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UPSTATE AREA NEWS AND NOTES Dr. Rajesh Davda Named Cigna’s Carolinas Market Medical Exec Cigna has named Dr. Rajesh Davda as the new market medical executive for the company’s Carolinas Market. Davda was previously national medical director for network performance at Cigna, focusing on improving networks, quality, transparency, health informatics and analytics. Davda is boardcertified in internal medicine, nephrology, and clinical informatics. In his new role, he will focus on physician and hospital system collaboration, network development, client growth and retention and total medical cost reduction. He will also work with Cigna’s clients in the area to help them improve employee health and wellness. He will be based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Coastal Carolina National Bank opens Spartanburg ofﬁce Coastal Carolina National Bank, headquartered in Myrtle Beach, has opened a loan production office in Spartanburg. This marks CCNB’s second location in the Upstate. Brian Murdoch will serve as senior vice president, Spartanburg. Murdoch is a native of Spartanburg and began his banking career in the Upstate in 1994. “We successfully entered the Upstate market in the summer of 2017 with the advent of a branch in downtown Greenville on East North Street,” says Laurence S. Bolchoz, president and CEO, CCNB. “Brian’s expertise in commercial banking and local market know-how will keenly support our bank’s growth trajectory in this vibrant new market.” CCNB’s new office is located at 324 E. St. John St. in downtown Spartanburg. Find out more: myCCNB.com

DZN Studio + Home opening in downtown Greenville DZN Studio + Home, a locally owned lifestyle and home-furnishing store founded by a mother and daughter team, opened for business Nov. 21 at 23 Falls Park Drive in downtown Greenville. While DZN Home is opening on Nov. 21, DZN Studio is set to follow in early 2020. The business will fill it’s 4,500-square-foot showroom with minimalist, mid-century modern and Scandinavian-inspired furnishings. Positioning itself as “Not just another furniture store”, DZN Studio + Home helps customers furnish their homes by incorporating the latest technology in design and virtual reality. Shoppers will be able to experience virtual walkthroughs of their space before purchasing furniture.

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Opportunity zones attract developers to hard-hit communities n story by JOHN JETER | photos by IRINA RICE Let’s say you just made a tidy haul in real estate, stock trades or hedge funds or from selling your business — with capital-gains taxes as high as 23%. Now, you can invest those returns in a low-income neighborhood, and IRS will thank you with a tax deferral for years. Welcome to “opportunity zones,” an economic-development initiative that South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott and New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker tucked into the congressional 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. In Greenville, the incentive is attracting developers to hard-hit communities. “For the first time in my career have I seen legislation that’s targeted for doing good and, at the same time, providing very unique and very substantive tax advantages for the investor,” says Michael Miller, a CPA for 40 years and chief financial officer and partner at CitiSculpt. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based real estate development company’s eponymous project will include a 262-unit apartment complex, a 60,000 square-foot office building and a 130-room hotel. At 10 S. Academy St., the property lies in one of Greenville County’s nine qualified opportunity zones, which the state designates and the U.S. Treasury certifies.

OPPORTUNITY ZONES:

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Opportunity zones are a new community development program established by Congress as a part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 They are designed to encourage long-term private investments in low-income communities The zones themselves are to be composed of low-income community census tracts and designated by governors in every state Source: greenvillesc.gov

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OPPORTUNITY ZONES:

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• Investors can roll existing capital gains into Opportunity funds with no up-front tax bill • A 5 year holding increases the rolled-over capital gains basis by 10% • A 7 year holding increases the rolled-over capital gain investment basis 5% for a total of 15% • Investors can defer their original tax bill until Dec. 31, 2026 at the latest, or until they sell their Opportunity fund investments, if earlier • Opportunity fund investments held in the fund for at least 10 years are not taxed for capital gains

Nationwide, nearly 8,000 of them are drawing attention — and scrutiny. Last August, The New York Times reported the multibillion-dollar tax break aimed at revitalizing these low-income tracts has “fueled a wave of developments financed by and built for the wealthiest Americans.” While IRS rules continue to evolve, the city has no data on how many of these private deals are underway.

For the ﬁrst time in my career have I seen legislation that’s targeted for doing good and, at the same time, providing very unique and very substantive tax advantages for the investor.” -Michael Miller, CFO and partner at CitiSculpt

Mark Cooter, managing partner at the Greenville office of Cherry Bekaert, one of the nation’s largest accounting firms, says he’s working with five clients on projects from Laurens Road to the West End. “Rather than having money invested in the stock market, investment capital can go into one of these geographic areas we’re trying to grow,” he says. “They really would like the next Facebook to start in opportunity zones.”

Above: CitiSculpt project, Phase 1: Multifamily complex. Rendering by MCMILLAN PAZDAN SMITH

One potential side effect: Gentrification. “I think these opportunity zones are great and can be used for good,” says Jil Littlejohn, District 3 city councilwoman. “But I think that they need to have stricter rules around what happens to those families, neighborhoods, businesses that currently exist in those opportunity zones.” Near the proposed Unity Park, The Furman Co. plans to sweeten a qualified opportunity zone with a $10 million project in the former Greenville Ice Cream Co. plant, constructed in 1923. Later expanded to 40,000 square feet, the facility — then a Borden factory — closed in 1989.

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opportunity zones “The plan is to clean up the industrial property and preserve and renovate the historic structure as much as possible,” says Robert Poppleton, development manager at the real estate company whose portfolio includes the Claussen Bakery, Poe West and Keys Court. “Those are all projects that are meaningful,” he says. “They’re community-building projects, in our

The plan is to clean up the industrial property and preserve and renovate the historic structure as much as possible.” -Robert Poppleton, development manager

THE BORDEN BUILDING sits within one of Greenville’s opportunity zones

I think these opportunity zones are great and can be used for good. But I think that they need to have stricter rules around what happens to those families, neighborhoods, businesses that currently exist in opportunity zones.”

The building was constructed in 1923 and was home to GREENVILLE ICE CREAM CO. The facility is 40,000 SQUARE FT

-Jil Littlejohn, District 3 city councilwoman opinion, that check a lot of boxes for us in sustainability and diversity, but also something that will pull the surrounding area into it.” The project’s in predevelopment, with groundbreaking expected in 2021. “Sure, an OZ can make a marginal deal good,” Poppleton says. “But that’s not The Furman Co. philosophy. Borden is already a good deal, but OZ will make it even better. Key point: This is what allows us to pass along benefits to our end-users — the tenants — and, thus, the neighborhood.” Likewise, Miller says 22 percent of CitiSculpt’s units, which he calls “workforce housing,” will be priced at 60 percent and 80 percent of the area median income — translating roughly to $700 a month base rent for those who can prove their income. This is what Scott intended with the legislation. In May 2018, he told a congressional panel that 52 million Americans live in dis-

tressed communities, “where it seems like the lights grow dimmer and the future does, too.” He grew up in one of them. Of Southernside, Poppleton says, “It’s an existing neighborhood needing, or benefiting from, investment, and I think that’s what can make a properly executed OZ deal a win-win.”

The factory closed in 1989 The Furman Co. has plans to clean up and renovate the historic property The proposed project will cost an estimated $10 MILLION

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New construction project to break ground early 2020 in The Village of West Greenville n story by ARIEL TURNER | rendering PROVIDED

The Village of West Greenville’s first new commercial construction in decades is less than two months from breaking ground while various new restaurants and retailers have opened or are near opening. A project by Henry and Harrison Horowitz, the new 2,092 square-foot, two-story building will be constructed at 578 Perry Ave. on land next to Kuka Juice. The Horowitzes own multiple other buildings in the Village, including Kuka Juice and the adjoining Textile Hall.

