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City releases draft of its new development code. So what does it mean?

After more than a year of deliberation between city staff, community members and local stakeholders, the city of Greenville has released a draft of its new development code.

– By Evan Peter Smith (Greenville Journal)

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The Best Cities to Buy Retail Property in 2023

The retail industry has been through a lot in the past few years. Store closures and bankruptcies were making headlines, and many experts proclaimed brick-and-mortar retail’s death. But despite the challenges, retail is far from dead – and savvy investors can find attractive opportunities in the retail sector if they know where to look.

– Shanti Ryle (Crexi)

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Sum Bar Brings a Dim Sum Feast to Greenville, South Carolina

One of the most anticipated restaurants in Greenville, South Carolina, Sum Bar, is set to open this weekend with a Lunar New Year celebration.

– By Stephanie Burnette (Eater Carolinas)

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Comal 864 makes James Beard Awards semifinalist list

Comal 864 owner and chef Dayna Lee Márquez was named as a semifinalist for the 2023 James Beard Awards presented by Capital One.

– Staff (Greenville Journal)

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Whole Foods coming to downtown Greenville, developers announce

A major, upscale grocery store has announced it will set up shop in downtown Greenville. RocaPoint Partners announced Monday that Whole Foods Market will be the anchor tenant to the Greenville County Square Redevelopment.

– Janice Limon (WYFF)

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BMW named largest automotive exporter in the US ninth year straight

BMW Manufacturing was the largest US automotive exporter by value in 2022, marking the ninth straight year the German automotive company leads the nation in exports.

– By Danielle Johnson (GVL Today)

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