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Bon Secours Wellness Arena’s Economic Impact Continues to Grow After 25 Years

Sep 12, 2023 04:32PM ● By David Dykes

The Bon Secours Wellness Arena, celebrating its 25th year this month, has established itself as a leading sports and entertainment venue, attracting a diverse range of high-profile events including family shows, concerts, sports championships, and conventions.

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Bon Secours Wellness Arena Employees Make Things Run Smoothly

Sep 12, 2023 12:57PM ● By Angelia Davis

Not many people can say they shot confetti from a confetti gun in the middle of a show with country singer Garth Brooks on stage. But Nikki Malpass can. In fact, Malpass considers that one of the many highlights in her 24 years at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, where she serves as director of event production.

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25 Years Ago, Bon Secours Wellness Arena Transformed Greenville’s Entertainment Landscape

Sep 12, 2023 11:49AM ● By David Caraviello

Greenville Memorial Auditorium may have been a classic basketball arena, but as a concert venue it clearly had its shortcomings. From a music standpoint, its claim to fame was a 1977 Lynyrd Skynyrd show held the night before the plane crash that killed three band members.

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The Biggest Forces Shaping South Carolina’s Health Care Industry Right Now

Sep 12, 2023 10:55AM ● By Walt Cartin and Will Thomas

In the next several years, South Carolina’s health care industry could see increased activity from private equity investors. That projection follows a momentous change in state law that Gov. Henry McMaster signed in May, as well as the continuation of economic trends that are making it easier – relatively speaking – for private equity firms to close deals. The state is also working to increase availability of services that have been underfunded in the past, including behavioral health.

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Long-Predicted Recession Remains at Bay for Now

Sep 11, 2023 05:16PM ● By Tom Burkin

This is from a speech given by Tom Barkin, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, at the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce in Blacksburg, Virginia, in August 2023. Today, I want to speak about the economy and where we may be headed. I caution you these are my thoughts alone and not necessarily those of anyone else in the Federal Reserve System.

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Bon Secours Wellness Arena’s 25th Anniversary Brings Back Scores of Memories

Sep 11, 2023 12:27PM ● By Donna Isbell Walker

The Bon Secours Wellness Arena holds a special place in my heart. Twenty-five years ago, I attended the very first concert at what was then called the BI-LO Center, in my job as entertainment writer for The Greenville News.

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Southern Cuisine by D Plans to Take Louisiana Cajun Cuisine Mobile

Aug 23, 2023 05:12PM ● By Eli Kibler

Darren Smith has always had a sizzling passion for cooking. Like many of the best chefs out there, Smith is a firm believer that love is the most important ingredient in food, and he makes that apparent with every dish he crafts.

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Confluence Aims to Bring New Luxury Wedding Venue to Charleston’s North Area

Aug 23, 2023 04:29PM ● By David Caraviello

Right now, it’s just a tract of land off Interstate 26 near Ridgeville, but in her mind’s eye Pauletoria Waltz can see the potential. There’s the 10,000-square-foot building with marble floors, chandeliers, and a grand staircase; a bridal suite, groom’s quarters and warming kitchen; tables and chairs set out for over 300 guests; and all of it on 10 landscaped acres that can be used for an outdoor wedding ceremony. Getting from idea to reality, though, requires managing $3.9 million in start-up costs.

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Social Isolation Increases Mental Health Challenges, Risks of Serious Illness

Aug 23, 2023 01:03PM ● By Liv Osby

Most Americans got a firsthand glimpse into social isolation and the problems it can cause during the Covid-19 pandemic. But for many – especially older adults – that isolation existed long before Covid, and it continues today.

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SC Women in Leadership Launches Effort to Bring More Women to Elected Office

Aug 23, 2023 12:01PM ● By Barbara Rackes

South Carolina Women in Leadership (SC WIL) recently announced More in 2024, an ambitious yearlong push to recruit women from across the state to run for elected office in the 2024 election cycle and apply to serve on public boards and commissions.

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Creating Spaces for Connection: The Importance of Third Places

Aug 23, 2023 11:34AM ● By Racquel Collier

At the heart of a developer’s role lies the profound responsibility to foster vibrant communities. By deliberately incorporating third places into our urban landscapes and developments, we unlock immense value for the community and bolster the local economy. These spaces prioritize human connection, self-care, and overall well-being, making them essential components of our post-Covid world.