Each floor is

1,046 SQUARE FEET Originally, they bought the land next to Kuka Juice so they could commission a mural on the side of the building and wouldn’t risk its view being blocked should someone else decide to build there. Those plans have since changed, with a new mural by local artist Dorothy Shain to be painted across both current Kuka Juice and Textile Hall white storefronts facing the plaza. The new construction, with a custom ironwork gate between the old and new buildings, will have its own elements of local art, which has been a primary focus of the Horowitz family, with Henry Horowitz’s founding Artisphere in 2003. A six-by-two-by10-foot window box on the front right

of the storefront will feature rotating art installations that will be lit at night. Steps away is the most recently commissioned Artisphere sculpture in the plaza. And while the building is new construction, Harrison Horowitz says the goal is for it to look otherwise. “The idea is for people to drive by and think the building has been here for years,” he says. To accomplish that, they are sourcing reclaimed brick from an old Maytag appliance warehouse and laying them in various historically used patterns. They’ll also be installing black steel casement windows, similar to Coastal Crust’s windows half a block away. Each floor is 1,046 square feet with the first floor under contract with a local barbershop tenant. The second floor, with a separate entrance on the side facing the soon-to-be-completed Poe West development, will be office space. Leasing efforts are being handled by Rakan Draz and John Odom of Avison Young. Meanwhile, all along Pendleton Street and throughout the Village, other retail and restaurant tenants are moving in. Amazing Grace Hemp Company opened the first week of November at 1284 Pendleton St. Designed to be a community hang-out to

encourage discussion about personal health and wellness, the shop is owned by Nate Phillips, whose brother Stephen Phillips is a partner in the soon-to-open Exile Bar in the West End. The shop sells CBD products, hemp, kratom and many other items from brands curated specifically for their high quality, Nate Phillips says. “Health is not an individual idea,” he says. “I want this to be a community center type of space.” Dobra Tea, next door at 1278 Pendleton, began upfit in early October and continues to move forward toward an early 2020 opening of the global tea house brand. Hookah lounge Red@28th, at 1237 Pendleton St., has planned grand opening festivities for Nov. 2223 in the space that formerly housed Tipsy Music Pub and Dr. Mac Arnold’s Blues Restaurant. The legendary blues musician himself will be performing a show at his old spot on Dec. 14. Red@28th is a Charlotte-based concept from Darren “Jaz” Vincent that will serve global cuisine in a vintage environment.

The idea is for people to drive by and think the building has been here for years.” -Harrison Horowitz, co-owner, Kuka Juice Golden Brown & Delicious will be moving later this year from its home at 1269 Pendleton St. to The Commons food hall at 147 Welborn St. and chef/owner Alex George will expand the bar, Bar Mars, into the restaurant dining room while working to open a new concept in the space. Poe West, the 60,000 square-foot mixed-use development at 556 Perry Ave., continues to move forward with construction and some tenant spaces are expected to be completed early 2020. Anchor tenant Greenville Technical College Center for Culinary and Hospitality Innovation (CHI) plans to move in early summer. Other restaurant tenants include Carolina Bauernhaus, LaRue Fine Chocolate, Unlocked Coffee Roasters and Six & Twenty Distillery.

Left: The Horowitzes own the building that is home to Kuka Juice, as well as Textile Hall. The new project will be located on the land next to Kuka Juice. photos by IRINA RICE

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First up was the new proposed hotel at 100 N. Markley St. No branding of the hotel was discussed for the five-story mixed-use project by Illinois-based Hostmark Hospitality Group. The ground level will be retail and restaurants, including a possible brewery, all managed by the hotel. The property will also feature a rooftop deck. The board liked the design and approved the application.

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ach quarter, in conjunction with our Commercial Real Estate issue, we run notable commercial real estate transaction deals across the Upstate. For possible inclusion, submit to dealmakers@communityjournals.com. Transactions need to be from the most recent quarter and include all pertinent information; seller or lessor name, square footage or acreage, property address (with city) and buyer/lessee name. We prefer one email/document from each company with all transactions listed. Dealmakers are due the 20th of the month following each end of quarter. For example, for the February 14, 2020 CRE issue, Dealmakers are due January 20th.

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Rakan Draz and John Odom represented the landlord, Atlantic South Development, in leasing 525 square feet of retail space located at 1 Augusta St., Greenville, to the tenant, Ever Row LLC.

TP Inc., in leasing an 1,839 square-foot office building located at 116 W. Stone Ave., Greenville. Matt Vanvick, David Sigmon and Pete Brett of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine represented the landlord. Rakan Draz and John Odom represented the tenant, Make Made LLC, in leasing a 2,030 square-foot retail space located at 241 N. Main St., Greenville, from the landlord, Demarais Family Enterprises LLC. Matt Foster of Spencer Hines Properties represented the landlord. Rakan Draz, John Odom, Rhett Craig and Chris Prince represented the seller, Laurdan Associates LLC, in the sale of a 5,090 square-foot office building located at 10 Arborland Way, Greenville, to the buyer, Beaufort Street Properties LLC. Edward Wilson of Wilson Kibler Inc. represented the buyer. John Odom and Rakan Draz represented the landlord, WFC Travelers Rest LLC, in leasing 1,336 square feet of retail space located at 2 Benton Road, Travelers Rest, to the tenant, Yahya Almanifi and Kateba Nagi. Karl Nelson of NAI Beverly Hanks represented the tenant.

represented the landlord in leasing a 2,500 square-foot office suite located at 420 The Parkway, Greer. Josh Tew of Flagship Properties represented the tenant. Rakan Draz and John Odom represented the landlord, Silver Moon Development LLC, in leasing a 4,500 square-foot retail space located at 1237 Pendleton St., Greenville, to the tenant, Red of NC LLC. Taylor Martin of Recon Realty represented the tenant.

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors, Commercial Division: Bryon Culbertson represented the buyer, Retail Properties of Easley, in the purchase of a 4,000 square-foot warehouse located at 104 Commerce Blvd., Easley.

Rakan Draz and John Odom represented the landlord, Winward Partners IV LP, in leasing a 1,500 square feet retail space located at 5018 Old Spartanburg Road, Taylors, to the tenant, Paradigm Ned Reynolds, Rhett Craig and Chris Prince Health Group. Lakin Parr of A DEAL Pintail Capital Rakan Draz and John Odom represented represented the the tenant, Make Made LLC, in leasing a 2,030 tenant.

Greg Huff represented the buyer and seller in the sale of a vacant lot located on Washington St. in Greenville.

Ned Reynolds, Rhett Craig and Chris Prince represented the tenant, Galileo,

Michael Joseph represented the buyer and seller in the sale of a 4,400 square-foot medical building located at 2090 Woodruff Road, Greenville.

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square-foot retail space located at 241 N. Main St., Greenville, from the landlord, Demarais Family Enterprises LLC. Matt Foster of Spencer Hines Properties represented the landlord.

Ernest Crosby represented the seller in the sale of a 1,000 square-foot retail building located at 2900 Pelzer Hwy., Easley. Andrew Plunkett represented the buyer in the purchase of a 2,000 square-foot office building located at 345 Prado Way, Greenville.

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Nelson Garrison represented the seller, Bo Hunter LLC, in a sale of a concrete plant and land located at 106 Industrial Blvd., Fountain Inn. Charlie Timmons represented the tenants, Maggieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Schools Inc., in leasing a 5,400 square-foot space located at 219 W. Antrim Drive, Greenville. Matt Carter and Andrew Plunkett represented the seller, Pavilion International, in the sale of a 3,400 square-foot office building located at 125 Pelham Commons Blvd., Greenville. Hope Tz Schmalzl represented the landlord and tenant in leasing a 1,500 square-foot office space located at 879 N.E. Main St., Simpsonville. Bryon Culbertson represented the sale of 11 residential lots located at the Rocky Ridge Development in Seneca. Hope Tz Schmalzl represented the seller in the sale of a 3,000 square-foot office

square feet located at 121 Interstate Blvd., Greenville. Charles Gouch represented the tenant in leasing 14,780 square feet located in the One Building. Tommy Molin represented the seller in selling 36,154 square feet located at 2746 Boiling Springs Road, Boiling Springs. Tommy Molin represented the landlord in selling 8,000 square feet located at 305 Pelham Road, Greenville. Charles Gouch, Blaine Hart and Shelby Dodson represented the landlord in leasing 3,515 square feet located at 1 Marcus Drive, Greenville. Charles Gouch, Blaine Hart and Shelby Dodson represented the landlord in leasing 10,325 square feet located at Park 37, 400 Executive Center Drive, Greenville. Charles Gouch, Blaine Hart and Shelby Dodson represented the landlord in leasing 1,007 square feet located at Park 37, 300 Executive Center Drive, Greenville. Tommy Molin represented the tenant in leasing 1,347 square feet located at 521 and Hwy. 160.

