Locally Epic to bring back hat contest for 2019 Duck Derby
March 1, 2019Locally Epic, the mobile platform company that allows users better access to local business discounts, is hosting the Greenville Duck Derby Hat Contest on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Sponsored…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
PEP welcomes five new Board Members and a new Chair
February 28, 2019Public Education Partners (PEP), Greenville’s only independent nonprofit solely dedicated to investing in and improving public education, recently welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors. 2019 New Board…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Non Profit Minute – Don Oglesby, Homes of Hope
February 28, 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 would…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, podcast
Greenville Center for Creative Arts elects three new members to its 2019 Board of Directors
February 27, 2019The Greenville Center for Creative Arts announced it has elected three new board members to its 2019 Board of Directors. Directors shall be elected to a term of three (3)…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Greenville Center for Creative Arts elects three new members to its 2019 Board of Directors
February 27, 2019
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts announced it has elected three new board members to its 2019 Board of Directors. Directors shall be elected to a term of three (3)…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
CommunityWorks receives $500,000 investment from Capital Bank
February 26, 2019
Local community loan fund supports small business development CommunityWorks (CW) announced a $500,000 Equity Equivalent Investment from Capital Bank, part of the First Horizon National Corp. family of companies which…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, non-profit, on-the-move
FOOTHILLS AREA YMCA moving forward
February 25, 2019Confirms long-term financing with United States Department of Agriculture and construction loan with United Community Bank The FOOTHILLS AREA YMCA closed on long-term financing with USDA on Wednesday, February 20th…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Rebuild Upstate hires new Community Engagement Specialist
February 25, 2019Rebuild Upstate has hired Kathy Jackson as the new Community Engagement Specialist. Jackson graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in sociology as well as a master’s…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Rebuild Upstate hires new Community Engagement Specialist
February 25, 2019
Rebuild Upstate has hired Kathy Jackson as the new Community Engagement Specialist. Jackson graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in sociology as well as a master’s…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Non Profit Minute – Ansel Sanders, Public Education Partners
February 19, 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 would…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, podcast
TD Charitable Foundation contributes $50,000 to Greenville Housing Fund
February 19, 2019(from left): Tammy Hoy Hawkins, interim director of the Greenville Housing Fund; Deborah McKetty, president and CEO of Community Works; Renee Lean of Southernside; Lillian Brock Flemming, Greenville city councilwoman;…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, non-profit, on-the-move
Upstate Run & Roll 5K to benefit the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina – March 30
February 18, 2019The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) is hosting its annual Upstate Run & Roll 5K, previously known as Run For Thought, on Saturday, March 30 from 8 to…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: health-care, non-profit, on-the-move
Upstate Run & Roll 5K to benefit the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina – March 30
February 18, 2019The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) is hosting its annual Upstate Run & Roll 5K, previously known as Run For Thought, on Saturday, March 30 from 8 to…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: health-care, non-profit, on-the-move
2019 Southern Home & Garden Show – March 1-3
February 13, 2019The Southern Home & Garden Show will be held at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina, from Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3. Presented by Jeff Lynch…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
2019 Southern Home & Garden Show – March 1-3
February 13, 2019
The Southern Home & Garden Show will be held at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina, from Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3. Presented by Jeff Lynch…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Ten at the Top (TATT) to host the PIQUE: An Upstate young professionals conference on March 25
February 12, 2019Ten at the Top (TATT) will host the PIQUE, an event focusing on the collaboration and connection of young professionals in the ten-county Upstate, which includes Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
A Child’s Haven announces 2019 Board of Directors
February 12, 2019
A Child’s Haven announced its 2019 Board of Directors. The Board is the governing body of A Child’s Haven (ACH). Members are elected to three-year terms of office, and any…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Ten at the Top (TATT) to host the PIQUE: An Upstate young professionals conference on March 25
February 12, 2019
Ten at the Top (TATT) will host the PIQUE, an event focusing on the collaboration and connection of young professionals in the ten-county Upstate, which includes Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville,…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Rebecca M. Breland, P.E., new Director of Site Development for South Carolina Power Team
February 7, 2019
South Carolina Power Team announced Rebecca M. Breland, P.E., as its new Director of Site Development. Rebecca will assist with product development efforts for SC Power Team. Her primary focus…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: energy, non-profit, on-the-move
Ten at the Top announces Board of Director additions
February 6, 2019Ten at the Top (TATT), a non-profit organization created to foster collaboration and planning in South Carolina’s Upstate region, has announced its new board members for the 2019-2021 term. They…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
The 15th Annual Reedy River Duck Derby coming May 4th
February 6, 2019The Reedy River Duck Derby is back to celebrate the 15th year of the annual fundraiser that sends more than 10,000 yellow rubber ducks over the Reedy River Falls. The…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Ten at the Top announces Board of Director additions
February 6, 2019
Ten at the Top (TATT), a non-profit organization created to foster collaboration and planning in South Carolina’s Upstate region, has announced its new board members for the 2019-2021 term. They…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
The 15th Annual Reedy River Duck Derby coming May 4th
February 6, 2019
The Reedy River Duck Derby is back to celebrate the 15th year of the annual fundraiser that sends more than 10,000 yellow rubber ducks over the Reedy River Falls. The…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Special Olympics Polar Plunge to help support 29,000 athletes
February 5, 2019It’s Polar Plunge Season in SC! Join the fun in 2019 and You can make a difference for the athletes in South Carolina! Take the plunge and help…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Rebuild Upstate announces two new board members
February 1, 2019Rebuild Upstate has elected two new members to join the its board for 2019. The two newest additions to the team are Johnathan Hill and Ashley Brooks. Hill is founder…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Non Profit Minute – Dana McConnell, Center for Developmental Services
