Barry Coats, President/CEO, Special Olympics South Carolina
June 20, 2017
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Education, Innovation and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Barry Coats, President/CEO, Special…
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Barry Coats, President/CEO, Special Olympics South Carolina
June 20, 2017
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Education, Innovation and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Barry Coats, President/CEO, Special…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, podcast
Manley wins Rotary Volunteer Award for Rebuild Upstate work
June 19, 2017
As Rebuild Upstate celebrates its 10th anniversary, founder and executive director, Chris Manley, received the Vocational Service Award from the Rotary Club of North Greenville this week. Rotary of North…
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Manley wins Rotary Volunteer Award for Rebuild Upstate work
June 19, 2017
As Rebuild Upstate celebrates its 10th anniversary, founder and executive director, Chris Manley, received the Vocational Service Award from the Rotary Club of North Greenville this week. Rotary of North…
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The Mary Black Foundation awards $555,000 in grants
June 14, 2017
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Mary Black Foundation announced that it awarded $555,000 in grants to 5 nonprofit organizations through its Adolescent Health Initiative, Connect. Connect seeks to promote adolescent friendly services…
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A Child’s Haven receives generous donation through BB&T’s Lighthouse Project
June 13, 2017
Recently, a caravan of vehicles arrived at A Child’s Haven carrying a group of volunteers from BB&T and an incredibly generous amount of donation items. Snack food, pull-ups, and new…
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YMCA receives national award for excellence in fundraising and community impact
June 12, 2017Stephen Cannon, 2017 Annual Campaign Chair; Cassie Lloyd, Director of Mission Advancement; Rick Callebs, CEO; Claude Saleeby, 2016 Annual Campaign Chair; Ken Bailey, Branch Executive Director The YMCA of…
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YMCA receives national award for excellence in fundraising and community impact
June 11, 2017Stephen Cannon, 2017 Annual Campaign Chair; Cassie Lloyd, Director of Mission Advancement; Rick Callebs, CEO; Claude Saleeby, 2016 Annual Campaign Chair; Ken Bailey, Branch Executive Director The YMCA of…
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Middle Tyger YMCA hires David Ozmore as Branch Executive Director
June 9, 2017
The Middle Tyger YMCA welcomes David Ozmore as their new Branch Executive Director. Ozmore has devoted 24 years to the YMCA in locations across the country and will continue to…
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United Way of the Piedmont hires new COO/VP of Finance & Administration, Warren Hayslip
June 9, 2017
United Way of the Piedmont welcomes Warren Hayslip as its new COO/VP of Finance & Administration. Hayslip is a Spartanburg native who recently retired and returned to his hometown after…
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United Way of the Piedmont hires new COO/VP of Finance & Administration, Warren Hayslip
June 9, 2017
United Way of the Piedmont welcomes Warren Hayslip as its new COO/VP of Finance & Administration. Hayslip is a Spartanburg native who recently retired and returned to his hometown after…
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Middle Tyger YMCA hires David Ozmore as Branch Executive Director
June 9, 2017
The Middle Tyger YMCA welcomes David Ozmore as their new Branch Executive Director. Ozmore has devoted 24 years to the YMCA in locations across the country and will continue to…
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Rotary Club of Spartanburg awards grant to Hope Center for Children
June 8, 2017
The Rotary Club of Spartanburg recently awarded a grant to Hope Center for Children. The Rotary Club of Spartanburg has a long history of supporting local organizations, including Hope Center…
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America in Bloom judges to visit Greenwood, South Carolina
June 8, 2017
Professional volunteer judges from the America in Bloom (AIB) national awards program will visit Greenwood, S.C. on June 15-16. This is Greenwood’s second year as an America in Bloom participant,…
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Spartanburg’s Norman F. Pulliam, Sr. earns Leadership Award
June 7, 2017Norman F. Pulliam, Sr. (left) received the Leadership Award given by the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Board of Commissioners. The award was presented by Scott Brawley…
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Fluor Golf for Greenville receives Charitable Giving Award
June 7, 2017James Brown,vice president and general manager of Fluor’s Greenville operations; Cheryl Wiggins, senior manager, community and public affairs for Fluor; Heather Ellis, project manager and 2016 Fluor Golf for Greenville…
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Junior League of Greenville names 2017-2018 Board of Directors
June 6, 2017