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Michael Joseph represented the buyer and seller in the sale of a 4,400 square-foot medical building located at 2090 Woodruff Road, Greenville.

Brittany Farrar represented the landlord in leasing 5 square feet located at 115 Whisett St., Greenville.

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Charles Gouch, Blaine Hart and Shelby Dodson represented the landlord in leasing 5,733 square feet located at 1 Marcus Drive, Greenville.

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A BIG DEAL Shelby Dodson and Brittany Farrar represented the landlord in leasing 6,597 square feet located at Keys Court, 307 E. McBee Ave., Greenville. feet located at Poe West, 556 Perry Ave., Greenville. Charles Gouch, Blaine Hart and Shelby Dodson represented the landlord in leasing 2,412 square feet located at Park 37, 150 Executive Center Drive, Greenville. Charles Gouch, Blaine Hart and Shelby Dodson represented the landlord in leasing 23,231 square feet lease at 1 Marcus Drive, Greenville. Shelby Dodson and Brittany Farrar represented the landlord in leasing 6,597 square feet located at Keys Court, 307 E. McBee Ave., Greenville.

Executive Center Drive, Greenville. Tommy Molin and Brian Scurlock represented the landlord in leasing 1,200 square feet located at Verdae Village.

Charles Gouch, Blaine Hart and Shelby Dodson represented the landlord in a 30,769 square-foot lease renewal at 1001 Keys Drive, Greenville. Nick Hollstegge and Brian Scurlock represented the landlord in leasing 25,273 square feet located at 300 Northland Blvd., Greenville. Campbell Lewis represented the landlord in a 103,049 square-foot lease renewal located at 160 National Ave., Spartanburg. Trey Pennington represented the tenant in leasing 2,800 square feet located at 10 Airport Road, Greenville.

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feet located at Riverview Business Park, 4328 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors.

Brian Scurlock and Tommy Molin represented the landlord in leasing 1,800 square feet located at Verdae Village. Charles Gouch, Blaine Hart and Shelby Dodson represented the landlord in leasing 21,717 square feet located at Office Park Patewood, 10 Patewood Drive, Greenville. A

Wiley North represented the sellers, William E. Thompson Jr. and Lewis E. Lancaster III, in the sale of a 2,100 square-foot office building on 0.31 acre located at 670 E. Main St., Spartanburg, to the buyer, David Edward Tate.

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Trey Pennington represented the landlord in a 16,000 square feet lease renewal located at 204 Schmidt Plaza Road, Greenville.

Charles Gouch represented the landlord in leasing 21,846 square feet located at 211 Bilo Blvd., Greenville.

Charles Gouch, Blaine Hart and Shelby Dodson represented the landlord in leasing 2,170 square feet located at Park 37, 750 Executive Center Drive, Greenville. Charles Gouch, Blaine Hart and Shelby Dodson represented the landlord in leasing 5,996 square feet located at Park 37, 300 Executive Center Drive, Greenville.

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Sammy DuBose represented the landlord, Verdae Properties LLC, in lease renewal negotiations with the tenant, PetSmart Inc. of a 25,015 square-foot retail space located at MarketPlace Shopping Center, 2449 Laurens Road, Greenville. Wiley North represented the buyer, 112 Belton LLC, in the purchase of a 14,313 square-foot industrial building on 3.96 acres located at 110 Old Greenville Road, Spartanburg from the seller, Spartan Leasing Co. Inc. Sammy DuBose represented the landlord, Woodvan LLC, in lease renewal negotiations with the tenant, TD Bank, NA of a 3,000 square-foot retail building at 1216 Woodruff Road, Greenville. Pete Brett, David Sigmon and Matt Vanvick represented the landlord, AJG Properties LLC, in the leasing of an 1,839 square-foot office space at 116 W. Stone Ave., Greenville, to the tenant, Galileo TP Inc.

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A BIG DEAL Pete Brett, David Sigmon and Matt Vanvick represented the buyer, R&C Rental Properties LLC, in the purchase of a 20,300 square-foot medical office building on 2.68 acres located at 32 Centennial Way, Greenville, from the sellers, 32 Stoney Point Drive LLC.

represented the buyer, Gaffney Professional Center LLC, in the purchase of a 11,640 square-foot medical office building on 1 acre located at 1506 N. Limestone St., Gaffney, from the seller, Limestone Street Partners LLC.

Pete Brett, David Sigmon and Matt Vanvick represented the landlord, Coker & Carlin Properties LLC, in the leasing of a 2,056 square-foot office space at 1003 Grove Road, Suite D, Greenville, to the tenant, Parisienne Wig and Hair Solutions.

Rick Cauthen represented the seller, Renaissance Exchange LLC, in the sale of a 1,800 square-foot office building on 0.076 acre located at 114 Renaissance Circle, Mauldin, to the buyer, Sajjad and Fariha LLC, represented by Pete Brett, David Sigmon and Matt Vanvick.

Pete Brett, David Sigmon and Matt Vanvick represented the tenant, Kate Kendal LLC in the leasing of a 1,960 square-foot retail space at 250 RiverPlace, Unit 4, Greenville, from the landlord, RiverPlace Development LLC.

Pete Brett, David Sigmon and Matt Vanvick represented the tenant, Achieve MD LLC, in leasing a 2,800 square-foot office space located at 142 Milestone Way, Greenville, from the landlord, J. Garry Green.

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Brockton Hall, Craig Waites, Garrett Scott and John Montgomery represented the buyers, Blythewood Development & RS Holdings LLC and Sharpe Operating Properties LLC, in the purchase of 45 acres located at 109 Blythewood Road, Blythewood.

Scott Burgess, Lance Byars and Hector Mendoza represented the landlord, McAlister Court LLC, in leasing 1,200 square feet located at 1607 Laurens Road, Suite 109, Greenville, to the tenant, Melange. Brannan Hudson and Richard Barrett represented the landlord, Ziff Properties, in leasing 1,626 square feet located at 319 Garlington Road, Suite C6, Greenville, to the tenant, Tigers Industries Inc. Brantley Anderson, Bailey Tollison and Taylor Allen represented the landlord, Lingerfelt Commonwealth Partners, in leasing 2,801 square feet located at 75 Beattie Pl., Suite 910, Greenville, to the tenant, HDR

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Scott Burgess, Lance Byars and Hector Mendoza represented the landlord, Greer Plaza Inc., in leasing 20,307 square feet located at 805 W. Wade Hampton Blvd., Suite H, Greer, to the tenant, Planet Fitness.

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Brannan Hudson and Richard Barrett represented the landlord, SunCap Property Group, in leasing 31,912 square feet located at 201 Forrester Drive, Suite C-9, Greenville, to the tenant, United Performance Metals.

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Larry Webb represented the buyer, Premier Pain Solutions, in the purchase of a 3,705 square-foot single-tenant medical office building located at 210 Overland Drive, Greenwood. Brad Doyle represented the seller, Robert C. Ray, in the sale of 306A Mills Ave., Greenville.

KDS Commercial Properties: Brad Doyle represented the seller, JTRM Holdings, LLC, in the sale of a 5,000 square-foot office condo unit located at 803 Roper Creek Drive, Greenville, to the buyer, Bugay, Watson & Associates.

