Economic developers earn accreditation, construction industry gains jobs, and more

Economic developers earn state accreditation

Eight economic developers have graduated from the S.C. Economic Developers’ Advanced Symposium, an advanced level course for professional economic development practitioners.

Construction industry gains 10,000 jobs in October

U.S. construction employment increased by 10,000 jobs in October and by 148,000 jobs during the past 12 months, an Associated General Contractors of America analysis of federal data found. The 12-month number represented a 2% increase. Construction spending decreased by 2% from September 2018 to September 2019.

DMG builds off-campus housing for USC Upstate students

Officially, Wednesday was groundbreaking day for Auden Upstate, a $28 million off-campus housing complex built specifically to accommodate USC Upstate students and their lifestyles. Even as the ceremony took place, however, six buildings were already rising behind them.

Planet Fitness planned for Wade Hampton Boulevard

A Planet Fitness is expected to open in mid-2020 at 805 Wade Hampton Blvd. in Greer, according to Colliers International, who represented landlord Tate Capital. The 20,307-square-foot site was previously occupied by Big Lots, which moved to a different location on Wade Hampton Boulevard.

Chamber to host Athena Leadership Symposium

The Greenville Chamber of Commerce will host the eighth annual Athena Leadership Symposium from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday at the Greenville Convention Center. Susan Credle, global chief creative officer at FCB, will be the keynote speaker.

Study: NCAA regional generated $11.3 million

The NCAA men’s basketball regional held in Columbia in March brought a direct economic impact of $11.3 million to the capital city, a study by University of South Carolina sport and entertainment management professor Tom Regan found.

Upstate Weekend

Greenville Craft Beer Festival

The Greenville Craft Beer Festival is returning for its seventh year on Saturday at Fluor Field. This year we will have many familiar faces returning as well as some new faces bringing quality brews.

Second Saturday: Fall Harvest Festival

Roper Mountain's Fall Harvest Festival provides an opportunity for the public to visit the learning spaces throughout the science center. The special event is part of the Second Saturday Series and provides unique opportunities for learners of all ages.