Upstate Business Journal

01/05/2026

The restaurant landscape in Greer is shifting. Tipsy Taco has officially closed its doors, but the space won't stay dark for long.

The locally owned franchise has announced a strategic partnership with Capri’s Italian Restaurant to renovate and relaunch the site. This move allows the restaurant group to:

✅ Optimize Local Footprint: The Greer site will transition to an Italian concept, with an expected opening in February.
✅ Drive Regional Expansion: Leadership is pivoting focus toward new growth markets in Hendersonville and Brevard, North Carolina.
✅ Maintain Upstate Presence: Tipsy Taco continues to operate six successful locations across Greenville, Travelers Rest, Duncan, Simpsonville, and Seneca.

The new Capri's location is expected to open in February along Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greer.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Upstate Business Journal.

12/19/2025

Did you know producing a single show at a local theater can cost over $100,000?

From paying talent to creating sets and costumes, Upstate performing arts organizations navigate big budgets to bring performances to life.

Discover Upstate South Carolina performing arts theaters showcasing live shows, music, and community arts experiences.

12/17/2025

Village Launch awarded a total of $125,000 to five local entrepreneurs. Village Launch is part of the Mill Village Ministries collective, which provides guidance and assistance to up-and-coming entrepreneurs.

Mill Village Ministries's Village Launch initiative donated $125K to five entrepreneurs to foster accelerated growth.

12/17/2025

City National Bank has opened new offices in Greenville and Charlotte.

The Los Angeles-based bank secured 5,700 square feet of office space in downtown Greenville.

City National Bank announced Dec. 15 that it recently opened new office locations in Greenville and Charlotte.

12/16/2025

Aran Group, a sustainable liquid packaging solutions manufacturer, will invest $4 million to expand its Greer facility.

The investment, which is expected to create 18 jobs over the next two years, will add 16,000 square feet and double Aran USA’s production capacity.

The Aran investment, which is expected to create 18 jobs over the next two years, will add 16,000 square feet at 1704 Poplar Drive Extension.

12/16/2025

Auro Hotels was recently awarded the prestigious Marriott Partnership Circle Award. The Greenville-based hotel company operates 28 hotels under the Marriott brand across South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida and India.

Auro Hotels was recently awarded the prestigious Marriott Partnership Circle Award, the company announced Dec. 10.

12/16/2025

Affordable Upstate, in partnership with JLL Capital Markets, secured a $59 million loan for the refinancing of three affordable housing properties in Greenville County.

The three apartment complexes include Paris Park, Terrain at Haywood and Mauldin Meadows.

Affordable Upstate secured a $59 million loan for the refinancing of three affordable housing properties in Greenville County.

12/16/2025

Intelligence can launch a business, but wisdom is what helps it endure. In this column, John Moore explores why mentoring is one of the most powerful tools in entrepreneurship and how strong communities turn shared experience into lasting impact.

How mentoring turns smart founders into wiser leaders, reducing mistakes, and strengthening entrepreneurial communities.

12/11/2025

Chestnut Coffee House + Local Market is now open in the Village at Hartness, making it the 5th location in the Upstate.

Chestnut Coffee House + Market is now open in the Village at Hartness.Chestnut Coffee first opened in 2022 in the Verdae neighborhood.

12/11/2025

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Upstate South Carolina recently launched a new Financial Opportunity Center program in Anderson.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation Upstate South Carolina recently launched a new Financial Opportunity Center program in Anderson.

12/11/2025

From Broadway tours at the Peace Center to community productions in Pelzer, the Upstate’s arts community is thriving.

But the business of producing live theater comes with challenges and some big wins.

Go backstage with Alan Ethridge of Metropolitan Arts Council, Max Quinlan of Greenville Theatre, Todd Leahy of Chapman Cultural Center and Will Ragland of Mill Town Players as they break down how local theaters keep the magic alive night after night.

Discover Upstate South Carolina performing arts theaters showcasing live shows, music, and community arts experiences.