Bobby Miller represented the buyer, Great Southern Homes Inc., in the purchase of approximately 9 acres on Suber Road, Greer. Mike Kiriakides the buyer, Volition LLC, in the purchase of 10 Toy St., Greenville.

Bobby Miller represented, the buyer, Great Southern Homes Inc., in the purchase of approximately 9 acres on Suber Road, Greer.

Larry Webb and Mark Ratchford facilitated the sale of approximately 1 acre located at 47 Pete Hollis Blvd., Greenville. Nathan Long and Travis Lacey facilitated the purchase of a single-tenant, net-leased property located on Main Street, Easley. Gary Kirby represented the seller, St. John of the Ladder Church, in the sale of a 6,270 square-foot church facility situated on approximately 2 acres located at 701 Augusta Arbor Way, Piedmont. Brad Doyle represented the buyer, Dew Properties LLC, in the purchase an office building located at 1000 W. Poinsett St., Greer.

Larry Webb and Mark Ratchford facilitated the sale of 312 Echols St., Greenville.

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Chuck Langston represented the seller in the sale of a 5,000 square-foot flex building located at 606 Old Buncombe Road, Travelers Rest. Drew Stamm of NAI Earle Furman represented the buyer. Jim Griffin represented the tenant in leasing a 2,000 square-foot restaurant space located at 213 trade St., Greer to the tenant, Crate Restaurant & Wine Bar. Jim Griffin facilitated the sale of a 9,982 square-foot office building located at 556 Memorial Drive Extension, Greer, between the seller, Dr. Robert Schwartz, and the buyer, Total Aspect Design.

Gary Kirby represented Our Kids Day Care Center, in leasing A DEAL 7,125 square feet located Gary Kirby represented Our Kids Day Care at 2700 E. North St., Center, in leasing 7,125 square feet locatGreenville.

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Bob Ashworth facilitated the sale of 86 acres on Lightwood Knot Road, Reidville, between the sellers, Barbara Bowen Dendy and Randolph and Richard Bowen, and the buyer, Curtis Estola. Roger Barnes and Bob Ashworth the sale of a 16,800 square-foot flex building located

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corner of Main Street and Knollwood Drive, Mauldin.

New Woodruff Road, Greer, to the buyer, River of Life Romanian Church.

Tim Allender represented both the seller and buyer in the purchase of 8 acres located on Kist Road, Greer.

Rick Hammett represented the seller in the sale of 37 acres located at 212 Old Fork Shoals Road, Greenville to the purchaser, rvmax.us.

Rick Hammett represented the seller, Metts Street Holdings LLC, in the sale of 59 acres located on Metts Street, Greenville.

Bobby Miller represented the buyer, Great Southern Homes Inc., in the purchase of approximately 9 acres on Suber Road, Greer. at 1425C S. Buncombe Road, Greer. Roger Barnes represented the seller, Pleasant Grove Properties Inc. and Bob Ashworth represented the buyer, Inontime Logistics & Warehousing. Jim Griffin facilitated the sale of 68 and 70 St. Mark Road, Taylors. This property consists of two leased 2,185 square-foot office units.

Roger Barnes represented the landlord in a three-year lease for a 2,100 square-foot building located at 1097 state Highway 101 S., Greer. Bob Ashworth represented the buyer in the purchase of 123 Nora Ave., Easley. Brad Toy represented the landlord in a 13-month lease for the property located at 958 E. Main St., Suite D, Spartanburg with the tenant, Extreme Releaf.

Chuck Langston recently represented the seller, P&Z Development, in the sale of 2 acres located on U.S. Highway 25, Piedmont. A

Rick Hammett represented the seller in the sale of a 43-acre property located on Standing Springs Road, Greenville. TL Baldree represented the seller in the sale of 1000 W. Poinsett St., Greer, to the buyer, Interglobal Forwarders Inc..

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Roger Barnes and Bob Ashworth the sale of a 16,800 square-foot flex building located at 1425C S. Buncombe Road, Greer. Roger Barnes represented the seller, Pleasant Grove Properties Inc. and Bob Ashworth represented the buyer, Inontime Logistics & Warehousing.

Chuck Langston represented the seller in the sale of a 5,000 square-foot flex building located at 606 Old Buncombe Road, Travelers Rest. Drew Stamm of NAI Earle Furman represented the buyer. TL Baldree represented Affordable Suites Hotel of Charlotte, North Carolina, with the acquisition of a 2-acre parcel on Mall Connector Road, Greenville.

Chuck Langston represented the landlord in leasing a 5,000 square-foot flex building located at 3092 state Highway 101, Greer.

Chuck Langston facilitated the sale of 20 acres of land with barn and cottage located at 310 Dillard Road, Duncan.

TL Baldree represented the seller in the sale of a parcel located at the

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Chuck Langston represented the seller to facilitate the sale of a property located on Suber Road, Greer. Bobby Miller of KDS Commercial represented the buyer.

Brad Toy represented the landlord, Antrim Donna LLC, in facilitating a two-year lease for a 1,000 square-foot space at 109 W. Antrim Drive, Greenville. The tenant is New Point Church.

Chuck Langston represented the tenant in leasing a 5,000 squarefoot flex building located at 3092 state Highway 101, Greer.

Bob Ashworth the landlord in facilitating a three-year lease of the property located at 108-B Trade St., Greer. The tenant is attorney David

Bob Ashworth represented the tenant, Carolina Restoration, a Rytech Franchisee, in leasing a building and property located at 1155 Rogers Bridge Road, Duncan.

Chuck Langston represented the seller, Calvary Chapel of Greer, with the sale of a 6,900 square-foot church located at 104

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Lee & Associates: Kevin Bentley represented the landlord, Edna Shell McCraw, and James McKay represented the tenant, UpstateICE LLC, in leasing 1,200 square feet located at 1608 Sandifer Blvd., Suite A, Seneca. Randall Bentley, Kevin Bentley and Chad Stepp represented the seller, Archroma U.S. Inc., in the sale of 35,000 square feet located at 25 Ellwood Ct., Greenville. The buyer was Robinwood LLC. Randall Bentley, Kevin Bentley and Chad Stepp represented the landlord, Peter & Martha LLC, in leasing 9,388 square feet located at 126 Corporate Drive, Simpsonville. The tenant is Bailey Heating & Controls Inc.

Jim Griffin represented the tenant in leasing a 2,000 square-foot restaurant space located at 213 trade St., Greer to the tenant, Crate Restaurant & Wine Bar.

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Andrew Harrill represented the landlord, Sikora LLC, in leasing 1,678 square feet of office space located at 25 Concourse Way, Greer. The tenant is Thoroughbred Logistics Services Inc.

Kevin Bentley represented the landlord, Edna Shell McCraw, and James McKay represented the tenant, UpstateICE LLC, in leasing 1,200 square feet located at 1608 Sandifer Blvd., Suite A, Seneca.

Randall Bentley and James McKay represented the landlord, Larry A Friddle, in leasing 1,440 square feet located at 7486 Augusta Road, Suite C, Piedmont. The tenant is Crown Royalties Beauty Supply Store LLP. James McKay and Ashley Trantham represented the landlord, McNolia LLC, in leasing 1,200 square feet located at 1598 Sandifer Blvd., Suite C, Seneca. The tenant is Your CBD Store.

Jordan Skellie and Adam Padgett represented the tenant, Spartan Acquisition LLC, in leasing space located at 130 Corporate Drive, Suites A–C, Spartanburg.

James McKay represented the landlord, Larry Friddle, in the lease renewal of 1,320 square feet located at 7486 Augusta Road, Suite B, Powdersville. The tenant is Advance America, Cash Advance Centers of South Carolina Inc.

NAI Earle Furman: Towers Rice Jr. and Stuart Smith represented the landlord, B&N Properties LLC, in leasing a 24,720 square-foot

retail space located at 445 S Blackstock Road, Spartanburg. Kevin Pogue represented the tenant, Dream Deals LLC.

