NEWS & BLOGS

GREENVILLE, SC – To commemorate 40 years of expanding homeownership opportunities in the Upstate, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has launched the 40th Anniversary Community Collection. This multifaceted build project represents a strategic expansion of Habitat Greenville’s service models and a bold commitment to the future of affordable housing, said LaTonya Phillips, CEO and President of the affiliate. The 40th Anniversary Community Collection features several la

GREENVILLE, SC – Work will soon start on a landmark mixed-use community that will be an anchor for the future of Laurens Road development. The Alliance is a $38 million project that will consist of two, four-story buildings on 3.8 acres at 1200 Laurens Road, which is at the intersection with Ackley Road on the edge of the Nicholtown community. This project is being developed in partnership between NHE, Inc., HF Housing, Inc. (a nonprofit housing affiliate of Hollingsworth Fun

We hope you’re reading this Buzz in a warm and cozy spot as you prepare for a weekend filled with snow much fun. You’re probably still stocked up from last weekend, so keep relaxing and take a look at some of our client stories from this week! Read Charles & Associates, one of the region’s most trusted providers of home repair and remodeling services, has acquired Brooks Electric LLC, a respected electrical services company known for quality workmanship and dependable se

Charles & Associates, one of the region’s most trusted providers of home repair and remodeling services, has acquired Brooks Electric LLC, a respected electrical services company known for quality workmanship and dependable service.

The Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority is monitoring the winter storm expected to hit our region this weekend, and has a plan to ensure continuity of operations for the wastewater treatment and conveyance system. The agency anticipates power outages and has emergency generators at many of its pump stations, but if the community observes sewer spills or other matters related to wastewater, they can notify the OJRSA at 864-972-3900. The agency will respond as quickly as safe

Our clients aren’t taking this month slow; January is off to a fast start and we’re thrilled to be along for the ride! Scroll to see what stories we generated some buzz for this week: Read BASF was featured in this Greenville News recap article for donating more than $15,000 worth of equipment to the Mauldin Fire Department. Check out what that equipment was used for. Zillow Gone Wild picked up one of GVL Today’s recent Mansion Monday features—which was, you guessed i

GREENVILLE, SC – The Upstate’s biggest single day celebration of the amazing taco is coming back this April. Get ready to party as the Tacos 'n Tequila Fiesta presented by Lunazul Tequila is back for its ninth year on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Events at Judson Mill, 701 Easley Bridge Road in Greenville. Tickets start at $70 and can be purchased here . ( www.tacotequilafiesta.com/tickets.html ) “This is not just a party, it's the tastiest, most vibrant event of the season, a

Welcome to 2026! If you’re still writing and saying 2025 like we are, that’s okay, you’ll get it right before June. Our clients have already hit the ground running; take a look at the buzz we generated for them this week. Read The next Pop-Up Movie from the Greenville Jewish Film Festival is the South Carolina premier of “The Sea” on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 4 pm at Camelot Cinemas in Greenville. Find out more about this movie and how you can get tickets here. The Gr

The Greenville Housing Fund (GHF) has appointed Deborah McKetty as Interim Chief Executive Officer, marking the return of the visionary leader who helped create the organization nearly two decades ago.

GREENVILLE, SC – The next Pop-Up Movie from the Greenville Jewish Film Festival is the South Carolina premier of “The Sea” on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 4 pm at Camelot Cinemas in Greenville. “The Sea” offers a deceptively simple premise: a headstrong12-year-old boy from a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank illegally enters Israel on his own to see the sea. Director-writer Shai Carmeli Pollak uses this foundation to expose painful realities of the occupation.

For the past 10 years, the Reedy Reels Film Festival has championed a simple yet powerful belief: when a community embraces film, it enriches its cultural identity in ways few other art forms can match.

As we wind down the year, we are feeling reflective on what was a very successful year for Complete PR

Wishing everyone far and wide, a Merry Christmas.

GREER, SC – Guy Furay, one the state’s leading independent insurance brokers, has been named to a new list honoring South Carolina business leaders. The South Carolina 500 is SC Biz News’ first-ever list of the Palmetto State’s most powerful and impactful leaders in business, nonprofits, government and higher education. The South Carolina 500 is based on staff research, not nominations. A St. Louis native, Furay earned a prestigious Evans Scholarship that allowed him to get

Second cup of coffee in hand? Good—you’ll need it. Our clients had a packed week, finishing the month strong and building serious momentum as we head into 2026. See for yourself! Read Affordable Upstate, in partnership with JLL Capital Markets, secured a $59 million loan for the refinancing of three affordable housing properties in Greenville County. Read more. Bryan Brown, the founding CEO of the Greenville Housing Fund, will be leaving the agency at the end of the mo

NAPA VALLEY, CA – Lima One Capital recently closed a $23.8 million loan to fund construction of 15 high-end homes in an infill development in Wine Country. A renowned Bay Area builder with decades of experience in the area came to Lima One for funds to develop new homes on a 5.8-acre in-town lot in Napa County, California. Based on the quality of the sponsors and the uniqueness of the opportunity, Lima One provided a ground-up construction loan for all 15 homes in the develop

We are excited to tell this story today! SC Biz recently put out a list of its most influential people in South Carolina. These are the people who are making a positive impact on our state. And a lot of them are people we work with on a daily basis.

GREENVILLE, SC – For the third year in a row, readers of the Post and Courier have named Wagner Wealth Management Greenville’s Best Financial Planner in the Post and Courier Greenville’s Readers’ Choice contest. For almost two decades, Wagner Wealth Management has specialized in customizing financial strategies for high-net-worth individuals and companies. By working closely together, they help their clients meet their personal and professional goals. More than 10,000 people

Bryan Brown, the founding CEO of the Greenville Housing Fund, will be leaving the agency at the end of the month to take a post with NeighborWorks America.

Affordable Upstate has secured a $59 million loan for the crossed collateralized cash-out refinancing of Paris Park, Terrain at Haywood, and Mauldin Meadows through a partnership with JLL Capital Markets.