Oconee Economic Alliance names new director, college gets workforce grant, and more

Caggiano named Oconee Economic Alliance director

Annie Caggiano has been named executive director of the Oconee Economic Alliance. She replaces Janet Hartman, who announced in July she was leaving the post to move to California with her family.

College, United Way get $2M workforce grant

Spartanburg Community College and the United Way of the Piedmont have received a $2.1 million grant to combat the Upstate’s technical labor shortage. They received the grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Workforce Opportunities in Rural Communities program.

Public invited to open house for GVL2040

The city of Greenville will host its second open house for GVL2040, the city’s comprehensive plan, at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at East North Street Academy at 1720 E. North St.

Greenville Tech, Gardner-Webb sign transfer agreements

Greenville Technical College and Gardner-Webb University have signed agreements that allow 11 associate degrees earned at Greenville Tech to fully transfer to 10 bachelor’s degree programs at Gardner-Webb in Boiling Springs, N.C.

S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority awards 24 grants

The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority has awarded $10.8 million in grants for 24 projects in 19 counties. The projects include improvements to water, sewer and stormwater capacity statewide.

Campers Inn RV acquires Palmetto RV & Marine

Campers Inn RV has acquired Palmetto RV & Marine in Moncks Corner. Palmetto RV & Marine, founded more than 20 years ago, sells new and used boats and recreational vehicles from manufacturers including Heartland RV and Forest River.

Estate planning now includes electronic considerations

Estate planning in a digital era encompasses more than just the material things you possess. These days, you have to consider your digital existence as well as your temporal one.

Upstate Under Construction

We are looking for descriptions and photos or renderings for the Upstate’s major construction projects for our next edition of Upstate Under Construction. Submit photos and details of architecture, engineering and construction projects here.

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