A BIG DEAL Randall Bentley, Kevin Bentley and Chad Stepp represented the seller, Archroma U.S. Inc., in the sale of 35,000 square feet located at 25 Ellwood Ct., Greenville. The buyer was Robinwood LLC.

John Bauknight and Andrew Babb represented the landlord, Warrior DMA LLC, in leasing a 3,300 square-foot office space located at 104 N. Daniel Morgan Ave., Suite B, Spartanburg, to the tenant, Kennedy & Brannon LLC.

leasing a 5,955 square-foot office space located at 116 Commons Blvd., Piedmont, to the tenant, United Physician Group LLC. Earle Furman and Shannon Caldwell represented the landlord, Falls Place LLC, in leasing a 1,725 square-foot office space located at 531 S. Main St., Greenville, to

Earle Furman, Keith Jones and McNeil Epps represented the landlord, Julius Garry Green, in leasing a 2,800 square-foot office space located at 142 MileA DEAL stone Way, Greenville, to the tenant, Achieve MD LLC. Rusty Hamrick, IV represented the seller,

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A BIG DEAL Towers Rice Jr. and Stuart Smith represented the landlord, B&N Properties LLC, in leasing a 24,720 square-foot retail space located at 445 S Blackstock Road, Spartanburg. Kevin Pogue represented the tenant, Dream Deals LLC. the tenant, Local Boys Do Good. John Bauknight and Andrew Babb represented the seller, Airlie Inc., in the sale of a 17-acre site located at 181 E. Main St., Inman, to the buyer, Dunbrik LLC. Dan Dunn represented the seller, Neuburger Management Inc., in the sale of a 28,050 square-foot industrial space located at 140, 180 and 190 Metro Drive, Spartanburg. Jake Van Gieson, Gaston Albergotti and Graham Mullikin represented the buyer, Metro Drive Investments LLC. John Gray and Drew Stamm represented the buyer, Andrew Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mara, in the purchase

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of a 5,000 square-foot retail property located at 606 Buncombe St., Travelers Rest, from the seller, Bueskens Onroerendgoed Maatschappi BV.

Rusty Hamrick, IV represented the seller, Charles Waldrep, in the sale of a 175-acre property located at 445 Drummond Road, Enoree, to the buyer, Tycam Holdings LLC. Keith Jones and McNeil Epps represented the seller, LTDK Inc., in the sale of an 8,000 square-foot office building located at 400 Regent Park Court, Greenville, to the buyer, King Greenville Holdings LLC. Dallas Wright represented the buyer, Spring Hope LLC, in the purchase of an 8,640 square-foot multifamily investment property located at 1 Spring Hope Circle, Spartanburg, from the seller, Woodridge Investment Services LLC.

Pintail Capital Partners: Lakin Parr and Tyson Smoak represented the seller, A&M Holdings LLC, in the sale of a 5,943 square-foot building located at 50 Bear Drive, Greenville, to the buyer, Therapy 360. Lakin Parr and Tyson Smoak represented the landlord, A&M Holdings LLC, in leasing a 5,673 square-foot building located at 52 Bear Drive, Greenville, to the tenant, Compass Pain Care.

in the sale of a 6,538 square-foot medical office building located at 1 Halton Green Way, Greenville. Josh Tew represented the landlord, Parkway Commons Holdings LLC, in leasing 1,950 square feet located at 10 Parkway Commons, Greenville, to the tenant, The Ponce Realty Group.

A BIG DEAL Tyson Smoak represented the tenant, Yadkin River Holdings LLC, in leasing 25,707 square-foot located at 211 Bi-Lo Blvd., Greenville.

Josh Tew represented the landlord, Sweet K12 LLC, in leasing a 1,333 square-foot office space located at 25 Sweetbriar Road, Greenville, to the tenant, Thrive Behavioral Consultants. Tyson Smoak and Ross Kester represented the seller, MD Real Estate Holdings LLC,

Cameron Babbitt and Sydney Crane represented the seller, a local investor, in the sale of a 47,603 square-foot grocery-anchored retail center located at 1085 Old Clemson Highway, Seneca, to the buyer, NJM Partnership. Josh Tew represented the seller, Oak Tree

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Lakin Parr represented the buyer, John Ludwig, in the purchase of a 5,500 squarefoot NNN investment property located at 9 McDaniel Ave., Greenville.

Jeff Day represented the buyer, Circle K Stores Inc., in the purchase of 67 acres located at the intersection Clark Road and Boiling Springs Road in Boiling Springs.

Josh Tew and Monty Todd represented the landlord, Wilkins & Bouton LLC, in leasing a 500 square-foot office space located at 1012 E. Washington St., Greenville, to the tenant, Engenius.

Tyson Smoak represented the tenant, MedQuest, in leasing 5,733 square feet located at 1 Marcus Drive, Greenville.

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Jeff Day and Monty Todd represented the tenant, Lean Kitchen Co., in leasing 1,500 square feet located at 5018 Old Spartanburg Road, Taylors.

Tyson Smoak represented the tenant, Condustrial Inc., in leasing 4,350 square feet located at 100 Williams St., Greenville.

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space located at 249 S. Blackstock Road, Spartanburg, between the buyer, Kiawah Dreams, and the seller, Alice Henderson.

Guy Harris and Guy Harris Jr. facilitated the sale of 53 acres located at 5645 state Craig Jacobs facilitated the sale of a 12,500 Highway 9, Boiling Springs, between the buyer, Miroslav A DEAL Tkach, and the sellers, Harry Craig Jacobs facilitated the sale of a and Amy Corbin.

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Greyson Furnas and Neal Boyett facilitated the lease of 17,500 square feet of industrial space located at 4241 Orchard Park Blvd., Spartanburg, between the tenant, ASCEX LLC, and the landlord, Sunset Holdings. Andy Hayes and Ben Hines facilitated the lease of 1,000 square feet of retail space located at 464 E. Main St., Spartanburg, between the tenant, Three Stitches Needlepoint, and the landlord, Mabco Investments.

Greyson Furnas and Dylan Abernathy facilitated the lease of 4,915 square feet of office space located at 1650 Skylyn Drive, Spartanburg, between the tenant, Heulogics Physicians, A DEAL and the landlord, Atlera Mary Crane Dale Seay facilitated the lease Black.

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Lynn Spencer facilitated the lease of 12,000 square-foot of industrial space located at 92 Fairview Circle, Spartanburg, between the tenant,

Carrier Enterprises, and the landlord, Petra Inc. Andy Hayes, Ben Hines and Craig Jacobs facilitated the lease of 1,200 square feet of retail space located at 246 E. Blackstock Road, Spartanburg, between the tenant, The Whipkey Corp., and the landlord, Rockledge Development.

A BIG DEAL Greyson Furnas and Neal Boyett facilitated the lease of 17,500 square feet of industrial space located at 4241 Orchard Park Blvd., Spartanburg, between the tenant, ASCEX LLC, and the landlord, Sunset Holdings.

Andy Hayes and Ben Hines facilitated the lease of 5,000 square feet of retail space located at 1220 John B. White Sr. Blvd., Spartanburg, between the tenant, Elite Management, and the landlord, Spencer Hines Properties.

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Greenville, in the purchase of the 15,000 square-foot Howell Ridge retail center located at 620 Howell Road, Greenville from Howell Ridge LLC for $1,602,020. Mark Griffin represented the owner, Jws Mauldin LLC, in the long-term lease of 20,000 square feet of flex space to Stevens Aviation at 502 N Main Street, Mauldin. Mark Griffin represented the buyer Pakrat, Inc in the purchase of 880 S. Pleasantburg Drive (Units 1A and 1F) and an office investment property for $355,000 along with a newly constructed Family Dollar retail investment located at 2602 Whitehall Road, Anderson for $1,296,069.

