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Saturday, August 31, 2024
2024 Fairy Door Sponsor
Aug 31 all-day
Bullington Gardens

Last year, our fairy gardens attracted almost 9,000 visitors between June and August 2023. We see this as an opportunity to highlight Bullington’s circle of contributors through the sponsorship of a fairy door. The handcrafted doors will have the sponsor’s name, will be opened by guests to reveal a hidden message, and will be given to the sponsors when they are taken down after the summer.

Here are just a few statistics about the 2023 Fairy trail and sponsors from last year:

  • Visitors – Local visitors (from a 50-mile radius) numbered 2,647. Total visitors: over 8,700 from 18 countries, 41 different states, and D.C., 138 cities in N.C., 52 cities in S.C.

  • Appeared on WLOS and over 15 print publications.

  • Appeared in over a hundred social media posts (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.)

  • Acknowledgement of sponsors were printed on 1350 of the Woodland Gazettes that were given out to children as they visited.

  • Sponsors were highlighted in our Friends of Bullington newsletter.

The dates of the fairy garden will run from June 1, 2024, through August 31, 2024. Please consider being one of our ‘Sponsors with Heart’ by purchasing a fairy door. We need to hear from you no later than April 15, 2024, so we can customize your door and message in time for the grand opening of our Fairy Gardens kickoff.

Fairy Door Sponsor Information:

Thank you for supporting Bullington Gardens, and sharing our passion for providing WNC with magical public gardens aimed to connect to the natural world and provide science-based education.

Dates: June 1- August 31, 2024

Location: Bullington Gardens Fairy Trail, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC 28792

Sponsor Benefits $350

  • Business or name listed on a medium (approx.) 12” fairy house doors. (You can help our artist to design if ordered early enough)

  • Recognition of sponsorship in Bullington Board newsletter.

  • Acknowledgment on the Bullington Gardens social media pages.

  • Sponsor logo and link on the Bullington Gardens website for 90 days

  • Donation is tax-deductible.

Invoices and tax-deductible receipts will be sent from Bullington Gardens, Inc. Please send payment and the form below by April 15, 2024. For any questions, please contact Annie Higgins at [email protected] or call (828) 698-6104

Sponsor a door here.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
TATT Summit – Maximizing Our Future
Sep 11 @ 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center
TATT Summit - Maximizing Our Future

A biennial event hosted by Ten at the Top to reaffirm the value of “thinking regionally”.

We are excited to welcome you to the Ten at the Top bi-annual Summit “Maximizing Our Future”. We welcome Rebecca Ryan, a trained futurist and economist, as our keynote speaker to help us look to the Upstate’s future and how we can all contribute to its success. Our breakout sessions will include the following topics: Maximizing Workforce & Entrepreneur Opportunities, Ingredients for Creating an Innovation District, Challenges Facing Essential Professions, Preparing for Careers of the Future, Key Elements for Meximizing Sustainability, Role of Utilities in Supporting Future Growth, How Technology Innovations Impact Future Growth, and more.

PHOTOGRAPHY NOTICE: Please be advised that by participating in Ten at the Top’s events, you are automatically authorizing Ten at the Top (hereinafter “TATT”) and its employees, agents or assigns to use your photograph, company’s brand or other likeness for purposes related to the mission of the TATT, including but not limited to: publicity, marketing, websites, other electronic forms of media, and promotion of both the TATT investor program and the Upstate South Carolina region.

Thursday, September 12, 2024
TATT Chat
Sep 12 @ 3:00 pm
online w/ Ten at the Top

TATT Chat

Join us every other week to hear from business and community leaders from across the Upstate!
Thursday, October 10, 2024
TATT Chat
Oct 10 @ 3:00 pm
online w/ Ten at the Top

TATT Chat

Join us every other week to hear from business and community leaders from across the Upstate!
Thursday, November 14, 2024
TATT Chat
Nov 14 @ 3:00 pm
online w/ Ten at the Top

TATT Chat

Join us every other week to hear from business and community leaders from across the Upstate!
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Hiring Event for Recruiting Solutions
Dec 4 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Event Details:

– Date: Wednesday, December 4th

– Time: 9 AM – 11 AM

– Location:124 Verdae Blvd, Suite 103, Greenville, SC

We are actively seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to fill the following positions:

– Machine Operators

– Production Associates

– Welders

Thursday, December 12, 2024
TATT Chat
Dec 12 @ 3:00 pm
online w/ Ten at the Top

TATT Chat

Join us every other week to hear from business and community leaders from across the Upstate!
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Makers Marketplace Business Inspo & Expo
Feb 2 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

- Makers Marketplace Business Inspo & Expo

Join us for a journey of learning, growth, and inspiration at our two day event full of like-minded creatives excited to turn their artistic endeavors into a successful business venture. Mingle with fellow crafters in a relaxed atmosphere designed to foster new ideas and collaborations. Let this be the transformative experience that propels your crafting passion into a flourishing business venture. Join us on February 1 – 2, 2025 at the Greenville Convention Center. Let the entrepreneur within you soar and craft your success story!

