GSA Business Report - March 2023

Scouting out SC

An old brand has chosen the Palmetto State to relaunch its nameplate.

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Elegant Escape

Going abroad

The Most Valuable Export in the U.S. auto business originates in the Upstate.

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Million-dollar doc

Why a physician left behind $1 million when he retired from medicine.

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Reluctant drivers

If it seems like your teenagers are less eager to drive than you were, the numbers say you’re right.

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INSIDE

Leading Off 2

SC Biz News Briefs 3

C-Suite 4

In Focus: AEC 13

LIST: Engineering Firms 18-19

At Work 22

Viewpoint ........................... 23

A home long known for hospitality is going pro soon, as the Hartness family home opens as the central part of Hotel Hartness, a 73-room inn with restaurants, bars and more. Page 6

Upstate Under Construction

A healthy crop of construction projects runs the gamut from schools to factories.

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(Photo/Ross Norton)

Upfront Fewer younger drivers stepping on the gas in the Palmetto State

Anyone who lives with a teenager knows that learning to drive a motor vehicle isn’t always a top priority. Decades ago, a driver’s license represented a chance at freedom, a day trip to the beach with friends or the first step toward a part-time job, but today’s Millennial and Gen Z teens don’t seem to have that urge to step on it.

An analysis of Federal Transportation Department Data shows a trend that while more pronounced in the 21st century, the trend started decades ago in the Palmetto State. South Carolina had about 2 million fewer drivers overall in 1981 than in 2021, but a much higher percentage of all drivers were between the ages of 16 and 24.

Federal data show 90,611 more drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 in 2021, the latest available data, compared to 1981, but they make up a much smaller percentage of drivers in South Carolina from 40 years ago.

In 1981, the 16-24 age group made up 21.7% of all drivers. In 2021, that percentage was down to 12.86%, even though more than 90,000 younger drivers were on the roadways. That’s a decrease of more than 40%.

SC Biz went back through decades of data to analyze a trend line using 10-year increments. Other Southern states show a similar trend, which follows national data, but South Carolina actually has a higher percentage of younger drivers than most other Southern states. Only Alabama had a higher percentage of younger drivers among licensed drivers at 13.37%, and Louisiana was the lowest at 7.83%.

Economists, anthropologists and futurists likely all have suppositions about why this is occurring, including changing demographic priorities, increased technology that allows for instant and inexpensive communication, but the impact on roads, schools and jobs will have a ripple e ect across generations and decades as younger drivers become older drivers.

By Andy Owens

Younger drivers in Southeastern States

Percentage of drivers 16-24 years old compared to all licensed drivers in specific states.

Licensed drivers 16-24 in SC

Data from 1981 to 2021 shows the percentage of young drivers compared to all licensed drivers in the Palmetto State over 10-year increments.

-40.7%

Percentage change in drivers under 25 in SC since 1981.

Source: Federal Highway Administration, O ice of Highway Policy Information

“Today, we’re reimagining Scout’s original ingenuity and electrifying its future. We’re bringing the Scout spirit to South Carolina and it’s going to be a hell of a ride.” — Scott Keogh, president and CEO Scout Motors

SC Biz News Briefs

Details emerge on $2B electric vehicle facility planning to open in Blythewood

South Carolina beat out 74 other locations to win a $2 billion investment from Scout Motors Inc. for a new plant to produce electric SUVs and trucks in Blythewood, according to the Virginia-based company’s president and CEO Scott Keogh.

Requirements for the proposed new plant will also lead state officials to seek more than $1.2 billion in funding from the legislature for infrastructure projects including a new railroad bridge over Interstate 77, a new interchange, other road improvements and upgrades to utilities.

That and other details about the historic economic deal for Richland County were discussed Monday at an online roundtable featuring Keogh, Gov. Henry McMaster and South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey.

“We needed a state ready to do business when we decided to relaunch and reintroduce Scout, and South Carolina proved it was ready from the moment conversations started,” Keogh said. “It was just over two months from the time we started conversation until the decision was made. The state was very professional from the beginning.”

Keogh said factors in choosing the manufacturing site in a Richland County-owned industrial park off I-77 included location, the available labor pool, prospective talent coming out of area colleges and universities, and the fact that South Carolina already is home to hundreds of companies that manufacture parts for the automotive supply chain.

The amount of Scout Motors’ investment and the project’s potential to create 4,000 or more permanent jobs would set all-time records as the largest economic development project in Richland County history, according to county officials.

Company officials hope to break ground on the Blythewood plant later this summer and begin production by the end of 2026.

The Scout plant will be located in the southwest quadrant of the industrial park along Blythewood Road. The Blythewood Industrial Site spans 1,600 acres, and the Scout plant is expected to occupy 1,100 acres, according to figures released by the Richland County Economic Development Office.

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Originally produced by International Harvester from 1960 to 1980, Scout was the world’s first utility vehicle capable of both off-road and standard family travel, according to company materials. (Image/Provided)

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THE BEST ADVICE I’VE EVER RECEIVED

About 25 years ago, my close friend Jim Sobeck required me to compete to list his home (as well he should have). He’s in sales too. He taught by example: No one owes you their business; you have to earn it every step of the way, including long after the deal is closed.

WHAT’S THE BEST ADVICE YOU COULD GIVE?

Do the right thing, even when no one is looking, and when you fail, apologize immediately, sincerely and make it right. Mistakes are not failures, they’re teaching moments, opportunities for growth.

WHAT IS THE STIFFEST CHALLENGE FACING YOUR INDUSTRY RIGHT NOW?

We’ve returned to a NORMAL MARKET. The flood of new agents since 2019 have to figure out a whole new market. Experience, expertise and a reputation for excellence matter now more than ever.

LITTLE KNOWN FACT ABOUT YOUR COMPANY

Since joining Sotheby’s International Realty network in 2017, we’ve gone from 16 to almost 50 agents (and counting) and added a second Clemson/Lakes o ice in 2021. Both Brokers-In-Charge are noncompete, they’re here FOR our agents, not to compete with them.

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE?

I hire great people, make sure they have all the training and resources they need, and then stay the hell out of their way. But when they need my backing, I’m there for them, 100%. It’s not “my guy, right or wrong,” and they know that, but when someone or something becomes an obstacle to serving our client’s interest, we go to bat for them.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?

I started babysitting at age 12, charged a penny a minute.

WHAT DOES YOUR COMPANY DO?

We market and sell properties for and to clients who expect more than just a salesperson: we’re advisers, advocates and problem solvers. The client comes first, period.

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Hotel Hartness ready to carry on tradition of hospitality

By Ross Norton rnorton@scbiznews.com

In the far reaches of Hotel Hartness, tucked away on a hard-to-find wall in an intimate little bar called The Captain is a subtle reminder that the feet about to traverse the grounds of the old Hartness family home are not the first to enjoy the site’s hospitality. Not by a long shot.

