Ten at the Top Upstate News
January 2, 2018 - Volume 9, Issue 1
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Culture Counts Forum - January 24th
Join us on January 24th at the Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg for the Culture Counts Regional Forum. The event will include the unveiling of the Upstate Arts & Culture Interactive Assets Map that includes links to more than 1,200 arts & culture programs, organizations and facilities across the region. Anthony Radich, Executive Director of the Western States Arts Federation will discuss the value of arts & culture as an economic driver and there will also be a panel of local arts & economic experts.

The forum is from 3-5 pm with live entertainment and a networking reception to follow. Cost is $10 and advanced registration is requested.

Ten at the Top Announces New Officers
A new set of officers officially took charge at Ten at the Top beginning on January 1st for a two year term.

Sue Schneider, CEO of Spartanburg Water, will serve as Board Chairman. The Vice Chairman is Terence Roberts, the Mayor of the City of Anderson. Moving from Chairman to Immediate Past Chairman is Hank McCullough from Piedmont Natural Gas.

Moving into the role of Secretary/Treasurer is Pam Christopher, the CEO of the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce. Serving as Development Committee Co-Chairs are John Verreault from TD Bank and David Feild from Colliers International.
Upcoming Events and Programs
January 11
Shaping Our Future
Continuing Education Workshop
124 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville SC
5:00-7:00 p.m.

The Upstate Professional Planners Group, Upstate Forever and the Appalachian Council of Governments are partnering to host a series of Continuing Education Workshops for planning commissioners and elected officials around elements of the Shaping Our Future initiative. The first workshop will be around the topic "Preferred Development Patterns, Who Chooses?" and feature keynote speaker Carol Rhea from Orion Planning + Design. Space is limited so register today.

January 18
Alternative Capital Providers
Networking Event
GSP International Airport
5:00-7:00 p.m.

The Upstate Alternative Capital Providers Network provides regular opportunities for individuals involved in supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs with an opportunity to engage with others within the Upstate community. The first session of 2018 will feature Tammie Hoy Hawkins and Michelle Mapp discussing the innovative funding strategies being used in the Spartanburg Northside Initiative. This is a free event, but advance registration is requested.

Connecting Our Future Night
at Greenville Swamp Rabbits
January 20th
Ten at the Top and the Greenville Swamp Rabbits are partnering to host "Connecting Our Future" night on January 20th. Join us for an evening of hockey while we also highlight the value of mobility & connectivity across the Upstate region. This family friendly event will start at 5:30 p.m. and run until the game ends. Discounted tickets are available because of your affiliation with Ten at the Top. Contact Charlie Hall with the Swamp Rabbits at 864-250-4937 or CHall@swamprabbits.com to purchase tickets or if you have any questions!

Stay Connected with Upstate Initiatives & Resources



Connecting Our Future is a regional initiative to develop a shared transportation, mobility & connectivity vision and actionable strategies for the Upstate. This effort will continue through June 2018 and will include opportunities for engagement and input.

TATT volunteers have developed a number of interactive regional asset maps. Check out links to regional resources below.



Trying to find out what is happening across the Upstate? The Upstate Information Hub Comprehensive Calendar has links to more than 600 events and activities happening across the region.


Ten at the Top
91 Regional Engagements in 2017
2,932 Participants in 2017
704 Regional Engagements since 2010
33,281 Participants since 2010
Save the Date

Be sure and put these 2018 TATT events
on your calendar:
February 12
TATT 2018 Kickoff Reception
AC Hotel Spartanburg
(exclusive to TATT Board Members
& Funding Partners)

March 22
Pique - Young Leaders Elevating the Upstate
Taylors Mill
(sponsorships currently available,
registration coming soon)

September 25
Upstate Regional Summit
TD Convention Center
(sponsorships currently available,
tickets available July 1st)
Become a TATT Supporter

As a non-profit organization, TATT relies on funding partners and event sponsors to help sustain our regional mission. During the year TATT hosts several exclusive events to provide board members & funding partners additional opportunities to network and build regional contacts. If you are not already a TATT supporter, please check out our 2018 Partner & Sponsor Packet to become engaged. Contact Dean Hybl for questions or more information.



Ten at the Top is a regional non-profit organization with the mission of fostering collaboration and partnerships across the Upstate around issues that impact economic vitality and quality of life.
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