Flourish won the Better Business Bureau® of the Upstate’s 2017 Business of Integrity Award for Community Service in the 1-10 employee category during a ceremony on Thursday, November 9, at the Hilton Greenville. “There are many honors and awards that are wonderful to win,” said Jamie Prince, founder and principal of Flourish. “This—something that recognizes a commitment to the greater community over the course of time, by an organization upholding the highest standards of ethics—is, to me, one of those that make me so grateful we are doing what we’re doing, and that we are the kind of team that...

Direct to consumer model, philanthropic mission marry local design with Swiss-made quality With the holiday season having officially commenced, Famiglia Vaglio, a new, local luxury watch brand in Greenville, S.C., has released its first collection of Swiss-made timepieces. On sale now via the company’s website (vagliowatches.com), the two watches comprising the inaugural collection – The Eterno and The Pilota – reflect quality, resourcefulness and the intersection of style and substance. “These timepieces are a reflection of the passion and ingenuity the Vaglio family emulates,” said Bob (Vaglio) Barreto, founder of Famiglia Vaglio. “We’re looking forward to sharing our family’s legacy...

The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s men’s 6.5 combo USTA team won the 2017 South Carolina Combo League Championship on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The team’s win qualifies them for the Southern Section event in March 2018. That event’s winner will go on to compete at the National Championships. “The Reserve is immensely proud of its members and their success at the Tennis State Championship this year,” Mike Lissner, The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Director of Tennis, said. “This win speaks to our evolving tennis program and the amount of work our members are putting in to raise their level...

Flourish’s 2017 client work was honored with nine MarCom Awards, including one platinum award, three gold awards and five honorable mentions. “We are excited for our clients and honored to be able to continue to serve them in ways that are recognized at the national and international level,” said Jamie Prince, Flourish’s founder and principal. Flourish received the following awards: Platinum Award Strategic Communications—Communications/PR, Corporate Social Responsibility Coldwell Banker Caine “Caine Cares” The Association of Communications and Marketing Professionals recently featured the Caine Cares campaign by Flourish on its blog. Gold Award Print Media—Special Events, Invitations Converse College Presidential Inauguration...

Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC is ranked as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News—Best Lawyers in America’s 2018 Edition. The firm is honored with a Metropolitan Tier One ranking for Greenville in Criminal Defense—General Practice; Criminal Defense—White Collar; and DUI/DWI Defense. It is also recognized with a Metropolitan Tier Three ranking for Greenville in Litigation-Real Estate; and Real Estate Law. “Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey attorneys have worked tirelessly to establish the best possible service to our clients,” Jim Bannister, Managing Partner, said. “The firm is honored to be recognized as a whole for its dedication to our clients and industry guidelines.” Recognition by...