Greer businesses witnessed another year of change in 2016. There were ribbon cuttings, expansions and some closures. New stores opened while others celebrated noteworthy accomplishments.
Here are a few highlights from this past year.
January
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Betty Hernandez celebrated the opening of the Institute of Beauty Artistry with family and friends on Dec. 1.
“We’re really excited that we can enjoy—we can also celebrate—with Betty this phenomenal moment,” said Ghisela Eljach from InSouth Magazine.
Betty Hernandez is moving her business, Institute Beauty Artistry (IBA), from Greenville to Lyman.
Taylors Townsquare will install two new board members to oversee the Taylors Farmer’s Market and Parks and Recreation.
Local sewer service providers are coming together in hopes of more clearly defining boundaries for future development.
9Round in Greer celebrated its fifth anniversary with a ribbon cutting Nov. 1 at 201 W. Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greer.
“It’s a big milestone for small businesses.” said Mark Owens, President/CEO of the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce.
Secured Advantage Federal Credit Union (FCU) held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 20 at 126 W. Main Street, Duncan. Because of feedback, along with the eventual closing of the Sealed Air Duncan location, Secured Advantage opened its first offsite branch in the building formerly occupied by BB&T.
The live auction at the Big Thursday returns this year with a host of items to bid on including tickets to Disney World and a NASCAR race in Charlotte, a backpack blower from Carolina Lawn and Tractor, a tankless water heater from Five Star Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, and more.
At a recent meeting, Duncan Town Council heard the reading of a resolution in support of the Tyger Greenway and Blueway Initiative.
The South Tyger River flows through the town of Duncan and is one of “our town’s hidden treasures,” the resolution begins.
Dr. Bruce Yandle brought Greer bankers and businessmen up to speed on the pulse of our national, state and local economy at a recent event hosted by Greer State Bank.
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