Molina Healthcare makes leadership gift for Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign
March 17, 2016
Molina Healthcare to Match Donations Dollar-for-Dollar COLUMBIA, SC – Molina Healthcare of South Carolina announced a leadership gift made to Children’s Trust of South Carolina to support fundraising during…
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Concord Leadership Group releases new Nonprofit Sector Leadership Report
March 16, 2016
Most nonprofits are struggling to grow leaders and retain donors — threatening their very existence and the services they provide to the communities they serve. Recent research shows that nonprofits…
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Girl Scouts Appoints Boots & Pearls Women of Distinction Chair
March 14, 2016
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has appointed Cecilia K. Hanna as 2016 Chair for its Boots & Pearls Women of Distinction event. This is the fourth…
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Roughton joins Greer Community Ministries
March 14, 2016
Karen Roughton has joined Greer Community Ministries (GCM) as the Meals on Wheels coordinator. She will be in charge of supervising the 21 routes that volunteer drivers use to deliver…
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Historical Association hires new Director
March 11, 2016
Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) has hired Suzanne Brooks as its Executive Director. Brooks joins SCHA with experience in historic preservation, advocacy, education, and outreach. She looks to engage the…
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BMW Associates to raise walls on Habitat for Humanity home
March 10, 2016
GREER, SC – In true teamwork fashion typically reserved for a high-tech assembly line, BMW Associates will raise exterior walls on the first BMW Habitat home during a Wall-Raising Ceremony…
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Local survivor and CEO leads 2016 Upstate Heart Walk
March 10, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Herb Dew, CEO of Human Technologies Incorporated, is serving as the chair for the American Heart Association 2016 Upstate Heart Walk. Mr. Dew, who is also a survivor…
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Local survivor and CEO leads 2016 Upstate Heart Walk
March 10, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Herb Dew, CEO of Human Technologies Incorporated, is serving as the chair for the American Heart Association 2016 Upstate Heart Walk. Mr. Dew, who is also a survivor…
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BMW Associates to raise walls on Habitat for Humanity home
March 10, 2016
GREER, SC – In true teamwork fashion typically reserved for a high-tech assembly line, BMW Associates will raise exterior walls on the first BMW Habitat home during a Wall-Raising Ceremony…
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CEO build participants raise walls on 2016 Habitat home
March 8, 2016
The CEOs of Greenville’s top companies are familiar with building corporations, alliances, and nonprofits from the ground up. On Thursday, 23 of those CEOs will come together to raise the…
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CEO build participants raise walls on 2016 Habitat home
March 7, 2016
The CEOs of Greenville’s top companies are familiar with building corporations, alliances, and nonprofits from the ground up. On Thursday, 23 of those CEOs will come together to raise the…
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The Charleston World Heritage Coalition – Charleston history is world history
March 3, 2016
By Brittany Lavelle Tulla Executive Director The Charleston World Heritage Coalition The Charleston World Heritage Coalition (CWHC) is a non-profit organization established in 2012 and funded by the City…
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The Charleston World Heritage Coalition – Charleston history is world history
March 3, 2016
By Brittany Lavelle Tulla Executive Director The Charleston World Heritage Coalition The Charleston World Heritage Coalition (CWHC) is a non-profit organization established in 2012 and funded by the City…
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Mary Black Foundation Foundation announces a four-year Healthy Schools Initiative
March 2, 2016
The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it plans to award $774,000 for up to nine Spartanburg County schools to participate in a four-year Healthy Schools Initiative. Over the period…
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Statewide High School Baseball Tournament to benefit Happy Wheels in honor of Kennedy Branham
March 2, 2016South Carolina high school baseball and the Lexington/Columbia community is preparing to celebrate the life and legacy of Kennedy Branham beginning Thursday, March 3, 2016 through Sunday, March 6, 2016. …
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Defenders for Children connects teens with fishermen to fight child abuse locally and nationally
March 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – For the thousands of children abused in South Carolina, it is often difficult for them to relate to adults as friends and role models. Defenders for Children,…
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Defenders for Children connects teens with fishermen to fight child abuse locally and nationally