Meeting in: 202ABC

Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/meqyrtTuBdinrByA6

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
SC Future Business Leaders of America
Feb 5 all-day
Greenville Convention Center

Join the brightest young minds at the SC Future Business Leaders of America 2025 Conference at the Greenville Convention Center! High school and college students from across South Carolina will connect, compete, and prepare for success in the business world.

The event features engaging workshops, inspiring keynote speakers, and competitions that build leadership, communication, and entrepreneurship skills. From presenting bold ideas to networking with professionals and celebrating achievements, this conference is your launchpad to future opportunities!

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Alton Brown Live: The Last Bite
Feb 26 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

Thursday, March 6, 2025
I Remember Glenn Springs: Stories with Ben Greer
Mar 6 @ 7:00 pm
Old Stone Church

Ben Greer is an author, poet, and educator who was born and raised in Glenn Springs. He graduated from the University of South Carolina and Hollins University. He published his first novel, Slammer, at 26 to rave reviews and went on to publish 4 others. His first book of poetry was published at 59. His latest book of poetry is called Naked Prince: New & Selected Poems.

Ben has also written three plays, including Little Tin Gods, produced by Theatre South in 2008. Having taught at the University of South Carolina for 33 years, he is retired and lives in Columbia.

Join us at the Old Stone Church on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7:00pm to hear Ben’s stories and memories of growing up in Glenn Springs. This event is free and all are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Hire Talent Events Career Fair
Jun 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center on June 12th for the Hire Talent Events Career Fair. This event is for employers hiring for Full-Time salaried positions, all industries, all skills, all majors, all career levels!

Who Can Attend:
Alumni, Graduating Seniors, Graduate Students.

June 12th, 2025 11am-2pm

Parking: FREE parking off Eisenhower Drive.

 

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails
Sep 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Endeavor

Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville will be hosting their Collaborators & Cocktails speaker series.

Networking 5:00-5:45 | Presentation and Q&A 5:45-6:45 | Networking 6:45-7:15
Request an Invitation at [email protected]. Seating is Limited; Sorry, No Walk-Ins.

Friday, September 26, 2025
Zoofari
Sep 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Riverbanks Zoo

Join us for the 51st anniversary edition of ZOOfari — an unforgettable evening of cocktails, cuisine, and conservation!

Experience the nostalgia with flavors from previous ZOOfari events, paired with specialty cocktails throughout the Zoo.

Saturday, October 4, 2025
“The Generational Advantage” Saturday Popup with Kamber Parker Bowden
Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
M. Judson Booksellers

Internationally recognized speaker and workforce strategist Kamber Parker Bowden’s debut book, “The Generational Advantage,” delivers practical tips for developing strong, multigenerational teams.

Parker Bowden will be visiting M. Judson from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 4 for a Saturday popup. She will be discussing her business insights and sharing details about her book.

This book is built on more than 10,000 interviews and over 50,000 hours of research, translating real-world insights into practical action items for business leaders. “The Generational Advantage” covers how to attract and retain top talent in a shifting labor market, bridge communication gaps across generational and technological divides, and turn workplace friction into collaboration and measurable business growth.

Sunday, October 12, 2025
44th Annual Western North Carolina Parade of Homes
Oct 12 all-day
Western North Carolina

The 44th annual Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, happening October 11-12 and 18-19, is a free, self-guided tour of new and remodeled homes by top builders throughout Asheville, Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Fairview, and beyond. Visitors can explore a wide variety of homes in person or take advantage of virtual tours. Whether you’re dreaming, designing, or actively building, the Parade offers inspiration at every price point. Sponsored by the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains. For more information, visit wncparadeofhomes.com.

Sunday, October 19, 2025
44th Annual Western North Carolina Parade of Homes
Oct 19 all-day
Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains

The 44th annual Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, happening October 11-12 and 18-19, is a free, self-guided tour of new and remodeled homes by top builders throughout Asheville, Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Fairview, and beyond. Visitors can explore a wide variety of homes in person or take advantage of virtual tours. Whether you’re dreaming, designing, or actively building, the Parade offers inspiration at every price point. Sponsored by the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains. For more information, visit wncparadeofhomes.com.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
South Carolina Manufacturing Conference & Expo
Nov 5 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the South Carolina Manufacturing Conference & Expo on November 5-6, 2025. Meet the manufacturers who are shaping what’s next. Hosted by SCBIZ News, The SC Manufacturing Conference & Expo is where connections turn into partnerships, and industry insights fuel real results.
This is your chance to be part of a growing, interconnected manufacturing community—right here in the Southeast & beyond.

Thursday, November 6, 2025
South Carolina Manufacturing Conference & Expo
Nov 6 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the South Carolina Manufacturing Conference & Expo on November 5-6, 2025. Meet the manufacturers who are shaping what’s next. Hosted by SCBIZ News, The SC Manufacturing Conference & Expo is where connections turn into partnerships, and industry insights fuel real results.
This is your chance to be part of a growing, interconnected manufacturing community—right here in the Southeast & beyond.

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails
Nov 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Endeavor

Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville will be hosting their Collaborators & Cocktails speaker series.

Networking 5:00-5:45 | Presentation and Q&A 5:45-6:45 | Networking 6:45-7:15
Request an Invitation at [email protected]. Seating is Limited; Sorry, No Walk-Ins.