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“Our goal is (to be) a company that really wants to bring new technology for the betterment of the society … to make technology safe, accessible and really useful for all,” he said. “But to do that we really need a physical presence.”

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Sooner or later, every driver spends a little time on the open road. So it makes sense that a company developing technology that enables a car drive itself will need a place to test autonomous vehicles at highway speeds. One company found it in Greenville: open road, closed course.

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Argo AI in the spring announced its intentions to set up a test track in Greenville. It will be the only place among the company’s test sites that can test open vehicles at sustained speeds of 70-miles per hour. Company cofounder and President Peter Rander was in Greenville to share plans with local leaders, including elected officials and representatives of the Greenville Area Development Committee, which played a role in securing the deal to bring Argo AI to the Upstate. In addition to Argo staff, Rander brought with him a Ford Escape outfitted with the company’s autonomy technology. “We are developing for self-driving cars that autonomy technology,” Rander said to a crowd at the Greenville Country Club. “What Greenville offers is an amazing facility at SCTAC and ITIC with the capacity for us to test cars at high speed because highway driving and cars trying to drive themselves – you don’t just do that on the public roadways. You need what we call a closed course, a test site.”

Rander said the test course will be hard on the vehicles and the Argo AI technology as the company attempts to anticipate and test for realworld“Thapplications.erewillbeunique aspects (of the testing here), which in a way means a little bit of Greenville is going to be embedded in all of our self-driving vehicles – kind of a neat thought as you think about it being a new place here,” he said. $10M University wife

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Rander said the 5-year-old company spent about five years in search of a suitable site. He said the existing automotive industry in the region and the presence of college engineering programs boosted Greenville County’s profile.

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Argo AI has several sites to test and use its autonomous vehicles in city centers, but in October the company will have spent some of its initial $2.6 million investment and hired the first of about 40 new employees needed to take the company to the big roads that connect those cities.The company sees 600 acres at the International Transportation Innovation Center on the S.C. Technology and Aviation Center complex as key to the open road and all that it promises.

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South Carolina business and industry saw a double-digit decline in workplace injuries and illnesses in 2020. The number of injuries reported in the Palmetto State fell below 40,000 for the first time in 20 years, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show. South Carolina wasn’t alone. Many states, including most Southeastern states, saw a significant drop in workplace injuries, but with a 13.26% decline from 2019 to 2020, South Carolina saw the largest drop among states reporting data in the Southeast. Workplace fatalities stayed at about the same rate as the previous three years at 102 for the year in South Carolina, federal data show. Thousands of trips, slips, falls, getting stuck and getting struck still occurred in South Carolina, but the significant reduction indicates that COVID-19 and the move to remote work and hybrid o ice settings for many companies and employees had an impact on accidents and incidents during the worst of the pandemic. Each year, nonfatal workplace injuries costs businesses and insurance companies billions of dollars a year across the U.S. and cause financial and family hardships for millions of workers. In South Carolina, 12,300 of the 38,600 workplace injuries in 2020 resulted in time away from work. Even more employees, nearly 20,000, had restrictions on what they were able to do after an injury even if they were able to return to work, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. panies consider how to adjust to a new o ice environment with fewer COVID restrictions, some of the choices about remote work could further impact workplace safety and time away from the job because of illness and injury going forward.

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“With the International African American Museum in Charleston approaching its grand opening, Richland County’s Conservation Commission is working on plans to drive heritage tourism closer to home,” the release stated. “Set to open in January, the IAAM is expected to bring local, regional, national and international visitors to Charleston to learn about connections across the African diaspora, the spread of African-American culture and influence, and the movement for justice and equality.”

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Richland County’s Conservation Commission is working on plans to attract more tourists interested in African American history. The commission is currently working with the county’s procurement office to select a vendor to develop a heritage tourism marketing plan for Richland County, according to a news release. It will also carry out a campaign to bolster the county’s ability to attract visitors who want to learn more about African American history and culture.“Some important parts of that history are here in our county,” said Glenice Pearson, chair of the commission’s Historic Committee. “A number of efforts have been mounted to interpret and recall that history, but there’s still a lot of history that can be Oncetold.” a marketing plan is developed and Richland County Council approves it, officials estimate the project would take nine months to a year to develop.

The approaching January opening of the International African American Museum in Charleston helped spur the project, according to the release from Richland County.

The marketing plan will rely on input from historic site leaders, stakeholders, potential visitors and others to highlight a variety of sites, natural resources and other county-based resources so travelers will be able to select from a menu of experiences during their stay. Richland County’s heritage and tourism sites include the Museum of the Reconstruction Era at the Woodrow Wilson Family Home and the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House in downtown Columbia as well as the Reconstructed heritage tourism trail, which tells the story of the Reconstruction era in Columbia.

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Greif, a global industrial packaging products and services company, is expanding existing operations in Greenville County with a $13 million investment over the next five years. Located at 873 Alexander Road in Taylors, Greif’s Greenville facility serves as a paper mill that utilizes recycled paperboard for the production of spiral tubes and cores, a news release from the Greenville Area Development Corp. stated. The company’s expansion will modernize the facility and increase production“Wecapacity.areexcited to offer increased capabilities within our Taylors facility. Greif’s investment in South Carolina enables us to support our tube and core plants and our customers’ growth in this thriving region of the country,” Tim Bergwall, Greif senior vice president and group president, Paper Packaging and Soterra LLC, said in the release. The physical expansion is expected to be complete in November 2022. Greif was founded in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1877, according to the release, and is now located in more than 35 countries. The company produces steel, plastic and fiber drums; intermediate bulk containers; containerboard; corrugated packaging; recycled boxboard; tubes; cores; and a variety of other products. “This announcement further proves that South Carolina’s talented workforce and pro-business environment allow our companies to thrive,” S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster said in the release. “We congratulate Greif on their expansion project and look forward to working with them as they continue to grow in our state.”

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With a focus on sustainability, Greif’s recycling group diverts more than 4 million tons of materials from the waste stream annually, and its Land Management Group manages more than 240,000 acres of forests, the release stated. “Greif's decision to expand operations here validates the many advantages Greenville County offers, including motivated employees, a pro-business community and strategic location,” Willis Meadows, Greenville County Council chairman and board member of the Greenville Area Development Corp., said in the release. “Greif packaging safely transports the world's great brands, and we are proud they have chosen to invest here."

The Trone gift will allow Furman to expand mental health and wellbeing services beyond the walls of a therapist’s office, integrating mental fitness into a variety of student activities, such as mentoring and advising, the release said. The goal is to help students develop lifelong healthy habits that promote mental wellbeing, while giving students tools and skills to help them build resilience when health challenges arise. “We want to be up front about the importance of wellbeing as foundational to a student’s success inside and outside the classroom,” Carson said. The remaining $1.5 million will create the Hillel Endowment Fund to provide permanent support to expand and enhance the Furman Hillel for a more robust Jewish life for all students and the broader community. The Hillel also provides important aspects of mental fitness by giving students a place where they feel welcomed and valued, and where they can satisfy their spiritual needs, the release said.

U.S. Rep. David Trone, a Democrat from Maryland, and his wife have given $10 million to Furman University, with $8.5 million dedicated to student mental health services and $1.5 million to support Furman’s Hillel, the Jewish Student Association. The gift makes the congressman, a 1977 Furman graduate and a member of the Furman University Board of Trustees, one of the university’s largest living donors, according to a news release.“Asa proud alumnus of Furman University, I am honored by the opportunity to give back in a meaningful way on an issue of great personal importance,” said Trone, who also is founder and co-owner of the retail chain Total Wine and More. The $8.5 million for mental health is intended to transform services, enabling the university to reach more students in need of care earlier, and with new approaches, making Furman a model for mental and emotional health care — what Trone calls “mental health fitness” — in higher education, the news release said.

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“In this day and age, it is vital that we work together to break the stigma surrounding mental health, ensure tolerance in our diverse communities, and equip our students with the tools and resources to succeed,” Trone, who gave $3.5 million to Furman in 2013 to renovate and name the Trone Student Center, said in the release.

“With this gift through the David and June Trone Family Foundation, I trust that Furman University will continue to positively impact and shape our nation’s future leaders.”The gift gets to the heart of The Furman Advantage and its emphasis on helping students create lives of purpose and impact, said Furman University President Elizabeth Davis.

“By creating The Hillel Endowment Fund, we are able to expand and enhance the Furman Hillel for a more robust Jewish life for all students and the broader community,” June Trone said in the release.

“The Furman Advantage helps students become resilient and adaptable to change in the face of adversity,” she said in the release. “Mental fitness is vital to developing these skills, ensuring our students are able to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. David and June’s generous donation clearly will make a significant difference in our students’ lives and in our campus community, now and for generations to Mentalcome.”health problems among college students have been on the rise in recent years. Several studies show that increase was made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. A spring 2021 national Healthy Minds Network Study showed that 41% of college students screened positive for depression, and 34% had anxiety disorder. In a recent survey of Furman students, 65% said the pandemic negatively impacted their mental health and 63% said it affected their loneliness and isolation, the release said. “The impact of the Trones’ gift will kickstart a more integrative approach to mental health and launch us on a trajectory of prioritizing wellbeing as part of a student’s educational pathway,” Vice President for Student Life Connie Carson said in theWithrelease.$1million of the Trone gift, Furman will expand and renovate its counseling center to create more group space and areas to practice mindfulness, as well as provide more flexible space for the expansion of other services and programs. The space will be renamed the Trone Center for Mental AnotherFitness.$7.5million will create the Trone Family Fund for Student Mental Health and Well-Being. It will fund positions to ensure a consistent level of professional staffing that adapts as methods for engaging in mental fitness change, starting with the hiring of a health and wellbeing coordinator. It also endows the position that oversees mental health and ensures the hiring of a diverse staff to reflect the student population.

