Construction employment grows throughout S.C.

An analysis of federal employment data found construction jobs grew by a total of 700 in the state. Growth occurred throughout the state’s metropolitan statistical areas, paced by Greenville-Mauldin-Anderson.

2 S.C. cities named top minor league markets

Sports Business Journal named Greenville the country's second-best minor league market and Charleston third-best, using metrics that included average attendance, each team's tenure, as well as each city's economic standing. Grand Rapids, Mich., was named the top market.

SafeShowings taking part in Harbor Accelerator

SafeShowings, a Charleston-based work safety app for use by Realtors, is participating in Cohort 11 of The Harbor Accelerator program in Charleston. SafeShowings is one of seven companies currently in the intensive, 14-week accelerator program.

Golftec opens 2nd location in Greenville

Golftec has opened an instruction and club-fitting center in Suite C at 4100 Pelham Road in Greenville. Kyle Mason, Greenville Golftec manager, will oversee operations at the new facility.

Food trucks feature lower cost for entrepreneurs

The food truck business has grown so much in Greenville that the city’s visitor website has a page dedicated to the list of trucks that serve the area and feature of variety of options.

• Gullah Geechee Chamber joins S.C. Small Business Chamber of Commerce
• Distribution facility receives LEED certification
• 'I Believe Anita Hill' event set for Oct. 15 in Columbia
• Fall for Greenville set for Friday through Sunday