Photos that show people whose names stand without explanation — names like Willie Nelson and John Denver — are just a few from a large collection that Pat and Mary Lou Hartness keep mostly to themselves.

Despite their success in business and as patrons of charity (and the social mastery thereof) the Hartnesses don’t like to do much bragging, a tour guide explained on a recent media walkabout. So photos of those glory days remain largely private.

But their former home, with a longlived reputation as the site of community gatherings, often in the name of charity, is about to be thrown open to an even more steady drumbeat of visitors.

Hotel Hartness quietly will open its 73 rooms to paying guests this month. The Captain will open for cocktail lovers. The full-service Spa H will open

to people wanting a quiet and private escape. And at the fine-dining restaurant Patterson Kitchen + Bar, the tables have been set for weeks as new staffers — the first staffers — learn to take care of patrons with a Hotel Hartness touch.

A grand opening is planned in April, but it’s better to open softly and master those roles before the big crowds come, said hotel General Manager Albert

Mertz. The facilities include 16,000 square feet of dedicated space for meetings and events.

Hotel Hartness is the crown of the overall Hartness community on Greenville’s Eastside on 449 acres of land that includes pastures, walking trails and private homes in an urban village setting.

The Village Center at Hartness, is home to Village Kitchen restaurant and

specialty retail shops. Just as Hotel Hartness was designed so that locals could enjoy its amenities, the Village Center at Hartness is not just for those residents of private homes within the development.

Hartness, the urban village, was designed by urbanist, master planner and designer Lew Oliver, and won a gold award for a single-family community, 100 units and over, in the 2022 Best in American Living Awards by the National Association of Home Builders.

Most recently, Hartness partnered with the owners of The 05 and The 07, to develop The one 5 at Hartness. The restaurant will feature a full bar and lunch and dinner menu. The one 5 at Hartness will open in May and introduce a new concept to Village Kitchen at 2000 Society Street.

“We are excited to announce not only a new location but that we have joined forces with our dear friends the Hartness family,” Geno Iozzino, co-owner of The 05 and The 07, said in a news release. “Our niche at The 05 is bringing the feel of a cozy neighborhood bar and restaurant to surrounding residences while serving fresh and unique dishes accompanied by hand crafted cocktails. There is no better neighborhood than Hartness to bring our concept to, giving the community and Greenville’s Eastside a new restaurant to frequent.”

The back wall of a conference and meeting space at Hotel Hartness opens to the outdoors, with views of a pond and wooded area. (Photo/Ross Norton)

BMW exports of $9.6B exceed all automakers

By Ross Norton rnorton@scbiznews.com

BMW Manufacturing exported nearly $9.6 billion in vehicles in 2022, more in terms of dollar value than any other automotive exporter.

It is the ninth year in a row the Spartanburg County plant has led the nation in export value. The figures are based on data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, according to a news release from BMW Group.

Exported were 227,029 sports activity vehicles and coupes of the 416,301 vehicles produced last year at Plant Spartanburg, according to the news release. More than 182,000 left the country through the Port of Charleston and others were exported from Savannah; Brunswick, Ga.; and Jacksonville, Miami and Everglades, Fla. Another 17,000 were exported by rail.

Germany was the top export market for South Carolina-made BMWs, accounting for 15.5% of the export volume, followed by China (13.5%), South Korea (12.8%), Canada (7.5%) and Great Britain. Exports to Canada go by railroad.

“Free trade and open markets enable growth and prosperity,” BMW AG board member for production Milan Nedeljovic said in the news release. “BMW and South Carolina are a good example of this. I am proud of the Spartanburg plant’s contin-

ued performance, which contributes to the success of the BMW Group.”

The production total for 2022 was the second highest in plant history. Highlights of the year included the launch of the new BMW X7 model and launch of the all-new BMW XM, the company’s first high-performance car with an electric drive system. The plant also produced 69,200 plug-in hybrids, making up 16.6% of the site’s total volume.

“Customers around the world continue to seek out premium quality BMWs made

in South Carolina, and we are proud to be the largest automotive exporter by value for the past nine years,” Robert Engelhorn, president and CEO of BMW Manufacturing, said in the release. “Our success is due to the highly skilled and dedicated workforce at Plant Spartanburg. These achievements are significant and clearly reinforce BMW’s ongoing commitment to South Carolina and the United States.”

The company called its $1.7 billion electromobility plan in South Carolina to be the “year’s most significant highlight.”

WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

•Lean & Lean Six Sigma

•American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED HeartSaver

•Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

•OSHA 10- & 30-Hour Certification

•Truck Driver & Forklift Training

•Culinary Corporate Team Building

•Leadership/Supervisory Certificates

•Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

•Advanced Manufacturing One-Day Training Series

•Basic Cooking Skills, Entry-level

In October, BMW Group Chairman of the Board of Management Oliver Zipse announced the investment, including $1 billion to prepare the plant for the production of fully electric vehicles and $700 million to build a high-voltage battery assembly facility in Woodruff. By 2030, the BMW Group will build at least six fully electric models in the United States.

Beginning in April, the plant will start production of the 2024 BMW X5 and BMW X6. These updated models include new design details, expanded standard equipment, and advancements in digital technology. The plug-in hybrid drive in the 2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e has significantly more power and a greater purely electric range than its predecessor.

Since 1992, the BMW Group has invested nearly $12.4 billion in its South Carolina operations. BMW Manufacturing is the largest BMW Group plant in the world, producing more than 1,500 vehicles each day.

“For over three decades, BMW’s commitment to South Carolina continues to demonstrate the power of partnership,” S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster said in the release. “With record-setting exports and its latest electromobility investment at Plant Spartanburg, BMW not only shows the world that South Carolina paves the way to automotive success but that our state is home to the industry’s future.”

More than 227,000 SAVs and coupes made in Spartanburg County were exported, most of them through the Port of Charleston. (Photo/Fred Rollison Photography)

Clemson creates nation’s first BS in automotive engineering

Clemson University makes compelling announcement at annual SC Automotive Summit

By Krys Merryman kmerryman@scbiznews.com

Clemson University’s president caught the room’s attention at the 12th annual SC Automotive Summit in February with a special announcement.

President James Clements said the university will offer a Bachelor of Science in Automotive Engineering program — the first undergraduate degree of its kind in the nation, he said. The first batch of students will begin the program this fall.

“This is our response to what the mobility industry wants 20 years from now,” said Srikanth Pilla, Clemson University Jenkins Endowed Professor of Automotive Engineering.

The Southeast region is a “hotbed” for engineers and auto original equipment manufacturers.