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Trone has championed many mental health and addiction initiatives in Congress, the release said. He co-led the U.S. Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking, is founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force and has spoken publicly about his nephew Ian Trone’s death from a fentanyl overdose.

“At the height of the pandemic nobody had enough gloves — nurses, clinicians, food workers,” Kennedy said. “That’s when we decided we needed to do something to bolster the U.S. supply.”

The short supply of gloves also drove the prices up drastically, from about $3 a box to $30, Kennedy said.

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Shipment brings Nephron Nitrile a step closer to reality

SCMEP developed a three-week plan to implement the systems and documentation required to achieve certification for Lollis Metal Fabrication. The new ISO 9001:2015 standard led to increased productivity and on-time production.

“We are excited for the arrival of this critical equipment but more than that, we are grateful for the partnerships — from South Korea to South Carolina — that have allowed us to make efficient progress over the last year,” Kennedy said. “Now it is time to start making invaluable gloves right here in Lexington County.”

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On Aug. 29, the first glove production equipment from South Korea arrived at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The shipment included manufacturing lines and will help Nephron Nitrile begin production of the gloves within a few weeks. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster and other state and local officials joined Nephron owner and CEO Lou Kennedy to celebrate the shipment’s arrival. Also present was a contingent of business leaders from South Korea, celebrating the country’s technology-sharing agreement with Nephron in getting the plant up and running. Kennedy said the shipment marked a critical milestone for Nephron Nitrile.

The equipment arrived on what airport officials said was one of the largest airplanes to ever land at CAE: a Boeing B747-8 air freighter flown by cargo specialist Atlas Air. The flight arrived in Columbia at 6:40 a.m. after having made the trip via the South Korean city of Incheon and Anchorage, Alaska.Kennedy said the successful shipment was the result of collaboration from UPS and CAE officials who helped work out the logistics of bringing such a large plane intoNephronColumbia.Nitrile will produce the gloves at the Kennedy Innovation Complex in Saxe Gotha Industrial Park. Molding forms for the gloves are made by CeramTec, a ceramic and medical technology company with North American headquarters in Laurens. Kennedy said the pandemic made her passionate about helping to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign sources for PPE and other health equipment. Nephron Pharmaceuticals produces and manufactures generic inhalation solutions and pre-filled, sterile syringes through its 503B Outsourcing Facility. Its CLIA-certified lab, which conducted COVID-19 testing for its employees and workers at neighboring businesses, ran low on PPE as the pandemic disrupted global supply chains last spring.Kennedy and other company officials decided to begin manufacturing nitrile gloves because the gloves were a universal need across many industries.

Nephron Nitrile is one step closer to starting production of nitrile rubber gloves, an important component of personal protective equipment, in WestNephronColumbia. Pharmaceuticals Corp. launched the glove company in July 2021 to help the effort to boost domestic production of critical PPE for U.S. health care workers.

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Bryant Sims of NAI Earle Furman represented tenant SpineFit Chiropractic in leasing 700 square feet of o ice space at 175 Magnolia Street, Suite 102, in Spartanburg.

of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, Warrior Grove LLC, in leasing 435 square feet of o ice space at 104 N. Daniel

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Keith Jones, McNeil Epps and Hunter Garrett of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, Saddle Brook Properties LLC, in leasing 3,000 square feet of o ice space in Suite 492 at 490-498 Garlington Road, Greenville, to Matica Corp.

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Pete Brett of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine represented Fairway Lane LLC, the landlord, in lease renewal negotiations with Success Mortgage Partners Inc. for a 1,750-square-foot o ice space at 408-A N. Church St. in Greenville.

Katherine Fulmer of NAI Earle Furman represented tenant SP Inc. LLC in leasing 1,650 square feet of o ice space located at 174 E. Main St., Suite 120, in KeithSpartanburg.Jones,McNeil Epps and Hunter Garrett of NAI Earle Furman represented landlord 135 South Main Street LLC in the renewal of 2,969 square feet of o ice space at 135 S. Main St., Greenville, to Novolex Holdings LLC. Earle Furman Jr. of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord in leasing a 33,783-square-foot piece of industrial property at 23 Old Mill Road in JohnMauldin.Powell of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, TAGED LLC, in leasing 1,300 square feet of retail space at 3182-3192 N. Main St., Anderson, to RD2 LLC.

Frank Hammond of Colliers represented MTC Federal Credit Union in the leasing of 9,000 square feet of o ice space at 201 Brookfield Parkway in Greenville.

Randall Bentley, Kevin Bentley and Chad Stepp of KDS Properties represented the buyer, Erchonia Corp. LLC in the six-acre purchase of 114 Southchase Blvd. in Simpsonville. The seller was Blue Wall Partnership LLC.

Geo Beans of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord in leasing 3,000 square feet of retail space at 117 Haywood Road, Suite C, Greenville, to Sprattronics LLC.

Shannon Caldwell of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, 1300 Park Square LLC, in leasing 1,014 square feet of retail space in Suite C-2 at 1322 E. Washington St. in Greenville to Z Construction.

Photo Andrew Harrill of Lee and Associates represented the seller, BRP Investments LLC, in the sale of 6,240 square feet of space at 1209 N.E. Main St. in Simpsonville. The purchaser was HP2 Realty LLC.

Scott Burgess and Lance Byars of Colliers represented East Butler Investments LLC in the lease of 2,430 square feet of retail space at Maverick Station, 1 E. Butler Road in Mauldin to ICRYO.

Hunter Garrett, John Staunton and Alex Johnson of NAI Earle Furman represented landlord Rutherford Road Warehouse NG LLC in leasing 46,200 of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, Frontage Warehouse Partnership, in leasing 40,000 square feet of industrial space at 1428 Old Stage Road, Suite A, Simpsonville, to Advanced Manufacturing Systems Automation Inc.

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Shannon Caldwell of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, Morgan Manor Group LLC, in the lease extension of 869 square feet of o ice space located at 730 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Suites 202 A and 201 C, Greenville, to David Gregory.

Keith Jones and McNeil Epps of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord RPG Development LLC in the lease renewal of 6,050 square feet of o ice space at 290 Enterprise Drive in Easley to S.t Francis Physician Services Inc.

David Sigmon and Matt Vanvick of Pintail Capital Partners represented the local sellers in the sale of 16.23 acres at 8735 Old Greenville Highway in Piedmont. The buyer was RRL Enterprises Inc. Je Day and Lakin Parr of Pintail Capital Partners represented the buyer, Berkshire-Hudson Capital XI, in the purchase of 1.292 acres at 5149 Pelham Road in Greenville from seller LittleJohn Glenn Holdings KatherineLLC.Fulmer

Hunter Garrett, John Staunton and Alex Johnson of NAI Earle Furman represented landlord Bunch-Giliam Rd LLC in leasing 47,045 square feet of industrial space at 562 Gilliam Road in Greer to Hayes Food Products Inc.

The company brought to Greenville a Ford Escape used in its pilot program. (Photo/Ross Norton)

Newly created positions at Argo AI will span fleet operations, autonomy test operations, training and facilities, with many new jobs not requiring existing experience in technology, robotics, or engineering, and some do not require a four-year college degree, the company said. Argo will hire test associates, test engineers and vehicle service technicians who will be responsible for operating Argo autonomous vehicles on the test track, designing and executing structured tests that mimic real-world interactions between autonomous vehicles and other road users to enhance the safety of Argo technology, and autonomous vehicle service, repair and self-driving system maintenance.Argowilltrain new employees on how to operate and maintain autonomous vehicles, providing unique tools and upskilling opportunities, the company said in a news release. Numerous Argo employees who started at Argo as test specialists or test associates have received on-the-job training to move into program management, training management, mapping or other fields within the company. Additionally, the facility will draw visitors as it serves as a training site for Argo Fleet Operations personnel from facilities across the United States and Europe. Argo will bring staff from all of its offices, including Munich, for training and additional workforce development“Weopportunities.reallylookat Greenville and South Carolina as being a part of the birthplace of the next phase of our innovation,” said Summer Fowler, chief corporate responsibility officer for Argo AI. “You’re helping us unlock what’s really going to connect not just city operations where we operate now. Argo has focused purposely and intentionally on inner cities because we know there are huge challenges in mobility with goods movement, people movement, safety, but we often get asked ‘When are we going to see more than just cities?’ Because everybody wants more. Being here and using the track is going to allow us to get to those speeds … and gets us to the next phase.” In addition to a dedicated highway speed track for Argo’s use, the company will leverage features at ITIC, an automotive testbed for automotive companies, suppliers, technology providers and research universities to test and validate mobility innovations. “Establishing Argo as a full-time resident at ITIC ushers in an exciting new era of development for our testbed and further validates our status as a world-class automotive test track,” Jody Bryson, executive director of ITIC, said in the news release. “ITIC looks forward to supporting Argo’s innovative testing needs now and far into theArgofuture.”is actively operating autonomous vehicles in seven cities around the world, and recently began driverless operations in Miami and Austin, Texas. To realize the potential of autonomous vehicles at scale, Argo is partnered with brands including Ford, Volkswagen, Lyft and Walmart, to launch customer-facing autonomous rideshare and goods delivery services across the United States and Germany. ROAD

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The Greenville County track is the Pittsburgh company’s fourth test facility, in addition to locations in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Munich, Germany. Argo conducts a variety of testing at each of these facilities before releasing its software updates for public road operations. The Greenville facility includes a mile-long straightaway that will enable the cars to reach 70 miles per hour. “We are living in the age of disruptive technologies,” said Ashley Teasdel, S.C. deputy secretary of commerce. “The automotive industry is experiencing the biggest transformation it has seen in over 100 years and we’re witnessing this through electric vehicles, through automating in factories, autonomous technology and so much more. This shift presents tremendous opportunities for our state and it is no secret that in South Carolina we have the reputation of being an automotive powerhouse and we will continue to be.”

