Proterra suppliers next on Upstate radar

Jeff Granato Proterra Proterra Inc.’s plan to build electric buses in the Upstate could present opportunities for automotive suppliers already located here, but it also might attract new manufacturers. Proterra President and CEO Jeff Granato, pictured at the podium, said he expects suppliers to follow the company to the Upstate. Read More...

Acumen I.T. acquires TeleData USA

Greenville-based Acumen I.T. announced today that it acquired TeleData USA Inc., a regional designer, installer and support of Mitel business telephone systems. Founded 15 years ago in Clinton, TeleData focuses its services to the hospitality industry. Read More...

NuVox sale finalized

Windstream Corp. announced today that it finalized its acquisition of Greenville-based NuVox Inc. The Arkansas-based company announced its intent to buy NuVox in November. Read More...

Office vacancy rose in 2009, asking price remained steady

Class A office space in Greenville rose to 22.2% in the central business district and 22.3% in the suburban market, according to a 2009 report recently released by Bentley Commercial LLC. In 2008, CBD and suburban office rates were 18.7% and 15.7%, respectively. Read More...

AT&T, CWA reach new tentative agreement

AT&T Inc. today announced that it has reached a new tentative agreement with the Communications Workers of America in core wireline contract negotiations in CWA District 3, which includes employees in South Carolina. Read More...

Jones departs Chernoff Newman

Larry W. Jones said today he has resigned as executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Chernoff Newman to enter an unspecified new venture. Jones, who is also a member manager of the company, will be selling his shares in the company. Terms of that sale are private. Read More...

Technical college system awarded $5.9 million grant

The state’s technical college system has been awarded a grant for $5.9 million by the U.S. Department of Commerce – National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The grant will fund South Carolina Ready to Educate, Activate, Connect, and provide health information for the S.C. Reach for Success initiative.  Read More...