A full day in Abbeville will start with an economic development update and coffee and muffins at The Renaissance, a senior living community located in Due West. We will also go on a tour of the beautiful Erskine College and receive a campus update from President Dr. Robert Gustafson at the renowned Bowie Arts Center. We'll get a glimpse of the Upstate's global economy by visiting Prysmian Cables and Systems and look out from their 30-story Copper Wire Tower. Lunch will be held at the Belmont Inn and also include a walking tour of downtown Abbeville highlighting the nationally known Opera House, town square and historic homes. Other planned excursions are to Calhoun Falls, Lake Russell, and headquarters of West Carolina Tel.  

 

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

Cost for the day is $25*, lunch is included. 

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The week of May1-5 is recognized as Air Quality Awareness Week. Check out CleanAirUpstate.org for tips on how to play your role in keeping our air clean and safe for all residents.

Since 2012, Ten at the Top has coordinated the Upstate Air Quality Advisory Committee, which includes public, private and civic stakeholders all focused on ensuring the Upstate's air quality continues to meet federal standards.

Through voluntary efforts of many businesses, local governments and residents, the air quality in the Upstate is continuing to improve.

In the recently released American Lung Association State of the Air 2017 report, counties within the Upstate continued to see improvements in their rankings. Abbeville, Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties received "A" ratings for Ozone while Greenville, Spartanburg and Cherokee received "B". In 2016, Spartanburg and Anderson were rated as a "C" and Cherokee a "D". Dating back to 2012, Spartanburg had received an "F" grade and the rest of the Upstate was rated as a "C", so the improvement within the region over the last few years has been remarkable and good for the health of all Upstate residents.

Check out the Ten at the Top Facebook Page all week for community activities as well as tips for continuing to reduce air pollution in the Upstate. #AirQualityAwarenessWeek

During the Upstate Global Fluency Forum on April 27th, the message was clear: With nearly 500 International Companies, the Upstate is a proven global business destination, but ensuring that the region is welcoming to all companies and residents is critical to maintaining our place in the global economy.

The Regional Forum, co-hosted by Ten at the Top and Upstate International, included remarks from Brad Gosche, Director of the Global Fluency Institute in Columbus, Ohio.

In addition, a panel discussion included Patrick Terrien, CEO of the Columbus (OH) Council on World Affairs, Herrin Hood from Milliken, Reid Lohr from the EDI Group and Susan Simmons from Michelin.

Gosche's remarks and full panel discussion can be found on the Ten at the Top You Tube Channel.

 

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