banks, a new joint venture of Greenville-based LyonJay, will offer build-for-rent companies the expertise they need to bring projects to life, LyonJay founders said.

6AM City, Bubble Paper among NEXT Venture Pitch finalists

NEXT Venture Pitch, happening Sept. 16 in Greenville, will feature eight companies whose founders will pitch ideas to a panel of venture capitalists, investors and community leaders.

OneSpartanburg, Inc. named 2021 U.S. Chamber of the Year

OneSpartanburg, Inc. is the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ (ACCE) Chamber of the Year, OneSpartanburg announced on Thursday, July 22. ACCE is a national association of more than 1,600…

Inspiring wisdom: Local leaders share the books that give them lift

Here are a few recommendations from some of the Upstate's entrepreneurs, influencers and change agents and how the book made an impact.

Greenville’s 6AM City eyes major metro market expansion, names new Content VP

Cities like Boston, San Antonio, Seattle and San Diego are among those slated for launch in the coming months.

BlocHaven brings 25,000-square-foot bouldering gym to Judson Mill

BlocHaven bouldering gym opens at Judson Mill in Greenville, South Carolina.

City Design Review Board Urban panel: Delays for a pair of West End projects

Deferred: Unnamed restaurant and rooftop bar — 734 S. Main St. The devil was in the details for a proposed West End District walk-up restaurant and rooftop bar at 734…

Meet VisitGreenvilleSC’s new president and CEO, Sheryl D. Lang

Calling her the right person at the right time to help lead Greenville travel and tourism’s post-pandemic rebound, VisitGreenvilleSC introduced Sheryl D. Lang as the organization’s new president and CEO…