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Chris Springfield represented the seller, Steve Henderson, in the sale of nine acres of vacant commercial land located at 1900 N Limestone St., Gaffney to Group, LLC for 190,000.00. The buyer was unrepresented.

Display Equipment, in the long-term lease of 4,000 square feet of flex space located at 319 Garlington Road, Ste. B12, Greenville from Garlington Park LLC.

Mark Griffin represented 11 Investment Upstate, LLC in the purchase of a 10,000 square feet retail A DEAL center located at 2728 Wade Griffin and Greg Myers recently repreHampton Blvd., Greenville sented the buyer, 620 Howell Ridge Road, from the seller, IHY InvestGreenville, in the purchase of the 15,000 ments, LLC, for $1,125,000.

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square-foot Howell Ridge retail center located at 620 Howell Road, Greenville from Howell Ridge LLC for $1,602,020. Chris Springfield represented the seller, Vernier Industries 2, LLC in the sale of a retail grocery business and commercial real estate located at 511 W Whitner Street, Anderson. The price was undisclosed, the buyer was unrepresented. Mark Griffin represented the tenant, Topking

Mark Griffin and Russ Kelly recently represented Haywood LLC in the long-term lease of a 2,000 square foot office suite located at 1154 Haywood Rd. (Ste B), Greenville to Union Home Mortgage Corp. The tenant was unrepresented. Rob Julian and Mark Griffin represented the sellers Edward and Lori Smalley and Robert L McPherson Trust, in the sale of one-acre of land located at 315, 317, and 321 Perry Ave., Greenville to Pendleton Ventures LLC

for $750,000. The buyer was self-represented.

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Debra Griffith in the sale of a 5,000-square BT DeShields represented Kenneth and Debra foot automotive facility located at 214 Griffith in the sale of Furman Hall Road, Greenville to the buyer, a 5,000-square foot Servrite LLC, for $335,000. The buyer was automotive facility located unrepresented. at 214 Furman Hall Road, Greenville to the buyer, LLC in the purchase of a 11,000 square Servrite LLC, for $335,000. The buyer was foot building located at 75 Orchard Park unrepresented. Drive, Greenville from Margaret Pringle and Mark Griffin represented Danial R. Boyer in the sale of four acres of land located at the corner of Tugaloo Bluff Road and Hwy 414, Travelers Rest to The Hart Living Trust for $65,000. Mark Griffin represented the buyer, SAM Real Estate Group, LLC, in the purchase of a 6,000 square foot retail center located at 5600 Augusta Street, Greenville from T and J Rental Properties for $423,000. Mark Griffin represented MEB Holdings

Rachel McKaughan for $700,000. Mark Griffin represented the owner, SAM Real Estate Group LLC, in the long-term lease of a 1,200 square-foot retail unit located at 5600 Augusta St., Greenville to Vance Consultant and Tax Services LLC. Greg Myers and Mark Griffin represented the seller, 8 Corporation, in the purchase of 3.6 acres of commercial land located at Skyline Way and Wade Hampton Blvd. from Stavros Angeliki Hryssikos Trust. The seller was unrepresented.

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March of Dimes Honors local real estate leaders

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The March of Dimes held its 22nd Annual Greenville Real Estate & Economic Development Award Luncheon on Nov. 12, where three recipients – two people and one physical development – were honored.

VanTrust Real Estate, a national real estate developer, announced its expansion into South Carolina with the purchase of two parcels of industrial land in the Upstate. The development will be called “The Exchange Logistics Park at I-85,” and when completed will total more than 1 million square feet of warehouse, distribution and industrial buildings. The first site is located on 73 acres in Anderson County, where the firm will break ground later this month on a speculative 289,173-square-foot industrial building, located on Interstate 85. Givens Stewart of Wilson Kibler will be the listing agent for the spec building and Harper Construction will be the building contractor. Anderson County officials have welcomed VanTrust’s interest in the region and its plans to increase the amount of industrial space available for businesses in the area. “I am personally excited and appreciative that a company like VanTrust has decided to invest in Anderson County,” said Councilman Jimmy Davis, Council District 6. The second land parcel includes 57 acres in Spartanburg County, where VanTrust plans to develop a new industrial park at the intersection of S.C. 290 and S.C. 221 with direct access to I-85. The site can accommodate users from 50,000 square feet up to 1 million square feet, one of the few in the Greenville-Spartanburg market that will be prepared to do so. “We chose the Greenville-Spartanburg area for our first project in

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South Carolina because of the strong growth the region has achieved in recent years, as well as its strategic location,” said Andrew Weeks, executive vice president of VanTrust. The site is fully serviced, entitled and ready for projects that require speed to market. Listing agent is Trey Pennington with CBRE.

I am personally excited and appreciative that a company like VanTrust has decided to invest in Anderson County.” -Jimmy Davis, councilman, District 6 “Spartanburg County proudly works with our private partners to be better prepared for industrial prospects,” said Kyle Sox, director of business development, Spartanburg, EFG. “VanTrust’s investment in Spartanburg is not only an affirmation of Spartanburg’s industrial market, but also an important step in being ready for the next ‘big thing’ to come to our region.” VanTrust management will look for additional development opportunities in the state and hopes to continue its expansion in the Greenville-Spartanburg area. For information about VanTrust Real Estate, visit vantrustrealestate.com.

Joe Pazdan, managing principal at McMillan Pazdan Smith, took home the Greenville Real Estate Award. Noting his “many contributions and leadership roles in the Greenville Community,” the award committee described Pazdan as a key player who “has helped guide the region’s revitalization and development and actively championed many of its civic boards and committees.” The awards ceremony was established to honor outstanding individuals or companies whose commercial real estate activities and civic service have significantly enhanced the local community. Also honored at the ceremony was Mary Douglas Hirsch, real

estate development manager for the city of Greenville, who took home the newly established Rising Star award for her exemplary achievements within the real estate industry. The third award was for Development of the Year, another newly established honor, which shines a light on new developments, re-developments or adaptive reuse projects that significantly enhance the community. The award was presented to the urban revitalization project known as Markley Station. “The competition was tough, as there were other deserving nominations,” said March of Dimes Leadership Team Chairman Robert Benedict.

Markley Station, a 43,732-squarefoot warehouse space, has been re-imagined as a community hub. Tenants include self-pour taproom Hoppin’, urban winery and tasting room Urban Wren, pizza parlor Todoro Pizza, chauffeur service Fortis Riders, land planning group Beau Welling Design, personal safety device company Aluma Connect and institutional investor Adelphos Capital. “To have our efforts recognized by such an esteemed group of colleagues and professional is a great honor,” said Paul Sparks, chairman and principal of RealOp, which developed Markley Station. Elsewhere in the community, on Nov. 14 The Hubbell Foundation, the charitable arm of Hubbell Incorporated, was named Corporate Philanthropist of the Year by Make-A-Wish South Carolina.

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Individually, the ingredients didn’t look that appetizing: one out-of-work football coach, two frazzled mommas and a handful of family cake recipes. But when mixed together in Las Vegas, back in 2001, they created a pretty sweet confection that is still rising today. Clemson University Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney first met Dena Tripp and Debbie Shwetz when he was 31 years old. “They had a great passion about what they were doing,” says the coach, who turns 50 this month. “They let me try their product and it was awesome! I just believed in them.” Deep into the fourth quarter, it’s easy to see the victory at hand as Clemson aims for yet another national title, and Nothing Bundt Cakes opens 45-50 shops annually. But highlights reveal perseverance and instincts early in the game that have brought multi-million-dollar success to each team.

The one-time wide receiver traded his playbook for traffic and demographic reports and started booking tenants for a massive project in Las Vegas.

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While Swinney sports Tiger orange with pride, there was a twoyear period when he questioned if he’d wear any team’s colors again. He’d started his coaching career at his alma mater, Alabama, but was released at the end of the 2000 season, with the entire staff. After several months of unemployment, his former strength coach invited Swinney to join his real estate-development business, AIG Baker.

