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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Valentine’s Day at Craft Axe!
Feb 14 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg

Join us at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day! Feel the thrill of axe throwing while enjoying a romantic evening with your special someone. Our skilled coaches will guide you through the art of axe throwing in a safe and fun environment. Toast to love with friendly games and creating cherished memories on this unique Valentine’s Day experience.

Valentine’s 4 course food + wine pairing
Feb 14 @ 5:30 pm
Blue Moon Bodega

Tonight’s Valentine’s 4 course food & wine pairing at the Bodega was a smashing success! There’s one more day to make your reservation for Valentine’s Day on 2/14… 5:30 and 7:30 seating times available! Reserve your spot.

Thursday, February 15, 2024
Andrea Bocelli: 2024 Valentine’s Tour with Greenville Symphony Orchestra
Feb 15 @ 8:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Bon Secours Wellness Arena is pleased to announce that we will host iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli February 15, 2024 as part of an eleven show tour hitting major cities across the U.S. and Canada. The show will honor Valentine’s Day and mark Bocelli’s first time performing in South CarolinaGreenville Symphony Orchestra will accompany Bocelli for the performance conducted by Maestro Steven Mercurio.

 

2024 officially marks 30 years of Andrea Bocelli’s iconic career as well as his 65th birthday. As one of the most recognizable voices in the entertainment industry and revered by fans internationally, Andrea Bocelli has sold 90 million records worldwide. In addition to his sold-out arena-sized concert events and record-breaking live-streams, Bocelli has shared his talents at many major events including the Olympic Games, the World Cup, and Global Citizen. He has earned a Golden Globe, seven Classical BRITs and seven World Music Awards, plus a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

The tour will feature performances from Bocelli’s beloved repertoire, including music to celebrate Valentine’s in February. All newly announced dates will feature selections from his uplifting solo album Believeas well as a selection of arias, his beloved crossover hits, and famed love songs.

Friday, February 16, 2024
Upstate Connect
Feb 16 @ 9:00 am – 10:15 am
Anderson United Way 604 N Murray Ave Anderson, SC 29625

Join TATT and the Urban League of the Upstate for an informal networking event to be held from 9-10:15 a.m. on Friday, February 16 at Anderson United Way at 604 N Murray Ave. This event will be limited to 30 people to allow for small group discussion.

An Evening in Black History
Feb 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Tucker's Restaurant
Enjoy an Evening of Education and Networking with the United Way of Anderson County
Join the United Way’s African American Leadership Society (AALS) for a networking event as we celebrate Black History!
This networking event will take place at Tucker’s Restaurant on February 16, 2024 from 6:30-8:00pm.
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Greenville BBQ Trail Tour
Feb 17 all-day
Various Locations Greenville SC

While Downtown Greenville’s familiar culinary scene has some great BBQ options, this tour will take you outside of the city center to the places locals know and love. These are the types of joints with smoke stacks sticking out of the rooftops and white smoke billowing out of the chimneys–smoking the meats right on the premises.

The Greenville BBQ Trail tour is your opportunity to try back-to-back tastings of what are considered by many to be among the top BBQ spots in the city.

Tours include:

• Insights into each restaurant’s cooking processes and techniques
• Information about each restaurant’s history and how they got started
• Interesting information about Greenville BBQ history
• A drive through old textile mill villages
• And, of course, a chance to try generous portions of smoked meats and delicious sides

Locations we visit:

• Bucky’s Bar-B-Q
• Henry’s Smokehouse
• Mike & Jeff’s BBQ

Sunday, February 18, 2024
The 37th National Arts and Crafts Conference + Shows
Feb 18 all-day
The Omni Grove Park Inn
There are a number of ways to participate in our annual Arts and Crafts celebration at the Grove Park Inn in February:

1. Reserve an Arts and Crafts Weekend Package at the Grove Park Inn

The cost of registration is included in the Grove Park Inn package so you won’t need to worry about purchasing an additional conference events pass with the office if you’ve got the package.

