Non Profit Minute – Zachary Henning, AID-L
August 21, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We…
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Shannon Leigh (Turbeville) Keenan joins South Carolina Wildlife Federation as Director of Development and Events
August 21, 2019
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) recently hired Shannon Leigh (Turbeville) Keenan as the organization’s new Director of Development and Events. In her new role, Keenan will maintain donor relationships,…
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Shine the Light Workshop on Advocacy for Nonprofits – August 29
August 20, 2019
Kristen Grimm will facilitate “Advocacy: Be the Change in Your Organization” for Upstate Nonprofit Leaders on August 29, 2019 at Kroc Greenville DNA Creative Communications, in partnership with the Community Foundation…
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Calling all amateur photographers! The South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s 17th Annual Wildlife Photography Contest is open for submissions
August 19, 2019
Amateur photographers from all over the state are invited to submit their best pictures capturing the beauty of South Carolina’s nature – in their own backyard or South Carolina’s backyard…
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Greenville Chamber and United Way of Greenville County graduate inaugural PROPEL GVL class
August 15, 2019The Greenville Chamber and United Way of Greenville County recently held a graduation event for its first PROPEL GVL class, a five-week board training and executive leadership program designed to…
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Non Profit Minute – Amy Splittgerber, The SC Alliance of YMCAs
August 14, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Upstate International
August 14, 2019
Embracing and Empowering all Nationalities in a Thriving Upstate Upstate International (UI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that exists to empower people and businesses of all nations to thrive in…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host annual Hospitality Leaders Golf Tournament
August 14, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 2019 Hospitality Leaders Golf Tournament at the Dataw Island Golf Club on Monday, September 9. Presented by US. Foods,…
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Anitra Potts joins The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg
August 13, 2019
Anitra is a Spartanburg native who earned her B.S. in Business Administration from The University of South Carolina Upstate and her Masters of Accounting and Financial Management from Keller Graduate…
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Greenville Humane Society presents new event: Howling for Hope
August 12, 2019
Greenville Humane Society is excited to host a new community event, Howling for Hope, on Saturday, August 24 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Proceeds from the event will support…
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$4.4 million in new S.C. Arts Commission grants to provide citizens, visitors arts access across the state
August 7, 2019
Funding ‘vital’ for arts experiences, arts education programs South Carolina communities will benefit from $4.4 million in fiscal year 2020 grants to their artists, arts organizations, and schools announced today…
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CDS announces the 2019 Eggs Benefit
August 6, 2019
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) will host the 8th annual Eggs Benefit presented by John I. Smith Charities on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at The Poinsett Club in Downtown…
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Cycling team raises over $40,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association
August 6, 2019
Fifteen cyclists sponsored by Calder Brothers Corporation, manufacturer of Mauldin Paving Products, recently participated in “A Ride to Remember” cycling event raising $42,392 for the Alzheimer’s Association. The Calder Brothers…
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“Hire Me SC” campaign changing culture of disability employment
August 2, 2019
South Carolina’s unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities is one of the highest in the country — leaving a largely untapped, capable pool of talent for businesses across a diverse…
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Call for Entries – 2019 Palmetto Awards
July 31, 2019
The South Carolina chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators is ready to celebrate South Carolina’s best and brightest communicators! If you are a communicator who has created, directed…
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Mariah Rowdy joins the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg
July 29, 2019
The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg recently welcomed Mariah Rowdy as the Association Marketing and Communication Specialist. Mariah graduated from Converse College with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration…
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The Advanced Institute for Development and Learning (AID-L) hosts ‘Chip-In For Charity’ at Topgolf Greenville on August 25th
July 29, 2019
The Advanced Institute for Development and Learning (AID-L) is hosting a ‘Chip-In For Charity’ fundraiser on August 25, 2019 at Topgolf, a new premier golf entertainment venue in Greenville, to…
