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Per Capita Personal Income Data Released
Friday, November 22, 2013
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For the past six years, the Greenville Chamber has been tracking Per Capita Personal Income (PCPI) in its Regional Economic Scorecard. PCPI is one of the better measures of a region’s economic vitality. It sums income from a wide variety of ...
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Performance Payroll/November 2013 Small Business of the Month
Friday, November 22, 2013
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On Thursday, November 21, it was an honor and privilege to recognize Performance Payroll as Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Month. Joining us at the ceremony were two of the company’s founders, David Hudson and Penn Gaines. In ...
In Business: Step by Step Ministries
Thursday, November 21, 2013
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The Greenville Chamber recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Step By Step Ministries Outreach Center on November 18th. For those unfamiliar with this local nonprofit, Step By Step has been operating in Greenville County since January 21st, ...
In Business: Kannika's Thai Kitchen
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
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Kannika’s Thai Kitchen recently had a grand opening at their new location at 430 Haywood Rd, Unit B. Chefs/Owners Barritt and Kannika Jaemjaroen-Walsh had a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new space on November 4th. The new ...
In Business: Oil & Vinegar
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
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I'm so excited that Joe and Veera Gaul moved all the way from Rhode Island to join the Greenville business community! They were looking for a great franchise and found one with Seattle-based Oil & Vinegar. From there they realized the great ...
People Follow Characters and Not Titles
Friday, November 15, 2013
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At least that’s what Michelle Gethers Clark believes and she was quite compelling in convincing approximately 350 others that this statement rings true. “People follow characters and not titles” is her mantra and her life story is ...
Transportation Transformation
Thursday, November 14, 2013
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Travel through South Carolina is thriving, with the state hosting 9 Welcome Centers, 19 rest areas, and more than 700 companies importing and exporting through our ports.However, while transportation is booming, our infrastructure is crumbling. Take ...
Public Policy Road Trip > Charleston
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
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I was thrilled to have the opportunity last week to go with a group of 65 folks from the Upstate to visit South Carolina’s leadership in Charleston. Mark Cothran and Elizabeth Edwards did a fantastic job lining up top notch speakers for the ...
In Business: Downtown Dogs!
Monday, November 11, 2013
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There's a new dog in town...and the terrific place to get your hot dog cravings satisfied! Downtown Dogs serves hotdogs, meatball sandwiches, their award-winning pulled pork, daily specials, and much, much more!Conveniently located on the outskirts ...
Greenville Leaders Explore Growth Strategies in Pittsburgh
Thursday, November 7, 2013
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50 Upstate leaders joined the Greenville Chamber for its first Intercommunity Leadership Visit (ILV) since 2007’s visit to Ireland. The trip to Pittsburgh October 22-24 included time spent with high-level leadership and tours of key ...