The Post and Courier Greenville

GREENVILLE, SC – A veteran of the Upstate’s residential and commercial real estate development and construction industry will be serving as the new board chairman of The Greenville Housing Authority for the next 12 months.

The TGHA Board elected Matt Grandy as its new chair, replacing outgoing chair Racquel Collier, whose term expired. Grandy brings more than 20 years of experience to his post. He has completed real estate projects across the Southeast and has served as a Partner in Terranova Development since 2016. Ericka Reyes, a Greenville-based organizational consultant and nonprofit board veteran, will serve as vice chair.

“I look forward to helping guide our board in the coming months as we navigate the many opportunities and challenges facing affordable housing in our community,” he said.

About TGHA:

The Greenville Housing Authority is officially approved to be a Move to Work organization by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This program supports participant efforts toward self-sufficiency and provides time limited assistance to those who are not elderly or disabled. Families are expected to graduate from the housing program within four to seven years in most cases. Learn more at www.tgha.net.

Greenville, S.C. — Infinity Marketing (“Infinity”), a relationship- and results-focused marketing agency established in 1993, is excited to announce seven well-deserved promotions across multiple teams.

The promotions include Ryan Boger (influence supervisor), Bryant Buffington (senior media buyer), Mallory Farmer (senior media buyer), Lindsey Hulon (director of people), Emma Maynard (senior media buyer), Sofi Sommer (senior project coordinator, and Darian Steele (senior media manager).

In their new roles, these team members will continue to strengthen Infinity’s reputation for client success through strategic partnerships and innovative marketing solutions.

“Every one of these promotions tells a story of growth, for the individuals and the entire team,” said Bo Rogers, CEO and president of Infinity Marketing. “Bryant, Mallory, Darian, Sofi, Lindsey, and Ryan consistently embody our values of partnership, results, and integrity. We’re honored to celebrate their success and are excited for what’s ahead as they take on new responsibilities and new challenges.”

These seven promotions represent the agency’s ongoing investment in its people and highlight Infinity’s commitment to recognizing achievements among its team. From enhancing media performance and influencer marketing to advancing talent development, each team member will continue to drive meaningful results for Infinity’s clients.

About Infinity Marketing
Infinity Marketing is a full-service marketing agency based in Greenville, S.C. Guided by the belief that stronger collaboration leads to greater results, the team has earned a reputation for partnership- and performance-driven solutions. With 80+ creators, strategists, and problem solvers, Infinity drives growth and delivers meaningful results for partners nationwide.

Greenville-based artist Glory Day and lifestyle brand Briton Court have teamed up to create an exclusive collection, which is available now for pre-order on britoncourt.com. Consisting of a quilted jacket, pants, and a dress for women, as well as two dress styles for girls, each Briton Court piece features a vibrant print designed in collaboration with the renowned artist.

Tickets for the Glory Day x Briton Court private launch party featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with Day and the sisters, Stephe Ebert, Jenny Hall, and Kristina Teague, of Briton Court are available for purchase – a portion of ticket sales will go to Greenville’s Gift.

The special evening celebrating art, fashion, and community will take place Thursday, November 6 at Avenue from 5:30 – 9:30pm. Please visit Eventbrite.com for more information and purchase tickets, which are $75 each.

About Briton Court:
Created by three sisters who believe in family, fun, and fashion, Briton Court started with a dream to create a brand for mother-daughter duos. Artists in Brazil and the US hand draw, paint and create exclusive, one-of-a-kind styles, and Briton Court is known for bright colors, unique prints, and comfortable fabrics. With a dedication to detail and commitment to quality, it’s our hope that every piece we custom design brings just a little more joy to the everyday moments you share with the ones you love. To lean more, visit britoncourt.com and follow along @shopbritoncourt.

GREENVILLE, S.C. – NHE, Inc. took home its fifth consecutive honor as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina honor this week.

This award series, led by Best Companies Group in partnership with SC Biz News, is a research-driven program that examines a company’s practices, programs, and benefits and surveys its employees for their perspectives.

Best Places to Work honorees were determined using data collected from eight core focus areas on employee surveys: Leadership and Planning, Corporate Culture and Communications, Role Satisfaction, Work Environment, Relationship with Supervisor, Training, Development and Resources, Pay and Benefits, and Overall Engagement.

Winners must first meet or exceed the minimum response rate required on an employee survey in order for their data to be looked at. The overall score is a combination of the employee survey (worth 75%) and the Employer Questionnaire (worth 25%). Best Companies Group then looks for at least an 80% positive response from employees and alignment across the focus areas.

