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Bank of America Upstate South Carolina president Stacy Brandon will retire after 39 years of service leaving a legacy of leadership and community impact. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Mar 27, 2026

Bank of America Upstate president to retire

Bank of America Upstate South Carolina president will retire after 39 years of service, leaving a legacy of leadership and community impact.

Abundance Capital in Greenville has appointed Kate Dabbs as its first chief community officer. (Photo/Abundance Capital)
Sep 29, 2025

Abundance Capital names its first chief community officer

Abundance Capital in Greenville has appointed Kate Dabbs as its first chief community officer to strengthen donor networks and expand philanthropy.

Best Lawyers named Lawrence Flynn of Pope Flynn as Lawyer of the Year in Municipal Law for Columbia. (Photo/Pope Flynn)
Sep 15, 2025

Lawrence Flynn named Lawyer of the Year in Columbia

Best Lawyers named Lawrence Flynn of Pope Flynn as Lawyer of the Year in Municipal Law for Columbia, recognizing his leadership and public finance expertise.

Richard H. Cohn Sr., founder of Cohn Corp., receives South Carolina’s highest civilian honor from Gov. Henry McMaster. (Todd Lista/Park Avenue Photography)
Sep 12, 2025

Construction company founder awarded South Carolina Order of the Palmetto

Richard H. Cohn Sr., founder of Cohn Corp., received South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Palmetto, from Gov. Henry McMaster.

Previously serving as finance director for another banking company, Jaclyn Port has been named vice president, finance officer for The Southern Bank. (Photo/DepositPhotos)|The Southern Bank has appointed Jaclyn Port as vice president and finance officer.
Sep 3, 2025

Southern Bank names Jaclyn Port vice president, finance officer

The Southern Bank has appointed Jaclyn Port as vice president and finance officer, bringing 15 years of banking experience in strategy and risk management.

Travel + Leisure magazine has released its annual top U.S. Travel Destination rankings, and Greenville debuts at No. 7, marking its first appearance on the list. Charleston, which has held the No. 1 spot for 12 straight years, fell to No. 3. (Photo/DepositPhotos)|The GADC was started by the Greenville County Council to provide support and resources to businesses of all sizes and act as a liaison between the business community and local government. (Photo/DepositPhotos)|Franklin|Tumblin|O'Brien|Case
Aug 12, 2025

Greenville Area Development Corp. names 2025-26 board chair

The Greenville Area Development Corp. named Marshall Franklin as board chair for 2025-26, joined by new officers and four newly appointed members.

Sullivan brings more than 20 years of experience in banking and financial services. (Photo/The Southern Bank)
Aug 6, 2025

Banking veteran joins Duncan’s The Southern Bank as VP

The Southern Bank names Nathan Sullivan VP and credit admin manager to lead credit risk, lending and portfolio growth across South Carolina and Georgia markets.

Greenville Convention Center GM Matt Hollander shares leadership advice, industry insights and how his team achieved record-setting event bookings. (Photo/Greenville Convention Center)
Aug 6, 2025

A View From The C-Suite: Matt Hollander of the Greenville Convention Center

Greenville Convention Center GM Matt Hollander shares leadership advice, industry insights and how his team achieved record-setting event bookings.

Traci Newkirk is the founder and president of Homan Potential Advisors. (Photo/Stacey Gardin)
Jan 28, 2025

Founder of Greer firm earns national recognition as enterprising woman

Prestigious awards program recognizes world’s top women entrepreneurs

The South Carolina Technical College System Foundation supports the mission of the state's 16 technical colleges, including, pictured, Tri-County Technical College. (Photo/Ross Norton)|Naomi Lett comes to the new position with a background in nonprofit leadership.
Jan 13, 2025

South Carolina Technical College System Foundation names nonprofit veteran CEO

A nonprofit leader from the Midlands took over as the new CEO on Jan. 2.

Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina has announced four new laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame next year. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Oct 15, 2024

South Carolina Business Hall of Fame announces 2025 honorees

The distinction honors lifetime achievements for those who have made a positive impact on South Carolina.

Shortly after assuming the role as president and CEO, Mike Brenan announced leadership changes at the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. (Image/DepositPhotos)|Mike Brenan spent a career in banking before retiring in 2023.
Aug 29, 2024

South Carolina Chamber of Commerce names new CEO, makes other leadership changes

The new leader had been serving as interim president and CEO since June.