The study

• For every 10 jobs created at Plant Spartanburg, the study found another 25 are created elsewhere in the state, for a total of 35 jobs.
• DYK BMW regularly uses 500+ SC suppliers — 90% of which are in the Upstate?

• From 2011-2021, automotive manufacturing in SC increased by 167%, contributing to a 17.2% in overall manufacturing growth compared to a national average of just 6.3%.

• Salsa Dance Class | Wednesday, March 22 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Dance United, 580 Woodruff Rd., Greenville | $15 | Learn to dance Salsa with or without a partner — beginner and intermediate classes are available.
• Exhibition: Americans and the Holocaust | Wednesday, Mar. 22-Tuesday, April 25 | Hours vary | James B. Duke Library, Furman University, Greenville | Free | View this traveling exhibition examining the motives, pressures, and fears that shaped Americans’ responses to Nazism, war, and genocide in Europe during the 1930’s and 1940’s.

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive | Thursday, March 23-Thursday, Aug. 24 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Jam to The Bobcat Patrol and catch the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games on the big screen.

• Andrew Lloyd Webber 75th Birthday Celebration Concert Weekend | Friday, Mar. 24-Saturday, Mar. 25 | Times vary | Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville | $40 | Celebrate composer Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 75th birthday with this concert event.
• The Battle of the Decades Dance Party | Friday, Mar. 24 | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | Zen - An elegant space for hire, 924 S. Main St., Greenville | $25-$325 | Choose your favorite decade and dress accordingly for this bash featuring drinks, dancing, and small bites.

• Unique Conifers and Japanese Maples | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 10-11 a.m. | Lichtenfelt Nurseries, 947 Anderson Ridge Rd., Greer | Free | Learn about Conifers and Japanese Maples from experts Connor and Evan.

• Spring & Sprout at TCMU-Greenville | Friday, Apr. 7 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, 300 College St., Greenville | $12-$15 | Celebrate Easter and Earth Day at Spring & Sprout at TCMU-Greenville — hop along the bunny trail and enjoy crafts, Earth activities, a petting zoo, face painting, and photos with the Easter Bunny.*

• 61º | Cloudy | 20% chance of rain

• East Camperdown Way (from Calvin to Falls Streets) is closed for four weeks for utility work. A detour is available along Calvin to East Broad Street and Falls Street remains open.

• No. 10. That’s where Greenville ranked on Travel + Leisure’s list “The Best Food Cities in the US.” Shouting out CAMP, Coral, Scoundrel, Topsoil, Comal 864, and Methodical Coffee, the publication lauds Greenville as a “vibrant city chock-full of unique culinary offerings.”

• It’s a-boat time to head to the lake, and Southern Living shared SC’s 10 best on its new list featuring a few Upstate favorites. Check out No. 3 Lake Jocassee, No. 7 Lake Keowee, No. 8 Lake Greenwood, and No. 9 Lake Hartwell and plan your first lake day of the season.

• Furman University has launched the Center for Innovative Leadership. The center aims to support growing businesses in Greenville and the Upstate and will feature leadership and business innovation programming. Browse its offerings including the Women’s Leadership Initiative which starts Thursday, April 27.

• The historic Borden Building has a new tenant: Allen Lund Co. — a national transportation broker — plans to move its Greenville office to the former ice cream factory once the redevelopment of the space is complete. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Yesterday we told you about a missing stuffed animal located at GSP. Good news — “Pete” is home with its owner, who thanked United employees for helping find his friend.

• Hey, GVL men: If you could (anonymously) ask a health specialist a question, what would you ask? (Think: Preventing sports injuries? Managing stress? The screenings men need most?) Submit your questions to the Prisma Health experts who are on call + ready to answer your men’s health questions in our next edition of Prisma Health On Call. 💪 *

• Resurgent Capital Services is seeking a Content Integration Analyst to join its Camperdown office. Primary responsibilities will include coding emails using HTML and MJML, conducting rendering testing across email clients and mobile devices, and fully optimizing emails for mobile experiences. Learn more and apply, and contact Britt Lunsford with any questions.*

• Everyone can lose weight through diet and exercise — fact or fiction? See the answer (and the truth behind several common myths about weight, exercise, and your health). 🏋 *

• Has spring sprung in your home yet? If you’re looking to get outdoors, this wipeable tablecloth is just begging for some alfresco dining, and these garden and herb labels will get you in a planting mood. Plus, this viral birdfeeder practically brings the birds inside with you.