Some of the highlights from the employee surveys for NHE include positive feelings around benefits, a family-oriented environment, investment in employees and technology, an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, and strong senior leadership.

“We have strived to create a culture where everyone is not only appreciated, but given the tools to succeed,” said Taylor Davis, President of NHE, Inc. “That commitment is what helps us succeed when providing exceptional service to our clients and partners.”

About NHE:

NHE provides professional association management, apartment management, community development and service coordination to communities across the Southeast, and currently represents more than 18,000 homes, apartments and condominiums in 15 states. NHE’s clients benefit from expertise, experience and leading-edge technology delivered by a dedicated staff offering diverse services to ensure premium performance and value.

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Pastor Matthew D. Long, Jr. Named to Greenville Business Magazine’s “Best & Brightest 35 and Under”

Greenville, SC — September 10, 2025 — Greenville Business Magazine has named Pastor Matthew D. Long, Jr., Senior Pastor of Rock Hill Baptist Church II, to its 2025 list of Best & Brightest 35 and Under, honoring young leaders shaping the future of the Upstate.

Pastor Long’s recognition comes shortly after his 4th Pastoral Anniversary, where Rock Hill II celebrated remarkable community impact under his leadership:

$100,000+ in home goods and supplies given to families in need

1,000 meals served during Hurricane Helene relief

A weekly Blessing Box feeding 30 families on average

A Family Care Closet with clothes, diapers, and nutritional essentials

Beyond his pastoral role, Pastor Long serves on boards across South Carolina and nationwide, advancing youth services, community engagement, and multi-generational leadership.

In his feature with Greenville Business Magazine, Pastor Long shared:

“I believe in more than just achieving milestones. I’m driven to build sustainable change. Goals provide direction, but systems create consistency, growth, and legacy… What truly matters is designing structures and systems that keep working, adapting, and uplifting people — even when I’m not in the room. That’s how generational change is made.”

Infinity Marketing (“Infinity”), a marketing agency focused on people, partnership, and performance, is proud to announce two recent recognitions that highlight its commitment to both its team and its clients. The agency was named one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work and honored as one of the 2025 SC 50 Fastest Growing Companies.
Being named among the Best Places to Work reflects Infinity’s people-first culture, where collaboration and trust are at the heart of every accomplishment. This recognition, based on employee feedback and workplace engagement, affirms the company’s focus on creating an environment where employees can thrive while building lasting relationships and driving meaningful results for clients.
The agency’s inclusion in the SC 50 Fastest Growing Companies further underscores its momentum and its impact across the state. This award recognizes businesses that have demonstrated significant growth in revenue and employment, and Infinity’s presence on the list highlights its ability to scale while maintaining its dedication to quality, innovation, and partner success.
“At Infinity, people are our greatest strength,” said Lindsey Hulon, Director of People at Infinity Marketing. “These recognitions are a testament to the culture our team has built together — one where collaboration, care, and growth are at the center of everything we do.”

NHE, Inc, will be visiting college campuses and other community organizations across the Carolina’s in the coming weeks looking to fill key roles in a variety of locations across their multifamily portfolio.
NHE staff will be at the following:
Claflin University
• Date: September 18th, 2025
• Time: 10 am-1 pm
• Location: Claflin University
• Targeting: Current students for career and internship opportunities
Tri-County Technical College
• Date: September 22nd, 2025
• Time: 9am-12pm
• Location: Anderson Hall Event Center – Pendleton Campus
• Targeting: Current students for career opportunities
Furman University
• Date: September 24th, 2025
• Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm
• Location: Watkins Room, Trone Student Center
• Targeting: Current students for career and internship opportunities
Anderson University
• Date: September 26th, 2025
• Time: 10 am-11:30am
• Location: Abney Gym
• Targeting: Current students for career and internship opportunities
Newberry College
• Date: October 1st, 2025
• Time: 11 am-2: pm
• Location: Newberry College
• Targeting: Current students for career and internship opportunities
Greater Charlotte Apartment Association
• Date: October 7th, 2025
• Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
• Location: Goodwill Opportunity Campus
• Targeting: The general public for full-time positions
Aiken Technical College
• Date: October 8th, 2025
• Time: 10 am-1 pm
• Location: Gym – Building B
• Targeting: Current students for career and internship opportunities

“These events are open to students, graduates and the public,” said Blake Stengel, the Talent Acquisition Manager for NHE. “We are looking for people who are motivated to make a difference in our communities across the Carolinas.”

To learn more about NHE and its careers, go to nhe-inc.com/careers.

