Ten at the Top Upstate News
April 1, 2019 - Volume 10, Issue 4
Share Your Upstate Vibe
There is something fun to do in communities across the Upstate 365 days a year.

Ten at the Top's Community Vibrancy Initiative #UpstateVibe365 is a campaign to highlight things to experience in the Upstate through Instagram, Facebook and other social media outlets..

As part of #UpstateVibe365, we want you to share pictures and video of you enjoying the Upstate using the hashtag #UpstateVibe365. We will use some of your photos and videos as part of our weekly e-newsletter and on our social media.

In addition, TATT has started the UpstateVibe365 comprehensive regional calendar of activities, programs and events happening across the Upstate 365 days a year.

Go to UpstateVibe365.org to check out Upstate events and then post your photos on social media using the hashtag #UpstateVibe365. You can also add your own local events directly from the calendar page.

Young Professional Connect at PIQUE 2019
Ten at the Top hosted over 300 young professionals at the Greenville ONE Center on Monday for the fourth annual PIQUE: Young Leaders Elevating the Upstate, presented by ScanSource and emceed by WSPA-TV’s Jamarcus Gaston.

From discussions about the spoken and unspoken generational differences in the workplace and the steps needed to take to moving up the career ladder, attendees were engaged, alert, and ready to ask their burning questions throughout the entire event.

Following the wrap-up panel, young professionals enjoyed food and beverages thanks to Coffee Underground, Cribbs Catering, and Growler Haus as well as a live art demonstration by Clemson-based artist Peter Barry sponsored by the Melting Pot Music Society.

Entrepreneur Support Providers Discuss How to Continue Building Awareness of Entrepreneurial Resources
On March 20th, the Entrepreneur Support Providers Network gathered for their 1 st workshop of 2019. After closing out 2018 with Global Entrepreneurship Week and a visit from Andy Stoll of the Kauffman Foundation, the network is prepared to capitalize on their learning and move forward creating community and regional awareness in 2019. Leading labor and employment law firm Ogletree Deakins is the 2019 Series Sponsor. 
 
The purpose of the Q1 workshop was to identify opportunities for collaboration based off the data collected from Stoll’s visit using the Ecosystem Scorecard, an exercise that helps support providers “grade” their community’s entrepreneurial-friendly climate. The opportunities for collaboration include ideas such as better supporting the region’s disconnected entrepreneurs (rural, underrepresented populations, etc.) and working with the Upstate Business Journal to create an editorial series on the benefits of a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.   
 
As always, the workshop served as a great connection point for the individuals and organizations in our region that support entrepreneurs and small businesses. The network will reconvene in early June for their next workshop. 
Leadership Level Partners
Ten at the Top is fortunate to have many great funding supports and appreciate all who help ensure the current and future success of the organization. In 2019 we have introduced our Leadership Level Funding Partners. These partners have committed to support TATT with contributions of $10,000 or more in 2019. If your company or organization is interested in joining TATT's Leadership Level Supporters, please contact Allison Hall today.
Stay Connected with Upstate Initiatives & Resources

Check out the TATT YouTube Channel for archives from meetings, presentations and events hosted by Ten at the Top. The channel also includes videos of the Elevate Upstate Grant recipients and other TATT initiatives.

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








There is something interesting, educational or entertaining happening in the Upstate 365 days a year.

Be sure to post your Upstate experiences using the hashtag #UpstateVibe365 and check out the regional calendar for what is happening across the region.

Ten at the Top
21 Regional Engagements in 2019
928 Participants in 2019
827 Regional Engagements since 2010
39,042 Participants since 2010
On the Calendar

Be sure and put these TATT events on your calendar:

Upstate Professional Planners Meeting
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Park 37
250 Executive Center Drive
Greenville, SC 29615

Upstate Senior Needs Workshop:
Food Access
Thursday, April 25, 2019
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Park 37
250 Executive Center Drive
Greenville, SC 29615

Pizza & Beer Redefined Networking Event
with Dr. Nika White
(This event is open to TATT Board Members and Funding Partners only)
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
ReWa Water Discovery Laboratory
564 Mauldin Road,
Greenville, SC

Upstate Air Quality Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Park 37
250 Executive Center Drive
Greenville, SC 29615

Upstate Education Spectrum Forum
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
2:00-4:30 p.m.
Park 37
250 Executive Center Drive
Greenville, SC 29615

Upstate Elected Officials Meeting
Attracting Talent to the Upstate
Thursday, May 9, 2019
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
BMW Zentrum
Registration Coming Soon


Become a TATT Supporter

In 2019 Ten at the Top is celebrating a Decade of Connecting the Upstate.

We are grateful to the many funding partners and supporters who have played a critical role in supporting the development of the organization over the last decade.

In 2019 we plan to recognize our long-term partners and supporters while also looking to grow engagement across the region.

We hope you will continue your TATT support or become a new partner in 2019.


If you have questions about TATT partnership and sponsorship opportunities or would like to set up a personal meeting, please contact Allison Hall.or 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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