February 1, 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 would…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, podcast
Rebuild Upstate announces two new board members
February 1, 2019
Rebuild Upstate has elected two new members to join the its board for 2019. The two newest additions to the team are Johnathan Hill and Ashley Brooks. Hill is founder…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Non Profit Minute – Megan Seiner, SC Bar Foundation
January 31, 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 would…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, non-profit, podcast
Junior League of Greenville announces two new focus areas
January 29, 2019
The Junior League of Greenville (JLG) released two new focus areas, concentrating its resources and initiatives around eradicating human trafficking and promoting economic mobility for women within the Upstate region.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Greenville Tech Foundation elects officers and adds board members
January 29, 2019
The Greenville Tech Foundation is a non-profit governed by a board of directors comprised of recognized leaders in business, industry, and the professions. New officers have been announced for the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, non-profit, on-the-move
United Way opens tax season with two free filing options
January 29, 2019Upstate South Carolina taxpayers can have their taxes prepared and filed for free as United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program opens its 13th year with both in-person and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces CEO succession plan
January 29, 2019Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced that William Tiller, president and CEO, will depart the organization this month after a successful 5-year career helping to drive the organization’s overall strategy and vision.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Thousands expected to attend sixth annual girl-empowerment conference – March 30
January 29, 2019Nationally recognized speakers and entertainers in-store for event North Charleston, SC – Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (Y.E.S.) is hosting the sixth annual Dream Girls Conference, its largest event of the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Thousands expected to attend sixth annual girl-empowerment conference – March 30
January 29, 2019
Nationally recognized speakers and entertainers in-store for event North Charleston, SC – Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (Y.E.S.) is hosting the sixth annual Dream Girls Conference, its largest event of the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
United Way opens tax season with two free filing options
January 29, 2019
Upstate South Carolina taxpayers can have their taxes prepared and filed for free as United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program opens its 13th year with both in-person and…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces CEO Succession Plan
January 29, 2019
Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced that William Tiller, president and CEO, will depart the organization this month after a successful 5-year career helping to drive the organization’s overall strategy and vision.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
2019 Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums launches on February 25 at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
January 28, 2019
Nonprofit Leaders Will Create Greenville’s Nonprofit Time Capsule DNA Creative Communications, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County and the Hollingsworth Funds, the…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Rebuild Upstate announces new 2019 board leadership team
January 17, 2019Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers for 2019. The new officers are John Boyanoski as board chair; Chip Reaves as vice-chair, Michael Cunningham as finance chair, Lisa Gilstrap as…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Non Profit Minute – Bob Morris, Community Foundation of Greenville
January 17, 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 would…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, philanthropy, podcast
Rebuild Upstate announces new 2019 board leadership team
January 17, 2019
Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers for 2019. The new officers are John Boyanoski as board chair; Chip Reaves as vice-chair, Michael Cunningham as finance chair, Lisa Gilstrap as…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands announces new Board of Directors members
January 16, 2019
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced the election of six new members to the Board of Directors serving a 22-county jurisdiction. The six new members…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Young professionals host annual 1831 Gala to raise funds for local nonprofit
January 16, 2019From its founding in 1831 to present day, Spartanburg has a long history of philanthropy. As the community continues its energizing growth, young residents support the local organizations that make…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Young professionals host annual 1831 Gala to raise funds for local nonprofit
January 16, 2019From its founding in 1831 to present day, Spartanburg has a long history of philanthropy. As the community continues its energizing growth, young residents support the local organizations that make…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Ken May to retire from S.C. Arts Commission after 33 years
January 14, 2019
Ken May will retire from leading the South Carolina Arts Commission in 2019 after 33 years working to improve equity in and access to the state’s arts, culture, and traditions.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: headlines, non-profit, on-the-move, the-arts
CDS receives Charity Navigator’s highest rating for fourth year in a row
January 10, 2019
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) recently earned the highest awarded rating from Charity Navigator for the fourth year in a row. The coveted 4-star rating shows an organization’s strong…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Non Profit Minute – Kim Hutzell, Girl Scouts of SC Mountains to Midlands
January 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 would…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, podcast
Samuel Hook named executive director of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation
January 9, 2019
The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation has a new leader. The foundation’s board of trustees has appointed Samuel Hook to serve as executive director of…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Hispanic Alliance unveils community needs assessment evaluating the current state of the Hispanic/Latino Community of Greenville County
January 9, 2019
The Hispanic Alliance, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville and Furman University, is hosting a special event to unveil Hispanics in Greenville, a needs assessment study evaluating the…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Non Profit Minute – Ann Wright, Greenville Tech Foundation
January 8, 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 would…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, non-profit, podcast
Foundation announces 2018 grantees
January 2, 2019In honor of its 75th anniversary, The Spartanburg County Foundation wanted to give back to the community. In 2018, the Foundation awarded a total of $750,000 through unique grantmaking opportunities,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: headlines, non-profit, on-the-move, philanthropy