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Kennedy said valuable degrees are in supply chain, including shipping, logistics, purchasing and banking and she touted the state’s higher education institutions with offering quality business programs. Melvin said the ports is also taking steps to encourage younger kids to learn about logistics and supply chain careers.

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“How to get young people excited about supply chain? Have them understand that when they hit ‘enter’ on a computer, the good does not come through the internet cable; that box was not born in the back of an Amazon van,” Melvin said, laughing. “It came from a ship to a terminal to a truck, maybe even rail. You’ve got to take the time to explain that this is a chain, and a lot of great people are involved in it.” Evette said visibility of women leaders will help turn out more female leaders in the“It’sfuture.important to have young girls see what we’re doing because — although it wasn’t that way in my household — maybe not every household tells them every day, ‘Do what you want to do and work really hard at it and be really good at it,’” Evette said. “I tell the governor all the time, ‘If you want to get something done, you’ve got to find a busy woman, because we can get anything done.’” Jack Strausbaugh Anderson Drake Associate Madison Jordan PM Accountant Josh Glunt, P.E. Associate Max Hoffman Financial Analyst Leah Tompkins Administrative Coordinator Rick Habich Property Manager Matthew Holiday Associate Cal Collins Senior Property Manager Sam Mac e Associate

Each highlighted the need to train young girls in STEM and business careers for the future workforce.

Dezzutti, who has nine children, started her first job when she was 9 years old, sitting in on an Avon product meeting to sell the beauty products.

“Having somebody who doesn’t just offer lip service, but sponsors you and really takes the time to develop you … I had that advantage in Jim and hope I can do that for someone one day,” Melvin said.

Those sentiments also came from Tremaine Moore, founder and owner of Naturally Geechee, natural hair and skin products. Moore was named Entrepreneur of the Year by The Small Business Development Center at the luncheon and dedicated her award to two mentors.

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South Carolina female CEOs and entrepreneurs were interviewed on stage by S.C. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette in a casual conversation to discuss their roles, passion and drive during the Inspiring Women Leaders Luncheon in conjunction with the SC Biz News North Charleston Business Expo. Evette — a female executive herself who founded payroll, human resources and benefits services accounting firm Quality Business Solutions Inc. — welcomed Barbara Melvin, CEO of the S.C. Ports Authority and the first woman to lead a top 10 U.S. operating container port; Paula “Pixie” Dezzutti, owner of Local Choice Spirits and Striped Pig Distillery in Charleston and CEO of Columbia-based Sycamore BioPharma; and Lou Kennedy, owner and CEO of Nephron Pharmaceuticals, which will add a plant to make Nitrile gloves in the next few weeks. The luncheon took place Tuesday during the North Charleston Business Expo at the Charleston Area Convention Center.Thefemale executives, including Evette, credited their drive with an early childhood mentality fostered by their parents that they could do anything they wanted to do if they worked hard, regardless of gender.

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“I had to drag my mother down to the Marriott and listen to a presentation to become an Avon (product salesperson). It gave me skills to talk to people and fiscal responsibility,” Dezzutti said. “I didn’t have any limits placed on me to define any boundaries and so I just thought you could do whatever you want to do.” Melvin said seeds of success were planted in her from a young age also.

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“My father always told me to keep going and never stop. My brand ambassador had also always been supportive,” Moore said. While both have since passed away, Moore said, “Now I have two angels supporting and rooting for me.” Starting girls early learning STEM subjects, business and logistics was a topic among the female executives. “We’ve got to get earlier in the grade level and education system and try to inspire children to pick jobs like supply chain, microbiology, chemistry or cybersecurity and tell them about what we have to offer earlier than past generations,” Kennedy said. “I think most parents and most children don’t understand that manufacturing is not like the turn-of-the-century manufacturing or even from the 1950s and 1960s; we have cool buildings with hip robotics and we’re more like a tech firm.” Kennedy said Nephron Pharmaceuticals hired a person specifically to arrange school field trips to the plant in West Columbia to inspire the next generation. “We’ve had 40-50 field trips since she started, kids of all ages — little kids, older kids — and we built a glass viewing corridor, a showcase, to make it student friendly.”

“It started with a strong dad who told me I could do anything I wanted to do, including play football and even then, the limiting factor there was not gender, it was size. He said I could do anything I wanted and supported every moment of that,” MelvinPreviouslysaid. the port’s chief operating officer, Melvin was tapped for the CEO position from outgoing CEO Jim Newsome, who mentored her and helped develop her skills.

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For decades, researchers have said the power of hydrogen could solve some of the great energy problems of the world — pollution, accessibility, efficiency — if only it could be harvested. They knew it would happen, but in the future.That future is here, according to representatives of Bosch in Anderson, which won the privilege of manufacturing fuel cell stacks for Bosch North America. It means a $200 million investment at the Anderson campus to upgrade a building and purchase equipment. It also means 350 jobs when production starts in 2026. Hiring will start sooner for the people needed to get everything ready. In the meantime, the public will begin learning a new acronym: FCEV for fuel cell electricFuelvehicles.cells utilize hydrogen to produce electricity onboard the vehicle through a chemical process, without combustion. FCEVs are zero-emission vehicles, according to the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association. They produce no tailpipe pollution except water vapor. In addition, compared to internal combustion vehicles, FCEVs greatly reduce greenhouse gas carbon emissions even when accounting for the full hydrogen fuel life cycle. When using hydrogen generated from solar or wind electrolysis, total life cycle CO2 emissions are eliminated completely, the organization says. So if that sounds like the future, it’s here, says Christian Kolzem, senior vice president and technical plant manager for Bosch.“Itis absolutely the future,” Kolzem said, adding that the switch to electrification is a worldwide trend, with fuel cells part of the mix. “Hydrogen is one of the solutions. The entire electrification is battery applications and it’s the future. … Bosch estimates based on current knowledge that 20% of the entire Electrification 2030 [an electrification goal by many carmakers] will be based on the fuel cell. We see applications, we work closely together with Nikola, we see other applications that are coming into the market. … So we are absolutely convinced that this is the right technology we are banking on.” Bosch announced Aug. 31 that the Anderson plant will produce fuel cell stacks, the heart of a fuel cell power module that will propel Class 8 trucks — tractor-trailers, dump trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles. The kind of batteries used now in most EVs are not practical for Class 8 vehicles because of the size and weight, as well as the time required to recharge. Bosch says fuel cells are so far the only way to make electric big rigs viable. Even passenger EVs require hours to go from empty to future heads to Anderson County’s Bosch campus

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That first banner is now on display, along with several others, in a section of the Harman home known as the Hall of Fame.“Itwas such an emotional thing,” Ellie said. “I don’t really know why. It really wasn’t that big of a deal, but we had just been wanting one of those state fair banners for so many years, and it all just kind of added up right.” Ellie, described by one judge as having a swagger in the show ring, said she’s also made some of her best friends there, some of whom she met when she was eight. Her father sometimes looks back through competition photos to help keep track of the last 10 years.

“Teenagers change so fast,” Al said. “You can really see them change and develop. … It is fascinating to watch them grow and develop their knowledge base. While we haven’t always had the best cattle, our kids have done really well in the competitions, and we’ve been proud of that. They’ve taken it seriously and tried to get something out of it.”

