Chris Schweighart - Industrial and Office Real Estate Advisor in Upstate SC

I was fortunate to attend this very informative panel discussion yesterday...fantastic insights into the popularity of Greenville County as a place to live and work. Our region continues to attract companies and people from across the country!

Aline Capital’s own Chris Schweighart - Industrial and Office Real Estate Advisor in Upstate SC attended this morning’s Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) panel discussion about Greenville County’s Economic Development.

After this morning’s productive and educational panel, Chris wanted to share some of his main takeaways with our followers.

Here are some key stats that were shared:

1) 85 people a day are moving to the Upstate region, with about 45% of them coming to Greenville County;

2) the average age for the people moving here is 32, which means there are lots of families with young kids;

3) there is a mass migration into the Sun Belt, with four states in particular (SC, NC, TX, and FL) being the most popular destinations over the past couple of years.

Currently, our area’s biggest challenges are the low inventory of industrial properties (the 10k to 50k SF size range was the most requested last year), usable land, and lack of affordable housing along with the lack of adequate infrastructure.

As a native Californian who moved his family to Greenville County about five years ago, Chris can attest to the region's attractiveness as a beautiful place to live and work. Chris also leads our industrial brokerage division, and he sees the demand for small warehouse spaces first-hand. If your company is considering moving to Greenville County, or is already operating here but looking to expand, please reach out to Chris or his associate Sam Faulkenberry to tap into their expertise...they would love to help your firm find a new industrial property to purchase or lease.

As proud investors in the GADC, Aline Capital supports their efforts to recruit manufacturing and distribution companies to our region. Learn more about the GADC’s mission at https://greenvilleeconomicdevelopment.com

Another leasing deal closed! We're excited to welcome the tenant, a family-owned online retail business that will be relocating to Greer, SC, from Virginia. The market for smaller industrial properties remains red-hot in the Upstate region. Congratulations to all parties involved!

Aline Capital is proud to announce the closing of a 5-year NNN leasing transaction for the 20,000 SF industrial property located at 40 Freedom Court in Greer, SC. The property was leased at the full asking rent of $8.75/SF, underscoring the desirability of these smaller industrial properties in the Upstate region.
The lessee, eChapps, a family-owned online retailer specializing in children's toys, is shifting its thriving e-commerce operations from Virginia to this new location. eChapps has an exemplary reputation for quality and service. You can explore their comprehensive range of products by visiting their website at eChapps.com.
In this transaction, Sam Faulkenberry and Chris Schweighart from Aline Capital represented the landlord, while Bryon Culbertson from Joyner Commercial represented eChapps. This successful collaboration has resulted in a lease agreement advantageous for both parties, reflecting our dedication to building positive relationships with tenants and landlords.

It was truly a pleasure to represent the great Paul Pappy on this sale-leaseback transaction! I couldn't be happier for Paul and his family-owned business as they free up cash to reinvest in the company.

This off-market deal was all about leveraging relationships in the community, and I was fortunate enough to bring the buyers...a group of local investors that will be the ideal long-term landlords of this six-acre property. A win-win situation for both parties!

If your company is looking to raise funds to grow the business, a sale-leaseback deal might be the right tool to reach your goals. Please reach out to learn more...I'd love to help!

Congratulations to my client, Carolina Mobile Storage, on the purchase of this land in !

It's been an honor to work with this first-class company on their site selection project over the past year. Please join me in welcoming them to the Upstate!

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁!
Aline Capital is proud to present the closing of this 10-acre industrial land track. Located in Gray Court, SC, our own Chris Schweighart - Industrial and Office Real Estate Advisor in Upstate SC represented the buyer, Carolina Mobile Storage, in the transaction.

Carolina Mobile Storage stands as the market leader in the shipping container sales and leasing industry in the Charleston area and will establish its Upstate headquarters in Gray Court. The move underscores the potential for growth in the upstate for companies looking to expand and capitalize on the region's strength.
We are excited to see the momentum of the project and extend our congratulations to all parties involved!

