The Peace Center unveiled its two new music venues –– The Mockingbird and Coach Music Factory –– along with a new Arts Education Center and Artist Dorms last wek. The Mockingbird The Peace Center officially opens the doors to The Mockingbird on January 16 and 17, 2026, unveiling a bespoke new listening room designed for music lovers who crave artistry, intimacy, and connection. Located on Main Street as part of the Peace Center campus in the heart of downtown Greenville, th

Homes of Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safe, affordable housing and workforce development opportunities for men overcoming addiction, has promoted Dawn Dowden to President of Homes of Hope.

Aran USA, an international manufacturer of sustainable liquid packaging  solutions, is investing $4 million to expand its Greer, South Carolina facility, doubling  production capacity and creating 18 new jobs over the next two years

SC Housing Executive Director Richard Hutto will retire at the start of the new year, ending nearly four decades of service in public finance, community development and affordable housing. Hutto’s final day will be Jan. 2, 2026.

The Greenville Chamber has released its 2026 Public Policy Agenda that outlines the priorities of the business community for Greenville County and the State of South Carolina.

GREENVILLE, SC – Bryan Brown, the founding CEO of the Greenville Housing Fund, will be leaving the agency at the end of the month to take a post with NeighborWorks America. “This marks the end of an historic era for the Housing Fund,” said Jimmy Kimbell, the board chairman for the agency. “Bryan has done a tremendous job of taking us from the ground-up and he leaves us in a place where we can continue to succeed.” Brown’s last official day with the Greenville Housing Fund wil

Affordable Upstate has secured a $59 million loan for the crossed collateralized cash-out refinancing of Paris Park, Terrain at Haywood, and Mauldin Meadows through a partnership with JLL Capital Markets.

GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Housing Fund announced key targets for making living in Greenville more affordable in 2026. During its annual meeting held at the Southern First Bank headquarters, GHF staff laid out major goals for 2026 while accentuating some of its wins in 2025. Some major goals for 2026 include: launch the Strategic Planning process for the 2026–2029 cycle, setting a strong foundation for its work in the years ahead; enhancing resident services in meaningfu

Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever recently announced two updates related to its land trust. First, the organization recently attained its fourth accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, which recognizes land trusts meeting the highest national standards for excellence and conservation permanence.

MAULDIN, SC, December 9, 2025 – For the fifth consecutive year, readers of South Carolina Business Magazines have honored BASF sites across Upstate South Carolina with a Best in Business Award. In 2025, BASF earned a Silver Award in the Best Advanced Materials and Plastics Company category for its sites in Central (Clemson), White Stone, Mauldin and Seneca. The company previously earned Gold in the same category in 2024. BASF sites also earned Gold Awards in both the Best Man

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) opened a new parking garage this week. delivering new infrastructure designed to support continued passenger growth and enhance customer experience

Toates Law Firm has added Jan Horton, Esq. and Lauren Wagner, Esq., further strengthening the growing Firm and expanding the Commercial Real Estate practice.

CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, received top honors during the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) 2025 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards this year. CarolinaPower received the “Best in Class” Eagle Award — the highest-level award — for its exemplary work on Clemson University’s new Alumni and Visitors Center, which officially opened in April 2025. CarolinaPower’

Three recipients of the 2025 Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Grants were selected as part of the annual Ten at the Top Celebrating Successes event held Nov. 19 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville.

The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission elected Doug Smith to serve as Chair and Leland Burch to serve as Vice Chair, effective January 1, 2026

One of the region’s leading home remodeling and repair companies, Charles & Associates, has hired two people for its growing team.

The Shops at Greenridge announced a slate of long-term lease renewals from cornerstone retailers and restaurants, underscoring the center’s continued strength and appeal in the Upstate market

GREENVILLE, SC -- About 250 Sotheby’s International Realty agents from more than 40 affiliates across the country plus the Grand Caymans saw the best the Upstate has to offer during the inaugural Carolinas Networking Event. “The response from SIR agents everywhere was almost overwhelming,” said Joan Herlong, CEO and founder of the agency. “The feedback we’re still receiving has been uniformly positive -- about greater Greenville, the incredible range of properties within our

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Mackenzie C. Ruroede has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Greenville Literacy Association. She will serve a two-year term ending in August 2027. For 60 years, the Greenville Literacy Association has empowered adults in Greenville by offering high-quality instruction in reading, writing, math, GED™ preparation and English as a Second Language, with added support through College and Career Navigation. As a key partner in

The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting and creating visionary programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities in Greenville County, announces the appointment of five new board members. Lori Bostic, Erica James, Lauren Hunt, Andy Lecture, and Joel Scheving will serve a three-year term alongside other dedicated community members. The Barbara Stone Foundation Board of Directors is led by Board Chair Nick Skenteris, Vice President