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They let me try their product and it was awesome! I just believed in them.” -Dabo Swinney, head football coach, Clemson University and leasing agent “It was kind of a hot spot,” Swinney says. “Everybody wanted to be there. We had major national tenants like Nordstrom Rack and Bed, Bath & Beyond. Dena and Debbie were two gals who had called me several times. Basically, they were working out of their kitchen. They were great, just great.” Tripp and Shwetz were still perfecting their Bundt cakes and business plan, while running a single shop in Vegas. Demand was growing, and they wanted to open a second brick-and-mortar on the other side of town. They spotted Swinney’s face on a sign. “We thought his name sounded interesting,” says Tripp. “Oh my gosh! When we talked with him, we really didn’t understand what a Southern gentleman was, but we soon found out. He was hard-work-

ing. He was receptive. He would meet us wherever we needed to meet. He took care of us.” The Nothing Bundt Cakes co-founders had their sights set on a 2,300-square-foot space in Swinney’s hot spot. “We were barely keeping our heads above water, but we knew we needed to expand,” Tripp says. “We had this fabulous, high-quality product with a really unique name. Our concept was interesting, but people didn’t even know what a Bundt cake was. We were fairly new. We didn’t have a big financial package, but Dabo really went to bat for us.”

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Swinney met the ladies for dinner. The evening concluded with cake. “I knew they probably would not get approved. We didn’t do a lot of mom-and-pops at the time,” Swinney says. “But I thought it would be a good fit in that space. I actually got one of my bosses to kind of back me on it, and stood on the table for me a little bit.” Swinney, always a people-person, relied upon the same instincts he uses to recruit players today. “It’s very similar,” he says. “You just get a sense. You’ve got to have the right fit. When you’re in the shopping-center business, your tenant mix is important, and the chemistry of the tenants. You might get some of those five-star recruits who don’t pan out, and sometimes those who weren’t highly rated coming out, turn out to be some of the best tenants you have.”

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The ladies signed the lease and started building their second shop. Swinney stayed with AIG Baker for two years, before Clemson called him back to coaching. He never saw the completed Nothing Bundt Cakes on Eastern Avenue. “Many years later, I was in Nashville and there’s a Nothing Bundt

Cakes,” says Swinney. “It took my breath away! I actually Googled it, and they’re like 200 stores all over the country, and a couple outside the country.” Actually, 325 bakeries as of this printing. Most shops are owned by women and employ 15-20 team members each. Meanwhile, elbow-deep in icing, the ladies never followed ACC football. “We didn’t know he came from coaching,” Tripp says. “We just thought he was a real estate agent. We reconnected to congratulate him on his success a few years ago; it was as if no time had passed. We picked up where we left off.” Shwetz retired from Nothing Bundt Cakes three years ago. Tripp continues to run the multi-million-dollar company, which still operates in the space Swinney leased to them all those years ago. “He’s a wonderful person,” says the chairwoman. “He was influential in our growth, because he took the leap of faith to get us into that second location. He believed in us not only as a business, but as hard-working ladies.” Not too long ago, Swinney texted the bakers a photo. “He was recruiting someone and went to their home,” says Tripp. “They served him one of our Bundt cakes! He wrote, ‘Look what I’m having.’” Dabo’s favorite flavor: chocolate. “Oh, I love to hear that,” Tripp says. “That’s my recipe, and our first run at the whole concept. It’s what we served him when we first met. That was the launch of Nothing Bundt Cakes, and it’s our most popular flavor.” Good instincts. Great taste buds.

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In his first 90 days as Prisma Health’s CEO, Mark O’Halla has already reorganized his leadership team, added several executive positions and raised hourly wages for employees. O’Halla says his management style is similar to how a doctor runs a clinic — a balance of transparency, care and innovation. These changes are just part of O’Halla’s master plan. He says he wants to establish Prisma as a leader in health care — not only in Greenville, but across the Upstate and South Carolina, including smaller communities such as Greer and Laurens. “Each and every one of those communities are different; they have their own personality, their own culture,” O’Halla says. “So in all these communities, while many things are the same, from a health care perspective there are always nuances that we try to be very particular about and mindful of.”

BECOMING ONE COMPANY

Having a uniform standard of care for every patient, no matter where they live or what condition they may have, will help fully integrate Greenville Health System and Palmetto Health into one system — Prisma Health, says O’Halla. “It’s the same caliber, same process, same platform, and how we’re going to gauge success and integration is how quickly we get to that simple notion of eliminating all the variability and having a single standard of care for every patient that we take care of.” Plans are also in place to update all signage on buildings, technology and lab materials; increase hourly wages; and introduce telemedicine services, which will benefit patients in rural areas without access to a hospital or clinic. Updating signage and logos may seem trivial, but O’Halla says it is important in establishing a cohesive health system.

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In all these communities, while many things are the same, from a health care perspective there are always nuances that we try to be very particular about and mindful of.” -Mark O’Halla, CEO, Prisma Health “It’s hard to get people to act like a team and a single organization if they look and sound different.”

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Wage increases are also a major part of O’Halla’s integration efforts. “The most important critical asset that we have in order to work well is our team, our employees,” he says. “It’s really difficult for me as the CEO of an organization to demand excellence from our team if they don’t feel like we’re seeing them as an important piece of that machine. And when you’re so far behind the market from a wage perspective, it’s kind of hard for me as an employee to go, ‘Yeah, they care about me, I’m important to them’.”

If you already have a server and it’s got some age on it (say, more than eight years old), your IT support folks are probably pitching for a new one. Every purchase is an opportunity to move forward with technology. So before you commit $3,000-$5,000 and up on a replacement server, factor in if this is the right time to take a step toward cloud hosting. One key to making this decision is the hidden costs of both options. Maintaining a server is expensive and time consuming. Constant management — particularly patches, fixes and updates — on a near daily basis to protect from cyberattacks is required. We’ve certainly seen in the past few years the risks of poor patching policy (think Equifax). Servers also require a secure, controlled environment and — and this can’t be overstated — offsite backup and recovery for disaster preparedness. Most businesses have some cloud hosting already, although you may not think of it that way, such as CRM online. But evaluating a more expansive cloud conversion involves some calculation on your part — the amount of data that moves, the availability you require, the integration of cloud services with any online servers you will still have.

DESKTOP OR LAPTOP

Is there still a place for desktops? Absolutely. For everyone? Maybe not. Don’t look for the best “deal,” look for the best fit for the work that needs to be done. One of the best advantages of laptops is how light they

have become. Some of that is material, and some of that is integrated design that puts all the electronics onto a single motherboard. That often means individual components cannot be replaced if they fail or an upgrade — such as higher-end graphics card — are required. More mobile devices in a business also make it more challenging to manage patching, virus, and application updates. Investigate options for mobile-device management solutions. Laptops are an even bigger challenge as they connect to any number of networks outside of your control and, as such, are much more vulnerable to malware, viruses and hacking.

LAPTOP OR TABLET

Tablets are trying, but they aren’t there yet. Still, if you have some endof-year spending ahead, consider a few places where a tablet can make a big difference. A number of use cases can be made for tablets in sales and client interactions. A tablet paired with an HDMI plug-in receiver like Chromecast, Amazon Fire, or the slightly larger Apple TV, can set up and connect your presentation to anything from a smart board to a TV screen in minutes with less fuss and troubleshooting than a computer. Event sign in, form management, data collection from customers or employees are all good examples. Any business might be well served by having a few readily available tablets for these kinds of needs as they arise.

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The goal that inspired the 10 counties of the Upstate to come together to form a group focused on addressing regionwide issues can be best summed up by the name of the group itself: Ten At The Top. “The name has a double meaning,” said Dean Hybl, TATT’s executive director. “On one hand, it’s a reference to the counties geographically at the top of South Carolina.