A 2020 report from McKinsey & Company highlights 10 “clusters” of technology shaping the future of the industry:

• E-Hailing

• Semiconductors

• Autonomous vehicle sensors

• AI, computing and connectivity

• Electric vehicles and charging

• Batteries

• AV software and mapping

• Telematics and intelligent traffic

• Back-end/cybersecurity

• HMI and voice recognition

Clemson built its new program around those 10 clusters, Pilla said.

The automotive industry in South Carolina employs more than 72,000 workers and accounts for a $27 billion annual economic impact, according to the S.C. Department of Commerce. The state’s industry has quadrupled over the past 20 years, and this program taps into a supply of domestic students ready to impact the industry, said Pilla.

“We are trying to build a workforce that can get to work on day one of the job after graduation,” he added.

Clemson responded to the needs of the auto industry by creating a graduate-level automotive engineering program in the mid-2000s. The university graduated the nation’s first Ph.D. student in automotive engineering in 2009 and the nation’s first female Ph.D. in automotive engineering in 2012. Lessons learned from the M.S. and Ph.D. programs will assist in launching the country’s first true B.S. in Automotive Engineering in, said Pilla.

The program’s structure — a true multidisciplinary systems integration degree — will focus on how elements of automotive,

mechanical, electrical, materials science, computer science, human factors and more work together. The applications and skillsets are valuable across multiple sectors, not just the automotive industry, he said. The program will consist of 124 credit hours. Currently, 95% of Clemson’s M.S. and Ph.D. graduates in automotive engineering are working in the industry.

So, upon graduation, students can venture into industries other than the auto industry if they choose, based on the handson skills they will acquire from the completion of the program, Pilla said.

The first two years of the program will take place 100% on Clemson’s main campus, then students will get a mix of experiences and classes on both the main campus and CU-ICAR — the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research in

Greenville. A unique senior capstone will top off the program — seniors can work as part of the world-renowned Deep Orange program, working alongside M.S. students to build a one-of-a-kind vehicle prototype. The Deep Orange product development process starts with strategy and ideation of the prototype, then the concept layout, systems integration, prototype build, and final testing. Students also will also have an opportunity to work on research under faculty members in state-of-the-art lab space or research centers at CU-ICAR.

Deep Orange was previously available only to graduate students, Clements said. Now, it will be integrated into this undergraduate curriculum, which will further elevate Clemson and CU-ICAR as a worldclass automotive engineering campus, he said.

“This is a huge step in expanding the pipeline of talent that the automotive industry needs, and we were uniquely positioned through our location, in the heart of the Southeastern automotive engineering industry, to meet the demands of the industry and for the future,” Clements said. “Once again, we are stepping up to fulfill our great mission to give back to the state of South Carolina and create a path for economic prosperity for our communities.”

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Physician readies for retirement by leaving behind $3M

By Ashlie Puma Contributing Writer

Dr. W. Larry Gluck, medical director of the Prisma Health Cancer Institute, will leave behind a $3 million endowment after his retirement in May.

During his nearly 40-year tenure, Gluck has transformed cancer care in South Carolina by discovering new cancer-fighting medicines, bringing modern clinical trials to the Upstate, and providing care for cancer patients, according to a Prisma Health news release.

This $3 million endowed chair, named the W. Larry Gluck MD Endowed Chair of Transitional and Molecular Oncology Research, will honor his legacy and support more advancements in cancer care.

“I’m proud to be part of this endowed chair, which will be a catalyst for our team at Prisma Health Cancer Institute to further expand their leading-edge work to unlock the mechanisms of cancer and find exciting new therapies to help patients,” Gluck stated in the news release.

The endowment will support the work of a lead physician-scientist who will provide a scientist’s insight into the cellular and molecular basis of cancer as well as a doctor’s one-on-one

attention to patient care.

The Prisma Health Cancer Institute has developed several treatments including novel drugs that target specific genes and proteins related to cancer, and its

team has participated in more than 1,000 clinical trials.

Recently, the institute collaborated with an international team of scientists on two research trials to find new ways to

shut down a potentially deadly immune reaction that has been seen in cancer patients and COVID-19 patients alike.

“Dr. Gluck’s entire professional career has been devoted to championing the drive for new discoveries to advance cancer care,” Mark O’Halla, president and CEO of Prisma Health, said in the release. He “is both a visionary in the field of cancer treatment and prevention and a hero to the thousands of patients and their families he has cared for over the years. We will miss him personally, but his presence will be felt for decades to come through the system of premier cancer care that he spent his career assembling.”

During Gluck’s tenure as medical director, the institute was designated as a National Cancer Institute Cancer Center and has expanded greatly with several landmark research programs, including a rare-tumor clinic, a blood and marrow transplant program and a Center for Cancer Prevention and Wellness.

The Cancer Institute has earned more than $30 million in research and grant funding that supports cancer research and patient advocacy, including screenings at Cancer for Cancer Prevention and Wellness.

According to Gluck, “It’s not enough to treat or even cure cancer. We need to prevent it altogether.”

Dr. Larry Gluck has endowed a position that will blend the scientist and caregiver for cancer treatment and care. (Photo/Provided)

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Greenville and state leaders discuss tourism’s big role in economic growth

By Krys Merryman kmerryman@scbiznews.com

By 2040, Greenville economic organizations predict at least 220,000 more people will be living in Greenville County — that’ll be the equivalent of dropping Anderson County’s population into Greenville.

With that growth comes a lot of benefits but also a lot of challenges.

A panel consisting of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Carlos Phillips, Greenville Area Development Corp. President and CEO Mark Farris, S.C. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Ashely Teasdel, and VisitGreenvilleSC President and CEO Heath Dillard got together at the Greenville One Center recently to address Greenville’s tourism and the intersection of economic development.

“When people come here (to Greenville), they can’t help but love the place they have visited,” Dillard said.

A panel consisting of (from left to right) the Greenville Area Development Corp. President and CEO Mark Farris, S.C. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Ashely Teasdel, VisitGreenvilleSC President and CEO Heath Dillard, Greenville Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Carlos Phillips got together at the Greenville One Center on Wednesday to address Greenville’s tourism and the intersection of economic development. (Photo/Krys Merryman)

The state saw $10.27 billion in capital investments last year — BMW’s Spartanburg expansion and Redwood Materials Ridgeville plant were major contributors — and will continue to see a shift in the automotive sector along with other manufacturing industries, Teasdel said. Federal investments have played a big role in foreign companies setting up shop in South Carolina and the Southeast, which is now known as the “battery belt,” she added.

“Any way we can continue to support these industries will be really important going forward,” Teasdel said.

But with new headquarters, plants and other facilities making their way to the state, site availability is limited and has also become a challenge, she added.

“We are seeing billion-dollar investments looking for thousands of people to fill their workforce,” she said. “And for a state that is relatively small, there are few places you can fit a mega site. We will have to have serious conversations when it come to new investments.”

The workforce is front and center, as it’s not just a South Carolina issue but a national one, said Teasdel.