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Thoughts on Home Appraisals, Investments in South Carolina

Aug 23, 2023 10:59AM ● By David Dykes

Monthly musings… Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier business purpose lender for real estate investors, announced in July that it eclipsed the $1 billion mark in originations of multifamily bridge loans.

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2023 Legal Elite

Aug 04, 2023 03:53PM ● By Donna Isbell Walker

2023Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine honor South Carolina attorneys each year by publishing our Legal Elite section. We’re spotlighting the top vote recipients in 50 categories, all of them voted on by area attorneys, and providing a list of attorneys recognized by their peers.

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Greenville Native Helps Restore Historic Air Force One Model

Jul 19, 2023 01:56PM ● By Eli Kibler

Rick Kolb assisted with the preservation of Air Force One plane at the Museum of Flight in Seattle

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2023 Women in Business

Jul 12, 2023 03:53PM ● By Donna Isbell Walker

South Carolina is fortunate to have a thriving business community, and much of that success is due to the women who have made such an impact on the state’s economy, health care, educational systems, and more. We’re proud to honor 76 of those women in these pages. These women are making a difference in many fields, from education to real estate, law to banking, construction to entrepreneurship.

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Rise in Autism Diagnoses Partly Tied to Data Collection Methods

Jul 10, 2023 05:12PM ● By Liv Osby

When her son was diagnosed with autism nearly three decades ago, Susan Sachs found few services in Upstate South Carolina to help him. So, she and fellow mom, Lisa Lane, launched a nonprofit aimed at filling the gap to give their sons the best chance they could.

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Charleston’s International African American Museum Offers New Look at History

Jul 10, 2023 04:36PM ● By Donna Isbell Walker

The International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston sits atop rounded pillars that keep the structure itself from touching the ground at Gadsden’s Wharf. There’s a reason for that – IAAM’s architect, the late Henry N. Cobb, considered the site “hallowed ground” because it was the entry point for the untold thousands of Africans who were brought to South Carolina as slaves, many of whom died there soon after arrival.

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Empowering Entrepreneurship through Strategic Innovation: The CommunityWorks Women’s Business Center

Jul 10, 2023 04:14PM ● By Odeidra Williams

As the economic landscape continues to change and evolve, there is a swiftly growing need for capital support and increased education for both aspiring and seasoned business owners. Although resources exist, many entrepreneurs struggle with financial and knowledge-based obstacles that can potentially halt their course to success.

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Lessons Learned: How to Gain From What Life Has Taught You

Jul 10, 2023 04:07PM ● By Jessica Donan

Recently, I read an article that stated (and I am paraphrasing) that life is a great opportunity for learning and that people who pay attention to the lessons that life teaches tend to be the ones who attain success. This article struck a nerve because while my life has certainly taught me a great deal, have I learned from the lessons that life has been teaching me? Furthermore, how were they defining success? I just wasn’t sure, so it led me to be introspective on what actions have I taken related to the lessons I have been taught.

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Lessons Learned: Use Adversity to Build Confidence

Jul 10, 2023 03:01PM ● By Meliah Bowers Jefferson

I had a widowmaker heart attack at the age of 33, just after becoming a mother and as my legal career was taking off. That experience forever changed my perspective on what is important and taught me the most powerful, purposeful lessons of my life. Whether it’s in business or in my personal life, I rely on these lessons to stay focused and aligned with my true values and goals. I want to share some of these lessons with you, so you don’t get derailed by setbacks.

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Greenville County Leadership Helps Upstate’s Economy Soar

Jul 10, 2023 02:38PM ● By Mark Farris

At Greenville Area Development Corporation’s annual meeting in May, 2022 statistics presented to the audience revealed that $470 million in new capital investment and over 2,300 new jobs were announced for Greenville County. Many of the 22 newly located or expanded companies were of international origin, and over one-third of our total prospects last year were either European or Asian.

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Richmond Fed’s Field Visits Bring Understanding of Region’s Economic Needs

Jul 10, 2023 12:30PM ● By Tom Barkin

My Richmond Fed colleagues and I are on the ground in our district constantly, meeting and learning from community members. Last year, we had over 1,700 such engagements — with bankers, business and community leaders, workers, and public officials. These meetings take us to every corner of the states we serve. But this kind of high-touch outreach requires time and effort.

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