As many as 300 young professionals (ages 21-39) are expected to gather at Wofford College on March 23rd for the second annual PIQUE: Young Leaders Elevating the Upstate Summit.

The event was created to provide an opportunity for young professionals from across the region to come together for networking, professional development, and discussions on how they can make an impact individually and collectively across the Upstate.

The program includes a number of workshops as well as an opportunity to engage with business and community leaders from across the Upstate.

Check out the full agenda and event details.

The event is limited to 300 young professional participants and tickets have been going quickly, so be sure and register today. The program will run from 1:15 until 5 p.m. with a networking reception to follow.

The cost to attend is $26 and space is limited. Register at   www.thepique.org .

Join Ten at the Top as  The Upstate Bus Tour... Getting to Know Your Neighbors makes our next stop in Anderson County on March 28th.

A full day in Anderson will start with an economic development update and tour of the Walgreens Distribution Center that has received national recognition for utilizing employees who have some level of a disability or special need. We will also get an update on community health initiatives from AnMed Health. Education is an important topic in Anderson and we will tour Anderson University, as well as the Industrial Technology Center of Tri-County Technical College. Lunch will be held at the Anderson Arts Center and also include a walking tour of downtown Anderson. Other planned excursions are to the Green Pond, Research Park/Advanced Material Center and the Woodburn SC Agriculture Museum.

The bus will leave for Anderson from the Ten at The Top Offices at 8:30 am and return at approximately 5:00 pm. An additional stop will be made to pick up/drop off participants at the WalMart Super Center off Highway 153 in Powdersville.

 

Space is limited to 33 people, so be sure to secure your spot today. 

Cost for the day is $25, lunch is included. Click here for more details and to register. 

There is no argument that the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport makes a huge impact to the economic vitality and quality of life of the Upstate, but how do they do it?

Join other elected officials to learn about the airport and its impact on the Upstate, followed by a tour of the airport including recent renovations. Then stick around for a networking reception and get to know other elected officials from across the Upstate. Special thanks to the Upstate SC Alliance for serving as the event sponsor.

This event is open to elected and appointed government officials as well as government support staff.  Please click here for more details and to register.   

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