Events Calendar
Explore family friendly events, theatres, galleries, concerts, nightlife, things to do, and more in the Greenville, SC and Upstate areas.
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Enjoy complementary lunch by Southern Dawgs and see Roebuck’s newest community. This community has just 66 home sites with homes starting at $250k. In Spartanburg Dist. 6. Homes MOVE-IN Ready and great incentives.
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Join us on June 24th-27th at the Greenville Convention Center for the 2024 South Carolina Education and Business Summit. Come on out and checkout new innovations and opportunities for networking for educators and entrepreneurs.
Parking can be located off Exposition Drive and Eisenhower Drive.
To register: Registration (ebsummit.info)
About
SC Rural Transit Day serves as a pivotal platform dedicated to championing the interests of South Carolina’s rural communities, aiming to address the distinctive transportation challenges they face while fostering connections to alleviate existing disparities and inequities. The event serves as a nexus for advocacy, bringing together elected representatives, various organizations, stakeholders, and transit experts to delve into the intricacies of rural transportation.
Throughout the duration of this comprehensive day-long event, participants engage in a dialogue that underscores the significance of rural transit, highlighting its potential to empower communities and stimulate economic growth. Through a diverse array of perspectives and insights, attendees gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted benefits that robust rural transportation networks offer, not only enhancing community cohesion but also bolstering regional economies.
Who Should Attend
By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the Rural Transit Day event can facilitate collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the development of innovative solutions to improve transit services in rural communities.
Individuals who might benefit from attending are, Government Officials: Representatives from local, state, and federal government agencies responsible for transportation policies, funding, and rural development. Transit Operators: Managers and staff from rural transit agencies, bus companies, and other transportation service providers operating in rural areas. Community Leaders: Mayors, town council members, and community organizers from rural areas interested in improving transportation options for their constituents. Transportation Planners: Urban and rural transportation planners, engineers, and consultants who specialize in designing and implementing transit solutions for rural communities. Nonprofit Organizations: Representatives from nonprofits focused on transportation equity, rural development, environmental conservation, and social welfare. Academics and Researchers: Scholars and researchers studying rural transportation issues, including academics from universities and research institutions. Industry Representatives: Professionals from industries related to transportation, such as vehicle manufacturers, technology providers, and infrastructure developers.
Speakers
Confirmed speakers as of 5/2/24
Justin Powell, SCDOT Secretary of Transportation
Jennifer Necker, SCDOT Deputy Secretary Intermodal and Freight
William Floyd, SC DEW Director
Representative Jerry Carter
Robert Halfacre, Mayor, Clemson
Schedule
8:00-9:00am – Registration Check-in
9:00-11:30am – General Session
11:30-12:30pm – Depart for Technical tours and lunch
12:30-3:00pm – Technical Tours
Transit & Healthcare (AnMed & Senior Solutions)
Transit & Workforce (Tri-county Tech & Michelin)
Transit & Education (Clemson University)
3:00-4:00pm – Return from tours
5:00-7:00pm – Networking Reception
Detailed agenda coming soon!
Attendee Cost
Registration fee is $60 per person. This includes: sessions, technical tours, lunch and networking reception
Navigating through Trademark Scams and Intellectual Property Laws. Speaker: Douglas Lineberry
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Greenville Go Club is a group of gamers who play the strategy board game know as ‘go’ (or baduk). They have plenty of equipment and the group is free. They are very happy to teach new players and do teaching games and group game reviews as well.
If you are interested, join their Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/GreenvilleGoClub)
Go is an abstract board game for two players, in which the aim is to surround more territory than the opponent. It has very simple rules and is easy to learn, but challenging to master! The game originated in ancient China more than 2,500 years ago and is one of the oldest board games played today.
Elevate Upstate Grant Workshop
Join TATT and Hughes Investments at Bridgeway Station on July 25, 2024 to learn more about applying for an Elevate Upstate Grant.
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COMING SOON! Join us for our Open House 08.10.2024!
BioLife Plasma Services is a state-of-the art facility dedicated to collecting quality plasma donations in a safe and clean plasma center near you.
New Donors-click here for a coupon to bring on your first visit this month!
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You’re invited to join Ten at the Top to dive into the world of downtown revitalization with our series that takes you on-site to 10 of the Upstate’s downtowns. Prior to each meeting, the participants will receive a short video to highlight the month’s theme. The group will meet in the designated community for a tour of the downtown, which will include local guests. At the end of each evening, the cohort will eat at a local downtown restaurant and discuss how the theme was applied. Participation is limited to 25 attendees. Each participant is responsible for their transportation and dinner.
Maximizing Investments in TATT
Please join Ten at the Top board members and staff on August 26th from 11:30 am-1 pm at the Milliken Headquarters in Spartanburg for an information session specifically for new and potential TATT funding partners.
Are you looking to improve your communication skills with global colleagues and build effective, trust-based professional relationships?
Join us for an interactive professional development opportunity presented by Upstate International’s World Affair Council Upstate, as we partner with Upstate SC Alliance to provide a unique workshop and panelist discussion to equip the community with essential skills necessary to flourish in our global economy, advancing both individual success and community economic prosperity. Before COVID, in 2017-2019, Upstate International hosted three, engaging and highly successful, Global Fluency Trainings.
We are now back with a new, updated curriculum from the Global Fluency Institute in Columbus, Ohio. We have compiled a dynamic panel of business leaders with diverse experiences, and extensive experience in building cross-cultural team success, global business opportunities, and new partnerships around the globe. this event will allow participants to deepen their exploration of the concepts and definitions of culture, recognize the role cultural acumen plays in building successful global, professional relationships, and provide the tools to identify ways to seamlessly integrate cultural competence into the fiber of our work.
Join the Greenville Convention Center for the BMW Supplier Diversity XChange Conference 2024 on August 27-29th. BMW’s nationally recognized Supplier Diversity event. Bridging the gap and driving innovation through educational seminars and intentional networking. BMW believes that supplier diversity is not just the right thing to do, but also a strategic imperative that drives innovation, reduces risk, and fosters economic growth for all. By prioritizing supplier diversity, they commit to building strong, long-term relationships with their suppliers, promoting equity and inclusion in the broader business ecosystem, and creating sustainable value for their customers, shareholders, and society at large.
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:
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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.
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Appeared on WLOS and over 15 print publications.
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Appeared in over a hundred social media posts (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.)
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Acknowledgement of sponsors were printed on 1350 of the Woodland Gazettes that were given out to children as they visited.
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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
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Business or name listed on a medium (approx.) 12” fairy house doors. (You can help our artist to design if ordered early enough)
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Recognition of sponsorship in Bullington Board newsletter.
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Acknowledgment on the Bullington Gardens social media pages.
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Sponsor logo and link on the Bullington Gardens website for 90 days
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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
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.
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We invite you to join our “Fair Pay Soirée” on Sept 18 at M. Judson Bookstore from 6:30-9:30pm to celebrate International Equal Pay Day! This event will include a cocktail hour, a discussion on pay equity, and live music. For tickets, head to https://www.scwren.org/events/fair-pay-soiree/
Let’s work together to close the gender pay gap and create a more equitable future for all!
Going into the presidential election this fall, the United States is going to be one intense place. Join Tucker Carlson and friends from coast to coast as he hits the road for his first live tour. Tucker will be joined on stage by some of the most fascinating and recognizable guests, responding to everything that is happening in real time. The Tucker Carlson Live Tour is presented by Sambrosa.com and brought to you by Swan Bitcoin.