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For Greer couple, liqueur is quicker path to success than winemaking

Liqueurs are strong, sweet alcoholic liquors, usually drunk after a meal or used in cocktails.

Elephnt Group helps indie musicians create their own path

The Elephnt Group made a big splash when CeeJ’s 2018 album “Heavy” debuted on the Billboard Christian Album chart at No. 42, an impressive feat for an independent artist.

Bintime to relocate to Mauldin

Bintime also has locations in Anderson and has future plans to expand throughout the Upstate.

Duke Foods director becomes certified food scientist

Duke Foods announced last month that the company’s Director of Research and Development, Collin Wolhar, had become a certified food scientist. But what exactly is food science and what does it mean to be a food scientist?

New Tipsy Taco owners have aggressive plan for growth

Currently Tipsy Taco corporate has two Greenville locations.

Urban Wren opens in Markley Station

The space includes various seating vignettes, including the Chef’s Table overlooking the kitchen, the dining room, a central bar and a fireside nook.

Unlocked Coffee Roasters and LaRue Fine Chocolate opening in March

These are the first brick-and-mortar locations for both LaRue owner Elizabeth McDaniel and Unlocked owners Andres Camargo and Rocío Salazar.

In good times and bad, franchises move to the Upstate

Mike Hall, market president for Frannet, an executive recruiting firm for franchise companies, remembers what happened back in the dark days of 2008 to 2010.

Retail opportunities persist despite market confusion

By Tommy Molin If there is one thing that is clear about the retail sector in the Greenville and Spartanburg central business districts, it is that the process for accurately…

EP+Co named agency of record for furniture retailer Havertys

EP+Co, along with media partner Trilia, named as creative and media Agency of Record for furniture retailer Havertys. With this new partnership, EP+Co will work with Havertys to develop an…