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A father and daughter enjoy the carousel at the South Carolina State Fair. The 153rd state fair begins Oct. 12 at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia. (Photo/Forrest Clonts)

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Crafty by nature Patty Wentworth hesitates to guess how many ribbons she’s won at the S.C. State Fair since she began entering competitions more than 40 years ago – “longer than the fair has kept electronic records,” she said. She thinks the total is nearing 300, but she worries she may be overestimating.“Ihavenever really counted my ribbons,” she said. “It’s not that important to has provided showcase for makers since

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“I think they are really the heart of the fair,” Smith said. “We have representation from every county throughout the state of South Carolina. I like to look at the fair as a big picture of everything that South Carolina has to offer.” Some parts of that picture have been contributing to the fair for four decades, such as Columbia resident and baking and craft champion Patty Wentworth. For others, like the Harman clan from Leesville, the fair is a family affair, with sisters, nieces and friends showing their prize cattle.“Family is a word that describes the fair, because we have generations of people that have entered in the fair,” Smith said.“I can recall, years ago, in the home and craft department, there was a third-generation pickled peach person. We had pictures of three generations of people that had entered their pickled peaches.” Smith also has family experience in the exhibit arena. Her sisters have entered categories before and will be submitting some jellies this year, she said, in honor of their mother, a great cook who died in 2021 at the age of 104. Smith’s niece Jennifer also contributes crafts, such as a replica of the fairgrounds’ iconic rocket made out of a paper towel holder. Smith, who became the first female general manager in the fair’s history in 2017 after working for the nonprofit for more than 30 years, also sees the tangible fruits of exhibitors’ efforts in ways that transcend ribbons. With her own fair career beginning in the fair’s home and craft department in 1983, Smith’s involvement with 4H clubs as well as the Future Farmers of America has given her a closeup lens on the “the positive difference that the effects of those organizations have had on their lives,” she said. “I’ve also had the opportunity to help judge some scholarship recipients. If they don’t win the first year, maybe they come back afterwards for the next year. It is just amazing to see the growth in those young people.

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“ … That’s the future of our fair. We need to remember that we have to keep looking for new ways to involve the young folks to keep the heart of the fair alive with that.”

From cows to cheesecake, the best of South Carolina crafts, agriculture and art will be on display at the S.C. State Fair, coming to the State Fairgrounds in Columbia Oct. 12-23. The annual harbinger of fall is in its 153rd year and its second in-person event after COVID-19 forced a drive-through edition in 2020, and general manager Nancy Smith is eager to see attendance and exhibitor numbers continue to bounce back. “This year we’re moving forward, more in our regular frame,” Smith said. “We have just about everything in place now.”

Livestock lessons Ellie Harman isn’t yet 18, but she’s already learned some valuable lessons that some take much longer to comprehend.Harman has been showing cattle at the S.C. State Fair and throughout the Southeast since she was a young child, following in the footsteps of her older sister Allison and absorbing a few fundamental truths. “Showing and working with these animals has really taught me a lot about patience and teamwork, which aren’t really my highest attributes, I would say,” she said. “I’m not usually a very patient person, but when you’re working with a 1,000-pound animal that does not want to do something, it’s kind of hard for you to just make them do it. I think that’s been pretty good for me, just trying to build relationships with animals. I think it’s translated to my personal relationships as well.”Harman’s show career has also earned her some scholarships, including a $2,500 one from the S.C. State Fair last year – though her father, Al, joked that he would’ve been better off just saving that money, given the expense and effort the family puts into showing cattle. Being in the show ring has also taught Ellie, the Gilbert High School FFA chapter president, the importance of advocating for agriculture.“Ithinkit’s really important for us kids who show livestock and do these kinds of things to talk about it with other people and just try to get the word out,” she said. “It’s important to know where your food comes from, it’s important to appreciate the people who get it to you, and a lot of things like that. I think that gives us a little unique opportunity, being so young and working in this field.”

Along with the lights, rides and food of the midway, a main attraction for many fair attendees is the competitive exhibits, ranging from flowers to swine. Thousands of S.C. farmers, artists and makers enter their works each year in hopes of winning cash prizes and peer recognition, and for the fun of seeing their work showcased. An average of 3,500 individual exhibitors submit around 15,500 entries each year, Smith said.

Ellie, who has applied to Clemson University to study wildlife and fisheries, said she’s had several favorite animals throughout the years, including a calf named Muffin who won lots of awards last year. Her most memorable fair experience came in 2018, when, after years of cultivating her showmanship skills while the family farm worked on breeding more impressive animals, she at last took home a coveted banner as reserve champion of the junior show. “They give those nice banners when you win – grand or reserve champion – and you get ribbons when you don’t,” Al Harman said. “None of us had show experience. We were trying to learn, and there’s just so much to it. We did not win our first banner at the state fair until we had gone over there for 10 years. We went and got beat and we went and got beat, over and over and over again.”

5-September 18, 2022 www.gsabusiness.com 15September 5-September 18, 2022 IN FOCUS: MADE IN SC me. I love the process. I love competing. It’s a lot of fun. Over all these years, I’ve made a lot of good friends at the fair.” Wentworth is a prolific baker, entering cookies, cakes and pies while also contributing “everything from A to Z craftwise.” She’s won the sweepstakes, or first place overall in the fair’s many categories, three times: with her biscuits, her candy and a Halloween door decoration. Always crafty, Wentworth grew up as one of five children. Her mother made a lot of her clothes as well as Christmas decorations and “the best biscuits in the world.” Her grandparents and two aunts lived two doors down and often created things together. “It was like a family affair,” she said. “We always had something going on.” Wentworth’s talents were evident early. In second grade, she won a local art contest with a painting of a woodpecker that was displayed in a local bank in Kannapolis, N.C.“I’ve always had that gift and that talent. I’ve always loved to make things,” she said. “I think I was born with a crayon in my hand.”After moving to Columbia in 1972, Wentworth would visit the state fair and view the exhibits with interest, though she didn’t enter anything until befriending a frequent contributor whose son played Little League with her son. Now, she’s known by name by the staff members who help check in exhibitors, and they get excited when she wins something, she said. Wentworth, a self-professed procrastinator, isn’t yet sure what she’ll contribute this year, though a tried-and-true standby in her microwave fudge. She usually follows a recipe, she said, and has no problem sharing winning recipes with others. “I like to share. Some people do and some people don’t,” she said. If you make something and somebody compliments you on it and would like the recipe, then I’m happy to share.” That includes everything, even special ingredients she may add, unlike others who may withhold that crucial information. “That’s a terrible thing to do — then people think they’ve done something wrong,” Wentworth said. “I would want it to be as good as when I made it.” She can’t, however, share one blue-ribbon cake recipe. “One year I was trying a new recipe. I waited till the last minute,” she said. Halfway through, she realized the recipe called for an unlisted ingredient she didn’t have.“I just did the best I could with it, and it was the biggest flop. It was terrible. It was very gooey. I turned it into candy. I just rolled into balls and made it into candy, and I won a blue ribbon on that. I was in shock. But coming from a family that had five children, I don’t waste things. “I could not make it again because I have no idea what I did. That was the one andWentworth’sonly.” lengthy fair tradition is being passed down. One daughter entered some artwork in the fair, and granddaughter Quinn has entered Christmas Page 15 STATE FAIR, from Page 14 The 153rd S.C. State Fair will return to the State Fairgrounds in Columbia in October. The fair is in its second in-person year after switching to a drive-through model in 2020. (Photo/Forrest Clonts) See STATE FAIR, Page 16 #youcangreenvillesc It’s a smooth ride to start and grow your business in Greenville, SC.

projects such as that one, inspired a few years ago by Elowen’s discovery of a solitary cicada wing that she attributed to a suddenly bereft fairy, is one reason Hawfield enjoys contributing to the fair.“Anyone from South Carolina can submit anything. There are so many categories,” she said. “And even if there’s not really a category for what you make, almost every section has ‘any other item.’ It makes the fair so eclectic and unique and such a fun opportunity for people who don’t necessarily have an outlet to display things like that. Maybe they don’t do it as a business but it’s a hobby that they enjoy and they want to share it. The fair is such a great place to do that.” Hawfield, who works part-time designing exhibits at the S.C. State Museum, will also contribute some dresses she sewed for her daughter this year, and perhaps some woodworking. Elowen plans to enter a photo and some crafts, Hawfield said – once she was reassured that the fair would return her creations.

“The investment and jobs provided by this new technology are significant for Anderson County and for our long-standing collaboration with Bosch as one of the largest local employers,” Anderson County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn said in the announcement.

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full charge, but refilling a hydrogen tank works much like filling a diesel tank and can be done in a few minutes, Kolzem said.Hydrogen fuel cell development also has the international momentum to be successful, he said.