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 on how Aline Capital can assist you with your industrial property acquisition and disposition needs, please email [email protected] or visit: www.alinecapital.com

Congratulations to my repeat client Fairway Mortgage South on leasing this Class A office space in downtown Spartanburg!

This beautiful building will accommodate the company's expansion into the thriving market. I feel honored to work with this first-class company again, as they continue to grow their business in . A big thank you to Stacey Icard Matsuda for the referral!

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁!
Aline Capital is proud to announce this 3-year 3,571 SF Class-A office space lease in the heart of downtown Spartanburg. Chris Schweighart - Industrial and Office Real Estate Advisor in Upstate SC represented the tenant, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, a repeat client, through agreements with the landlord, Johnson Development Associates, Inc.
Congratulations to everyone involved!
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 on how Aline Capital can assist you with your office and industrial property acquisition and disposition needs, please email [email protected] or visit: www.alinecapital.com

Who else spends their weekends on the sports fields with their kids? For us, this weekend was all about soccer, as my son's team had their first tournament of the season down in Georgia. The boys played great and came out as champs despite the cold temperatures and playing up an age level.

My wife and I love supporting our son and his athletic pursuits. Sports can play such a pivotal role in a child's development, and it's always fun to spend family time on the road. Switching back into "work mode" on a Monday morning after such a busy weekend can be tough, but it's definitely worth all the time and energy we put into it!

I'm excited to share my new listing...a 3-acre laydown yard with a 3,000 SF warehouse and 1,300 SF home/office in Piedmont.

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁!
Aline Capital is pleased to present the opportunity to lease this unique industrial property with a laydown yard located in Piedmont, SC. Along with the laydown yard, this property is also accompanied by ± 3,000 SF warehouse with two drive-in doors, a ± 2,000 SF barn, a ± 1,500 SF equipment shed with power and water on a concrete pad, and a ± 1,300 SF fully renovated home.​
𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲?
Reach out at: [email protected]
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I'm very excited to announce this closed transaction for my client, BrightFlow Technologies...another top-notch company investing in our thriving region!

A big thank you to the owner, Mangum, for trusting me with his company's expansion project. It's always a pleasure to help a small business grow!

Thanks also to the seller's broker, Williamson, for his collaboration throughout this fast-moving process.

Aline Capital is proud to present the sale of this 3,000 SF industrial office property located in Greer, SC. Chris Schweighart - Industrial Real Estate Advisor in Greenville SC exclusively represented the buyer, BrightFlow Technologies, a Charlotte-based IT services company, throughout the transaction.

Congratulations to all parties!

I'm excited to announce another closed leasing transaction. My client is a South Carolina based company with a thriving operation in . This premium flex space, with a convenient location in the heart of the Woodruff Road corridor, will accommodate their continued growth for years to come.

A big thank you to Edward Wilson and Walt Robinson with Wilson Kibler, the landlord's brokers, for their cooperation throughout the leasing process.

Aline Capital is proud to present the 10-year lease of this 9,572 SF
front-suite property in , South Carolina. Chris Schweighart - Industrial Real Estate Advisor in Greenville SC orchestrated the lease, which starts in July 2023.
Extensive and are anticipated for the property. Congrats to everyone involved!
For more information on how Aline Capital can assist you with your industrial property and needs, please email [email protected] or visit: www.alinecapital.com

I had the unique opportunity to take my wife and son for a behind-the-scenes tour of Harvest Hope Food Bank over the weekend. We also participated in a service project, preparing food packages for seniors and other folks in need.

With locations in Greenville, Columbia, and Florence, Harvest Hope is the largest food bank in the , and the 85,000 SF industrial property in Greenville is also the biggest food bank distribution facility in the state.

The holidays can be a stressful time, and they become even more challenging for families that are having difficulty putting food on the table. Harvest Hope is playing a vital role fighting food insecurity in our community, and we truly enjoyed supporting their efforts. Please consider getting involved as a volunteer this holiday season, and in the New Year.

It was great to hear Lt. Governor Pamela Evette talk about all things South Carolina at the Greenville Chamber's Women in Advocacy event this morning. She's at the forefront of our state's thriving business climate, and a staunch advocate for women-owned businesses. She is a local business leader herself and brings a pro-business mindset to the governance of our great state...a big reason behind the influx of people and businesses to the .