The Junior League of Greenville (JLG) named the 2017-2018 Board of Directors during its January General Membership Meeting. The group is led by incoming president Courtney Atkinson and she will…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates first Veteran Build home
June 6, 2017On Thursday, June 1, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Publix Charities dedicated a home for the Waldrop family, a culmination of months of effort by Tony and Rachel…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates first Veteran Build home
June 5, 2017On Thursday, June 1, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Publix Charities dedicated a home for the Waldrop family, a culmination of months of effort by Tony and Rachel…
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Riggs Partners announces 2017 CreateAthon ® event
June 2, 2017
Riggs Partners will hold its annual CreateAthon event to benefit Upstate and Midlands-area nonprofits October 19-20, 2017. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon during which professionals provide marketing services to nonprofit organizations…
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Junior League of Greenville to hold Grant Application Open House June 8
May 24, 2017
Greenville non-profit groups and agencies are invited to attend the Drop-In to learn more about the Junior League of Greenville and apply for 2017-2018 grant funds The Junior League of…
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Tony Williams: Keynote speaker at Generations annual luncheon
May 24, 2017May 17th, 2017, at the TD Convention Center, over 600 community members gathered with one common purpose – to celebrate the incredible work and mission of Generations Group Home. Infinity’s…
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GCM raises $143,000 with golf tournament
May 22, 2017
The 20th Annual Dick Brooks Honda Meals on Wheels Invitational golf tournament raised $143,000 for Greer Community Ministries (GCM). “We are thrilled with the results of this year’s golf tournament,”…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Upstate SC Chapter announces another record breaking year for the local 2017 Man & Woman of the Year
May 17, 2017
A Greenville woman and a Greer man have been named the winners of this year’s Man & Woman of the Year of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Upstate SC…
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YMCA of Greenville to benefit Reedy River through $80,000 grant from Duke Energy
May 17, 2017
Grant allows YMCA to expand public awareness of and participation in environmental stewardship with new outdoor classrooms and science stations at Caine Halter Family branch YMCA of Greenville announces today…
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YMCA of Greenville to benefit Reedy River through $80,000 grant from Duke Energy
May 17, 2017
Grant allows YMCA to expand public awareness of and participation in environmental stewardship with new outdoor classrooms and science stations at Caine Halter Family branch YMCA of Greenville announces today…
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United Way of the Piedmont saves local families thousands of dollars through tax prep program
May 15, 2017Every year, United Way of the Piedmont volunteers prepare tax returns free of charge for low- to moderate-income working families in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties through Volunteer Income Tax…
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Habitat Greenville and Lowe’s celebrate National Women’s Build Week
May 15, 2017
In celebration of National Women Build Week, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Lowe’s Home Improvement are teaming up to address and advocate for affordable homeownership for women, one…
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Habitat Greenville and Lowe’s celebrate National Women’s Build Week
May 15, 2017
In celebration of National Women Build Week, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Lowe’s Home Improvement are teaming up to address and advocate for affordable homeownership for women, one…
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United Way of the Piedmont saves local families thousands of dollars through tax prep program
May 15, 2017Every year, United Way of the Piedmont volunteers prepare tax returns free of charge for low- to moderate-income working families in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties through Volunteer Income Tax…
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Moncks Corner attorney Elizabeth H. Warner to lead South Carolina Bar
May 12, 2017
Moncks Corner attorney Elizabeth H. (Babs) Warner will be installed as the 2017-18 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 18, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at…
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Michael Thompson appointed as SCSBA Region 14 Director
May 10, 2017
Michael Thompson, a member of the District Five Schools of Spartanburg County Board of Trustees, was appointed to the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) Board of Directors as the…
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Greenville Women Giving Awards $70,000 to Urban League of the Upstate for Right Steps Juvenile Diversion Program
May 10, 2017
Greenville Women Giving has awarded a $70,000 grant to expand Right Steps, a signature program addressing juvenile diversion in Greenville County. The gift will allow the Urban League of the…
