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ThriveUp's new editorial program will name ten Upstate founders as candidates for the 2026 Local Visionary Award at the end of May, with cinematic documentary films to follow throughout the summer and fall.
What started as a bicycle shop in 1899 grew into one of Simpsonville's most enduring family businesses -- and the historic building it left behind became the anchor of downtown's revival.
At 102 Academy Street, the building that once housed Simpsonville's fire department leadership has become something the city did not know it was missing: a gathering place built around organic coffee, allergen-aware food, and a growing network of women entrepreneurs.
The Five Forks corridor in eastern Simpsonville is experiencing its strongest real estate market in years. Rising demand, new subdivisions, and commercial growth along Woodruff Road are reshaping one of the Upstate's most sought-after zip codes.
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