Profile Archives - UPSTATE BUSINESS JOURNAL

Upstate digital signage giant’s success born from a bad cafeteria menu

It’s fairly typical in the early growth of a startup for a company to pivot — to adapt its game plan as the reality of the market begins to reveal different methods of operating.

As Greenville grows, so does SeamonWhiteside’s influence

The Charleston-based civil engineering and landscape-architecture design firm has been splashed all over Upstate headlines.

Bo Knapp turned ‘perfect’ timing into pizza franchise success

Perfect Delivery employs three public relations specialists whose primary job is coordinating fundraisers with schools, churches and sports teams.

Big Dave’s All-American BBQ supports youth causes, adds NFL flavor

Each bottle of Big Dave’s BBQ sauce helps support the D.J. Jones Foundation.

Milo’s Tea brings recipe for family-owned success to Spartanburg County

The Spartanburg County facility is its first in South Carolina.

Clemson’s College of Business Dean Wendy York preaches simple consistency in a complex business world

“I enjoy being the catalyst.” -- says Wendy York.

‘Wait! I know someone!’ SCRA builds a better business ecosystem, one relationship at a time

In early 2020, John Bruens, owner, founder and CEO of Spartanburg-based Global Transplant Solutions, had a problem on his hands.

Profile: Dr. Tywana Groce of Precision Dental knows you’re afraid of the dentist

Dr. Tywana Groce aims to provide a nerves-free dental appointment.

Founder Spotlight: Nate Wilbourne of Precision Genetics

A look inside how the thriving company brings patient-driven purpose to health care innovation.

Erik Weir’s ‘Who’s Eating Your Pie?’ redefines what wealth should be

“The ultimate way anyone makes any money is to solve someone else’s problem.” -Erik Weir