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“The technology is taking off right now, not just in the U.S. with Nikola but it’s also taking off in Germany” and China, Kolzem said. “So it’s not just a little clip that’s happening in one single country. This tendency is happening globally and the advantages of the fuel cell are specifically for trucking. There you have the battery limitations because the batteries would have to have huge volume and huge weight to basically have the pulling force (needed). You don’t have that with the fuel cell stack. The fuel cell stack basically will enable a range of, let’s say, 500 miles and you can refill the hydrogen in less than five minutes. I’m convinced this is one of the big solutions for electrification.”The Bosch Anderson facility has already begun work on the expansion to support fuel cell technology. A new building is not necessary because the company bought a nearby building in 2018 and incorporated it into the Bosch campus. Capital upgrades include an estimated 147,000 square feet of floorspace to be developed to manufacture the fuel cell stack as well as support clean room and climate-controlled environments required for quality-critical processes, the company said in a news release. Suzana Cizmic, vice president and commercial plant manager, said the new product line is not just about future technology but also the future of the Anderson plant.“The county and state of South Carolina were partners for us to win this business,” she said. “And we want to say that we won the Super Bowl. And why do we want to say that? Because for us in Anderson and in the automotive industry going through the transformation, this is a big deal. This is the future. Actually, for our current associates we have a future and for our community we will have the future secured.” Cizmic also predicted the plant eventually will have more than the 350 workers predicted in the announcement. As the core of the fuel cell, the stack converts hydrogen into electrical energy. To improve and manufacture these stacks, Bosch has formed an alliance with Powercell Sweden AB, a Swedish manufacturer of fuel cell stacks, according to the news release. Under the agreement, the two partners will work jointly to make the polymer-electrolyte membrane fuel cell ready for production. Bosch will then manufacture this technology under license for the global automotive market. The stack will complement the Bosch portfolio of fuel cell components to be launched this year. “In the fuel-cell domain, Bosch already has a strong hand, and the alliance with Powercell makes it even stronger,” Stefan Hartung, member of the Bosch board of management and chairman of the Mobility Solutions business sector, said in the news release. “Commercializing technology is one of our strengths. We are now going to take on this task with determination and develop this market. Over the long term, the mobile fuel-cell business is potentially worth billions of euros for Bosch."The company recently announced it would invest more than $1 billion globally to develop mobile fuel cell technologies by 2024.“The hydrogen economy holds great promise and at Bosch we are all in,” said Mike Mansuetti, president of Bosch in North America, based in Michigan. “This is a significant milestone as we announce the first fuel-cell related production for Bosch in the U.S. to support the growing demand from our local customers as part of a diverse approach to powertrain technology.”Mansuetti, a Clemson University graduate who once managed the Anderson plant, hinted about a major development in Anderson earlier this year when he addressed the annual meeting of Upstate SC“AsAlliance.oursuccess in acquiring e-mobility business here in the region continues, it’s critical that we have local production capabilities to support our local customers,” Mansuetti said in the news release. “For years, the Anderson associates have developed expertise in producing electronics and sensors, competencies that are very applicable to the fuel cell stack.” One fuel cell stack consists of 3,200 individual parts assembled, more than 400 layers and more than 100 unique components, the company said. Fuel cell stack production in Anderson will expand on Bosch’s existing global production for fuel cell stacks, including critical“Insub-components.ordertosuccessfully bring fuel cell technology to market in mass scale, it requires a combination of extensive experience in research and development, systems integration and complex manufacturing process,” Mansuetti said in the release. “Bosch is unique in its ability in all these areas. The work we have already done in commercializing fuel cell technology builds on our extensive experience in developing and manufacturing products for the internal combustion engine at scale.” Bosch started producing fuel rails in Anderson in 1985. Its operations have expanded to multiple products within the Bosch Mobility Solutions business sector, including sensors and electronic control units for the powertrain.

One advantage of an electric car powered by hydrogen over plug-in electric is the short time to refuel — just a few minutes instead of several hours. (Image/Bosch)

“It’s all part of that excitement that you feel when you come into the fairgrounds,” Smith said. “You can hear the music of the rides. You can smell all of those tantalizing scents from all the food around. In addition to that, you get to see all the talents of the people of South Carolina.” 15

Hawfield is also making the S.C. State Fair a family tradition. Hawfield, a Columbia resident with a master’s in theater set design from the University of South Carolina, and daughter Elowen will both have their handiwork on display thisHawfiyear.eld is a decorated sewer, a hobby that became a passion when she started making clothes for Elowen. She also creates miniature crafts, including a model of the fair featured in commercials for the event, and plans to enter the fairy garden section of the flower category this year.

“I’ve been making little tiny houses out of bark and other found objects. I’ve made some little pots that I’m going to put plants in. I’ve saved some cicadas that I found and I’m going to use their wings to make fairies,” sheUnusualsaid.

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Lockheed Martin 244 Terminal Road Greenville, SC 29605 www864-299-3350.lockheedmartin.com

Jeff Antinoro, Steve Townes, Wes Tucker 1984 Nick Vitielliss 300 Worldwide provider of unit loading devices, cargo control and air freight products and ser vices for the aviation industr y; operates in unit loading device leasing, sales, repair and control, cargo nets and straps manufacturing Stäubli 201 Parkway West Duncan, SC 29334 info@staubli-mail.comwww864-433-1980.staubli.com/us/en/home.html

Global supplier of technology and ser vices

Jody Gallagher, Robert Crowder, Kurt 1984Dallas BuccoloStephanie 6,2721,3231,323

Heather Hayes 1975 Greg French 131 Therapeutic support surfaces and bed frames Southeastern Paperboard Inc. 100 S. Harris Road Piedmont SC 29673 sales@southeasternpawww864-277-7353.southeasternpaperboard.comperboard.com

Designs, manufactures and supplies mechanical power transmission products and solutions across the globe

Chris Heard 2009 Brian Moore 4,0001,0001,000 Design and manufacturing of automotive fabrics and suedes for seating, door panels and headliners

Michael Shea, David Gilbert, Joe 1878Maloney Lisa Dwight 1,648773770

Tobias Bruger 2012 157,5003,3253,325

Heidi Wenninger 1910 Heidi Wenninger 500 Packaging systems that include form-fill-seal, feeding, bag filling and sealing, pouch-making equipment, flow-wrap, recloseable packaging solutions, palletizing and stretch-wrapping

ACL Airshop LLC 500 Park Commerce Road Greenville, SC 29611 info@acwww864-466-9000.aclairshop.comlairshop.com

Manufacturers

Robert Castellani 1996 Keith Brock 120 Research and development of solutions for decreasing preventable death in hostile environments; assembly of safety and protection products for militar y, law enforcement and health industries

Lama Priebe, Suzanna Cizmic, Adolph Lanza, Christian Kolzem 1985 Suzana Cizmic 401,3003,9902,400

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Manufacturer of fiber optic cable, connectivity and equipment DAA Draexlmaier Automotive of America LLC 1751 E. Main St. Duncan, SC 29334 info_usa@draexlmaierwww864-485-1000.draexlmaier.us.com

Dodge Industrial Inc. 1061 Holland Rd. Simpsonville SC 29681 edwight@dodgeindustrial.comwww864-297-4800.dodgeindustrial.com

BW Flexible Systems 225 Spartangreen Blvd. Duncan, SC 29334 sales@bwflexiblesystems.comwww864-486-4000.bwflexiblesystems.com

Michelin North America Inc. 1 Parkway S. Greenville SC 29615 www864-458-5000.michelinman.com

Jun Hu Jane Zhang 2003 Tony Clouse 153 Manufacturer of low speed electric vehicles, distributor of off road electric vehicles and golf cart accessories

Manufacturers

Howard M. Steele 1997 Howard Steele 202020 Manufactures electrical discharge machining filters for all types of new and old electrical discharge machines including Mitsubishi, Sodick, Makino

Sonoco Recycling - Greenville 1240 White Horse Road Greenville, SC 29605 www864-277-7722.sonocorecycling.comcarol.james-gilchrist@sonoco.com

Steve Sherrill 1958 Steve Sherrill 12 Textile mill equipment, parts and supplies

John Snook 1981 Peggy Gregor y 15 High temperature materials for the heat resistance market

1904 Joe Maloney 105,00035070 Global technology company; transformation of industr y to achieve productive, sustainable future Indexx Inc. 303 Haywood Road Greenville SC 29607 sales@indexx.comwww864-234-1024.indexx.com

George F League, Linda S. League, Fraser League 2002 George League Fraser League 383838 Custom built collapsible, reusable shipping crates, plywood packaging, custom pallets, standard shipping crates on the shelf for same day shipping

Dynamic Filtration 606 McGee Road Anderson, SC 29625 customerwww864-231-6889.dynamicfiltration.com.service@dynamicfiltration.com

Imperial Paints LLC 2994 Fairforest Clevedale Road Spartanburg, SC 29301 inquiries@ecospaints.netwww864-595-3840.ecospaints.net

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KTM Solutions Inc. 603 High Tech Court Greer, SC 29650 info@ktmsolutions.comwww864-479-9099.ktmsolutions.com

TruColor 2107 Laurens Road Greenville, SC 29607 sales@trucoloronline.comwww864-241-0644.trucoloronline.com

George F League, Fraser League 1917 George League 383838 Custom fabricator of CNC machined wood, plywood, plastic, thin-gauge aluminum and composite products for a variety of industries Quick-Crate North America 2200 Poinsett Highway Greenville, SC 29609 fraser@leawww864-232-4423.quickcrate.comguemfg.com

Full line of fabrication ser vices including precision laser cutting, CNC forming, CNC punching, certified welding; ser vices available for machining, powder coating, plating and more Mariplast North America Inc. 365 Business Parkway Greer, SC 29651 mail@mariplastusa.comwww864-989-0560.mariplastusa.com

Izumi International Inc. 1 Pelham Davis Circle Greenville SC 29615 us-sales@izumiinternawww864-288-8001.izumiinternational.comtional.com

Julian Crawford 2011 Caron Jones 12 Manufacturer of environmentally friendly paints, primers, stains and varnishes Schmidt Manufacturing Co. Inc. 1005 Frontage Road Greenville, SC 29615 sales@schmidtusa.com864-288-9460

