Management

Wouldn't you jump to use a powerful analysis tool allowing you to predict business success with a high degree of accuracy? Join me in a thought experiment. Imagine participating in the October 1969 strategic planning retreat of Sears Roebuck. Executives are reviewing their plans to roll out mall-based stores in affluent suburban markets.

Upstate staffing companies are collaborating with the region's industry leaders to meet the high demands for a skilled and reliable workforce.

SC ACCELERATE, a federal grant-funded project, is a consortium of six technical and community member colleges working in collaboration with local businesses, state agencies, and Clemson University to give adult learners a chance to earn college credentials so they can be employed, or re-employed, as quickly as possible.

An electrical engineer and founder and president of Dark Corner Distillery, Joe Fenten often has ideas but no time to research and vet them. A recent experience with an idea for a Bluetooth application led him to yet another brainstorm: Venture Amp, a diverse group of entrepreneurs who share expertise – and equity – to vet and launch businesses.

Southern Eye Associates (SEA) was recently named the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 Small Business of the Year.

Need to get a grasp on a rapidly changing business world? A continuing education program can help.

It’s a different way of thinking about something familiar, which is one way Gordon has grown his business, Sandlapper Companies, so quickly in recent years.

Greenville-based Canal Insurance Company has appointed Tim Horgan as vice president of transportation and chief marketing officer, and appointed Bob Pace as vice president and chief claims officer.

The Better Business Bureau of the Upstate (BBB) is currently receiving nominations for its Business of Integrity Awards.

TD Wealth Private Client Group, a division of TD Bank, announced this week the promotion of Frank O’Brien to Wealth Market Leader for North and South Carolina. TD Bank also named Kale Gaston as head of U.S. Small Business Administration lending.