Southeast Shoutouts | Knoxville’s AtWork announces new franchised locations in the Upstate of South Carolina
The SCbio Annual Conference begins on Tuesday with an opening reception and continues through February 20.
From Greenville and Spartanburg, SC:
A Knoxville-based company that has more than 100 locations in 30 states is expanding to two Upstate South Carolina communities, according to a report in the Upstate Business Journal. For more than 30 years, AtWork has helped entrepreneurs realize their dreams of business ownership and financial freedom. The company says its franchisees are one of the largest providers of contingent and permanent workforce solutions in the country.
Formed in 1986 by John Hall and franchising since 1992, the has built profitable staffing franchises under one of the industry’s most recognizable brands. Hall first grew the company to 11 offices across East Tennessee and opened the first franchise location in Decatur, AL.
The Greenville storefront is expected to open April 25, with the date for the Spartanburg location still to be determined. The franchise owner, Jason Grant, is an alumnus of Furman University and the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business.
From Charleston, SC:
The SCbio Annual Conference begins on Tuesday with an opening reception and continues through February 20 at the Gaillard Center. Over the next one and one-half days of programming, attendees will hear from speakers such as:
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John F. Crowley, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BIO International; and
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James Chappell, Ph.D., President and CEO of SCbio.
Other sessions will cover topics like:
- How to Build An Ecosystem: SC Infrastructure, Innovation Districts and Laboratory Hubs;
- How Legislation will Impact Life Sciences Opportunities;
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How South Carolina’s Life Science Accelerator Impacted Start-ups Globally; and
- What’s Next for SCbioDrive?
Beginning in 2011, the SCbio Annual Conference has grown to more than 500 attendees from 24 U.S. states.
From Orlando and Tampa, FL:
IT Nation, an Orlando-headquartered global community of peers, thought leaders, and experts dedicated to elevating the information technology ecosystem to new heights, has announced the launch of its PitchIT™ accelerator program, a prestigious worldwide competition dedicated to incubating growth among ConnectWise’s start-up integration partners in the managed service provider (MSP) space. ConnectWise is based in Tampa.
Now in its seventh year, ConnectWise’s PitchIT has attracted more than 150 participants, with this year’s competition set to be the largest yet. Applicants participate in a 16-week business transformation course, receiving mentorship from industry experts covering sales, marketing, branding and messaging, product security, and pitch development. Their progress is evaluated by industry-leading judges, vendors, and podcasters across various MSP communities. Three finalists are chosen and then paired with a dedicated coach to refine their pitch before presenting it live at IT Nation Connect 2025, taking place in Orlando, FL in November.
“At ConnectWise, we are committed to three core promises to our partners: making it easier to do business with us, investing in partner growth, and driving more innovation, faster,” said Manny Rivelo, the firm’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). “That’s exactly what PitchIT is all about—giving companies a chance to create solutions that integrate with our platform and make our partners’ businesses more efficient, profitable, and secure. With this program, we empower our partners with tools that enhance their efficiency, profitability, and security, reinforcing our dedication to their success and ensuring we remain a partner they can grow with.”
From Charleston, SC:
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has announced that Kevin T. Sheilley has officially assumed the role of President and CEO. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in chamber leadership and economic development, he brings a wealth of experience and a forward-thinking vision to the Charleston region.
Prior to joining the Charleston Metro Chamber, Sheilley served for more than 12 years as President and CEO of the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership (CEP) in Ocala, FL. Under his leadership, the CEP achieved significant milestones, including being recognized as Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) in 2020.
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