As the unemployment rate is low in the state, there are still a lot of open jobs, she said. “Things have shifted since the pandemic.”

“Companies are considering the quality of life before making a big investment in the workforce they are tapping into,” Teasdel said. “Quality of life has risen as a top priority because workers are making the decisions — for their future family — and want live, work, play options. People want experiences, and that’s a huge factor in what makes Greenville more attractive.”

The Greenville market has a lot of great amenities and factors that keep it competitive, Dillard said.

“The people here really make the place and visitors feel that and feel welcomed when they come here,” he said. “We have created an environment that is clean, beautiful and safe. Tourism is often the front porch. Companies looking at capital investments feel it when they visit, and we believe our people in the Greenville community are our greatest asset.”

With the influx of companies and people moving to the city, Phillips said an additional 50,000 housing units over the next 20 years will be necessary as well as expanded infrastructure across the board — that means roadways, airports, broadband, etc.

“Growth is great, but with that growth does come opportunities over the coming years,” he added. “As people come to visit, they don’t want to just visit; they want to live here.”

brand, making it unrecognizable from what made it so lovable to begin with, Dillard said.

“We can’t prevent that from happening, but we can try to manage it, and that’s the challenge,” he added.

That challenge also includes a lack of affordable housing.

“Those communities that are on the margins and largely disproportionately affected by growth and affordable housing are often the people we want in the labor force,” said Dillard. “We need people to serve our guests and our visitors. As we may not be the organization who can specifically control infrastructure and affordable housing, we have to bring the perspective of the hospitality industry, and that’s taking a closer look at if our people can afford to live where they work.”

As the city manages its growth and challenges, said Dillard, they must do it collaboratively.

“Working with other agencies, taking a more holistic approach, and understanding it’s complex — using our tools and resources to work together to solve these challenges is crucial,” he added.

So, what are some solutions and goals to tackle these issues?

Farris said city organizations must

remote workers, said Phillips. People can be based in California but have the option to move to places like Greenville and work from home.

“That means we aren’t filling jobs we have here,” he added. “This is a significant challenge to get those people to fill the workforce here.”

In terms of finding and keeping talent, said Phillips, employers play a significant role in that. He said they must be more innovative and flexible to retain talent but unfortunately not every employer is built to offer a flexible work environment, such as a workfrom-home or hybrid option. However, this flexibility does contribute to a worker’s desire for work-life balance and is key to attracting talent.

State and city organizations also have been adamant and active when it comes to recruiting college graduates to fill jobs.

“We continue to pump dollars into scholarships for technical colleges and incentive structures,” Teasdel said.

Farris said they can do a better job at keeping college graduates in the state to work, though.

“I don’t think we can stop the speeding up (of the growth),” said Farris. “Half of our projects are international, but they love it here because it reminds

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How this Upstate architecture firm started in a basement to create successful business

By Krys Merryman kmerryman@scbiznews.com

In the eighth grade, one of Brian Thomas’ teachers gave him an assessment that revealed being an architect was one of the careers that could be a right fit for him — and she was right.

Thomas, who is a principal of DP3 Architects, thought art design would be a good way for him to express himself, after growing up with a mother who is a talented artist, he said.

“I think my passion for design stems from that and it sort of materialized from there,” said Thomas. “I can’t think of anything else I would rather do. Being an architect, every day is different, there are many creative outlets, and we have a group here that come in and challenge us every day, with new ways of looking at things and maintaining a healthy office culture.”

In 1984, two other Clemson University students — including Thomas as the third — Mike Pry and Ben Urueta, set up shop in a basement, where their vision of an architectural firm began. They knew they wanted to provide innovative, functional and sustainable design for clients, and in the beginning they took on any and all projects. In 1985, they received their first big break when they had an opportunity to design an Applebee’s. From there, as the team grew, DP3 began distinguishing itself in the niche markets of higher education, community and restaurants.

DP3 Architects is a full-service architecture firm where the team works to understand the greater underlying purpose in the buildings they craft and how that will impact who will work and play there. Their mission is to create spaces that capture the client’s vision.

They design facilities that promote reduced energy consumption and decreased environmental footprint, regardless of whether LEED certification is a project goal. More than just environmentally friendly, DP3’s sustainable design principles enable immediate and long-term economic benefits for their clients, the firms says.

DP3 has designed several notable projects around the Upstate in addition to national projects: Cartwright Food Hall in Greer, Simpsonville Arts Center, Kite Hill Brewing Co. in Clemson, NOMA Tower common area renovation in Greenville, Coastal Crust in Greenville, Greenville Chamber of Commerce, Fireforge in Greenville, Next Innovation Center and Clemson City Hall.

They also have projects in Los Angeles and nationwide prototype and design rollouts for Red Robin, Bahama Breeze Island Grille and Starbucks.

What makes their architecture firm unique, Thomas said, first and foremost is DP3’s culture.

“We have been named one of the top places to work in South Carolina,” Thomas said. “I think when you have a good culture internally the work shows externally, and I think our clients recognize that. The makeup of our people and how we all get along is reflected in each project.”

The company has pursued sustainability principles for years, he said.

“What means more to us is to look at things in a logical way, with common sense,” he added.

Meg Terry, DP3 chief marketing officer and principal, said her mother’s artistic family also sparked her interest in the architecture field.

“I found a love for it,” she said. “Every client and project are different, and it’s really fun and rewarding to see where the process takes you and that’s always intrigued me. One of my favorite things to do is going to the project site once it’s finished and see people enjoying the space you designed.”

As a music fanatic, Thomas said one of his favorite projects was the Hard Rock Café in Myrtle Beach. Another significant project that he felt really impacted other aspects of Greenville is the new Greenville Public Works building.

“It ended up having great architecture that was a little unexpected, and it was a cool opportunity and experi-

ence,” Thomas said.

Higher education design has also been a major pillar of success for the firm, such as the Anderson University Student Center.

“It changed the landscape of the university, how students, staff and faculty use their campus,” she said. “This has been impactful to the firm and the university.”

On the community side of things, Terry is proud of Travelers Rest City Hall and how it’s tethered to the fire station, also designed by DP3, in addition to Upstate Warrior Solution off Pelham Road.

With four focus areas: higher education, hospitality, corporate interiors and community designs, DP3 hopes everything they design positively impacts Upstate communities.

“Our passion is more for the Upstate and serving the people here from a fire station to city buildings, to doing quite a bit of tech college work. It’s important we are one office, and that office supports the needs of the Upstate community,” Terry said.

Thomas and Terry serve on a few boards as a way to give back to the Upstate community.

“This opens our eyes to a different part of the community,” Thomas said.

He said the firm always tries to include summer interns, who are looking for that necessary real-world interior design and architecture experience.

“We love youthful energy with some new ideas, and this also gives them a chance for real-world experience,” he added. “In our profession, academia is quite different from the professional side.

