Sequester has Lockheed eyeing new business model

The P-3 Orion aircraft undergoes maintenance, modification and refurbishment at Lockheed Martin in Greenville. Government contracts account for most of the facility’s workload, but Lockheed said it may seek commercial business. (Photo/Leslie Burden)Government contracts account for most of the Greenville facility’s workload, but Lockheed said it may seek commercial business as the sequester has prevented the Department of Defense from moving forward on new contracts.  Read More...

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The GSA Business Power Event Series focuses on topics of interest to the Upstate business community. Each event is a moderated panel discussion with panelists and audience members. Video recaps from recent events:

  • Is Your Business Secure? -- Panelists discussed how to protect your business from cyber attacks (Feb.12th, 2013).

  • Under Construction -- Panelists discussed status of residential and commercial development in Upstate (April 11th, 2013).

Hub City Co-op secures loan pledge

Organizers of an effort in Spartanburg to open a cooperatively owned grocery market have received a $571,800 loan pledge, contingent on the co-op reaching a $3.58 million fundraising goal by mid-July. The Hub City Co-op needs to raise another $1.96 million. Read More...

Eaton leases 2nd Duncan facility

The electrical products distributor recently leased a facility in Duncan for its modifications center, freeing up space at its current Duncan location less than 1 mile away. Eaton’s new 25,000-square-foot facility is at 309 Tucapau Road in Duncan. Read More...

Asheville couple picks Greenville to open 2nd Spiritex clothing store

The success of Spiritex in Asheville has clothing designer Marylou Marsh preparing to open her second organic clothing store in downtown Greenville and she is already looking to hire more seamstresses in the Upstate. The store opening is set July 1. Read More...

Atlanta developer gets Horizon project

Gateway Development Services was chosen as master developer for a project to revitalize 20 acres in downtown Charleston. The company will now begin negotiating a memorandum of understanding with the Horizon Project Foundation.  Read More...

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Gramopadhye to serve as dean of Clemson’s engineering college

Anand GramopadhyeAnand Gramopadhye, Clemson University’s associate vice president for workforce development and chairman of the industrial engineering department, has been named dean of the College of Engineering and Science.  Read More...

Fountain Inn arts group receives $6,357

The Cultural Arts Foundation Fountain Inn has been awarded a $6,357 grant by the South Carolina Arts Commission for the 2013 fiscal year. The funds will support entertainment and arts education for the Golden Strip and surrounding areas. Read More...