TGHA and First Steps homebased childcare program graduates five

Fortified Solar, a U.S. manufacturer of custom steel roofing systems with building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology, is expanding its operations in Greenville County with a $22.75 million investment expected to create more than 151 new jobs. Founded in 2020 by Travelers Rest entrepreneur Justin Draplin, the company manufactures steel solar roofing systems for commercial and residential projects, along with solar carports, canopies and storage solutions. Fortified Sol

Stokes & Company CPAs is excited to announce that Jocie Tucker has joined the firm as an Accountant. A graduate of Western Carolina University Honors College, Tucker earned degrees in Accounting, Finance, Spanish, and Economics. She brings four years of experience in tax and accounting, specializing in trust and estate taxation. Tucker is passionate about helping people and building meaningful relationships while providing trusted financial guidance. Her commitment to serving

EPC Power has opened a new 167,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Fountain Inn that will nearly triple the company’s U.S. production capacity as demand grows for power systems supporting artificial intelligence data centers, energy storage and electric grid infrastructure.

NSF taps Clemson for energy grid innovation

GREER, S.C. – The Insurance Source has taken home the Best Insurance Agency in the Best of South Carolina Awards. Being recognized in the 2026 Best of South Carolina Awards is a significant achievement as less than 10% of South Carolina businesses receive this annual prestigious accolade. The Best of South Carolina honor comes four months after The Insurance Source earned the Best of Greer Award Winner in the Health Insurance Agency category by BusinessRate. In addition, The

Mungo Homes, a Clayton Home Building Group builder, has acquired McGuinn Homes, a highly respected builder in South Carolina for more than 40 years.

The Greenville Tech Foundation has received a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to provide welding kits for students training at Greenville Technical College’s new Center for Welding and Automation Excellence (CWAE).

Prisma Health officially broke ground this week on the Fountain Inn Medical Park, a $180 million medical park in southern Greenville County that will provide expanded access to much-needed specialty healthcare services, greater convenience and reduced travel times for communities.

BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) recently recognized its seventh cohort of apprentices who successfully completed the North American BASF ECMS Apprenticeship Program on June 25 at Tri-County Technical College’s (TCTC) Oconee Campus.

The Charlotte-based company has hired 70 employees for its Greer operation and is actively recruiting for 50 additional positions, representing a first-year commitment of 120 jobs in the Upstate.

Bon Secours Wellness Arena is officially set to undergo a major, $282 million transformation.

Two Prisma Health Hospitals named to Becker’

Clarity Financial Solutions welcomes Andrew Martin

Tri-County Technical College is a finalist for the 2027 $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

Making its Southeastern debut at the Upcountry History Museum, the national traveling exhibition, “Franklin,” opens Saturday, June 13, 2026,

Chip McLeod has been named president of Upstate South Carolina for Bank of America -- succeeding Stacy Brandon, who led the market for more than 10 years and retired from the company after 39 years. As president and head of the market, McLeod will connect clients, teammates, and communities to the full power of the franchise and drive collaboration across the company’s eight lines of business. He will lead Bank of America’s efforts to grow market share in the Upstate by build

Hood Construction has added, Douglas Singletary as Pre-Construction Manager and Sydney Long as Talent Management Coordinator.

Furman University’s Center for Innovative Leadership has been named a recipient of two prestigious awards by UPCEA, the University Professional and Continuing Education Association, as part of its 2026 Association Awards program.

NHE, Inc., has promoted Joel Morrow to its Director of Affordable Property Management.