07.06.2026

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Mailbag: Reader-submitted job openings

We asked about jobs and hiring news last week, and you delivered. Today, we're sharing three reader-submitted openings.

Education | Greenville County Schools has openings for bus drivers, aides, custodians, and food service staff, plus roles in athletics.
Education | South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities is hiring a Vice President of Finance and Administration to oversee budgeting, operations, and campus services.
Retail | Oil & Vinegar Greenville is hiring a part-time Sales Associate to sell gourmet oils, vinegars, and specialty foods. Foodies can email their resume to Greenville.SC@oilandvinegarusa.com.

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News Notes

Community

Greenville County nonprofits have until Monday, July 13 to submit project proposals for Leadership Greenville Class 53. Selected organizations will receive hands-on support from class participants, who will work on community service projects throughout the 2026-2027 leadership program.

Legacy

Greenville Municipal Court Chief Judge Matthew Hawley died at age 73 after more than 30 years of service marked by fairness, humility, and compassion. Hawley, who was set to retire June 30, was recently honored with a courtroom dedication. Services are scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, and Thursday, July 9 in Greenville.

Leadership

The Greenville Chamber celebrated seven graduates of its 2026 South Carolina Business Accelerator Upstate program, which helps small business owners scale their companies through coaching, mentorship, and strategic planning. Since launching in 2012, the program has graduated more than 150 entrepreneurs statewide.

Announced

LaunchGVL, the Greenville Chamber's partnership with Greenville County Schools, named Alex Fagan as its new director. A former Greenville High teacher and Furman program coordinator, Fagan will lead efforts to expand career-ready opportunities for local students. (SCBiz)

Open

Southpointe Senior Residences recently opened in Greenville, adding 90 affordable apartments for residents 55+ along the Woodruff Road corridor. Developed by Greenville Housing Fund and Lowcountry Housing Communities, the project was financed through Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and local housing agency investments.

Biz

Hotel Hartness is now under in-house management after ending its agreement with Hay Creek Hotels. The Greenville boutique hotel said the transition will not affect guest services or reservations, and its existing leadership team will remain in place. (Upstate Business Journal)

Development

Last week, Prisma Health broke ground on a $180 million Fountain Inn Medical Park, a 50-acre outpatient hub expanding specialty care across southern Greenville County. The site will consolidate 12+ specialties, surgery, imaging, and diagnostics, improving access, reducing travel times, and supporting one of South Carolina’s fastest-growing regional populations. (SCBiz)

State

South Carolina ranks in the bottom half of US states for pay, with private-sector workers averaging $33.07 per hour ($58,295 annually), according to BLS data. The state trails most Southeast peers, ranking fifth behind Virginia, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, despite strong employment hubs like Greenville County. (Greenville News)

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Finance

Greenville Federal Credit Union is growing alongside the community it serves. After surpassing 35,500 members and $500 million in assets, the credit union is expanding its Wade Hampton campus with a new three-story administrative building. Groundbreaking begins later this summer, with the project expected to be completed in mid-2027.*

Biz

BMW doubles down locally

By 2030, BMW plans to build at least six fully electric BMW models in the US. | Photo by BMW

In case you missed it in GVLtoday last week, BMW Plant Spartanburg unveiled its new X5 lineup and celebrated the completion of its $1.7 billion South Carolina investment. The X5 will offer five powertrain technologies — including gas, hybrid, EV, diesel, and hydrogen — and BMW confirmed the fully electric iX5 will begin US production in Spartanburg later this year, reinforcing the Upstate's role in the company's electrification strategy.

Agenda

Editor's Pick

Pitch-Space LIVE in Greenville | Tuesday, July 7 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Flywheel Coworking Greenville | Free, reserve a spot | Join this pitch event where early-stage startups present to local investors, receive real-time feedback, and connect with the broader Upstate entrepreneurial community.

Monday, July 6

Creatives Meet-up: Craft Club and Open Paint at V&VG | 6-8 p.m. | Vino & van Gogh | $5+

Wednesday, July 8

GCYP Connect | Wednesday, July 8 | 5-7 p.m. | New Realm Brewing Company | Free for 2025 GCYP members, $16 for non-members

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31 Stevens St. | 9,000 sqft | $1.35 million/$14 sqft | Move-in-ready former church space available for sale or lease, just half a mile from Prisma’s Grove Road Campus and offering flexible use potential on a corner lot.

Office, for lease

1934 N. Pleasantburg Dr. | 1,746 sqft | $17 sqft/yr | Move-in-ready office space with strong visibility and 40,000+ VPD, seven private offices, reception area, ample parking, and flexible long-term lease terms ideal for medical or insurance users.

Retail, for lease

4100 Pelham Rd. | 2,500-5,180 sqft | Contact for pricing | Second-generation restaurant space with drive-thru potential, strong national co-tenancy, 25K VPD visibility, and proximity to GSP Airport and BMW’s massive nearby manufacturing hub.

2046 Laurens Rd. | 1,200-7,000 sqft | Contact for pricing | Redevelopment opportunity: flexible office/retail space with an outdoor patio and green space potential, and ideal use cases spanning food and beverage, wellness, creative retail, and light office.

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