Academia provides a great foundation for design and how to design well,” but there are unexpected real-world experiences you don’t get in a classroom, such as what to do when a building leaks and working with real clients.

The firm also has a partnership with Clemson, where they take part in lecture and jury events. They find it important to be involved in local higher education, especially with students who don’t otherwise have access to professionals, which in turn helps spread awareness of who DP3 is.

DP3 wanted to be more involved with the community by launching a farmers market initiative this year, Terry said. Being partners with Upstate farmers this summer is another way DP3 is giving back and connecting with the community, to show people what they do while also supporting local farmers markets.

“Being able to be partners through their farmers market season is something we are super excited about,” said Terry. “We tried to figure out the best way we could give back and be a part of the community, having kids do fun projects that can help stimulate them and help others understand what we do in the community. This partnership felt like a good way to do that.”

How does DP3 measure success?

Thomas said by the number of repeat clients they have, which is a majority of business.

“It shows we do a good job, and we can get that next job,” he added. “We are trying to develop great architects and advance the profession. It’s all about being happy with what you do, too.”

Projects such as this renovation to the NOMA Tower in Greenville gives DP3 a chance to serve their clients and impact the community. (Photo/Provided)

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Architect(s): LS3P Associates LTD.

General contractor: Thompson Turner Construction

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Estimated completion date: August 2024

Estimated total cost of project: $49 million

Project description: The project includes a new two-story, 125,000-square-foot school for 900 students. The sitework includes extensive regrading and fill to provide adequate and safe access for pedestrians, buses, and cars. The project also includes the demolition of the existing Wellford Academy on the same site. 2023 | SO

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Accoya

S. Wilcox Drive Kingsport, Tenn., Kingsport, Tenn.

Developer/owner: Accoya, Kinsport, Tenn.

Architect(s): O'Neal Inc. Greenville

General contractor: O'Neal Inc. Greenville

Engineers: O'Neal Inc. Greenville

Estimated completion date: January 2024

Estimated total cost of project: $100 million

Project description: New facility for production of acetylated wood

Estimated completion date: May 2023

Estimated total cost of project: $177 million

Project description: Addition of an activated carbon line

Greene Finney Cauley

108 Professional Ct Mauldin

Developer/owner: Greene Finney Cauley, Greenville

Architect(s): Craig Gaulden Davis

General contractor: Caldwell Constructors, Greenville

Engineer(s): Civil: Arbor Engineering, Greenville

Structural: Fuller Group LLC, Greenville

Electrical: Burdette Engineering Greenville

Estimated completion date: Winter 2023

Estimated total cost of project: $2.2 million

Project description: New construction of a two-story, 9,000-square-foot o ice building with connection to the Swamp Rabbit Trail. In addition to o ice space, the Greene Finney Cauley building will feature a porch area on the second floor, two conference rooms, a large lounge area, and showers for employees to use if they want to bike, walk, or run to work.

Calgon Carbon

13121 Webre Road Bay, St. Louis, Miss.

Developer/owner: Calgon Carbon, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Architect(s): O'Neal Inc. Greenville

General contractor: O'Neal Inc., Greenville

Engineer(s): O'Neal Inc., Greenville

Project manager: O'Neal Inc., Greenville

Bank of Travelers Rest Headquarters Expansion

42 Plaza Drive Travelers Rest

Developer/owner: Bank of Travelers Rest

Architect(s): McMillan Pazdan Smith, Greenville

General contractor: Caldwell Constructors, Greenville

Engineer(s): Civil: Bluewater Civil Design, Greenville

Structural: Fuller Group, LLC, Greenville

Mechanical: Carolina Engineering Solutions,

Greenville

Electrical: Carolina Engineering Solutions, Greenville

Estimated completion date: Fall 2023

Estimated total cost of project: $4.9 Million

Project description: The Bank of Travelers Rest Headquarters Expansion is a partnering project with the owner and McMillan Pazdan Smith. The 11,500 SF building will hold additional o ice space, spacious training rooms, a lounge area, and more.

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Eastside Family YMCA Multisport Complex

1250 Taylors Road, Taylors

Developer/owner: YMCA of Greenville

Architect(s): McMillan Pazdan Smith, Greenville

General contractor: Caldwell Constructors, Greenville

Engineer(s): Civil Design Inc., Greenville (civil); Michael M. Simpson & Associated Inc., Greenville (structural); Leblanc-Welch Inc., Greenville (mechanical); Burdette Engineering, Greenville (electrical)

Estimated completion date: summer 2023

Estimated total cost of project: $1.7 million

Project description: The first phase of the Eastside Family YMCA expansion has started. Phase 1 includes the construction of an 8,000-square-foot airnasium, multi-purpose fustal court, and outdoor exercise area. This will be the first futsal court of its kind in the state of South Carolina.

Project description: Seneca’s ongoing downtown revitalization includes the construction of a new 13,728-square-foot building that will be connected to a vacant structure. The existing building will receive extensive brick repair work, as well as an old-fashioned wood storefront. The first floor will be occupied by retail/restaurant tenants, with the second floor serving as an empty shell for apartments.

Bakala Capital

355 S Main Street, Suite 904 Greenville

Architect(s): DP3 Architects, Greenville

General contractor: Mavin Construction, Greenville

Estimated completion date: April 2023

Estimated total cost of project: $1.3 million

Project description: 9th floor suite upfit of a 2,325-square-foot space in Falls Tower at Camperdown in downtown Greenville.

Emory Hillside 290

1240 Howell Road, Duncan

Developer/owner: Suncap Property Group LLC, Charlotte

Architect(s): Lindsey Architecture, Greensboro, N.C.

General contractor: Hogan Construction Group LLC, Greenville

Engineer(s): Seamon Whiteside, Greenville (civil); Structural Systems, Easley (structural)

Project manager: Duncan

Estimated completion date: May 2023

Estimated total cost of project: $ 18.2 million

Project description: Located on more than 22 acres in Duncan's Hillside Industrial Park, the new Class A speculative industrial building will be rear-loading and feature 62 dock doors. The structure will be composed of conventional steel with concrete tilt-wall panels and a mechanically fastened TPO roof system.

Sunny Days Headquarters and Logistics Center

135 Owings Park Blvd., Gray Court

Developer/owner: Sunny Days Entertainment, Simpsonville

Architect(s): SGA NarmourWright Design, Greenville

General contractor: Hogan Construction Group LLC, Greenville

Engineer(s): Thomas & Hutton, Greenville (civil); Structural Systems, Easley (structural)

Project manager: Duncan

Estimated completion date: May 2023

Estimated total cost of project: $ 13.1 million

Project description: The new headquarters for a leading supplier, distributor, and manufacturer of children’s toys consist of 206,816 square feet of tilt-wall warehouse space and 11,000 square feet of o ice space. Located on 20.7 acres in the Owings Industrial Park, it includes employee parking, truck courts, docks, a management pond, and utilities as required. Open workspaces, o ices, conference rooms, team/collaboration rooms, a kitchen, breakroom, and storage space are included in the o ice area.

