"We've never been here before. We're in uncharted territory. I don't know how to fix it," said John Hunt of MarketNsight, an real estate and homebuilding research firm.
The 8,100-plus seat stadium would provide a permanent home for the professional soccer club, as well as potentially host other games, tournaments and concerts.
The BMW Manufacturing plant in Spartanburg County produced 433,810 BMW X vehicles in 2021, a new high for the facility.
One of the highlights of the year in South Carolina’s Upstate returns in mid-September and it’s a must-do for anyone who loves food, wine, and music.
Also in this week's business notes: Lockheed Martin's Greenville to host same-day hiring event, seven new members join the board for United Way of Greenville County, and an Illinois-based construction services provider opens downtown Greenville location.
The company, based in Austria, builds machines and mechanical components for a wide range of technical applications.
The company buys distressed residential properties then re-sells to local rehabbers with the intention they will remodel and bring it to market.
Williams called her inaugural position as the first woman and Black person to lead United Way Worldwide an “awesome experience” and that “being a barrier breaker is also an awesome responsibility.”
In September 2021, the city unveiled its preliminary plans for an economic development initiative titled "From Here You Can Change The World."
The proposed multi-sport stadium would be located at Bridgeway Station, a major new development under construction along Interstate 385 within Mauldin city limits.
Sidetracked since November over noise and parking concerns, New Realm Brewing Co. won key approval by the city's Board of Zoning appeals to operate as an entertainment facility.
MycoWorks patented a process that uses mycelium-grown materials that "mimic the performance of animal leathers and lower environmental impacts."
Some residents are becoming familiar faces at Greenville County zoning meetings as property owners make multiple attempts to get projects approved.
"Basically we just want to be the local community bar," one of the new owners said. "We're not looking to be anything other than that."
The company's natural and synthetic product lines are primarily used to create plastics and lubricants for mechanical and technological applications.
Also in this week's business notes: Mediterranean restaurant coming soon, investment firm buys office building for $3.25 million, and a Spartanburg communications provider makes acquisitions.
Construction and renovations on the East Stone Avenue space will most likely begin in the third quarter of 2022 and it is expected to open in the fourth quarter.
Members of G.H.S. Federal Credit Union recently voted to combine with the Lowcountry financial cooperative, according to a Jan. 11 announcement.
Red’s Beer and Wine, which closed in November 2021, will reopen under new ownership as Traveler's Tap Room.
The Merovan Business Center and The Shops at Merovan total almost 700,000 square feet. The shopping center is anchored by Northern Tool and Equipment.
A recently sold S.C. home was a prime example of the 19th-century trend that held the octagon up as the best shape for rooms.
The winery — designed with a “Tuscan Upstate” feel, as the Kenningtons describe it — serves five whites and six reds by the bottle, glass or for tasting.
It was a notable snapback from pandemic-ravaged 2020, when most of the publicly traded companies based in the Palmetto State saw their stock prices slide into the red.
The hotel's owner said in November that he intended to remake the courtyard for two new restaurants. But a proposed deal could keep the rink in place.
Amid a nationwide labor shortage, the news show will examine why people are quitting their jobs and moving to places like Austin, Miami and Greenville.
The company withdrew its initial application for city approval in November after pushback from the city and residents. It will be considered again on Jan. 13.
The Woodruff Road brewery on the eastern side Greenville County has offered up craft beers brewed in-house since opening its doors in early 2021.
The ambitious plan for the former Union Bleachery property includes a mix of office space, manufacturing, retail, restaurant and residential spaces.
The ambassadors represent South Carolina at festivals and forums to spread knowledge about the state's traditions and tap into locally sourced products.
Also in this week's business notes: Michelin hiring event, BMW 2021 sales, Haywood Mall connection to college scholarships, and Greenville Tech adds a dean.
"There's a lot of really good trucks, great food and nice people," said Dave Nichols, creator of 864 Food Trucks. "I thought it would be a fun way to support that industry."
The 6,000-square-foot restaurant will have private indoor dining, bar seating and a 500-square-foot outdoor, pet-friendly area.
Two developments proposed in Greenville County late in 2021 appear doomed for now after residents who live nearby appealed to county officials.
Realtor and CEO Christopher Jefferson said he wants people to think of the agency as a one-stop shop that handles every customer with service and integrity.
The double-laned, drive-thru-only coffee shop 7 Brew Coffee is anticipated to open at 1457 Woodruff Rd. in Greenville in mid-January.
United Community Bank, which moved its headquarters to Greenville in July 2021, finalized its acquisition of Tenn.-based Reliant Bank.
"We are grateful for the support of our patrons and the commitment of our regulars," the Rick's Deli and Market social media post said.
The $1.8 million project will feature a 15,000-square-foot, peach-style barn that can be used year-round for special events and will provide more space than the current farmers' market.
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport now occupies most of the space where the community of Flatwood once stood. A new museum celebrates the collection of farms, homes and peach groves that served as the birthplace for the airport.
The overlay district allows the city to tailor the identity of the corridor. The city is hoping to cultivate a commercial area that will draw in visitors as well as residents.
The black box theater in the West End is revving up to produce The Lotus Paradox, the third show in its season of seven. The play debuts on Jan. 21.
The city will work with Main Street South Carolina to develop a plan for improving its city center over the next few years.
Nearly 100,000 square feet of warehouse space on Aden Street is planned for mixed-use redevelopment in late 2022. The total investment is expected to be $20 million.
Many planned projects will either break ground, finalize expansions or open new doors in 2022. Here are a few to keep an eye on.
It was a year built on shifting political winds and the fallout from major court decisions that forced local leaders to make changes.
The chef couldn't share exactly which menu items will be featured on the episode. The restaurant is known for its burgers, fries and milkshakes with lots of toppings.
Constructed at the turn of the 20th century, the building on the corner of South Main and River streets is due a renovation that has mostly cleared regulatory hurdles.
The 0.32-acre L-shaped lot at 30 E. McBee Ave., next to Carolina Ale House, was sold on Nov. 5, according to Greenville Information Systems records.
The "Brewmiceter Hops Hunt" is a scavenger hunt for eight felt mice hidden inside eight breweries. Clues are available online and on cards at each brewery.
“I don't care who you are, what you look like, what your color is. I don't care. Everybody wants to be represented,” Upstate artist Shawn Russell said about his nutcrackers.
A mixed-use development that would include townhomes and restaurants with a focus on walkability is moving forward after a Dec. 20 City Council meeting.
With the busy holiday travel season upon us, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is preparing for up to 45,000 passengers to pass through its terminal this week.
An Upstate diagnostic testing company is opening a training lab facility. ARCpoint Labs will occupy 2,000 square feet on the ground floor, with offices upstairs
The first Greenville location for 810 Bowling and Billiards is expected to open in mid-2022 near the Haywood Mall.