March 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – For the thousands of children abused in South Carolina, it is often difficult for them to relate to adults as friends and role models. Defenders for Children,…
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This Is My Brave: The Show – shares stories about mental illness
March 1, 2016
The only side of mental illness we see often comes after a heartbreaking loss. This Is My Brave is the other side of the story of mental illness — one…
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Urban League of the Upstate receives $45,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation
February 29, 2016
The Urban League of the Upstate announced today that for the first time in its history that the agency received a $45,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. This grant…
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Thrive Upstate announced as new name for county’s largest disability service provider
February 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board, the county’s largest and oldest provider of services for those with disabilities, has announced its new name: Thrive Upstate.…
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Thrive Upstate announced as new name for county’s largest disability service provider
February 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board, the county’s largest and oldest provider of services for those with disabilities, has announced its new name: Thrive Upstate.…
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Spring Language classes at Upstate International
February 23, 2016
Jump into spring with a language course at Upstate International. Learning a new language is known to increase brain size and functionality, so whether you want to learn for work,…
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ForeverGreen Awards Luncheon to honor Upstate champions
February 22, 2016
Upstate Forever’s annual event to be held February 23rd in Greenville GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate Forever announced the local champions who will be honored at this year’s ForeverGreen Annual Awards…
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Complete Public Relations supports Habitat CEO Build 2016
February 22, 2016
Complete Public Relations again will be taking part in the annual Habitat for Humanity CEO Build. This is the fourth year in a row the firm will be participating, and…
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Complete Public Relations supports Habitat CEO Build 2016
February 22, 2016
Complete Public Relations again will be taking part in the annual Habitat for Humanity CEO Build. This is the fourth year in a row the firm will be participating, and…
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The Independent Banks of South Carolina welcomes Teresa D. Taylor
February 20, 2016
The Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) welcomes Teresa D. Taylor, Palmetto Financial Consulting Services, LLC, as the Executive Director of the Association. In her new role, Teresa will manage…
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The Independent Banks of South Carolina welcomes Teresa D. Taylor
February 20, 2016
The Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) welcomes Teresa D. Taylor, Palmetto Financial Consulting Services, LLC, as the Executive Director of the Association. In her new role, Teresa will manage…
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CEOs trade board rooms for build sites for Habitat’s fourth CEO Build
February 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The CEOs of Greenville’s top companies are known for their leadership in the board rooms of corporations and nonprofits across the Upstate. This spring, 22 of those…
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Riley Institute names Steve Evered as Senior Associate
February 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Steve Evered, former Vice President of Government Affairs for Michelin North America who has nearly 40 years of government relations experience, has joined the Riley Institute at…
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Urban League of the Upstate honors community at Whitney M. Young, Jr. Equal Opportunity Mardi Gras Gala
February 19, 2016The Urban League of the Upstate hosted its annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Humanitarian Award Mardi Gras Gala on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 6:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency…
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CEOs trade board rooms for build sites for Habitat’s fourth CEO Build
February 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The CEOs of Greenville’s top companies are known for their leadership in the board rooms of corporations and nonprofits across the Upstate. This spring, 22 of those…
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26th Annual Midlands Heart Ball set for February 20th
February 17, 2016
The American Heart Association will host the 2016 Midlands Heart Ball this Saturday, February 20th at 6:30 pm at the South Carolina State Museum. One of the most anticipated social…
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Paul Robeson: Life story of famed performer and civil rights activist offers relevant message for today’s audiences
February 17, 2016
Paul Robeson, a musical and spoken portrayal of the world-famous scholar, actor, singer, lawyer, all-American athlete and civil rights activist, comes to Chapman Cultural Center Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at…