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Brookgreen Gardens receives American Public Gardens Association’s 2019 Award for Garden Excellence
July 26, 2019
Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina’s premier botanical gardens, received the American Public Gardens Association’s (APGA) Award for Garden Excellence. President and CEO of Brookgreen Gardens, Page Kiniry, accepted the award at…
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Benson Classic Car Show is Aug. 3, benefits GCM Meals on Wheels
July 26, 2019
The 13th Annual Benson Classic Car Show benefiting Greer Community Ministries (GCM) is Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Greer First Baptist Church, 201 W. Poinsett St.…
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Greenville Theatre announces its 2019-2020 Board of Directors
July 25, 2019
Greenville Theatre, the Upstate’s oldest and largest locally producing theatre announced its Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the 2019-2020 season. Chair – Mary Freeman – Acadia…
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Kauffman to lead Greer Community Ministries
July 25, 2019
Donny Kauffman is the new executive director at Greer Community Ministries (GCM). He will lead the nonprofit ministry in its mission to serve the homebound, elderly, and disadvantaged in the…
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Mentors chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th class
July 25, 2019
Mentors Chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th Class Twenty-one innovative leaders who have made lasting impact on the state are mentoring the Fellows in Liberty Fellowship’s class of 2020. Accomplished and…
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The 15th Annual Reedy River Duck Derby raises record $87,280
July 24, 2019
The Rotary Club of the Reedy River Greenville presented checks to 12 local charities for a combined amount of more than $87,000 on Tuesday evening, raised from the 15th Annual…
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Cherokee County Meals on Wheels secures partners for Expansion Project
July 18, 2019
Good City Architects designed new facility to be built with donor support Cherokee County Meals on Wheels has completed the first phase of its “Rising Up Against Hunger” campaign in…
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Ten at the Top names Kaylee Harrison Collective Capacity Coordinator
July 18, 2019
Ten at the Top (TATT) has announced the addition of Kaylee Harrison to the position of Collective Capacity Coordinator. Her role will be to continue building the capacity of Ten…
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Tour of Faiths in Greenville continues through July
July 18, 2019
Can you picture yourself learning about the Islamic faith among the minarets of Turkey, or in an Indian ashram studying Hinduism? Now you have the chance to learn about different faiths…
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South Carolina clean energy trade group adds utility, solar representatives to board
July 16, 2019
Organization also announces new Strategic Advisory Committee Chair The South Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance (SCCEBA) announced the addition of four members to its Board of Directors. They are: Mark…
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Greenville Chamber and United Way of Greenville County launch Propel GVL
July 16, 2019Board training and executive leadership program to build better board leaders The Greenville Chamber and United Way of Greenville County have partnered to create PROPEL GVL, a 5-week board training…
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Upstate Forever will transfer bike-share operations to the City of Greenville in late 2019
July 16, 2019
Local conservation group Upstate Forever, who has operated Greenville B-cycle since March 2013, will give up the reins as program operator later this year. The City of Greenville has committed…
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Girl Scouts launches 42 new badges to mobilize girls to change the world
July 16, 2019
By exploring topics like high adventure in the outdoors, coding, space science, and more, girls take control of their own leadership experiences. Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands and Girl…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative present beneficiaries with 22nd annual Blue Ridge Fest funds
July 10, 2019
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative presented checks to two Greenville area charities from the 22nd annual Blue Ridge Fest. A Child’s Haven and North Greenville Crisis Ministry both received $17,000 from…
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Chapman Cultural Center launches the Creative Crosswalk Public Art Project in Spartanburg’s downtown cultural district
July 9, 2019
Chapman Cultural Center is excited to announce the implementation of a new public art project that will bring unique crosswalk murals to three intersections in Spartanburg’s Downtown Cultural District through…
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Ten at the Top to host Elevate Upstate Grant workshop
July 9, 2019
The 2019 grant period for the Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Grants is currently open, and Ten at the Top will host a workshop to guide applicants through the process and…
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Non Profit Minute – Rebecca Jacobson, Smokefree SC
July 9, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We…
