Elliott Davis and Greenville Drive Team Up to Host “Drive Business Downtown” Celebration on May 3 at Fluor Field
March 17, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – March 16, 2011 – Elliott Davis LLC and the Greenville Drive invite Upstate businesses to join them for one of the largest networking opportunities of the year: …
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $50,000 to Welvista
March 15, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – March 15, 2011 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded $50,000 to Welvista to support the restructuring and revitalizing of its Healthy Smiles…
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22 Influential leaders chosen to mentor Liberty Fellows
February 22, 2011Liberty Fellowship Announces Senior Advisors for the Class of 2012 GREENVILLE, SC – February 22, 2011 – What do the president of Michelin – North America, the state’s premier wellness…
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Small Business of the Month February 2011
February 21, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – February 17, 2011 – The Greenville Chamber recognized JBM & Associates, a show management and marketing company, as its February 2011 Small Business of the Month at…
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Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce to show off community pride at gala
February 7, 2011EASLEY, SC – Easley area community leaders will strut their stuff as the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce honors them on Saturday, Feb. 19. The annual chamber gala is themed,…
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Artisphere Seeks Arts Group Volunteers for Festival Weekend
January 2, 2011Annual event’s Arts Partner Program supports local arts community GREENVILLE, SC – Artisphere, Greenville’s Arts Weekend, is currently accepting group volunteer applications for its Arts Partner Program. A unique element…
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Ten at the Top Announces New 2011 Board Members
January 2, 2011UPSTATE, SC – December 27, 2010 – Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to foster collaboration and planning in the Upstate region, has added five new members to…
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Bank of America/Merrill Lynch made a $2,500 donation to the Gateway to College program.
December 16, 2010Bank of America/Merrill Lynch made a $2,500 donation to the Gateway to College program. The funds are designated for textbooks for students in the program that serves high school dropouts…
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The Riley Institute at Furman announces Upstate South Carolina Diversity Leaders Initiative
December 14, 2010Class X Graduates The Riley Institute at Furman is pleased to announce the commencement of Class X of the Upstate South Carolina Diversity Leaders Initiative. Chosen by nomination and application,…
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Lt. Governor Check to Rec District to Benefit Greenville Seniors
December 13, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – December 13, 2010 – Lt. Governor Andre Bauer presented a $350,000 check to the Greenville County Recreation District (GCRD) today to help fund renovation and expansion of…
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Bi-Lo Celebrates Spartanburg through Store Re-Design Program, Donation to Community
December 8, 2010$133,000 in Grants Given to 23 Spartanburg-Area Non-Profits GREENVILLE, SC – December 8, 2010 – Today BI-LO revealed its newest updated store in Spartanburg, S.C., unveiling the latest in a…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards $260,000 in Grants
December 3, 2010December 3, 2010 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded three grants totaling $260,000 to nonprofit organizations serving South Carolina. Healthy Learners, a nonprofit organization meeting…
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Greenville responds to Inaugural Project Rx take-back event
November 15, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – November 15, 2010 – Project Rx: A River Remedy, a community-driven medication collection event, collected 220 pounds of medication from the Greenville residents last Saturday at Greenville…
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Greenville Housing Fund Welcomes Two New Employees
November 10, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – November 10, 2010 – The Greenville Housing Fund (GHF) has recently added two new members to its staff: John Corcoran of Greenville, SC as Program Manager and…
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Michelin North America and Habitat for Humanity Celebrate a New Beginning for a Deserving Family
November 8, 2010TAYLORS,SC – November 5, 2010 – On Friday, Habitat for Humanity of GreenvilleCounty and the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) joinedwith Michelin North America to welcome the Sims family to…
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Bi-Lo Charities Donates More Than $1.2 Million to Greenville-Area Non-Profit Organizations
November 8, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – November 8, 2010 – Today BI-LO Charities donated $1.2 million to 46 Greenville-area organizations addressing children’s needs, education and hunger relief in the local community. All funds…
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Nonprofits Register Now for “Finding the Spotlight” on November 10: DNA Creative Communications Hosts Event Planning Seminar
November 4, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – November 2, 2010 – DNA Creative Communications concludes its 2010 “Shine the Light on Your Nonprofit” educational series with “Re-Energize Your Event Planning” on November 10. Registration…
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Greenville Zoo Celebrates Halloween With Boo in the Zoo
October 13, 2010Festivities include children’s trick-or-treating and an unhaunted house GREENVILLE, SC – October 13, 2010 – The Greenville Zoo will host itsannual Boo in the Zoo, a family-friendly Halloween event for…
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Colonial Cup “Salute to the Military” Off To Fast Start; 1,600 Tickets for Military Distributed Already
October 8, 2010CAMDEN,SC – October 8, 2010 – The Carolina Cup Racing Association’s (CCRA) “Salute to theMilitary” is off to a fast start, as the Association has already givenout 1,600 tickets to…
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Leadership South Carolina Announces New Class, Prepares Leaders for Future
October 7, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – Leadership South Carolina, the state’s oldest and most respected leadership development program, would like to welcome our newest members living in the Upstate: Janelle Beamer of Southern…
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'Are You Smarter' Event Raises $175,000 for Greenville County Schools
August 22, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – August 21, 2010 – Although Greer Mayor Rick Danner took home the title of first-ever winner of Are You Smarter Than A Greenville County Schools Fifth Grader? game…