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Rebuild Upstate gets $52,000 from Greenville Women Giving
May 10, 2017
Rebuild Upstate was awarded $52,000 Tuesday by Greenville Women Giving. The money will provide critical home repairs for 49 more homes in the community. The non-profit agency specializes in home…
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Wells Fargo raises walls of Habitat Home
May 10, 2017
On Friday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and corporate partner Wells Fargo raised the walls of the latest home to be built in Habitat’s Grace Point community. The home…
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Wells Fargo raises walls of Habitat Home
May 10, 2017
On Friday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and corporate partner Wells Fargo raised the walls of the latest home to be built in Habitat’s Grace Point community. The home…
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Rebuild Upstate gets $52,000 from Greenville Women Giving
May 10, 2017
Rebuild Upstate was awarded $52,000 Tuesday by Greenville Women Giving. The money will provide critical home repairs for 49 more homes in the community. The non-profit agency specializes in home…
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Air Quality Awareness Week: Voluntary efforts result in improved Upstate air quality
May 6, 2017
The American Lung Association has released their 2017 State of the Air rankings and the Upstate South Carolina region is continuing to see the ratings for counties within the region…
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Public relations excellence recognized at annual SCPRSA Mercury Awards event
May 5, 2017
The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, May 4 in Columbia. Communication professionals from across the state…
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Public relations excellence recognized at annual SCPRSA Mercury Awards event
May 5, 2017
The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, May 4 in Columbia. Communication professionals from across the state…
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Kathy Dunleavy, President & CEO, Mary Black Foundation
May 4, 2017
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Education, Innovation and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Kathy Dunleavy, President…
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Stacey Bevill joins Board of Directors of National Nonprofit, Mental Fitness, Inc.
May 3, 2017
Stacey Bevill, owner of Spartanburg-based Ask and Receive, Inc., a full-service marketing firm, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Mental Fitness, Inc. (MFI), a national nonprofit that…
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Stacey Bevill joins Board of Directors of National Nonprofit, Mental Fitness, Inc.
May 3, 2017
Stacey Bevill, owner of Spartanburg-based Ask and Receive, Inc., a full-service marketing firm, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Mental Fitness, Inc. (MFI), a national nonprofit that…
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Historic partnership formed in Sterling Community
April 26, 2017
A coalition of area public and private partners came together Tuesday to break ground for a new residential development in Greenville’s Sterling neighborhood. Leaders from Habitat for Humanity, The City…
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Historic partnership formed in Sterling Community
April 25, 2017
A coalition of area public and private partners came together Tuesday to break ground for a new residential development in Greenville’s Sterling neighborhood. Leaders from Habitat for Humanity, The City…
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Spring Valley Rotary Club awards grant to Meals on Wheels program
April 24, 2017
Senior Resources received a $1,500 grant from the Spring Valley Rotary Club to support the Meals on Wheels program, along with an additional $420 from the group’s raffle proceeds. The…
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Greer community partners raise walls of Habitat home
April 24, 2017
On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the walls on the 2017 Greer Community Partners Build home, celebrating a commitment to building affordable housing in the Greer community.…
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Greer community partners raise walls of Habitat home
April 24, 2017
On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the walls on the 2017 Greer Community Partners Build home, celebrating a commitment to building affordable housing in the Greer community.…
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Home is the Key: Habitat Greenville joins national movement to address affordable homeownership
April 20, 2017
One in four households in the nation pays more than 30 percent of their income for housing and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing or medical care.…
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Home is the Key: Habitat Greenville joins national movement to address affordable homeownership
April 20, 2017
One in four households in the nation pays more than 30 percent of their income for housing and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing or medical care.…
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