Ten at the Top
Upstate News
August 7, 2017 - Vol 8. Issue 8
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Contact Us:
Executive Director 864-283-2315
Assistant Director
864-283-2313
Partner Relations & Communications Manager
864-283-2317
Administrative Associate
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UPSTATE MOBILITY & CONNECTIVITY INITIATIVE
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Ten at the Top, with the support and involvement of many Upstate stakeholders, is embarking upon a year-long initiative to create a regional vision and strategy for transportation, mobility, and connectivity for the ten-county Upstate.
The steering committee, pictured above, has already held several meetings to begin developing the strategy for creating this regional vision.
The initiative will kick off on October 18th with an event at the TD Convention Center. The Kick Off event will feature keynote speaker, Carla Bailo. Carla is the Assistance Vice President for Mobility Research & Business Development at Ohio State University and helps coordinate Ohio State's involvement for Smart Columbus, a $140 million program to transform mobility and transportation in Columbus, Ohio.
After the Kick Off event the steering committee will work with a consultant and other Upstate stakeholders to create a regional mobility and connectivity vision, which will be presented to the community at a roll out event in summer 2018.
Stay tuned for more information about this initiative and be on the lookout for the invitation to the October 18th Kick Off event.
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HUGHES INVESTMENTS ELEVATE UPSTATE GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 15TH
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 Each year, Ten at the Top awards two grants of up to $5,000 each to help fund public art, events, or beautification efforts that increase community vibrancy. These grants are made possible by a funding commitment from Phil Hughes, President of Hughes Investments, who sees the positive impact of arts, culture, and vibrancy within our communities.
Grant applications are now available on the
Ten at the Top website and will be accepted until September 15th. Eligible entities include neighborhood associations, civic or community based organizations, nonprofit organizations, or local governments.
Finalists will be chosen by a judging panel and will give a pitch at the November 16th Celebrating Successes Forum, after which the judging panel will select the winners.
A workshop for communities and organizations wanting to learn more about the Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Grants was held on June 14. You can
check out the workshop video.
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TEN AT THE TOP WISHES FAREWELL TO SUMMER INTERN
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This marks Ten at the Top's last week with summer intern, Bailey Verreault. Bailey is a rising senior at Furman University double majoring in Communication Studies and French.
During her internship Bailey assisted with marketing strategies including: increasing Ten at the Top's social media presence, writing press releases, and designing webpages and website banners. Bailey also provided assistance with events and writing blog posts and articles.
Join us in wishing Bailey well as she begins her senior year!
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SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROVIDERS WORKSHOP SERIES:
NEXT SESSION SEPTEMBER 12TH
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Small Business Support Professionals met on July 18th for their third workshop: Programs, Progress, and Accountability.
Workshop attendees were seated in small groups that rotated several times over the course of the workshop. Attendees were given the task of meeting as many support providers as possible to learn about the programs and services they offered.
Attendees left the workshop with a sheet full of contacts on information that can be used to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses.
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2017 STATE OF THE UPSTATE NOW AVAILABLE
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For the third straight year, Ten at the Top and Greenville Business Magazine have partnered to publish the State of the Upstate Report. The 2017 Report is themed around Shaping Our Future and includes articles about businesses and initiatives across the region that are having an impact on shaping the direction for communities across the Upstate region. You can check out the publication online through this link or contact Megan Zapf to receive a hard copy.
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SAVE THE DATE: 2018 UPSTATE REGIONAL SUMMIT
SET FOR SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
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Be sure and mark your calendar now for the 2018 Upstate Regional Summit, which will be held on September 25, 2018 at the TD Convention Center. The theme for the 2018 Summit will be "Winning the Future" and the program will include speakers and breakout sessions with local and national leaders around a variety of subjects, all looking at how the Upstate can best be positioned for future success in an ever-changing global economy. The full program, including keynote speaker, is currently being developed and we will announce pieces of the event program as they are finalized.
More than 800 people attended the Upstate Regional Summits in 2014 and 2016 and similar region-wide participation is expected in 2018. We had more than 80 Summit & Table Sponsors in 2016 and beginning to secure sponsors for 2018. Being an event sponsor is the best way to secure your inclusion in the event and access to promoting you business before the Upstate audience. If you are interested in learning more about the 2018 Summit and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Megan Zapf.
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THE UPSTATE INFORMATION HUB:
UNIQUELY UPSTATE FEATURE STORIES
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In addition to
the events and resources available on
OurUpstateSC.info,
the weekly "
Uniquely Upstate" e-newsletter highlights "hot events" happening
across the region and a feature story that showcases something unique about the Upstate.
On the BBQ Trail
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G.F. League Company Creates
Solar Farm
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Carolina Panthers Back in the Upstate
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Big Oaks Rescue Farm
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Call for Volunteers!
We are looking for volunteers to assist in a variety of ways throughout the year.
Contact
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Is Your Company/Organization Celebrating a Milestone in 2017?
We Want to Know!
Contact
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The Upstate Info Hub
The "one-stop-shop" for all things Upstate. Find a regional events calendar and resources
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HAVE NEWS? WE WANT TO KNOW!
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 If your city, county or organization has news you want to share or an event you want to promote with people across the 10-county
Upstate Region, send it to us and we will include it in the next Ten at the Top e-newsletter. Send information to Megan Zapf. |
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