It’s about balancing growth with identity. That’s why working together has been so critical.” -Terence Roberts, Anderson mayor

But more than that, it’s about coming together to rise to the top, to collaborate toward success.” At a luncheon on Nov. 20, TATT celebrated 10 years of regionwide problem solving and proactive planning. Special guest Gov. Henry McMaster spoke at the group’s milestone achievement, noting TATT’s influence in making the Upstate a leading region for people to live, learn, do business and raise families. From the “Teach at the Top” initiative, which succeeded in attracting and retaining teachers in the Upstate, to the “Connecting Our Future” mobility initiative, which is championing mobility and transportation projects to connect the region, the group has come to be

Above: Barry Nocks, TATT founding board member, Dean Hybl, TATT executive director, Andrea Pietras, SCAPA president, Stephanie Monroe Tillerson, former Upstate Professional Planners co-chair, Michael Forman, Upstate Professional Planners co-chair, and Phil Lindler, Upstate Professional Planners co-chair

known for its holistic perspective on how to foster growth. “It’s about balancing growth with identity,” said Anderson Mayor Terence Roberts. “That’s why working together has been so critical. In my role as mayor I can see the importance of a regional approach, of approaching the Upstate as a single region as opposed to a collection of individual cities and counties. A lot of positive progress come from that collaboration.” Hybl, for his part, can point to projects like the Upstate Air Quality Advisory Committee, estab-

lished by TATT, which created the Clean Air Upstate campaign. Hybl also noted the more than 900 regional engagements and 40,000 participants who’ve worked with the group. But most of all, Hybl said it’s the collaborative spirit fostered by TATT that he views as the group’s greatest achievement so far. “We all have the same goals,” Hybl said. “People are focused on our families, our future and our Upstate — on working together today, for generations to come. That’s what matters most of all.”

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Salt Cave recently opened its first location in Spartanburg. It offers massages, waxing,

eyebrow tinting, facials, Reiki, Salt Cave meditation classes, children’s meditation classes, and permanent body contouring slimming. Where: 551 E. Main St., Suite 104, Spartanburg

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Seasons Catering and Event Center recentlyheld a ribbon cutting. This café and catering business offers cooking classes and a private event venue. Seasons also offers catering for corporate settings, weddings, holidays, hors d’oeuvre, buffet style, and more. Where: 68 Global Drive, Suite 200, Greenville Hours: 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays For more information: Visit www.seasonscafeandcatering.com, call 864-297-6516 or email info@ seasonscafeandcatering.com

Willowbrook Apartments recently held a ribbon cutting. The apartment complex offers one to three bedrooms per unit with open floor plans and amenities including fully equipped gourmet kitchens, French doors, outside storage closets, oversized walk-in closets, and sunrooms or private balconies/patios. This community offers amenities including a pool, laundry facilities, fitness center, business center, 24-hour emergency maintenance available, on-site clubhouse with resident lounge, bark park with agility equipment, cyber cafe with Wi-Fi, and more. Where: 130 Willow Forks Drive, Simpsonville Hours: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays For more information: Visit www.willowbrookmauldin.com o call 864-963-4663

Fountain Inn High School recently broke ground. The school will open in 2021

with ninth grade, adding a grade each year, with all four grades, ninth through 12th, attending in the 2024-’25 school year. This new school will offer an institute of automation and engineering, job shadowing, mentoring, internships, and apprenticeships. Students will also have the opportunity to sign up for dual-enrollment pathways in industry certifications, associate’s degrees and bachelor’s degrees. Where: 600 Quillen Ave, Fountain Inn

For more information: Visit www.greenville.k12.sc.us/fihs

Jersey Bagel Brothers recently opened in the Lake Forest Shopping Center. This restaurant

serves New Jersey bagels; breakfast sandwiches with ham, bacon, sausage; Taylor Ham; flagels; and bialys. Where: 1340 N. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville Hours: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays For more information: Visit www.facebook.com/Jersey-Bagel-Brothers, call 864-451-7349, or email jerseybagelbrothers@gmail.com

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Voice of Business Brunch 11:30am-1pm|Spartanburg Marriott Congressman William Timmons will speak at this brunch hosted by the Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce. $20/chamber member, $40/non-member; Jonna Turner at jturner@spartanburgchamber.com.

Environmental Issues Committee 8:30-9:30am | Greenville chamber Open to any Greenville chamber member interested in environmental issues and how such issues can affect your business. Jason Zacher at jzacher@greenvillechamber.org.

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NOV

Lunch & Learn Series

Links Group #2

11:30am-1pm | Simpsonville First Baptist Church Topics include marketing strategies, business resources, local industry trends and more. $10/chamber member, $20/non-member; J.R. Humphries at jhumphries@simpsonvillechamber.com.

11:30am-1pm|Greenville chamber This non-compete leads group offers business networking and referral marketing. Ebony Austin at 864-239-3730 or eaustin@ greenvillechamber.org.

DEC

Chapter Holiday Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm|City Range Annual Piedmont SCORE holiday lunch. John Kimbrell: jkimbrell@spartanburgchamber.com.

Handshakes and Hashbrowns 8-9:00am | Great Homes of the Upstate A breakfast networking event hosted by the Greer chamber. Free to Greer chamber members; Josh Shaffer at josh@greerchamber.com.

DEC

Upstate Senior Issues Workshop 9:30-11am | Ten at the Top Community Room | 250 Executive Center Drive, Greenville The topic of this workshop is Aging in Place. This workshop will feature remarks from James Bennett, the owner and manager of Upstate Home Care Solutions. Kaylee Harrison at 864-283-0346 or kharrison@tenatthetop.org.

DEC

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Business On Tap

8:30-9:30am|The GreenHouse (third floor) Every month, entrepreneurs present their startup companies to their communities and learn how their community can help their businesses to flourish. Free; Betsy Neely Sikma at bsikma@spartanburgchamber.com.

5:30-7pm | The Whale A casual networking event in a relaxed atmosphere. No pressure. No presentations. Bring your friends, grab your business cards and meet interesting people who have new ideas to share.

Simpsonville Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Holiday Party 5:30-8pm | Simpsonville Chamber of Commerce | 100 W. Trade St., Simpsonville The Simpsonville Chamber of Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual holiday party. Chamber members will accept donations of canned goods and hygiene supplies to support the efforts of the Center for Community Services. Free to attend for Simpsonville chamber members; contact the Simpsonville Chamber at 864-963-3781 or info@simpsonvillechamber.com. November 22, 2019 | upstatebusinessjournal.com

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HIRED: Pamela Barber recently joined Zuendt Engineering as an executive assistant. Barber previously founded Everyday Errand. She also previously served as director of volunteer and guest services at a church and office manager of Fullest Life Chiropractic.

Some of the Upstate’s most recent hires, promotions, awards and appointments ELECTED:

HIRED:

Kevin Poyck was recently elected chair of the

Leticia Garrett recently joined Adroit Systems

HIRED:

NAMED:

Jonna Turner recently joined the Spartanburg Area

Christen Davis was recently named to the Greenwood

Greenville Chamber’s board of directors in 2021. He will take over the highest volunteer leadership role for the Greenville Chamber in 2021. Poyck is currently the president of Hubbell Lighting Group.

Company as manager of data and client services. Garrett has more than 20 years of customer service experience and is presently pursuing an administrative office technology associate’s degree in applied science at Greenville Technical College.

Chamber of Commerce as director of events. Turner comes to the chamber after four years as executive director of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce in Gaffney.

Katherine Ericson Marketing, Analyst and Information Technology Recruiter

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HIRED:

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Greenwood Genetic Center’s (GGC) board of directors. Wharton currently serves as dean of the William Preston Turner School of Nursing at Lander University. Wharton has a longstanding research interest in the genetics of prostate cancer.

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HIRED: Michael Branch recently joined NAI Earle Furman

as a broker. Before settling in the upstate, he worked with a Charleston-based solar energy company as a technical analyst. In this role, he partnered with residential and commercial clients with site and suitability assessments.

HIRED: Zach Allen recently joined Jeff Dezen Public Relations

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