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Work begins on former Rick Erwin location in Greenville
Leaders share their experiences in industry. Page 6
Spot the Robodog
Robot, designed to interest kids in STEM, charms conference attendees. Page 8
The new design includes outdoor space for both restaurants. (Image/Provided)
Italian influence
Small building in Genoa influences generations of Carolina architects. Page 22
Going electric
McMaster puts the weight of the governor’s office behind vehicle electrification. Page 11
By Krys Merryman
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project is underway for two new restaurants to occupy the former Rick Erwin’s Nantucket Seafood site located in the Main@Broad mixed-use development in downtown Greenville at 40 West Broad St. Charleston-based authentic Asian cuisine O-Ku and rustic Italian cuisine Indaco restaurants from The Indigo Road Hospitality Group will take the place of Nantucket with the addition of a renovated Village
Green where the annual United Community Bank Ice on Main outdoor skating rink resides from Nov. 11 through Jan. 16. The Greenville-based developer on the project is Windsor Aughtry Co., and they have partnered with The Indigo Road Hospitality Group to bring these two restaurant concepts to Greenville. Charleston-based David Thompson Studio is the architect and designer for the project alongside Clayton Construction Co., the general contractor. “We are honored to partner with Windsor Aughtry and excited to be a part of Greenville's already bustling restaurant scene,” said
Steve Palmer, Indigo Road founder and chief visionary officer. “We look forward to welcoming guests next spring.” Windsor Aughtry asset manager and developer Kirk Crawford said outdoor dining will be created for both restaurants in addition to a designated bar area with lounge seating and fireplace, which will all occupy the Village Green as permanent fixtures once the project is completed. “Our idea for the outdoor space is to make it more of an inviting atmosphere,” See RESTAURANTS Page 10
Texas company invests $62M investment in Spartanburg County INSIDE
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By Ross Norton
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isual Comfort & Co., a resource for designer lighting, architectural lighting and ceiling fans, will establish distribution operations in Spartanburg County. The $62 million investment will create 125 new jobs over the next five years, according to a news release from the S.C. Department of Commerce.
“Visual Comfort & Co. is excited to be partnering with South Carolina and the county of Spartanburg on a new state-of-the-art facility designed to improve our customers’ overall experience,” Chief Operating Officer Gary Hirschel said in the news release. “The access to ports, infrastructure and strong labor force make Greer an exceptional choice for Visual Comfort & Co. We greatly appreciate the welcoming environment and ongoing support from state and local officials, and we
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look forward to connecting with the community in making Visual Comfort & Co. an employer of choice in the Spartanburg area.” Located at Smith Farms Industrial Park in Greer, Visual Comfort & Co.’s new distribution facility will serve the company’s growing demand, according to the news release. Visual Comfort & Co. is a 30-year-old company based in Houston, Texas. See TEXAS Page 10