News & Updates
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Spartanburg, S.C. – Spartanburg Community College’s (SCC) Computer Technology Department is hosting a free Internet 101 seminar for anyone who wants to learn more about Internet safety, managing children’s online activities and tips to keep your computer running smoothly.
Friday, March 2, 2012
In recent years, the State of South Carolina has introduced several certifications for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs). Many large national and local companies are encouraging inclusion and diversity in their vendor relationships and require specific state certifications of their vendors. On Friday March 16th, the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a special event aimed at explaining the different state-level certifications for MBEs and WBEs and why they matter to your business.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Bondtex Inc., a local company specializing in bonding substrates together through flame lamination and adhesive lamination processes, recently celebrated its 25th year in business. The success and longevity of the company has been attributed to their ability to weather the automotive downturn and their supplier relationship with BMW Manufacturing Co.'s Tier 1 Suppliers.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) issued a $150 million funding opportunity open to all transformational energy technologies to support the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above approach to solving our nation’s most pressing energy challenges.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Spartanburg, S.C. -- The University of South Carolina Upstate Upward Bound Program, along with the USC Upstate Financial Aid Department and the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, will continue its annual financial aid support campaign with two upcoming College Goal South Carolina workshops in the Upstate.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Spartanburg, S.C. – February 2, 2012… BMW Manufacturing has completed the installation and commissioning of solar panels that are providing solar energy to fully power the 24,000 square foot Zentrum Museum, the plant’s heritage museum and visitors’ center. In addition to the new solar panels, the plant also installed three new electric vehicle charging stations throughout the main facility.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
COLUMBIA, S.C. – February 1, 2012 – Pratt Industries, a leading recycled paper and packaging company, today announced the opening of a new material recovery facility (MRF) in Spartanburg County. The $3.5 million investment is expected to generate 30 new jobs.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Spartanburg, S.C. –The Spartanburg County Commission for Technical and Community Education the governing body of Spartanburg Community College, has named Henry C. Giles, SCC executive vice president of business affairs, as the interim college president effective February 1, 2012.