Harper’s Plaza

222 E. North First St., Seneca

Developer/owner: city of Seneca, Seneca

Architect(s): Goodwin Mills Cawood, Greenville

General contractor: Hogan Construction Group LLC, Greenville

Engineer(s): Thomas & Hutton, Greenville (civil); Arrowood & Arrowood, Greenville (structural); Johnson Electric, Easley

Project manager: Duncan

Estimated completion date: July 2023

Estimated total cost of project: $ 2.6 million

Walter USA Headquarters

1510 S Batesville Road Greer

Developer/owner: Walter USA

Architect(s): Craig Gaulden Davis, Greenville

General contractor: Mavin Construction, Greenville

Estimated completion date: April 2024

Estimated total cost of project: $8.9 million

Project description: The scope includes construction/renovation of an existing facility in Greer, SC. Scope includes high-end features for new sales o ice space, flex space, canteen, training rooms, and conference areas. Scope also includes exterior façade improvements to upgrade overall curb

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Project description: incorporate state-of-the-art cardio and strength centers, dedicated group exercise and spin rooms, as well as a training room. The full-court basketball gym will have an elevated walking track that will include an enclosed indoor slide down to the lobby. During the second phase of construction, the pre-existing YMCA will be converted into a center for child development and an adjacent senior

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Design Strategies LLC Architects / Engineers 130 S. Main St. Greenville, SC 29601

Freeland & Kauffman Inc. 209 W. Stone Ave. Greenville, SC 29609

Goldie Associates Inc. 210 W. North 2nd St. Seneca, SC 29678

Terracon Consultants Inc. 72 Pointe Circle Greenville, SC 29615

Crow & Bulman Engineering Inc. 800 E. Main St. Spartanburg , SC 29302

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Summit Engineering, Laborator y & Testing Inc.

1029 Old Stage Road, Suite D Simpsonville, SC 29681

Spero Corp

119 SE Main St. Simpsonville, SC 29681

Upstate Engineering Inc.

11 Winchester Court Mauldin, SC 29662

Utility Technology Engineers-Consultants

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Izumi International Inc.

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Maddox Engineering Inc.

420 The Parkway, Suite I-A Greer, SC 29650

Raby Construction Co. 311 Haywood Road Greenville, SC 29607

TFS Engineers 870 Wade Hampton Blvd., Suite C101 Greenville, SC 29609

EnviroSouth Inc.

3440 Augusta Road Greenville, SC 29605

Safeguards Consulting Inc.

655 Fair view Road, Suite H232 Simpsonville, SC 29680

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ucts and a career closet, bringing together all items in the same location for students, free of charge.

Brewery opens at Judson Mill

buildings at the corner of King and George streets in downtown Charleston.

Learning alliance announces gift

a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday.

Model Home at The Cottages at Turtle Creek

Development opens in Boiling Springs

Simpsonville-based Durham Homes USA, operating partner of Broadstreet Inc., announced the opening of The Cottages at Turtle Creek in Boiling Springs. The development has 36 houses with six floor plans ranging in size from 2,400 to 3,900 square feet. Located at 1035 Tudor Cottage Trail, the community is in the Spartanburg County School District Two. Homes have an average sales price of $650,000. The development is under construction.

Axe-throwing venue opens in Judson Mill

Stumpy’s Hatchet House, an axe-throwing and entertainment destination, said it opened in the Judson Mill District. The more than 7,000-square-foot space includes 22 axe-throwing targets, axe-throwing related competitions and challenges, a bar with wine and beer, and a variety of hors d’oeuvres. The venue also allows guests to bring their own food or order delivery from local restaurants. Stumpy’s Hatchet House at Judson Mill will be open Wednesday and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday from 5 p.m. to midnight, Saturday from noon to midnight and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Fuel supports Greenville Literacy Association

Greenville-based marketing and branding agency Fuel said it selected Greenville Literacy Association as a Fuel for Good Grant recipient. Since 1965, Greenville Literacy Association has served adults in the Greenville community with instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, GED preparation and English as a second language.

Valkyrie Supply opens at Converse Converse University said it opened Valkyrie Supply to offer supplemental support for students struggling with food insecurity and increasingly tight budgets. Valkyrie Supply combines the university’s food pantry with personal hygiene prod-

Magnetic South Brewery said it opened in the Judson Mill District in early March. The Anderson-based brewery was founded by Paul Cain, Tanner Coombs and Adam “Cuzzin” Willier. The 10,000-square-foot space at Judson Mill will feature a variety of craft beverages, including light and dark lagers, India pale ales, session beers and sours, as well as a food menu and arcade games, pool tables, pinball and skee-ball.

Training available to manufacturers

The S.C. Department of Commerce, S.C. Manufacturing Extension Partnership and Michelin North America Inc. said they have committed to a second year of the Talents for Manufacturing program. The program makes technical maintenance training available to all manufacturers in the state. Working in partnership with the state Department of Commerce, SCMEP will provide funds to cover up to 50 percent of the cost of the registration fees for Talents for Manufacturing training classes for qualified South Carolina manufacturers.

Upcountry Fiber to expand service

Upcountry Fiber, the internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op and WCFIBER, said it has been awarded a $24 million grant from American Rescue Plan Act to expand internet service in underserved areas. Approximately 8,200 new customers in rural and underserved areas of Oconee and Pickens counties will have access to high-speed fiber internet service by the end of 2023, the company said.

The Social Emotional Learning Alliance for South Carolina announced that Dr. Michale J. (Mickey) Barber pledged $50,000 to help the organization promote and advance life skills instruction in schools, families, organizations and communities in South Carolina. Formerly a board-certified anesthesiologist, Barber graduated from the College of Charleston, completed medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina, did her residency at Tulane University and finished her fellowship at Harvard. She also served as an assistant professor at Tulane University.

Tax credit fund supports 19 projects

Tax Credit Marketplace, a firm that partners with real estate developers and investors to provide capital solutions and marketplace expertise, announced the closing of the 2022 S.C. Revitalization Tax Credit Fund LLC. The 2022 fund invested in 19 qualifying development projects in Camden, Cheraw, Clemson, Columbia, Conway, Greenville, Laurens, Traveler’s Rest and Spartanburg, supporting total rehabilitation investment of more than $115 million, according to a news release. These projects generated more than $23 million in state income tax credits, a 76 percent increase over 2021, the release said.

BASF donates prom dresses

BASF’s site in Seneca said it donated 85 prom dresses to Grace’s Closet to share with high schoolers in the community who may not be able to afford a gown. Each used dress was collected by employees at BASF’s Seneca site as part of an ongoing partnership with BASF and Grace’s Closet.