The package includes the following:

  • Lodging Friday and Saturday nights at the Omni Grove Park Inn*;
  • The Conference Events Pass which covers all of the seminars, discussion groups, demonstrations, Grove Park Inn tours, and special exhibits for all three days;
  • Entry to all three exhibitor shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday;
  • Continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings;
  • Dessert and coffee social hour Friday and Saturday nights;
  • Use of the Grove Park Inn Sports Center;
  • Conference tote bag, a calendar, and The Conference Catalog.

Call (800) 438-5800 to place a deposit for your room reservation today!

 

2. Purchase individual Conference Events Passes only

If you’d like to register for the conference and attend the shows, but you won’t be staying at the Grove Park Inn, then you will need to purchase Conference Events Passes from our office. The Conference Events Pass includes admission to the Exhibitor Shows. You can call the office at (828) 628-1915.

The Conference Events Pass will get your entry into all seminars, small group discussions, shows demonstrations, access to the educational exhibits, and free access to the Arts and Crafts Shows. You will also receive two continental breakfasts during the weekend and the pre-seminar dessert socials. 

3. Buy general admission the day of if you’re just interested in viewing the Arts & Crafts Shows

If you just want to shop the dealer shows at the Grove Park Inn, you can purchase general admission at the door the day that you want to come to the shows! Included in the shows are access to the educational displays, two demonstrations, the silent auction, and the chance to enter a special drawing!

General admission is $10.00 and covers admittance for all three days.

Here’s what’s included in the shows:

– Discover vintage antiques as well as handcrafted contemporary items in the Arts & Crafts style including new and antique jewelry, rugs, furniture, pottery and tiles, artwork, furniture, and metalware, showcasing hand craftsmanship and simple yet elegant designs.

– View our three educational displays within the shows.

– Demonstrations on the Wooden (electric) Lamps of Charles Limbert AND the Cuerda-Seca method of ceramic motifs in Art Pottery;

– Access to our annual silent auction – bid on gently used items from collections from across the country;

– Authors will be on hand to sign their books in the 8th floor of the Vanderbilt wing;

– and a Free drawing to win a special collector’s item (to be shown at the shows).

4. You can separately register for special fundraiser events happening throughout the weekend – the Pre-Conference Workshops, the Craftsman Reception, the Historic House Tours, and the Asheville Art Museum lecture without registering for the conference!

Pre-Conference Workshops – Learn from Roycroft Renaissance Master Artisans

The Craftsman Reception – hosted by the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms

The annual Historic Homes Tour – hosted by the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County

Go Behind the Scenes with The Asheville Art Museum!

Monday, February 19, 2024
President’s Day at Craft Axe Throwing!
Feb 19 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg

Come celebrate President’s Day with us at Craft Axe Throwing! Join us for a fun-filled day of axe throwing, laughter, and friendly competition. Located on West Main Street in Spartanburg, SC, USA, our venue offers a unique and exciting experience for everyone.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Power Up Spartanburg: CLIMB Fund Workshop
Feb 20 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
online

This virtual workshop is mandatory for any Power Up Spartanburg participants hoping to get loan funding from The CLIMB Fund. These sessions will cover details of the loan application, required document checklists, and will provide clarity on the loan process for applicants.

Recycling Day at the SC Statehouse rescheduled March 19
Feb 20 @ 2:30 pm
SC Statehouse
Recycling Day at the SC Statehouse, hosted at the Palmetto Club in Columbia, is approaching fast! Recycling Day provides a unique opportunity to meet with South Carolina law makers one-on-one and network with businesses that have a mutual interest in advancing recycling in SC. Businesses, industry players, non-profits, and individuals are sure to receive valuable face time with their representatives to help advocate for a healthy recycling industry in South Carolina!

