Local Business

The Upstate S.C. Alliance announced the addition of four new members to the Alliance’s 2010 executive committee at its recent annual meeting at the BMW Zentrum in Spartanburg County.

Agricultural producers and rural small businesses in South Carolina will have the opportunity to save, create, develop and add value to their agricultural products through attending a workshop Tuesday, March 30, at 511 Michelin Blvd. in Anderson.

The Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce will host a membership luncheon on Wednesday, March 31, featuring U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham.

The second annual State of Oconee Luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, at the Gignilliat Civic Center in Seneca.

There will be refreshments and a networking opportunity at an open house from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the new Oconee County Chamber of Commerce office at 105A Ram Cat Alley in Seneca.

U.S. Engine Valve of Westminster was recognized with an award for excellence at Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America’s annual supplier business meeting this month.

Senior Solutions has expanded its home health care service to include Anderson and Oconee counties.

Caterpillar plans to increase operations at its plant in Newberry County.

Curtis Harper, president of FranchiseMart, will speak at the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 31.

Cortni Nations will lead the expansion efforts for the Safe Kids Upstate program in Oconee County.

Palmetto Golf has launched its new Web site, www.thepalmettogolfshop.com, after over six years in business at 2112 S.C. 81 in Anderson.

Belk invites South Carolina charities, schools and other nonprofit organizations to participate in its spring charity sale by selling $5 tickets to the event.

The Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce will host “Trip to Egypt,” a travelogue meeting for the coming chamber-sponsored trip.

Jonathan Adams of Edward Jones financial services firm in Seneca has achieved the professional designation of accredited asset management specialist.

Downtown Anderson gets another choice for foodies.