Golf tournament set for March

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Carolina Handling receives PR award

Carolina Handling said it received a Mercury Excellence Award for The Patriotic Pallet Project, an event at the Greenville Downtown Airport that created the world’s largest pallet painting. The silver Mercury Award was given in the special project category and was awarded for The Patriotic Pallet Project video. The International Mercury Awards presented by MerComm Inc. honor the best in public relations, public affairs and corporate communications.

Mashburn receives excellence award

Mashburn Construction said it received a Construction Excellence Award from the Carolinas Association of General Contractors. The CAGC Construction Excellence Awards honor projects recognized by the judges of the CAGC Pinnacle Award as projects of distinction. Only four projects throughout North Carolina and South Carolina were awarded. Mashburn was recognized for its work at The Pinch, the redevelopment of four vacant

Just Say Something announced its 35th Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament will be March 27 at the Thornblade Club in Greer. Tournament proceeds will benefit youth and families served by Just Say Something, a non-profit organization founded in 1984 to encourage youth, parents and communities to have open, honest and ongoing conversations about alcohol, tobacco, drugs and other risky behavior.

New restaurant planned at Hartness

Hartness announced The one 5 at Hartness, a restaurant in partnership with the owners of The 05 and The 07. The restaurant will feature a bar and lunch and dinner menu. The one 5 at Hartness will open in May and will be open from 11

Romeo’s Pizza opens in Easley

Romeo’s Pizza said it opened a location on S.C. Highway 123 in Easley. The location offers pick-up, delivery and catoring services.” Romeo’s Pizza also has South Carolina locations open in Simpsonville and Greer plans to open a location in Clemson this spring.

North Greenville adds health college

North Greenville University announced the launch of the College of Allied Health, the institution’s sixth college. Effective June 1, the College of Allied Health will house the Master of Medical Science and NGU’s newest program, the Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences, which has been submitted to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges for review and approval.

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ADVERTISING, MARKETING & PR

VantagePoint Marketing hired Francesca Cuddy as account supervisor. Cuddy has more than 20 years of marketing strategy and lead generation experience.

Jeff Dezen Public Relations hired William Henderson as senior account executive. He has previously worked as legislative staff member in the U.S. House of Representatives, including time as the policy and press assistant to the Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

ARCHITECTURE

Craig Gaulden Davis Architecture hired Sandra Bell as financial manager. Bell recently moved to Greenville from Utah, bringing 22 years of finance and accounting-related experience to the CGD team.

BANKING & FINANCE

Ballentine Capital Advisors hired Jameson Million as operations specialist. Million is a graduate of the University of South Carolina.

The Southern Bank named Michael Reeder branch manager of its Spartanburg location set to open this spring. Reeder most recently worked at Bank of America as a relationship manager.

CONSTRUCTION

Justin Martin, Cely Construction; Gavin Axson, Brasfield & Gorrie; Braxton Maddox, WillScot; Alex Iacovelli, 84 Lumber; Larry Eberhart, Reeves Young; and Matt Bello, Brasfield & Gorrie.

Carroll Daniel Construction Co. hired Chris Berryman as a senior business developer. Berryman previously worked in economic development for the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Red Oak Developers hired Cathy Miller as project coordinator. Miller previously worked at the BMW Charity Pro-Am and the Carolinas Chapter CMAA (Club Management Association of America).

EDUCATION

Emily Schuck has been named vice president for enrollment management at Furman University. Schuck, who is the assistant vice president for enrollment management at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio, will begin her duties at Furman on June 1.

ENGINEERING

Tindall Corp. promoted Cheryl Lang to president. Lang joined Tindall in 1990 as a controller and most recently served as senior vice president of administration.

Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas announced the 2023 leadership team for the organization’s Upstate Regional Leadership Council chaired by W.M. Jordan’s Chet Bednar Additional members include vice chair Regina Gay, BE&K Building Group; secretary Jonathan Thrasher, S&ME; immediate past chair Christi Powell, 84 Lumber; Jeff White, Brasfield & Gorrie; Madison Younginer, CarolinaPower; Wes Pumphrey, HUB International;

HEALTH CARE

Scott Columbia as director of corporate partnerships for both the Triumph men’s team and Liberty women’s team. Columbia previously worked at Katana Safety as chief revenue officer and vice president of sales.

HUMAN RESOURCES

The YoPro Know hired Jade Fountain as an account manager. She worked as the director of mission advancement at United Ministries from 2015 to 2021.

LAW

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA announced that Reid Sherard has been elected by the South Carolina General Assembly to serve on the board of trustees for the University of South Carolina. Reid leads Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s family law practice group.

for South Carolina appointed Wendy Methvin as executive director. Methvin spent nearly a decade working as a medical and pharmaceutical sales manager for Baxter Healthcare Corp. and Medicis Dermatologics before launching HHI Yoga.

Hollingsworth Funds hired Travis Wharton and Tomeika Bennett as community investments officers and promoted Katy Sides to director of learning. Sides joined Hollingsworth Funds in 2017 as a strategic initiatives associate and has served as the knowledge management officer since 2019. Wharton has prior experience with the United Way of Greenville County, the Spartanburg County Foundationand and the Urban League of the Upstate. Bennett previously worked at Greenville Technical College.

REAL ESTATE

Coldwell Banker

Caine hired Kimberly Gilmore at its Greenville office as a residential agent.

Weston & Sampson hired Mike Jones as a senior project engineer in the wastewater practice in its Greenville office.

Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm added patent attorney Hunter Freeman at its Greenville office. Freeman’s law practice focuses primarily in the areas of patents, trademarks, trade secrets, contracts, licensing, copyrights, litigation and mediation.

NONPROFITS

Desiree Reid , director of nursing at The Woodlands at Furman, earned the LeadingAge SC Outstanding Leader Award. She has worked at the Woodlands at Furman for more than a decade. LeadingAge South Carolina represents 36 not-for-profit, mission driven senior care providers.

HOSPITALITY

The Greenville Triumph SC hired

The Center for Developmental Services announced the appointment of Gerardo Cisneros, Jason Misrahi, Johanna Perez, Dominic Picciuto and Anthony “Tony” Toklo to its board of directors. Gerardo is the vice president of finance at Current Lighting (formerly Hubbell Lighting). Misrahi is founder of Stitch Street. Perez is the state director of member and community engagement at Molina Healthcare. Picciuto is founder of the Greenville location of Total Quality Logistics. Toklo is the chief marketing officer for Davis-Standard.

Todd Abrahamson was appointed to the YouthBASE board of directors. He is the global sales director for ITW Hartness, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc.

The Social Emotional Learning Alliance

Colliers South Carolina promoted Greyson Furnas and Bailey Tollison to senior brokerage associates. Furnas is based in Colliers’ Spartanburg office and specializes in downtown retail and office properties. Tollison is based in Colliers’ Greenville office and specializes in office leasing and investment sales.

