Greenville Community and Business Updates: Key Developments and Initiatives

Greenville, South Carolina — The community of Greenville has recently seen a series of developments, leadership changes, and initiatives that impact local businesses and nonprofits.

Greenville Area Development Corp. CEO Retires

Kevin Landmesser, the interim President and CEO of Greenville Area Development Corp. (GADC), has announced his retirement after a successful 23-year career that saw tremendous economic growth in Greenville County. Under his stewardship, Greenville County procured over 10,000 jobs and attracted $4.2 billion in capital investments. Landmesser’s tenure also saw the successful management of key projects for companies such as Lockheed Martin, Michelin, Kiyatec, GE Power, Mitsubishi Polyester Film, and Hubbell (now Current).

Leadership Greenville Completes Service Projects

Leadership Greenville, a leadership development initiative of the Greenville Chamber, has announced the successful completion of its Class 50 Service projects. Approximately $43,000 was raised for Rebuild Upstate and YouthBASE, demonstrating the program’s commitment to addressing pressing community needs. The funds will be used to facilitate home repairs, revitalise recreational facilities and provide essential skills training to local students in need.

Cliffs At Keowee Falls Offers Secluded Homesites

A new real estate offering has been announced by The Cliffs at Keowee Falls. Twelve secluded homesites called Canebrake are being offered for sale, nestled on the shores of Lake Keowee. Residents at The Cliffs will have exclusive access to over 20 miles of waterfront and a range of community amenities. The site options available range from under an acre to nearly four acres; each investor is allowed personal discretion in choosing a builder to construct a custom home to their liking within the community.

Carolina Handling Breaks Ground on New Facility

The exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Centre for the Southeast, Carolina Handling, broke ground recently on a 267,000-square-foot facility in Pickens County. By consolidating warehouse and office space for its four Upstate operations, the firm aims to position itself for future growth and, in the process, evolve from a forklift-only provider to an end-to-end intralogistics solutions company.

Spartanburg firm Breaks Ground in North Carolina

Marlboro Development Team Inc. has joined forces with Heyco-Werk USA Inc. to celebrate the launch of a new manufacturing facility in Gaston County, N.C. The factory will produce precision-molded plastic auto components, primarily to meet the needs of BMW and other European car manufacturers in the US.

LAM Technology Recognized by Intelisys

Technology services provider LAM Technology has been awarded the prestigious Palladium Partner designation by Intelisys, a ScanSource company. LAM Technology achieved this distinction by organically billing $5 million in recurring revenue per month, a feat that showcases the company’s growth and leadership in the technology services sector.