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Greenville Zoo announces another birth
February 17, 2016
In addition to Tatu’s first day on exhibit, the Greenville Zoo is celebrating the arrival of yet another new member of the zoo family – an Angolan Colobus monkey. Animal…
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On a mission to win a 7-Eleven franchise
February 17, 2016
Thousands of military veterans enter second Operation: Take Command Contest Deadline for Entries is Feb. 26 Hundreds of veterans are charging ahead to enlist in Operation: Take Command, 7-Eleven, Inc.’s second franchise giveaway contest…
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Deborah McKetty, President & CEO, CommunityWorks
February 15, 2016
UpstateBizBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with…
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Upstate Forever adds two to staff
February 15, 2016
Aldon Knight and Joy Dickerson Join Conservation Group Upstate Forever announced the addition of two new members to our staff: Joy Dickerson is Upstate Forever’s new Assistant Financial Director, bringing…
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Bosch Rexroth adds testing facility to enhance product development capability
February 12, 2016
Test facility will speed innovation, ensure fast customer response The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced that Bosch Rexroth…
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Spartanburg County Historical Association to hold Annual Membership Meeting
February 12, 2016
Join Spartanburg County Historical Association on Sunday, Feb. 21,3-4:30 p.m. for its Annual Membership Meeting. The guest speaker will be Erin Morton of Belk Architecture, the firm responsible for the…
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Bosch Rexroth adds testing facility to enhance product development capability
February 11, 2016
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced today that Bosch Rexroth Corporation will expand its existing hydraulics manufacturing operation in…
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Art-Savvy Seniors at Spartanburg Art Museum
February 10, 2016
Spartanburg Art Museum launches a new program, Classic Contemporaries, this February. Designed to provide senior citizens, ages 55 and older, a creative, educational, and social outlet, Classic Contemporaries encourages art…
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Greenville Zoo to introduce baby giraffe
February 10, 2016
The Greenville Zoo staff will be joined by representatives from the Greenville Zoo Foundation on Friday, February 12 at 1:30 p.m. for a news conference to introduce the baby giraffe,…
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Emmanuel’s Hammer hosts Builder’s Breakfast featuring USC Football Chaplin
February 8, 2016
Emmanuel’s Hammer, a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing home rehabilitation services for homeowners in need, is hosting their annual Builder’s Breakfast on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 7:15 AM. The event,…
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Emmanuel’s Hammer hosts Builder’s Breakfast featuring USC Football Chaplin
February 8, 2016
Emmanuel’s Hammer, a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing home rehabilitation services for homeowners in need, is hosting their annual Builder’s Breakfast on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 7:15 AM. The event,…
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NICB Summit focuses on fraud in South Carolina
February 4, 2016
Organized fraud rings are active in South Carolina, taking advantage of the state’s lack of resources to investigate and prosecute insurance fraud. That was the message that some 150 law…
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Urban League of the Upstate to host Whitney M. Young, Jr. Equal Opportunity Mardi Gras Gala
February 2, 2016
UPSTAE, SC – The Urban League of the Upstate announced that it will host its annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Humanitarian Award Mardi Gras Gala on Thursday, February 11, 2016…
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Cultural events aplenty in February at Chapman Cultural Center
February 1, 2016
Chapman Cultural Center and its partner organizations will present dozens of cultural events and classes in dance, history, music, science, and the visual arts during February 2016. For general information…
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Hemond hired at Chapman Cultural Center as Fundraiser
February 1, 2016
Lisa A. Hemond of Inman, SC, has been hired by Chapman Cultural Center as the Senior Development Director with responsibilities for the management and execution of all fundraising activities. She…
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The International Center of the Upstate announces new identity
January 29, 2016
The International Center of the Upstate will now be known as Upstate International. Upstate International unveiled their new name, logo and website on January 28, 2016. The new logo was…
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The International Center of the Upstate announces new identity
January 29, 2016
The International Center of the Upstate will now be known as Upstate International. Upstate International unveiled their new name, logo and website on January 28, 2016. The new logo was…
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