It’s officially October, which is supposed to be a month of scares, but after this year, we’re not sure how much more we can take. Don’t worry, though, these reads aren’t scare at all. Read STORY has hired Kaitlyn Ford as an Executive Assistant. You can find more information on Ford at GSA BizWire. Get…
GREENVILLE, S.C.—The Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila and held at The Old Cigar Warehouse, took place over the weekend of September 25. Although the festival was held differently than it had been in the past, this time with more COVID restrictions (such as masks and social distancing), some aspects of…
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and the Greenville Area Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosting a seminar to help small business owners prepare. The event will feature a panel discussion from some of the region’s leading experts on cyber attacks including from the U.S. Military, Burr Forman McNair, Immedion, ASBDC Insure360, and real-world…
Fall is finally here, so cozy up, get a warm drink, and read these stories we’ve put together for you this week. Read With the rainfall brought to the Upstate by Hurricane Sally, some areas were placed under a Flash Flood watch. Read more about the repercussions of the weather here. Matt Gumbert was recently…
With the presidential election coming up, many people are encouraging their peers to practice their “civic duty.” This term can indicate many different responsibilities, even including performing jury duty. However, one of the most significant responsibilities this year is one of the simplest: voting. Many people are hesitant to vote this year due to the…
GREENVILLE, S.C. —Greenville-based digital marketing agency, STORY, has hired Kaitlyn Ford as its new executive assistant. A 2016 graduate of Stevenson University in Maryland, Ford earned her bachelor’s degree in business communications. She then went to work for Black Ankle Vineyards from January 2016 until November 2019. While there, she was responsible for planning, organizing…
CLEMSON, S.C. – Jerry Carter has been endorsed by multiple state and Pickens area leaders this week as he seeks election in State House District Three, which encompasses western Pickens County including Clemson, Central, Norris and Six Mile. Among those endorsements are Conservation Voters of South Carolina, a bipartisan organization that fights to make conservation…
This week has brought lots of rain, a taste of fall weather, and some stories that we’ve put together for you to read. Read Kopis was named the fifth best place to work in South Carolina by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and SC Biz News. Read more here. STORY’s Ben Pettit discussed how…
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Popular Upstate festival Tacos ‘n Tequila is happening next Sunday, and with added health and safety measures. Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta will be held on Sunday, September 27 at the Old Cigar Warehouse in downtown Greenville. The festival also will be taking a plethora of safety precautions to best prevent the spread…
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Sarah Dant, an account manager with software developer Kopis, has been named to Greenville Business Magazine’s Best and Brightest Under 35 List. Dant joined Kopis as an Account Manager in the Spring of 2019 bringing a wide-range of experience into this new role. During her time at Kopis she has worked strategically…