The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting and creating visionary programs for individuals with disabilities, will host CAN Talks, a powerful event where six individuals with disabilities, living in the Upstate, will share their unique stories and insights to spark new conversations, challenge outdated stereotypes, and broaden perspectives.

CAN Talks will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 6:40 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., at Centre Stage, located at 501 River Street in downtown Greenville. The 2025 speakers are Andrew Angalet, Daniel Battle, Andy Lecture, Kathleen Stoller, Alex Wallace and Chrystal Washington. Jake Kellett and Betsy Knowles, two 2024 CAN Talks speakers, will be the 2025 emcees. CAN Talks coaches are Caroline Avinger, Dana Gantt Moore, John Moore, Dann Publicover and Leigh Whitaker.

“The Barbara Stone Foundation created CAN Talks so that individuals living with a disability could share the contributions they have made to our community despite the challenges and barriers they face every day,” said Lara Ceisel, executive director of the Barbara Stone Foundation. “The 2025 speakers have developed their speech from a place of vulnerability and share deeply personal information to broaden our community’s perspectives about disabilities, showcasing their self-advocacy skills.”

Admission is $30, and tickets can be purchased at www.GVLCANtalks.org. Virtual tickets are also available for $10. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a cocktail reception, and CAN Talks starts at 6:40 p.m. with Barbara Stone Foundation’s Fall Community Innovations Grants check presentation. A sign language interpreter will be available, and accommodations will be made for guests upon request. Seating for individuals using a wheelchair is limited to eight.

Contact Lara Ceisel for more information about CAN Talks at lara@barbarastonefoundation.org or call 864-214-5798.

Hecht Burdeshaw Architects joins regional architecture and advisory firm, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture. Located in the heart of downtown Columbus, GA, Hecht Burdeshaw has served as a key partner in the development of Columbus and the surrounding areas for over 60 years.

Through public and private work including the Columbus Convention & Trade Center, Mercer Medical School, and the Anthen BlueCross BlueShield Office, the team in Columbus is rooted in the community and poised to serve clients regionally.

Joining Southeast leader McMillan Pazdan Smith will underpin the team with additional resources and expertise. “Hecht Burdeshaw’s commitment to teamwork and client service reflects the MPS purpose and core values,” said MPS CEO Chad Cousins. “We are excited to invest and add further value to the Columbus and Auburn-Opelika region together.”

The Columbus, GA-AL MSA has experienced advancements in healthcare and notable growth in commercial development since the launch of the Columbus 2025 initiative by public, private and nonprofit leaders in 2014. MPS has dedicated practices to support growing sectors in the region while also providing experienced advisory planning services for civic, commercial, education, and healthcare projects.

“We feel great alignment between firms,” said Jeff Harper, Vice President at HBA who will serve as the MPS Columbus Studio Director. “Advancing HBA as part of MPS positions our firm for a resilient and successful future.” Hecht Burdeshaw’s leadership and 19 team members will join MPS’ integrated model of multidisciplinary collaboration serving sophisticated projects across the Southeast.

Salt Run Entertainment, a new fully integrated production studio co-led by Charles Randolph-Wright and John Gramling III, announced its residency at Spartanburg Community College’s Spark Center, marking a milestone for South Carolina’s film and television industry.

The 25,000 sq. ft. Spark Center space will serve as Salt Run Entertainment’s headquarters and creative hub, with offices, a writers’ room, warehouse for set design, and a filming studio. The residency underscores Spartanburg’s emergence as a creative economy hub and the official launch of Salt Run Entertainment’s operations in the state.

Through its collaboration with SCC, Salt Run Entertainment will provide workshops, internships, and hands-on opportunities. “Innovation is the cornerstone of our mission,” said Dr. Michael Mikota, SCC President. “This partnership prepares students for tomorrow’s opportunities while positioning Spartanburg as a leader in the creative economy.”

Salt Run Entertainment has also partnered with the Urban League of the Upstate to expand workforce development initiatives. “Salt Run Entertainment’s presence represents more than a new business – it’s a chance to expand pipelines and ensure opportunities are open to all,” said Dr. Gail Wilson Awan, ULUS President & CEO.

Randolph-Wright, a York, SC native, said, “This is a homecoming. Establishing Salt Run Entertainment here is about creating an ecosystem where stories can be written, built, and filmed in the Carolinas.” Gramling added, “Salt Run Entertainment was founded on the idea that business can be both purpose-driven and successful. We are investing in people, talent, and Spartanburg as a hub for film and television.”

Matthew Storm, SC Film Commission Director, noted Salt Run Entertainment will broaden the state’s workforce and economic footprint: “Film crews require carpenters, truck drivers, builders, and creatives – literally something for everyone.”