Smith Moore Leatherwood to merge with Fox Rothschild in its southeastern...
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP will merge with Fox Rothschild LLP on Nov. 1, adding 130 attorneys to Fox while expanding into the Southeast. Mergers...
Leadership Greenville has transformed leaders, city for 45 years
Forty-five years of Leadership Greenville has generated scores of leaders — political, social, civic, and business.
It helped train Nancy Whitworth, Greenville’s economic development director...
South State Bank plans for continued success upon president and CEO’s...
John Windley, a banking veteran of 43 years, has announced his retirement as president and CEO of South State Bank after serving 12 years in...
Privacy is a hot topic these days, but do customers really...
By Chris Manley
Ever since the European Union General Data Protection Regulation went into effect in May, it seems that every website I visit has...
TRUST: How can both sides ensure success from offer to start...
By Shawn Kinard
The hiring market is very strong not only in the Upstate but across the country. Talent placements are made or lost quickly...
Much like in sports, past business performance can often predict the...
By Chris Manley, CEO, Engenius
My grandfather was an awesome guy. He loved his family, his church, and following sports. Following might be an understatement....
Flying solo: Don’t DIY your brand, but do learn the lingo
If you are a solopreneur, you are in really good company. Seventy-eight percent of all U.S. businesses are one-person shows.
The talents of this diverse...
Is brand building still important in the digital age?
Your brand is still important. In fact, it’s more important than ever.
Pregnancies raise many questions in the workplace
By James E. Cox Jr.
Counsel, Wyche P.A.
It’s a situation that plays out every year in countless small businesses in the state: A valued employee...
The war on retention in the Upstate
There is no denying that, across the country, the war on talent for IT and engineering jobs is forcing companies to rethink their hiring and recruiting strategies.
Great Contractors + Great Benefits = Staffing Reinvented
Founded by Greenville residents Brooks Israel and Chris Yarrow, The Hiring Group is one of the nation’s fastest growing technical staffing firms with clients...
Good jobs are there, if you know where to look
Looking for a new career or seeking a career change may seem like a challenge.
What to consider when job candidates disclose a DUI on their...
DUIs are like a broken glass — they splinter, and the effects are far reaching — especially employment.
A note from the publisher
As the Upstate Business Journal heads into its ninth year of publication, I am pleased to announce we plan some changes and enhancements to the brand in print and online.
What you need to know about the European Union’s General Data...
As of May 25, 2018, the European Union’s data protection law known as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect.