Agenda for Recycling Day:

2:30-3:00 PM: Check in

3:00-5:00 PM: Program for Attendees

  • Welcome and Introductions

Mary McClellan, Executive Director, Carolina Recycling Association

  • The Impact of Recycling in SC

Anna DeLage, Director, Recycling Market Development, SC Department of Commerce

  • Industry Panel

Hear from peers in the field about the enormous potential for growth in the recycling industry and how we can actualize that by supporting recycling. Industry, members and leaders, equipment, manufacturers, processors

  • Legislator Voices & Special Guest from the Statehouse

5:00-7:00 PM: Reception & Networking with Legislators

Find Your Legislators!

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
In-house Hiring Event
Feb 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Recruiting Solutions

Recruiting Solutions will be having an on-site hiring event February 21st for 50+ positions. We are hiring for Machine Operators, Inspectors, and Packers.

Available Positions:
Machine Operator (2nd & 3rd Shifts)- Starting pay of $16.25
Machine Operators (12-hour shifts)- Starting pay of $17- $18.50
Inspector/Packers (12-hour shifts)- Starting pay of $17-$18.50

Tech After Five
Feb 21 @ 5:30 pm
Think Tank Brew Lab

Tech After Five connects the tech community. We invite IT Professionals, Startups, Entrepreneurs and their community of support to come together and make meaningful professional connections.

You may be looking for work or looking to hire. You might be looking for customers or prospects. You may need co-founders, partners or mentors. We’ve got you covered.

Tech After Five is not like other networking events. We work particularly hard to make sure we get the right people in the room and then make sure it’s easy for you to find each other. Sign up using the right ticket type for you. We will then follow up with custom emails that let you know who you can expect to meet. We will print custom badges for the event that make it easy for you to find the people you are looking for.

We know that networking can be hard. We try to make it as easy as possible for you to meet the right people. We know that when smart people come together we can make things happen. We hope you will join us and become part of our community.

Thursday, February 22, 2024
56TH ANNUAL WINTER VEGETABLE CONFERENCE
Feb 22 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Crowne Plaza Resort

Two days of educational programs, trade show featuring over 40 vendors and the annual meeting of the NC Tomato Growers Association

This is the largest commercial vegetable grower event in the region with a high quality educational program put together by vegetable extension specialist/agents at NC State University. We hope that you take advantage of this opportunity to learn about current issues associated with vegetables and take time with the representatives from agricultural companies and other businesses that support our industry during our 2-day trade show.

  • New education track for small farms/direct market growers/organic production
  • A sponsored lunch and awards program will be included at noon on Thursday.
  • Pesticide credits will be available for attendees. (X,O, D, N)
  • NC Private Applicator Recertification Class (V)
  • Fumigation Recertification Class (Z)
  • There will be a trade show again this year with a large number of sponsors and exhibitors setting up their displays for attendees to visit. Interested vendors should register early.

    SPONSORS/EXHIBITORS

    We welcome sponsors for our event. Sponsorships give you the opportunity to showcase your business and allow us to make this a special conference for attendees. Sponsorships also support scholarships. Details are included on the sponsorship ticket descriptions in the “get tickets” link above. If you need to be invoiced and send a check, please contact Ellen Moss at [email protected].

    SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS

    This year we will be holding a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction to support our scholarship fund. Raffle prices are $10/each or 12 for $100. During the conference see the Registration Desk to purchase your raffle tickets or for more information. Drawing will occur at the Tomato Growers Association Luncheon on Thursday. You Must Be Present to Win! If you are not interested in purchasing a raffle ticket or bidding on the silent auction, but would still like to support the scholarship fund, donations are greatly appreciated! Your generosity ensures that NCTGA continues to support future generations of farmers with an endowment fund used to offer merit/need-based scholarships. You can make a donation through this Eventbrite page via the donations ticket button. Details are included in the “get tickets” link above. If you need to be invoiced and send a check, or need a receipt for a tax deduction please contact Ellen Moss at [email protected].