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Eight Nonprofit Leaders Receive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Training
August 11, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – August 11, 2010 – Eight students graduated from the Nonprofit Leadership Training Certificate Program, a collaborative effort between the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina and…
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Nonprofits Register now for “Finding the Spotlight” on August 18: Public Relations Workshop to be hosted by DNA Creative Communications
August 5, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – August 5, 2010 – DNA Creative Communications continues its marketing series for local nonprofits with “Finding the Spotlight” on August 18. Registration for this session in addition…
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22 South Carolinians Chosen to Begin Intense Leadership Program
July 28, 2010Liberty Fellowship Announces Class of 2012 GREENVILLE, SC – July 27, 2010 – Significant community involvement,success in their chosen field and a commitment to improving SouthCarolina characterize the newest class…
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DNA Creative Communications Hosts Second Session in “Shine the Light on Your Nonprofit” Series
July 22, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – July 22, 2010 – DNA Creative Communications (DNA) held its second educational marketing session for nonprofits, “Moving at the Speed of Light.” Dana Morgan, account manager at…
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Foundation Hosts Free Workshops for Nonprofits
July 20, 2010Through its Learning Academy, the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has six more nonprofit workshops scheduled this year. Workshops are free and open to staff, board and volunteers…
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Smartphone Frenzy Creates Gateway for Increased Charity Donations
July 14, 2010HopeLine Program Makes Cell Phone Recycling Benefit Victims of Domestic Violence GREENVILLE, SC – July 14, 2020 – Eager to get your hands on the new DROID X by Motorola, but wondering…
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Nonprofits Register Now for “Moving at the Speed of Light” on July 21: Social Media Workshop to be hosted by DNA Creative Communications
July 2, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – July 1, 2010 – DNA Creative Communications (DNA) continues its educational series for local nonprofits with the second session “Moving at the Speed of Light” on July 21.…
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Verizon Wireless Encourages Everyone to Support Victims of Sexual Assault
April 14, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – April 14, 2010 – Designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), April brings an annual opportunity to focus on awareness on sexual violence and its effect on…
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Shamrocks Shine as Kroger Kicks off Annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Fundraiser
March 30, 2010Customers encouraged to purchase Irish symbol to aidnon-profit organization ATLANTA, GA – March 26, 2010 – In an effort to raise money for andawareness about Muscular Dystrophy, Kroger’s Atlanta Division…
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BI-LO Charities Announces Fundraising Goal for 27th Annual BI-LO Charity Classic
March 10, 2010GREENVILLE, C – March 9, 2010 – BI-LO Charities announced the fundraising goal of $4.5 million for the 2010 BI-LO Charity Classic golf tournament at a press conference today at…
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Hastings Named President of Fountain Inn, SC Chamber
February 22, 2010GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – February 22, 2010 – Upstate real estate executive John R. Hastings, Sr. has been named president of the Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce, effective March 1, 2010.…
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Upstate Residents to Take Strides for Autism
January 28, 2010April 17 Event Will Benefit SC Families Affected By the Disorder SIMPSONVILLE, SC – January 28, 2010 – Upstate residents will walk in support of South Carolina families affected by…
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ACT Launches WorkKeys® Readiness Indicator Tool
January 11, 2010Instrument Determines Individual Readiness for Testing or Training IOWA CITY, IOWA – January 11, 2010 – ACT, the nation’s leading source of workplace skills assessments, announced today the launch of…
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Foundation Announces 2010 Officers
December 30, 2009The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces its 2010 board of trustees officers: Yvonne Orr, chair; Mike McCabe, vice chair; Dee Dee Chewning, secretary and Thomas Otis, treasurer.…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation Awards $248,000 in Grants
December 23, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – December 23, 2009 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded 16 Caritas grants and seven Discretionary grants, totaling $248,000, to nonprofit and faith-based…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation Awards $248,000 in Grants
December 23, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – December 23, 2009 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded 16 Caritas grants and seven Discretionary grants, totaling $248,000, to nonprofit and faith-based…
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Rev. W. Andrew Waldo elected eighth bishop of Upper South Carolina
December 15, 2009The Rev. W. Andrew Waldo was elected eighth bishop of Upper South Carolina by the 87th Diocesan Convention meeting at Trinity Cathedral, Columbia. Fr. Waldo was elected on the third ballot.…
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Nonprofit Association Hires New Staff
December 11, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – December 11, 2009 – The SC Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO) has hired Glenice Saddler as the new Director of Membership and Resource Development. Ms. Saddler’s duties at…
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Cancer Survivors Urge South Carolina General Assembly To Continue to Support Funding for Best Chance Network
September 22, 2009Program Provides Breast and Cervical Screening for Low-Income Women CHARLESTON – SC – September 22, 2009 – South Carolina cancer survivors and advocates say the continued funding of the Best Chance…
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Columbia World Affairs Council Announces the 2009 Global Vision Award Recipient
September 2, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – September 2, 2009 – Two titans of business, law and government who have led South Carolina into new global directions will be the recipients of the 2009…
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