I enjoyed talking to her afterwards for a bit, too...she is a breath of fresh air in the political arena!

I'm excited to announce the closing of two transactions...at the same property! I represented the seller of this industrial building, then brought the tenant to the new buyer on a 5-year lease. A unique and complex deal, with two high-quality clients!

Thank you to both clients for trusting me with their real estate projects, and a big congratulations to Traylor Industrial on their expansion into our market. Welcome to Greenville County!

Aline Capital is proud to announce the sale and lease of this 13,284 SF industrial property in Greer, South Carolina. Chris Schweighart represented the seller, KVA, Inc throughout the transaction.
In conjunction with the sale of this property, Chris also represented Traylor Industrial on a 5-year lease with the new owners of the property.
"It is very exciting to not only represent the seller of this property, but also a first-class, out-of-state company on their expansion into our thriving Upstate market," provided Chris.
Congratulations to all parties involved!

It was a fun mix of family and business at the Greenville Triumph SC game last night. The team set its all-time attendance record, and picked up the 1-0 win. Diego had a blast with his best soccer buddy, and we were able to hang out with my clients, Fairway Mortgage South, in their field-side VIP seats. We had the perfect view to watch the game-winning goal!

Of course, Diego waited after the game to get each player to sign his jersey after the game...along with a few pictures with the players. Minor league sports is a truly unique experience!

The best part of my job is seeing a client turn a vacant commercial space into an active place of business. Over seven months ago, I helped Dr. Scott and his wife find a home for his chiropractic practice...a shell space on Main Street in Fountain Inn, SC.

After months of designing and building out their dream space, Bloomwell Family Chiropractic opened its doors last Friday. What a beautiful office, with lots of natural light and a play area for kids.

A big thank you to the Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce for coordinating the ribbon cutting ceremony, and congratulations to Dr. Scott and his family on their new business in Greenville County!

I'm excited to announce the closing of this transaction, and my representation of the buyer, Hardy World LLC! It's been an absolute honor to represent such a first-class company on their acquisition of this fully leased industrial property here in Greenville, South Carolina!

#HUGE #NEWS Hardy World has entered the Greenville market! Big - Hardy World, LLC on LinkedIn Hardy World has entered the Greenville market! Big shout out to Chris Schweighart, MBA and the absolutely awesome team at Aline Capital...

With my wife out of town for work, and a couple early morning property showings scheduled with a client, that only means one thing...I had to bring my son with me.

Customer relations is definitely his strong suit...a couple members of my client's company were able to get the latest on the local Little League playoffs, and even play catch as of course he brought his glove and ball! He turned out to be a top-notch junior associate.

After six days of being a single parent, my wife finally made it back home yesterday evening. It was challenging to manage everything while she was away...I have the utmost respect for all the single parents out there...but it was also great father-son bonding time. And yes, the showings went well...hopefully my client will be moving forward with one of those properties.

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To all the mothers out there - The Parker Group wishes you the most special day! 🌸💜

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Check out these fun local events in May! 🤩
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Don't throw out your gently used items when clearing out your spaces, donate them! Here are a few local places that will give them a second chance ✨
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Congratulations to our neighbors for being named Best Coffee Roaster in South Carolina! 🤩🙌
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​This is what Food & Wine Magazine has to say about Methodical Coffee: "Very few Southern roasters shine brighter than this aptly-named, well-deserving Greenville favorite, which delivers a wide range of offerings to an exacting, progressive standard."
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📸: Suzannah Thompson
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What a wonderful celebration today honoring Lila Mae Brock for her service to Southernside with a plaza dedication at Unity Park. I hope that you are able to visit this beautiful addition located near our offices.
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We hope you have a wonderful Easter holiday this year! 🐰🌸
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Did you know 1 in 6 South Carolinians struggle with food insecurity and hunger? We chose to partner with Harvest Hope this month because of the amazing work they do providing for our state. Visit their website (www.harvesthope.org) for more information on how you can help this wonderful organization!