NEWS

"Creating a refuge and a safe space is no small thing. It doesn’t happen by accident, but through consideration, effort and an outward focus that is all too rare. The women we profile this month are doing that and showing others that everyone is valuable and valued."

"If you can’t travel to Scandinavia, this is the next best thing. With whitewashed walls, fragrant pine boughs, and birchwood accents, OASE (Danish for oasis) is the absolute personification of hygge—the cozy, wintry feeling of well-being."

"Megan sits down with Karen Weaver to talk about Owner, OASE Day Spa. It is a new Scandinavian-inspired day spa in Greenville that has non-toxic skin, body and nail care and may just be your new oasis in the city."

"We all know the Upstate is a dynamic, supportive and creative ecosystem of businesses across a wide variety of industries. When we put the call out to specifically feature women-owned businesses in this issue, we weren’t quite sure what to expect. But we were delighted to hear from so many of you. Here are 67 businesses that are making a difference, providing valuable skills, products and services, and making the Upstate a great place to do business."

"WYFF News 4's Madeleine Hackett highlights 3 local businesses taking the risk, and asking for your support"

"Greenville businesswoman, Karen Weaver is going against the grain. Opting to open her own business, a local spa, despite the lagging economy amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic. Weaver, however, is optimistic. 'I waver from fear to excitement, fear to excitement, on a daily basis. But I have a strong belief that we will come out stronger on the other side.'"

"GREENVILLE, S.C. — Upstate business looks to open amid a struggling economy."