Jeff 1989VanUffelen Gar y Wright 3005050 Designs and builds machines and equipment for manufacturers across industries Prodigy Cabinetr y 2723 White Horse Road, Suite C Greenville, SC 29611 www864-558-9538.prodigycabinetr y.com info@prodigycabinetr y.com Tod 2018Shuttleworth O'ShaughnessyKen 50 Residential cabinetr y International Plastics Inc. 185 Commerce Center Greenville, SC 29615 mark@interplas.comwww864-297-8000.interplas.com

Phone / Website / Email Top Local Official(s) / Year Founded ManagerPurchasing Employees: Upstate / Statewide / Worldwide Products Manufactured Creform Corp 1628 Poplar Drive Ext. Greer, SC 29651 scsales@creform.comwww864-989-1700.creform.com

J.I.T. Manufacturing Inc. 428 Oglesby Lane Cowpens SC 29330 dan@jitmanufacturing.comwww864-463-0581.jitmfg.net

Ranked by No. of Emplo yees in the Greenville Area Company

JoAnne L. LaBounty 1999 LaBountyJoAnne Travis Smith 85 Raw and fully cooked pork, beef and chicken ABB 1 Research Drive, Suite 310 Greenville, SC 29607 tracwww479-646-4711.abb.com/usy.long@us.abb.com

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Mark McClure Chris Davis 1964 Chris Davis 494949 Polyethylene bags and film; poly bags, plastic bags, re-closable ziplock bags, box liners, drum liners, trash can liners, poly tubing and plastic bags

Dan C. Hunter 1992 404036

Hiromi "Joe" Otake Keith Soderlund 1957 Holly Riley 80099 Creform material handling system, tool to support lean manufacturing, C.I., Kaizen and 5-S; pipe and joint systems; automatic guided vehicles and systems Spartanburg Meat Processing Co. Inc. 3003 N. Blackstock Road Spartanburg, SC 29301 customerserwww864-574-1225.eatbbqribs.comvice@spartanburgmeatprocessing.com

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League Manufacturing 2200 Poinsett Highway Greenville SC 29609 fraser@leawww864-232-4423.leaguemfg.comguemfg.com

Eric 2003Foust Eric Foust 55 Wood waste removal, recycling of pallets and industrial lumber, manufacturer of pallets, crates and mulch, ISPM 15 HT certified Koops Inc. 25 Brookfield Oaks Drive, Suite H Greenville, SC 29607 info@koops.comwww616-395-0230.koops.com

Marco Bottari 1993 Marco Bottari 35 Plastic yarn carriers, filtration cores, plant shelters and other plastic injected products

Structural systems, advanced structural analysis, tooling systems professionally designed and manufactured (jigs, fixtures and assembly systems)

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Levon Jacobs Carol James-Gilchrist 1997 Carol GilchristJames- 21,50035020 Recycling of cardboard, newspaper, office paper, paper tubes and plastics

Michael Lawing, August Spencer, Jordan R. 1994Finn Angela Overton 65 40-inch presses, digital with Indigo presses, black-and-white digital, complete binder y, grand format for banners, boards, acr ylic, aluminum and signs, ecommerce, publishing, G7 certified, FSC certified Custom Forest Products Inc. 145 Coastline Road Spartanburg, SC 29301 efoust@customforestproducts.comwww864-576-9072.customforestproducts.com

Sallie Truluck Gold 1980 Lance Tasciotti 181818 Commercial printing, offset and digital; signage, rigid and flexible; promotional items, logoed marketing items; apparel, embroider y and screen printing; brand specific online stores

Ryutaro Izumi 1977 RedmondMaureen 241919 Equipment for composite and carbon fiber production, fiber coating lines, fiber winders 3D dispensing robot, industrial automation, conveyor systems

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Thermotex Industries Inc. 112 Sunbelt Court Greer SC 29650 www864-877-9940.thermotex.net

Jonathan A. Poole, Curtis D. Poole, Janet T 2016Poole Janet Poole 55 Manufacture of custom fabricated one-piece hydraulic doors; deliver and install Zimmer America Corp 165 Zimmer Drive Cowpens SC 29330 info@zars-usa.comwww864-464-0007.zars-usa.com

Hoowaki LLC 400 Birnie St., Suite C Greenville SC 29611 ralphhulseman@hoowww864-238-5631.hoowaki.comwaki.com

IPC Supply Inc. 1103 Trammell Road Anderson, SC 29621 ipcsupply@gmail.comwww864-226-1588.ipcsupply.com

Manufacturers

Straight wood and PVC molding of any wood species, more than 3,000 molding profiles, cur ved molding, custom wood doors, wood and PVC brackets, PVC column wraps, timbers, balustrade, CNC ser vices Ergo Corp 212 Riverside Court, Suite B Greer, SC 29650 sales@ergo-corporawww864-879-1417.ergo-corporation.comtion.com

Mike Presley 1986 McDoAmandawell 121212 Make water filtration and recycling systems that help automotive, aerospace, heat treaters and other manufacturers generate less wastewater

info@separawww864-862-2577.separationdynamics.comtiondynamics.com

Greg Conner, Lacy Strange 1985 Lacy Strange 7 Standard and custom made material handling equipment

Adam D. Buccolo 1985 Adam Buccolo 101010

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Roland J.P Zimmer 1985 Roland Zimmer 5 Textile machiner y, recycling machiner y for plastic, PET bottle to bottle recycling Black Forest Container Systems LLC 18 Oil Mill Road Greenville, SC 29611 info@blackforestmktg.comwww864-282-2301.blackforestmktg.com Jeff Balck, Tom Leftwich 2000 LeftwichThomas 4 Stainless steel tanks, drums, containers Loftis Printing Co. Inc. 301 S. Main St. Travelers Rest, SC 29690 info@loftisprinting.comwww864-834-3815.loftisprinting.com

Wood Tectonics 534 Brookshire Road Greer, SC 29651 sales@woodtectonics.comwww864-879-7651.woodtectonics.com

Jason Wells 2010 10,600 technology, vehicle heating and bus AC systems, vehicle electronics, bus systems

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Colin McLay, Lynn McLay, Andrew 1999McLay 666 Soaps, lubricants, cleaners, specialty blends

Ranked by No. of Emplo yees in the Greenville Area Company

Ralph A. Hulseman 2008 777 High grip micro surfaces, primarily created on films, for medical devices

Phone / Website / Email Top Local Official(s) / Year Founded ManagerPurchasing Employees: Upstate / Statewide / Worldwide Products Manufactured Separation Dynamics 611 S. Woods Drive Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Southeast PowerLift Hydraulic Doors Inc. 7204 N. U.S. Highway 29 Pelzer, SC 29669 sales@southeastpowww864-402-0450.southeast.powerliftdoors.comwerliftdoors.com

Eugene B. Loftis Eric Loftis 1965 Eugene Loftis 2 Commercial and quick printer, signs and banners, copying and mailing ser vices Purem Novi Inc. 5679 N. Blackstock Road Spartanburg, SC 29303 hrwww864-297-8665.eberspaecher.us.spartanburg@eberspaecher.com

Habit Burger Grill eyes Greer Langston-Black Real Estate Inc. said it rep resented the landlord, 1126 WWHB LLC, in negotiating a built-to-suit lease for The Habit Restaurants LLC at 1126 W. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer. The Habit Burger Grill, a division of Yum! Brands, was repre sented by Margot Bizon and Lindsay Staf ford of JLL, according to a news release.

The YMCA of Greenville Foundation announced that Bob Manz, former Green ville assistant city engineer, left $30,000 to the YMCA of Greenville Foundation after his passing on July 3, 2021. Manz was an avid sports lover and was known to many as “The Oracle”, for his encyclope dic sports knowledge. An active member of the Caine Halter YMCA, and involved in numerousadult sports leagues, Manz’s $30,000 gift from his estate will support youth sports programs.

‘Wake Up with Rebuild’ date set Rebuild Upstate’s annual informational event “Wake Up with Rebuild” will be 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sept. 29 at the Kroc Cen ter in Greenville. Breakfast and coffee will be provided. The event brings together community leaders to share thoughts on affordable housing in the Upstate.

Classes offered to sheriff’s office Beginning in the fall semester, North Greenville University and the Green ville County Sheriff’s Office will part ner to provide higher education for the sheriff’s office employees. In addition to earning a bachelor’s degree in crimi nal justice, sheriff’s office employees can explore other programs, including online and on-campus certificates, profession al development, bachelor programs and online graduate programs.

YMCA receives $30,000 gift

Red Ribbon 5K planned Oct. 9 Just Say Something said its 6th annu al Red Ribbon 5K at Sugar Creek will be Oct. 9 at Sugar Creek. Adults race at 4 p.m., followed by a Kids’ Fun Run at 5 p.m. Registration is $30 for adults and $25 for individuals 18 and under. The dead line to register is Oct. 8. For information, visit SugarCreek.com/Race/SC/Greer/RedRibbon5Kathttps://runsignup.

