Greenville News Update: Exciting Developments Across the City

Swiss Company Chooses Greer For 1st U.S. Manufacturing Site

Matica Group, based in Switzerland, will invest $2 million in flex space at Pelham Crossing, an office, industrial and retail park off Hwy. 14 in Greer. The Greer facility will house the company’s first North American manufacturing operation and produce high-tech identification and payment systems. The company has 200 employees and 11 facilities worldwide, including a technology support office in Greenville County. It plans to hire 40 people locally. “This is more than an investment in our city; it signifies a vote of confidence in our community’s potential,” said Greer Mayor Rick Danner. “Together, with companies like the Matica Group, Greer is setting the stage for a future of innovation and economic success.”

Executive Offices Complete In Greenville Historic Area

The Franklin, a shared executive office space created by Franklin Real Estate Development, has opened at 107 E. Park Avenue in Downtown Greenville’s East Park Historic District. The Franklin has 12 offices ranging from 90 to 225 square feet, a shared break area, and a shared conference room. Walls and floors of the 107-year-old structure were insulated to reduce noise and improve energy efficiency. Leases will include utilities, fiber-optic internet service, access to printers and copiers, cleaning services and parking. Built as a private residence in 1917, The Franklin was converted to office space several years ago. Across from McPherson Park, the building is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Milliken & Company Among ‘Most Ethical’

Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company in Spartanburg was included on the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies list curated by Ethisphere. The annual recognition highlights organizations with a commitment to business integrity. Milliken is one of only six honorees to make the list each year since 2007. “At Milliken, we are committed to making a positive impact on people and the world around us,” said Milliken President and CEO Halsey Cook. “This honor affirms that how we conduct business matters just as much as what we accomplish.”

Mauldin Conducting Community Survey

The City of Mauldin is conducting a community survey to gather feedback as part of its strategic planning process. The survey is available online through March 31 at Mauldin strategic plan. The city is working with Benchmark Planning to develop a five-year strategic plan that will help guide City Council and staff. Mauldin is projected to grow to 35,000 residents by 2030.

Bob Jones, Museum Host Annual ‘Living Gallery’

Bob Jones University and The Museum and Gallery will produce their annual “Living Gallery” from March 28 to 30 at the Rodeheaver Auditorium on campus. The presentation onstage uses drama, film, music and actors to portray classic and new Christian works of art.

Simpsonville Lunch Explores Resource For Small Businesses

The topic for this month’s Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn will be “Small Business Development Center Resources for Minority-Owned Businesses.” The event will take place from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 26 at the Prisma Health Conference Room, 105A W. Curtis St. Andrea Galehouse, program coordinator with the S.C. Small Business Development Center, will provide information about the center’s no-cost business consulting, training, and access to referrals.

Ten At Top Adds Board Members

Ten at the Top has selected 12 new board members for the 2024-25 term. The new members join existing members to form the governing board for the 10-county nonprofit organization. New members are Gail Awan, Urban League of the Upstate; Noah Beason, Cherokee County Development Board; Johnnie-Lynn Crosby, Transfr Inc.; Kevin Greene, Trehel Corp.; Kelly Gregory, Riley Institute at Furman University; Robert Halfacre, Park National Bank & City of Clemson; Rivers Hughes, Hughes Investments; Ceej Jefferson, Oak & Ave Property Group; Grayson Kelly, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative; Julia Levi, Carolina Transportation Engineers & Associates; Dari McBride, Oconee County Chamber of Commerce; and Camille Reams, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina.

School of Medicine Greenville Hosts Lecture On Gender, Pain

USC School of Medicine Greenville will host a lecture March 26 about “Sex Differences in Pain Throughout the Lifespan.” The lecture is part of the David A. Wilson, M.D., Innovations in Medicine Lecture Series. The speaker, Jeffery S. Mogil, Ph.D., will present an overview of his research about how men and women experience pain differently. Mogil is the Chair of Pain Studies at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Health Fair In Simpsonville

The Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Health and Wellness Expo will take place from 9 a.m. to noon March 27 at the Prisma Health Family YMCA. The event will promote health, wellness and recreation for all ages. Exhibitors and activities will represent industries such as health care, holistic health, exercise and fitness, healthy diet guidelines, retirement and investment planning, and aesthetics.