Coldwell Banker

Caine hired Emily Slabaugh at its Greenville office as a residential agent. She has a background in public relations and teaching.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors announced that Alaina Mayo joined the company’s Augusta office as a sales associate.

Bell

Berryman

Columbia

Fountain

Sherard

Freeman

Methvin

Gilmore

Furnas Slabaugh

Tollison

Miller

Schuck

Jones

Reid

Reeder

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Lists: IT Services, Security Firms

Special Section: Electric Vehicles

Advertising Deadline: April 3

MAY 22

HEALTH CARE/LIFE SCIENCES

Lists: Hospitals, Life Science Companies

Advertising Deadline: May 8

JUNE 19

LOGISTICS/DISTRIBUTION

Lists: Logistics Providers, Warehouse Services

Special Section: Under Construction

Advertising Deadline: June 5

Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty hired Amanda Chvatal, Jessica Kilcoyne, Joyce Bedenk and Tom Bedenk as associates. Chvatal has been in the real estate business for nearly 10 years and recently relocated from Chicago. Kilcoyne spent nearly a decade in health care before switching careers to real estate. Joyce Bedenk and Tom Bedenk worked a variety of careers in the corporate sector in places such as Dallas, Minneapolis and Chicago before retiring to build a house on Lake Keowee.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors announced that Christin Massie joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Massie previously worked as a teacher in Germany.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors announced that Rick Baum joined the company as a sales associate. He previously worked in the telecommunications industry.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors announced that Maggie Joyner joined the company as a sales associate. Joyner is the granddaughter of company founder, the late C. Dan Joyner.

TECHNOLOGY

ScanSource Inc. appointed Shana Cochrane Smith as senior executive vice president and chief legal officer. Smith most recently served as vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for NII Holdings Inc.

UTILITIES

Greenville Water announced that CEO David H. Bereskin retired March 3. Bereskin has been CEO for 12 years.

Group LLC, Greenville

Engineer(s): SWA, Greenville (civil); Bailey and Son Engineering, Greenville (structural)

Project manager: Duncan

Estimated completion date: August 2023

Estimated total cost of project: $ 16.2 million

CurTec

365 Oconee Business Parkway, Westminster

Developer/owner: Agracel, Greenville Owner: CurTec, Somerset, N.J.

Architect(s): LS3P, Greenville

General contractor: Hogan Construction Group LLC, Greenville

Engineer(s): BGE, Charlotte (civil); Arrowood & Arrowood, Greenville (structural)

Estimated completion date: April 2023

Estimated total cost of project: $ 6.1 million

Project description: CurTec, a Dutch packaging company, has established its first U.S. location in Oconee County. The new operations facility will include 4,000 square feet of o ice and support space in addition to 29,600 square feet of production space.

Project description: Anderson University selected Hogan Construction and McMillan Pazdan Smith to provide preconstruction and construction management services for their 45,000-square-foot Football Operations Building. The new state-of-the-art operations facility will be located on the Campus Athletic Complex and will house locker rooms, meeting rooms, coaches' o ices and a sports medicine center.

For advertising information, contact Ryan Downing at rdowning@scbiznews.com

Anderson University Football Operations Building

718 Gossett St. Anderson

Developer/owner: Anderson University, Anderson

Architect(s): McMillan Pazdan Smith, Spartanburg

General contractor: Hogan Construction

Prisma Health Centennial Ambulatory Surgery Center

64 Centennial Way Greenville

Developer/owner: Prisma Health

Architect(s): Boulder Associates

General contractor: Mavin Construction, Greenville

Estimated completion date: fall 2024

Estimated total cost of project: $21.5 million

Project description: New construction of a two-story steel structure with masonry veneer situated in the side of a hill, with the upper-level walking out to grade on the northwest side of the building and lower-level walking out to grade on the southeast side of the building. Functional use of the building will be 6 new operating rooms with the necessary patient and clinical support functions on the upper level.

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VIEWS, PERSPECTIVES AND READERS’ LETTERS

Economy finally sees reluctant workers returning

South Carolina must focus on improving and modernizing our critical infrastructure if we are going to continue growing a strong, resilient economy that supports our major industries, strengthens local businesses and creates jobs for hardworking South Carolinians.

Fortunately, through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, we are moving key infrastructure projects forward across the state.

As a state, we are fortunate to have major manufacturers maintaining a presence in South Carolina, including Boeing, Volvo, BMW and Michelin, to name a few.

As these companies seek to invest in their South Carolina-based facilities in order to increase capacity or add new production lines, it is critical that we are able to provide increased and improved surface transportation, as well as rail and port capacity, that can meet the additional demand for imported mate-

rials and to export finished products in South Carolina, across the country, and throughout the world.

Based on formula funding, South Carolina is set to receive $4.6 billion over the next five years to support federal-aid highway improvement projects and another $274 million to repair and replace bridges across the state. In addition, we can compete for a portion of $12.5 billion from the Bridge Investment Program for economically significant bridges.

These investments are critical, especially considering a 2021 report by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association found 745 bridges in South Carolina to be structurally deficient. The SCDOT has also emphasized bridge repair and replacement as a major component of its 10-year management plan.

Additionally, thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, both the South Carolina Ports Authority, along with the 480 miles of waterways that are critical to the economic wellbeing of our state, will see increased infrastructure investments upwards of $17 billion over the next five years.

This includes funding for port expansion projects and initiatives that will help support a stronger, more connected supply chain capable of expediting goods to and from manufacturers across the state and throughout our region.

It also includes funding for coastal resiliency projects to protect the port and its major manufacturing, transportation, and logistics industry presence. These efforts to strengthen and secure our existing port infrastructure will further support economic development in Charleston, across South Carolina, and throughout the Southeast, as the South Carolina Ports Authority serves as a major supply chain partner for large metropolitan areas such as Charlotte and Nashville.

The South Carolina General Assembly’s decision to allocate $120 million in matching funds to draw down federal dollars and $600 million for interstate widening projects to support the new infrastructure at the South Carolina Ports Authority, among other notable infrastructure investments, has also had considerable impact on addressing South Carolina’s infrastructure needs. Gov. McMaster deserves to be commended for

his strategic approach and timely approval of state funds that allowed South Carolina to secure most, if not all, federal dollars available for new infrastructure.

All in all, investments from the Infrastructure Improvement and Jobs Act that Congress passed last year, plus the funds from the state legislature, will help South Carolina continue to strengthen its economy and support our growing population and workforce.

Given the importance of these efforts, South Carolinians should be grateful to Sen. Lindsey Graham for supporting the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and ensuring we are moving forward in a smart, responsible, and pro-growth way.

Jeff Mulliken is a partner at the Carolina Transportation Engineers and Associates and president of the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina.

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