Membership 101
Feb 22 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
OneSpartanburg, Inc. | Milliken Board Room

Join us for Membership 101 to learn about the benefits, services, and resources that are a part of your OneSpartanburg, Inc. membership.

New members are encouraged to attend Membership 101 after joining the OneSpartanburg, Inc., but this is also a great refresher course for existing members who want to maximize their benefits.

During Membership 101, members will:

  • Meet other new members and OneSpartanburg, Inc. staff
  • Learn more about the benefits of their membership
  • Learn how to utilize the website to update member information, post events, and register for OneSpartanburg, Inc. events
Friday, February 23, 2024
Daddy Daughter Date Night
Feb 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Hearts of Clay

In honor of our daughters we are doing our 9th annual Valentine’s Daddy Daughter Date Night. We will have chocolate, candies, cookies and soft drinks and water. Cost is $3 per person non-refundable event fee plus cost of whatever pottery you choose to paint that night. We will have a picture taking area, call today and reserve your seat! Two events this year, February 9th and 23rd.

If you would like to sit with another daddy daughter that will be attending, please call us at 864-576-2228 or put in the notes at checkout. Thanks!

Saturday, February 24, 2024
Greenville BBQ Trail Tour
Feb 24 all-day
Various Locations Greenville SC

While Downtown Greenville’s familiar culinary scene has some great BBQ options, this tour will take you outside of the city center to the places locals know and love. These are the types of joints with smoke stacks sticking out of the rooftops and white smoke billowing out of the chimneys–smoking the meats right on the premises.

The Greenville BBQ Trail tour is your opportunity to try back-to-back tastings of what are considered by many to be among the top BBQ spots in the city.

Tours include:

• Insights into each restaurant’s cooking processes and techniques
• Information about each restaurant’s history and how they got started
• Interesting information about Greenville BBQ history
• A drive through old textile mill villages
• And, of course, a chance to try generous portions of smoked meats and delicious sides

Locations we visit:

• Bucky’s Bar-B-Q
• Henry’s Smokehouse
• Mike & Jeff’s BBQ

Monday, February 26, 2024
Voice of Business Brunch: Joint and Several Liability Laws
Feb 26 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Citizens & Southern Event Center

Liability laws, and liquor liability insurance in particular, have been hot-button issues for small businesses across Spartanburg County, and South Carolina. Join us for a Voice of Business Brunch featuring experts discussing these liability and insurance issues, how they’re impacting local bars, restaurants, and venues, and what some next steps could be.

SPEAKERS:

Russ Dubisky
Executive Director,  SC Insurance Association

Sara Hazzard
President and CEO, SC Manufacturers Alliance

Susan Cohen
President and CEO, SC Restaurant and Lodging Association

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Workshop: Lending for Start-Up Businesses
Feb 27 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Milliken Board Room OneSpartanburg, Inc.

Trying to fund your start-up business can be tricky. Join us to learn how you can Power Up your business by accessing low-interest loans with our Fiduciary Partner, The CLIMB Fund.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Power Up 101
Feb 28 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
OneSpartanburg, Inc. Office - Milliken Board Room

Join us for Power Up 101 to learn about the initiative and resources that are available to you as a small business owner in Spartanburg County.

Participants are encouraged to attend Power Up 101 after completing the initial intake form, but this is also a great refresher course for existing participants who want to maximize their benefits.

During Power Up 101, participants will:

  • Meet other small business owners and OneSpartanburg, Inc. staff
  • Learn more about the resources available
  • Learn how to utilize the website for the upcoming GRID and technical support resources
Want to become a Power Up Participant? Complete the intake form below to get started!
https://www.cognitoforms.com/onespartanburginc/powerupspartanburgintakeform
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Speed Networking
Feb 29 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Park 37 Executive Park

Speed Networking, back by popular demand! Join entrepreneur service organizations for some fun speed networking to learn about resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Upstate. Reception to follow.

3pm-4pm: Speed Networking

4pm-5pm: Reception