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Spinx raises more than $360,000 for March of Dimes and donates free gas for a year to top fundraiser
July 8, 2019
SPINX, the Greenville, S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company, announced that it raised $362,200.00 for the March of Dimes, surpassing its record last year of $334,451.00. “I am thrilled with…
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BBB of the Upstate welcomes Shannon Reilly to the 2019 board of directors
July 7, 2019
Better Business Bureau® serving the Upstate welcomes Shannon Reilly, Director of Business & Community Relations for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, C. Dan Joyner, Realtors as the newest member to the BBB…
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Taylor Jackson named South Carolina Council on Competitiveness’ Deputy Director of SC Logistics
July 7, 2019
Taylor Jackson has joined the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness as the Deputy Director of SC Logistics. Taylor brings logistics expertise to the Council after having served as an Account…
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Center for Developmental Services selected as recipient of the 2019 Agracel “Can Do Fund”
July 2, 2019Presenting the check were Jason Vaughn, Dana McConnell Richard Blackwell, and Joy Blue of CDS. The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) was selected as the recipient of the 2019 Agracel…
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Rebuild Upstate to begin repairs on 100th home of 2019
July 1, 2019
On July 1, 2019 Rebuild Upstate will begin repairs on its 100th home of 2019. The Piedmont area home will be receiving extensive repairs including bathroom plumbing repairs, new HVAC,…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces New VP of Mission Advancement
June 28, 2019
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Amanda Osborne is joining the staff of the chapter as its new Vice President of Mission Advancement. In her role, Osborne will help build relationships…
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Jean Cecil Frick joins the ranks of Riley Fellows
June 28, 2019
Jean Cecil Frick, a senior strategic advisor with NP Strategy, successfully completed the Spring 2019 Midlands Class of the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), becoming a Riley Fellow.…
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Salute from the Shore to feature ‘Air Parade’ of F-18s flyover of South Carolina’s coast on July Fourth
June 26, 2019
Salute from the Shore, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2010 by patriotic South Carolinians to honor our armed forces on Independence Day. Every year on the 4th of July,…
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Greenville Teens increase their employability through improv comedy
June 25, 2019
Benjamin Franklin Experience and Asheville Improv Collective Partner to Teach Students Soft Skills According to LinkedIn, creativity, collaboration, and adaptability are the three skills most sought by employers in 2019.…
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W.I.S.H. Society debuts in Greenville led by outstanding women in the community
June 18, 2019
Gregory Pest Solutions® Presents the Inaugural Ladies’ Society Program to Benefit Make-A-Wish® South Carolina Wishes for children battling critical illnesses need caring community partners. Make-A-Wish and Gregory Pest Solutions are…
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Nominations open for 2019 Business of Integrity Award
June 17, 2019
Since 2000, the Better Business Bureau® of the Upstate (BBB) has been recognizing businesses who display an outstanding level of ethics and integrity in their everyday business dealings. These businesses…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Carolinas celebrates 30 Years in Greenville
June 17, 2019
During the month of June Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of the Carolinas is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in the Upstate. The House, located on Grove Road, opened in 1989 with…
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Public Education Partners names interim CEO
June 17, 2019
The Board of Directors of Public Education Partners (PEP) announced that Angel Whaley, PEP’s Vice President of Advancement, will serve as PEP’s interim President and CEO beginning Monday, June 17th. Angel…
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Benjamin Franklin Experience announces impressive new summer team
June 17, 2019
Interns Krista Eubanks and Mary Dimartino bring expertise and energy to the program Benjamin Franklin Experience had specific expertise and exceptionally high standards in mind when they launched their search…
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SC Restaurant and Lodging Association welcomes new communications manager
June 11, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) recently welcomed Lenza Jolley as their new Communications Manager. Jolley will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications campaigns to increase…
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The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy rebrands to Fact Forward
June 7, 2019
The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is now Fact Forward. After 25 years of commitment to South Carolina, we have recognized the need to encompass all that we…
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