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The Platform at Greer’s Bootcamp Gets a Boost

February 9, 2023

entrepreneur, greer news, press release, scjustright, small business

The Platform at Greer is one of only 15 organizations in South Carolina that will get money from a statewide grant program designed to support innovation and entrepreneurship. The Platform is one of Greer Development Corporation’s major initiatives to support…

Electric Vehicle Innovator Opens Showroom in Greer

December 20, 2022

Sharon Self

Electric Vehicles, EV, greer news

A global innovator in electric vehicle (EV) design and technology has set up shop in Greer. Genesis of Greer is now open on East Wade Hampton Boulevard. The new showroom and service center are locally owned and operated by Mark…

Partnership for Tomorrow Announces the 2020 Make Greer Great Grant

March 5, 2020

Reno Deaton

greer news, press release

The Partnership for Tomorrow’s (PFT) Make Greer Great Grant Program will accept applications for funding until April 1, 2020. With a maximum award of $3,000, organizations, civic clubs, neighborhood associations, and community residents are encouraged to apply for funds for innovative and…

Historic Greer Depot to Undergo $1 Million Redevelopment, Restoration

January 10, 2020

Reno Deaton

development, greer news, greer station

An old Greer depot is being prepped for a “bold new future.” That’s a way Steven C. Hawkins introduced the announcement about plans for a $1 million redevelopment and restoration of the Historic Greer Depot. Located at the corner of Trade and…

Greer Station Gift Guide Receives Palmetto Award

November 25, 2019

Reno Deaton

greer news, greer rankings, greer station

Greer Development Corporation, the City of Greer’s economic development group, is excited to announce its 2018 Greer Station Gift Guide received an Award of Merit in the Communication Skills – Publications category from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)…

Greer Named #5 Best City to Live in South Carolina

June 26, 2019

Reno Deaton

greer news, greer rankings, greer station

With beautiful scenery, affordable cost of living and real estate prices, and friendly, approachable people, South Carolina is a great state to settle down in. The great food is the icing on the cake: mouth-watering BBQ with the famous Carolina-style…

Southwest Announces New Nonstop Service to Baltimore

May 31, 2019

Reno Deaton

airport, export, greer news, logistics, scjustright, tourism, transportation

Southwest Airlines announced plans today to offer new daily nonstop service from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Baltimore (BWI). Southwest will offer the only nonstop service on the route, which will provide easy access to the nation’s capital region and…

Streetscape No Problem for 3 New Greer Restaurants

December 27, 2018

Reno Deaton

business opening, food and drink, greer news, greer station, small business

Three new restaurants have opened in Greer just weeks before an 18-month streetscape construction project gets underway downtown. Each owner said the project may cause a few disruptions in business, but that doesn’t bother them. “We’re in it for the…

Greer Chamber Names New President

November 26, 2018

Reno Deaton

greer news

The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce has hired David Merhib as its new president and CEO. Merhib has served as the president and CEO of the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce in Brookings, S.D. for the last four years. “I am looking forward to…

Countybank Acquires B.A. Bennett Insurance

August 28, 2018

Reno Deaton

business expansion, development, greer news, small business

Greenwood-based Countybank has added B.A. Bennett Insurance in Greer to its Countybanc Insurance portfolio. The acquisition will become effective Sept. 4 with an office located at 103 N. Main St. in Greer. “As the community of Greer has grown, so have the needs of…

The Platform at Greer’s Bootcamp Gets a Boost

Electric Vehicle Innovator Opens Showroom in Greer

Partnership for Tomorrow Announces the 2020 Make Greer Great Grant

Historic Greer Depot to Undergo $1 Million Redevelopment, Restoration

Greer Station Gift Guide Receives Palmetto Award

Greer Named #5 Best City to Live in South Carolina

Southwest Announces New Nonstop Service to Baltimore

Streetscape No Problem for 3 New Greer Restaurants

Greer Chamber Names New President

Countybank Acquires B.A. Bennett Insurance

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