SCRA Supports BMW Diversity Event
April 13, 2015Mentoring Finalists for the Intercultural Innovation Awards . GREENVILLE, SC – SCRA is leading sessions and supporting, for the fourth consecutive year, the BMW Supplier Diversity Tier I Matchmaker Conference in…
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Greater Greenville Association of Realtors and Commercial Division partners with Habitat Greenville
April 13, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Greater Greenville Association of Realtors and Commercial Division is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County as the 30th Anniversary Tool Sponsor. The GGAR and…
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Greater Greenville Association of Realtors and Commercial Division partners with Habitat Greenville
April 13, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Greater Greenville Association of Realtors and Commercial Division is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County as the 30th Anniversary Tool Sponsor. The GGAR and…
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Riley Institute Adds Mark Quinn as Senior Associate, Promotes Jacki Martin to Director, Institute Operations
April 12, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — The Riley Institute at Furman has recruited Mark Quinn, Director of Public and Member Relations at the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, as Senior Associate at the…
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Greenville Chamber’s Nika White receives honors from the Small Business Administration, Modern Day Queens and SAVVY
April 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber’s Nika White has been honored by the Small Business Administration (SBA) with the Minority Enterprise Advocate Award, as well as by the Modern Day Queens…
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Upstate Forever’s “Reconnecting People to Rivers” Initiative Publishes First Two Blueway Maps
April 12, 2015Waterproof blueway maps help promote river recreation in the Upstate region of South Carolina GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate Forever is pleased to announce that, as a part of the…
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SunTrust Bank Makes Grant to Arts Education in Spartanburg
April 8, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – SunTrust Bank of Spartanburg made celebrating Youth Art Month (March) at Chapman Cultural Center a huge success by donating $3,500 towards the Center’s “Advantage: Arts Education” program.…
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Campaign Launches to Preserve Daufuskie Island Gullah Home Places
April 8, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC — Daufuskie Endangered Places Program (DEPP), an initiative to preserve the original Gullah-built dwellings on Daufuskie Island, S.C., is launching a fundraising campaign via GoFundMe to continue its work of restoring…
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Greenville Water to Support Upstate Forever’s “Reconnecting People To Rivers” Initiative
April 6, 2015
Grant funds and in-kind assistance to help promote river recreation and water quality monitoring GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate Forever is pleased to announce that Greenville Water will support the…
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Area Lions clubs donate almost $60,000 in new technology to the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind
April 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Area Lions clubs have donated almost $60,000 in new technology to the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. The equipment will be used to increase…
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Care Coordination Institute hires two new executives
April 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Care Coordination Institute (CCI), a Greenville-based not-for-profit organization working to transform the health of communities, has added two new members to its team. John Supra will serve…
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Project Rx making headway, changes collection day schedule
April 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – There will be no Project Rx: A River Remedy collection day this spring and that is a good thing for the community. Project Rx is a community…
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Project Rx making headway, changes collection day schedule
April 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – There will be no Project Rx: A River Remedy collection day this spring and that is a good thing for the community. Project Rx is a community…
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Greenville Chamber partners with Furman University’s Career Advancement Program
April 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber has partnered with Furman University to identify mentors for its Career Advancement Program (FUCAP). FUCAP exists to help students strengthen their professional skills through interaction…
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Girl Scouts Appoints 2015 Emerald Circle Co-Chairs
March 31, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has appointed Anna Habisreutinger Converse and Carter Graves as 2015 Emerald Circle Co-chairs. The Emerald Circle is a…
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Greenville Area Parkinson Society meets with Mayor Knox White
March 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of Directors of the Greenville Area Parkinson Society met with Mayor Knox White on Monday, March 2nd to receive a proclamation declaring April as Parkinson’s…
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ReWiGo welcomes Gilstrap to Board of Directors
March 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Going) Ministries has added Lisa Gilstrap to the Board of Directors. As a Residential Mortgage Executive with Southern First Bank, Gilstrap brings experience in…
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ReWiGo welcomes Gilstrap to Board of Directors
March 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Going) Ministries has added Lisa Gilstrap to the Board of Directors. As a Residential Mortgage Executive with Southern First Bank, Gilstrap brings experience in…
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Community Champions deliver Meals on Wheels
March 23, 2015
GREER, SC – Local celebrities joined volunteers on Wednesday and Thursday at Greer Community Ministries (GCM) to help deliver Meals on Wheels routes and highlight the need to fight hunger…
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York Technical College to offer VSF scholarships
March 23, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – York Technical College is now offering a Veteran Scholarships Forever scholarship, which will serve as another resource for veterans looking to expand their skill base. The scholarship…
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York Technical College to offer VSF scholarships
March 23, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – York Technical College is now offering a Veteran Scholarships Forever scholarship, which will serve as another resource for veterans looking to expand their skill base. The scholarship…
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Leslie Latimer, Greenville First Steps, receives award
March 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC -Leslie Roper Latimer, MSW, Director of Operations for Greenville First Steps, was the recent recipient of the Time for Children Award during the 2015 Greenville County Childcare Association’s annual…
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The National Inclusion Project Partners With YMCA Camp Greenville
March 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The National Inclusion Project has partnered with YMCA Camp Greenville to create an inclusive environment where children with and without disabilities can play, learn and laugh together.…
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Leslie Latimer, Greenville First Steps, receives award
March 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC -Leslie Roper Latimer, MSW, Director of Operations for Greenville First Steps, was the recent recipient of the Time for Children Award during the 2015 Greenville County Childcare Association’s annual…
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ScanSource Conference Has Nearly $1M Economic Impact
