Upstate Business Journal

09/09/2026

From Oct. 18–20, Greenville will host 90 small-scale developers from 30 states for Building Small LLC’s 25th Small Developer Forum.

The three-day gathering brings together builders who prioritize community transformation over mere transactions. Attendees will tour downtown adaptive reuse projects, infill housing, the Village of West Greenville, and Unity Park to see firsthand how smart, inspired design builds great cities.

Read more about why national developers are turning to Greenville for inspiration.

During the forum's time in Greenville, attendees will learn about the people, projects and policies that have led to the city's transformation

09/08/2026

Tipsy Taco is opening a new location at the spot formerly home to White Duck Taco in downtown Greenville. Operations owner/partner Frank Roman says the doors should open in just a few weeks.

09/08/2026

Did you know VentureSouth, now a 500+ investor network across six states, started as a quiet series of local investor breakfasts back in 2007?

In this week's guest column, Momenteum Strategies principal John Moore takes a look back at the origins of Greenville's startup infrastructure to show why patient, unheralded incubation is the true secret to building a thriving regional economy.

Read the full column here

09/07/2026

Greenville Technical College’s new $32 million Center for Welding and Automation Excellence is now training students with robotics, laser welding and even AI-powered technology.

See inside the 44,000-square-foot facility and how it’s preparing workers for in-demand careers.
https://upstatebusinessjournal.com/business-news/greenville-technical-college-works-to-meet-welding-workforce-demand-with-new-31m-facility/

09/04/2026

BMW USA has locked in a long-term lease for a cross-dock facility at the Mid85 Logistics Park in Wellford.

Get all the details on what this major deal means for Spartanburg County's growing industrial hub 👇

BMW North America has secured a long-term lease for a cross-dock logistics facility at the Mid85 logistics park in Spartanburg County.

09/04/2026

The September issue of Upstate Business Journal is here.

This month, we look inside Greenville Technical College’s expansive new welding center and how it’s helping meet a critical need for skilled workers in Upstate manufacturing.

Plus, explore stories focused on workforce development, education, finance and the people and businesses shaping our region’s economy.

Read the new issue of UBJ today.

09/03/2026

Launchpad Tech Ventures has officially opened Tech Village, its new flagship startup campus, inside Crescent One at 25 Goldsmith St. in Greenville!

The 6,000-sq-ft, members-only space offers 24 private offices, 24 desks and a built-in network of founders, operators and capital all under one roof.
https://upstatebusinessjournal.com/business-news/launchpad-opens-tech-village-in-greenville/

09/01/2026

Construction is underway on a $51 million multifamily development at Spartanburg’s historic Beaumont Mill site.

The project will bring 275 apartments to the area, including workforce housing, along with a pool, gym and a new connection to the Daniel Morgan Trail System. Completion is expected in 2028.

Here’s what’s planned for the site:

Construction has begun on a $51 million multi-family development on the historic Beaumont Mill site in Spartanburg.

08/26/2026

Accente Group has unveiled early plans for a major mixed-use redevelopment on the former Greenville Transit Authority site between Augusta Street and South Main Street.

The 3.5-acre project will include:
🏠 365-385 residential units
🏨 Two new hotels (350-385 rooms)
🛍️ 25,000-30,000 sq ft of retail space
🚗 A new parking garage with 750-790 spaces
🌳 Public plazas, pocket parks and even a dog park

The project heads to the Design Review Board this fall, with construction expected to unfold in phases over the next 5-7 years. Stay tuned.

Accente Group Inc. plans to complete a mixed-use development on three parcels between Augusta Street and South Main Street.

08/26/2026

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System has announced a $325 million investment to build the region’s very first dedicated heart and vascular hospital. Construction of the new 241,000-square-foot facility will occur in phases, with patient care expected to begin in 2030.
https://upstatebusinessjournal.com/healthcare/spartanburg-regional-to-build-325m-heart-and-vascular-hospital/