Youth institute receives grant The Upstate Institute of Youth Programs said it received a $30,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of the S.C. Stu dent Loan Corp. The funds will support academic and STEM activities for 45 low-income, first-generation high school students in the Oconee County School District. This includes academic assis tance twice a week in UIYP’s homework center, career exploration events and four weeks of summer day camp. OTO to manage Maryland hotel Spartanburg-based OTO Development said it developed and will manage the AC Hotels by Marriott that recently opened in downtown Bethesda, Md. OTO Develop ment is part of The Johnson Group. With the completion of the Bethesda project, OTO has opened six AC Hotels. The others are in San Francisco, Chapel Hill, Spartanburg, New York and Washington, D.C. Two more are under development in Naples and Jacksonville, Fla.

OTO opens Florida hotel Spartanburg-based OTO Development said it opened a Hyatt Place in Panama City Beach, Fla. The 11-story hotel tower was developed and managed by OTO, part of The Johnson Group. Project part ners include architect and design firm Bullock Tice Associates, interior design er P3 Design Collective and general con tractor Robins & Morton.

Greer car wash sold PassiveInvesting.com, a private equity real estate firm, said it purchased Greer Express Wash, 101 Sudduth Farms Drive, Greer. Terms of the acquisition were not released. HRA Management, an express car wash management firm also owned by PassiveInvesting.com, will manage the location.

The children’s chiropractic center Okla haven recognized Sherman College with the College Award for its support during the 2022 “Have-A-Heart” campaign. The award is presented to the chiropractic col lege and clinic that raises the most funds for Oklahaven and its mission of healing children through chiropractic and educat ing parents on the chiropractic way of life.

Sherman College recognized by children’s chiropractic center

New business-lending program supports underserved communities United Community Bank announced a partnership with CommunityWorks to support financial education and increased lending opportunities within underserved and minority communities. United Com munity Bank will offer a $500,000 Equity Equivalent (EQ2) loan to Community Works to be used primarily for minority business owners and affordable housing developers throughout South Carolina. The United Community Bank Foundation is also providing a $50,000 grant to be used as a guaranty to provide credit enhance ment to support small minority develop ers who wish to create affordable housing opportunities. The partnership said it aims to support the increased access to financ ing for smaller nonprofit and community development corporations developing and/ or rehabilitating affordable housing that serve low- and moderate-income residents in Greenville County.

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Cliff says sales up 24% Cliffs Realty announced nearly $130 mil lion in real estate sales through the second quarter of 2022. That includes 149 trans actions, which represents a 24% increase in volume from the same period last year, the company said. The Cliffs at Glassy, The Cliffs at Mountain Park and The Cliffs Val ley reported total sales of $48 million across 67 transactions, which represents a 14.9% increase in sales volume and a 3% increase in transactions from second quarter 2021.

Goodwyn Mills Cawood relocates Upstate architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood said it relocated to a new office at in a renovated warehouse building at 117 Welborn Street in Green ville’s Unity Park. The 10,000-square-foot existing brick warehouse was built in the 1940s as part of an industrial area just west of downtown Greenville.

Oklahaven, established in 1962 in Oklaho ma City, Okla., is a nonprofit that provides chiropractic care for children, specifically those with chronic illness and disabilities.

Student Brooke Jackson, Oklahaven CEO Dr. Bobby Doscher and Sherman College Dean of Clinics Dr. Brian Dooley.

Pictured from left: Tequisha Whitener, Upstate Institute of Youth Programs advisor; Thwanda Davidson, UIYP executive director; Claire Gibbons, Power:Ed director; and Trey Simon, S.C. Student Loan Corp. president.

Hussey Gay Bell opens office Hussey Gay Bell, an engineering, archi tectural, planning and survey services firm, said it opened an office in the Falls Place development at 531 S. Main St., Greenville. Kevin Strickland will over see the Greenville office as the manag ing director for both the firm’s Colum bia and Greenville operations. Founded in 1958, Hussey Gay Bell has more than 150 employees in eight office locations.

ADVERTISING, Infinity McMenamy lead, Ashley son to integrated Ross McIlwain mediaMarketingintegratedmanagerspecialist Madison media buyers. Fuel channelpromoted Cronin has Maness joined 2019 Infinityasexecutivedirector.andbusiness Morrison and Thomas of talmoreaandcareerdigitalwithhasprogressedvarietythanmarketing.

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Attendees will learn how Rebuild Upstate has served homeowners in need for the past 16 years and how the organization envisions future service.

Loop adds Spartanburg office Loop, a staffing and recruiting firm, said it opened an office on the third floor of the One Morgan Square building at 100 Dun bar St., Spartanburg. Loop said it intends to have 30 employees in Spartanburg. Pub to open in Liberty Hops & Harvest, a dog-friendly social pub at 16 S. Commerce St., Liberty, is expected to open in September, according to owner Donna R. Garrick, a real estate agent with Modern Real Estate Consultants. The newly renovated 2,400-square-foot dog bar features a large, concrete bar top, 10 brew taps, various wines by the glass and cheese and charcuterie boards.

The Cliffs at Keowee Falls, The Cliffs at Keowee Springs and The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards reported nearly $46 million in sales volume across 55 transactions.

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LAW U.S. Attorney Adair F. Boroughs announced that Brook Andrews has been named first assistant U.S. attorney for the District of South Carolina, the office’s second-ranking position. Andrews most recently served the office as the deputy criminal chief for the white collar and general crimes section.

ADVERTISING, MARKETING & PR Infinity Marketing promoted Meghan McMenamy to integrated marketing lead, Ashley Kendall and Sarah Johnson to integrated marketing supervisors, Ross McIlwain to integrated marketing manager and Shannon Nissen to senior integrated marketing manager. Infinity Marketing also promoted Ryan Boger to media specialist and Bryant Buffington, Madison Creech and Heather Sexton to media buyers.

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Cliffs at Keowee Springs. Additionally, Thomas Miller, a Certified Club Manager by The Club Management Association of America and a certified member of PGA Professional Golf Management, has become general manager at Keowee Falls.

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Fuel promoted Jackie Maness to senior channel marketing strategist and Amy Cronin has been to account coordinator. Maness joined Fuel as a digital strategist in 2019 and most recently served as an account director. Cronin joined Fuel in 2020 as an executive assistant and most recently served as business support specialist.

Bioinorganic chemistry professor named American Chemical Society Fellow

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McMillan Pazdan Smith named Danielle D’Allaird its human resources director. D’Allaird has human resources experience in the financial services, consulting and healthcare industries.

Converse University appointed Joe Wilferth as provost and vice president for academic affairs. Wilferth comes to Converse from Linfield University in McMinnville, Ore., where he was dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of English.

BANKING & FINANCE Means Wealth Management added financial advisor David Means as a senior vice president. He previously worked as a senior financial advisor and vice president of investments for Wells Fargo Advisors in Hendersonville, N.C.

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Rebuild Upstate hired DeAndra Hillman as community engagement coordinator. Hillman previously was a mortgage processor at NewRez.

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Clemson University bioinorganic chemistry professor Julia Brumaghim works in a laboratory with one of her students. (Photo/Clemson University)

Countybank hired James T. Hedgepath as general counsel and chief human resource officer. Hedgepath most recently served as an attorney for Nexsen Pruet LLC, where his practice focused on employment-related matters.

CONSTRUCTION Mavin Constructin: Top Row (L-R) - Yuriy Kashirets, Phillip Beaudoin, Skyler Benoit, Caleb Waltz, Julie Goode; Bottom Row (L-R) - Patrick Lanfear, Zach Painter, Quinton Mills, Ryan Schwinkendorf Mavin Construction hired Yuriy Kashirets and Phillip Beaudoin as superintendents, Skyler Benoit and Caleb Waltz as assistant superintendents, Julie Goode as assistant project manager, Patrick Lanfear, Zach Painter and Quinton Mills as foremen and Ryan Schwinkendorf as maintenance specialist.

HOSPITALITY The Cliffs announced that Kyle Caudill, general manager at The Cliffs at Keowee Falls, has assumed the same position at The Cliffs Valmillion across a transactions.quarterincrease14.9%2021.CliffsatKeoweemillioninFoundationGreen-$30,000toFoundationafterManzwasknowntoencyclope-memberinvolvedManz’ssupportarchi-servicestheFallsMainSt.,willover-manag-Colum-Foundedmorethanlocations.DevelopmentPanamahoteltowerOTO,Projectpart-designfirmdesign-generalconrelocates engineering 10,000-square-footwarehouserelocatedfirminGreen-builtintheareajust

The society is honoring Brumaghim for her study of DNA and oxidative stress on cells and her work to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM. It also celebrated her accomplishments while serving in significant leadership roles in the ACS’s Western Carolinas Section, as a speaker for the ACS Tour and as part of the organization’s Women ChemistsBrumaghim’sCommittee.research focuses on DNA and oxidative stress on cells — which is an underlying cause of many diseases of aging, including neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, cardiovascular disease and cancer — and how antioxidants can prevent metal-mediated oxidative damage. Most people have heard of antioxidants, whether in a television commercial touting their benefits in preventing disease or on the packaging of food products and cosmetics on grocery store shelves, the news release said. But understanding the mechanisms by which oxidative damage leads to diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s and how the antioxidants might prevent that damage is far from “Professorsimple.Brumaghim’s cutting-edge research investigates DNA damage caused by metal ions, nanoparticles and ionizing radiation and the mechanisms by which endogenous and dietary antioxidants prevent this damage,” said Reza Ghiladi, professor and director of graduate programs in North Carolina State University’s Department of Chemistry. Ghiladi nominated Brumaghim for the ACS“Herhonor.group utilizes coordination chemistry, DNA biochemistry and mammalian cell studies to develop antioxidant structure-activity relationships and to understand nanotoxicity,” he continued. “The Brumaghim group was the first to establish metal binding as a primary and general mechanism for antioxidant activity and to develop predictive models for oxidative DNA damage prevention by several classes of antioxidants, goals that have eluded the field for 50 Brumaghimyears.”has served as treasurer for the ACS Western Carolinas Section, helped develop a long-range plan and provided financial leadership for a successful southeastern regional ACS meeting.She has been the principal investigator or co-investigator on 15 completed and five current grants totaling more than $2.2 million. She has published 61 scientific articles, written two book chapters and edited an ACS Symposium Series book. Brumaghim and her students have delivered 163 scientific presentations at regional, national and international scientific events, the release said.