March 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc., the leading international value-added distributor of specialty technology products headquartered in Greenville, S.C., kicked off its Worldwide Partner Conference in Greenville this week. Approximately 600…
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ScanSource Charitable Foundation Makes Donation
March 18, 2015MAULDIN, SC – Organizers of the Mauldin Miracle League were surprised when they recently received a substantial contribution from a company in California. After all, not only had they never…
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ScanSource Charitable Foundation Makes Donation
March 18, 2015MAULDIN, SC – Organizers of the Mauldin Miracle League were surprised when they recently received a substantial contribution from a company in California. After all, not only had they never…
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ScanSource Conference Has Nearly $1M Economic Impact
March 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc., the leading international value-added distributor of specialty technology products headquartered in Greenville, S.C., kicked off its Worldwide Partner Conference in Greenville this week. Approximately 600…
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Mary Black Foundations Announces New Staff
March 13, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – The Mary Black Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of a new staff member. Natalia Valenzuela Swanson has been named the Program Specialist in Healthy Eating |…
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YMCA of Greenville Hires John Clark
March 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The YMCA of Greenville hired John Clark as Vice President of Endowment. Clark comes to Greenville from Ohio, where he practiced law for 17 years after graduating from the…
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New Faces at the Y
March 8, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Rosa Chapman joined the YMCA of Greenville as Controller and will lead the finance department. She comes to the Y with eight years of finance, audit, and business…
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Upstate Forever’s “Reconnecting People To Rivers” Initiative Receives Funding for Work in Spartanburg County
March 4, 2015Spartanburg Water and Spartanburg County Foundation Provide Grants For Project SPARTANBURG, SC – Upstate Forever is pleased to announce two grants in support of its “Reconnecting People to Rivers” Initiative.…
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Institute for Child Success Awarded Pritzker Grants to Help South Carolina Children
March 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Institute for Child Success (ICS) was recently awarded $285,000 in grant funding from the Chicago-based Pritzker Children’s Initiative in support of expanded efforts to advance the…
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Institute for Child Success Awarded Pritzker Grants to Help South Carolina Children
March 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Institute for Child Success (ICS) was recently awarded $285,000 in grant funding from the Chicago-based Pritzker Children’s Initiative in support of expanded efforts to advance the…
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Middle Tyger YMCA Hires Robert “Nat” Auten as Branch Executive Director
March 3, 2015
DUNCAN, SC – The Middle Tyger YMCA, home of the Y-Spartaquatics Swim Team – ranked the #1 Y swim team in the nation, announced the hiring of Robert “Nat” Auten…
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Foundation Awards $781,597 in Grants
March 2, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – The Mary Black Foundation announced that it awarded $781,597 in grants to 5 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. City of Woodruff was awarded $251,375 to assist in…
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Complete Public relations supports Habitat CEO Build 2015
February 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations again will be taking part in the 2015 Habitat for Humanity CEO Build. This is the third year in a row the firm will…
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Complete Public relations supports Habitat CEO Build 2015
February 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations again will be taking part in the 2015 Habitat for Humanity CEO Build. This is the third year in a row the firm will…
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2015 Candidates Set Off to Raise Over $150,000 in 10 Weeks
February 26, 2015
2015 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign Launch at Zen UPSTATE, SC – The candidates have set a goal of raising $10,000 or more during their 10-week campaign…
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Ten at The Top Creates Regional Bus Day Trips: Heading to Greenwood on March 12th
February 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – In 2015 Ten at the Top is continuing efforts to bring together leaders and residents from across the Upstate by creating the “Upstate Bus Tour… Getting to…
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New Data Shows S.C. Child Poverty Rate Nearly Cut in Half by Safety Net Programs and Tax Policies
February 25, 2015
Children’s Trust Urges Policy Makers to Adopt Updated Poverty Measure CHARLESTON, SC – A report released today urges policy makers to permanently adopt an updated poverty measure – the Supplemental…
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Upstate Forever Honors Conservation Champions
February 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate Forever’s ForeverGreen Awards Luncheon today honored eight conservation champions for significant achievements in the fields of land conservation, clean water, clean air, sustainable development, recycling, public…
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March of Dimes Awards More than $250,000 to Grantees across the State
February 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the March of Dimes has awarded more than $250,000 in eight community grants for projects focused on improving the health of mothers…
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Greenville business leaders help Habitat for Humanity
February 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – A group of 17 business leaders came together Wednesday morning to kick-off the third annual Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County’s 2015 CEO Build. The concept for…
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Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch distributes $33,350 in proceeds
February 20, 2015SIMPSONVILLE, SC –Holy Cross Episcopal Church will distribute a total of $33,350 among 11 local charities as proceeds from the 2014 pumpkin patch. This donation marks a 50% increase in…
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10 Winter Safety Tips from the American Red Cross
February 17, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The American Red Cross is urging people to take 10 simple steps to stay safe as frigid air and wintery conditions move into South Carolina. “Although winter weather can…
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Friends of the Greenville Zoo adds Richard to board
February 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Friends of the Greenville Zoo has added David Richard as the newest board member. Richard, a vice president at Resurgent Capital Services, has resided in Greenville…
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Greenville Zoo Announces Future Plans for Exhibits: Zoo to reopen after two weeks of renovations
February 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Zoo announced today its plans to unveil a redesigned South American Aviary Exhibit on Saturday and renovate the former Elephant Exhibit into a new South…
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Girl Scouts Begin Selling Cookies at Local Retailers on February 20
February 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts throughout the Upstate are offering cookies for sale at various local retailers beginning Friday, February 20. For those who missed the door-to-door sales during the…
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Public Registration Opens Today for 40th Anniversary of the Assaults
February 16, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Is this the year you conquer Mt. Mitchell, by bike? Today, registration opens to the public for one of the Southeast’s most challenging and well-known uphill rides:…
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