The Riley Institute at Furman University appointed Kelly Gregory director for public workedwhoformerprojects.partnershipseducationandGregoryisaschoolteacheralsopreviouslyattheInstitute from 2015-2019.

Infinity Marketing promoted Jeanne Morrison to director of digital strategy and Thomas Broadus to senior director of digital content. Morrison started her career with Infinity in 2012 as an intern and has progressed through the agency in a variety of media positions. Broadus has more than 20 years of experience in digital marketing.

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Clemson University bioinorganic chemistry professor Julia Brumaghim was named a fellow by the American Chemical Society for extensive contributions to the scientific community.TheACS, one of the world’s largest scientific societies with more than 150,000 members, selects fellows based on their “outstanding scientific achievements and exemplary service to the society,” according to a news release. Brumaghim, a member of the chemistry department faculty since 2003, is one of 45 awardees this year.

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Harvest Hope Food Bank added Yvonne Johnson and Chris Van Parys to its board of directors. Johnson is an assistant professor at South Carolina State University. Van Parys is president of W. Lee Flowers Wholesale and KJ’s/IGA Retail.

CommunityWorks has opened a Learning Center in the Judson Mill Community Innovation Hub, a social innovation hub located in the historic Judson Mill District. The Learning Center is a collaborative space that allows CommunityWorks to host more in-person community economic development training and provide entrepreneurs and community partners with hands-on support, learning opportunities and resources, according to a CommunityWorks news release.

Berkshire announcedDanHomeServicesHathawayC.JoynerRealtorsthat Tom Owens joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales Coldwellassociate. Banker Caine added David Dunford as its Greenville office as a residential agent. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors announced that Maria Lambe joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors announced that Michelle Harris joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales CaineColdwellassociate.Bankerhired Jennifer Winney at its Greenville office as a residential Berkshireagent. Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors announced that Casey Shugart joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales Coldwellassociate. Banker Caine hired Jan Petersen at its Greenville office as a residential Berkshi.reagent. Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors announced that Jasmine Jackson joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate.

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“The purpose of the Learning Center is to help small business owners access knowledge they can use to build greater capacities for their businesses,” said incoming CommunityWorks CEO Latorrie Geer in the release. “The Jud Hub is committed to bringing in non-profits and entrepreneurs who can work collaboratively throughout the space, and we couldn’t be more excited to be here.” A long-term partner of the Judson Mill project dating to its inception in 2018, CommunityWorks, which is a community development financial institution, provided $500,000 for the mill’s acquisition and an additional $500,000 to Jud Hub’s development, the release stated. “We believe in the community economic development that is happening in this area, and we know that new growth and opportunities will help this community thrive by offering benefits they didn’t have before,” Geer said in the release.

Teresa M. Nash, success coach for United Way of Pickens County’s Pathways program, earned designation as an Accredited Financial Counselor by the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education AFCPE.

Where will the second half of 2022, and even 2023, take us? The Wells Fargo Investment Institute, believes the economic cycle will run faster, interest rates will rise further, and the economy and capital markets will remain fragile in the months ahead as we likely head toward a moderate recession.

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The market currently believes that the Fed will be right, inflation will slow quickly, and the Fed may be in a position to reduce rates by the middle of 2023. If we are right, both the stock and bond markets are wildly optimistic and will eventually have to do a rethink. As always, we will see. Stephen Slifer, former chief U.S. economist for Lehman Brothers, can be reached at www.numbernomics.com

If the Fed is right that inflation slows quickly to 2.7% by the end of next year, then a 3.8% funds rate should do the trick and allow the Fed to actually lower rates in 2024.Butif we are right and by the end of 2023 the inflation rate remains elevated at 5.2%, the funds rate will need to be 5.0% or higher.Atthe end of 2023 we expect the funds rate to be 5.0% and the inflation rate to be 5.2% — still slightly negative in real terms.

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Let’s start by unpacking what this forecast means for both your investments and wallet. Prepare, don’t panic If you feel anxious just hearing the word “recession,” keep in mind that recessions are a natural part of every economic cycle. In our Wells Fargo Investment Institute Midyear Outlook, we discuss the hallmarks of a recession, how long and deep this moderate one may be, and what Federal Reserve actions may affect the job market and interest rates. Make thoughtful decisions

We do not share their concern about non-existent money growth — at least for the foreseeable future. The reason is that when money growth soared in the spring of 2020 and for the next 18 months, the level of M-2 climbed farther and farther above its trend path. It currently stands $3.6 trillion above its desired path. It will take years to eliminate that excess liquidity. If the Fed can cause M-2 to decline at a 4.0% pace every month going forward, the bulk of the excess liquidity will be eliminated by the end of next year. But the Fed is not going to allow money growth to decline at a 4.0% pace for an extended period of time which means surplus liquidity will be ample for several years. As long as there is surplus liquidity in the economy it is unlikely the inflation rate will shrink to the Fed’s desired 2.0% pace.We believe that the 9.1% year-overyear increase in the CPI for June was probably the peak inflation rate. It will slow, but to what? Will inflation approach the Fed’s desired 2.0% target inflation rate quickly? Or will it prove to be more stubborn and remain above 5.0% for the foreseeable future? We expect the CPI to increase 8.1% this year and slow to 5.2% by the end of 2023. Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, we expect the so-called core CPI to rise 6.0% this year and 5.2% in 2023.Allof those numbers are more than double the Fed’s 2.0% target. If that is the case, the pressure will remain on the Fed to keep raising interest rates. At its meeting in June the Fed suggested that a federal funds rate of 3.4% by the end of this year and 3.8% at the end of 2023 would be sufficient to reduce inflation to 2.7% by the end of next year. But, as we see it, the Fed is not going to slow growth if the funds rate remains below the inflation rate — i.e., the real funds rate remains negative. Even the Fed seems to believe this. In its longer run forecast, to produce 2.0% inflation the Fed needs a funds rate of 2.5% — a positive real rate of 0.5%..Howhigh rates will eventually need to go depends greatly upon how quickly the inflation rate slows.

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When you hear about a recession, you might feel the need to take action in the moment, like flipping a light switch. Our recommendation is for a “dimmer switch” approach for equity portfolios and more, along with talking to a professional advisor to assess your needs vs. wants.

Money growth slowdown has some economists worried

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What to expect when you’re expecting a recession

We have argued for some time that the underlying cause of the current soaring inflation rate was the surge in money supply growth that began in March and April 2020. Money growth skyrocketed as the Fed expanded its balance sheet by $3.0 trillion in the spring of that year. The Fed continued to buy securities every month from then until the end of March 2022 and money growth remained rapid. It flooded the economy with trillions of dollars of excess liquidity.TheM-2 measure of the money supply is the sum of a number of different assets that can be used to purchase goods and services. Specifically, it consists largely of checking accounts, savings accounts, money market fund balance, and small CD’s that we could be used to purchase something today if we were so inclined. In short, it measures what’s in our wallet. If we have money in our pocket it tends to burn a hole, so rapid money growth can stimulate spending which, in turn, boosts inflation.Typically the M-2 measure of the money supply grows by about 6.0% every year which is roughly in line with the growth rate of nominal GDP. At its peak year-over-year growth in M-2 peaked at 27% in February 2021. Its growth rate subsequently slowed but continued to expand at roughly a double-digit pace through the end of 2021. But beginning in February of this year and continuing through June money growth has slowed dramatically. In the five-month period between February and June M-2 was unchanged. That dramatic slowdown in money growth has gone largely unnoticed. Of the economists who have paid attention some now fret that 0% money growth is far too slow and the Fed is likely to push the economy into a deep recession if the lack of growth in the money supply continues.

SLIFER CRONK Correction

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Even if you don’t have a big investment portfolio, now is an opportunity to reflect on the quality of your investments and make sure you’re making the right decisions, financially and psychologically. It’s time to review the Great Resignation, how much cash you should have on hand, and consider the risk of trying to time the markets. Explore insights For help determining what to do with your portfolio while facing the unknowns of the remainder of this year and beyond, visit the WFII site tute/.www.wellsfargo.com/investment-insti-at https://

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