Ten at the Top Upstate News
October 3, 2022 | Volume 13, Issue 10
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Throughout 2022, Ten at the Top will be holding a monthly virtual TATT CHAT with a special guest speaker as well as resource updates from across the Upstate. Each TATT CHAT will take place on the second Thursday of the month from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The October TATT CHAT will take place on October 13 and will feature Tom Tyra, the Director of Communications & Air Service Development for GSP International Airport.
All TATT CHATs are free, but you must register to receive the Zoom login.
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Ten at the Top and the Urban League of the Upstate hope you will join us for an upcoming Upstate Connect small group discussion. We will be hosting two sessions in October.
The first one on October 14 will focus on the topic of Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace. This session will be held at the Park 37 Community Room in Greenville.
On October 28, the topic will be Workforce & Skill Training in a session being held at the Hamilton Career & Technology Center in Oconee County.
Each session is led by topic leaders for the specific topic and is limited to around 25-30 people to allow for discussion amongst the group. The sessions are free, but advance registration is requested.
Below are the details for the two sessions in October:
October 14 – 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Topic: Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace
Topic Leaders: Stephanie Boyd, Associate Dean of Student Success & Wellbeing at Furman University and Jennifer Piver, Executive Director of Mental Health America of Greenville County
Park 37 Complex – Building 200
200 Executive Center Dr.
Greenville, SC 29615
October 28 – 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Topic: Workforce & Skill Training
Topic Leaders: Michael Thorsland, Superintendent of Oconee County Public Schools; Carson LeCroy, Director of the Hamilton Career & Technology Center; Bryan Manuel, Tri-County Technical College Dean of Integrated Workforce Solutions; and Jamie Gilbert, President of the Oconee Economic Alliance
Hamilton Career & Technology Center
445 Oconee Business Pkwy
Westminster, SC 29693
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Ten at the Top and the DHEC Regional Health Office will be hosting a pair of Health Data Walks in October. The Greenville Health Data Walk will take place on October 12 from 9:30 a.m. - noon at the Park 37 Community Room (200 Executive Center Dr., Greenville, SC 29615). The Greenwood session will take place on October 25 from 9:30 a.m. - noon at the James Medford Center at Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood. Each Health Data Walk looks at look at key health data points for that county and serves as an important part of the development of the County Community Health plan. The sessions are free and open to the public., though advance registration is requested
WHAT IS A HEALTH DATA WALK? The Health Data Walk is not a physical walk in the woods (sorry), but instead is a chance to view key health data points for a specific county at seven different stations. These sessions are an important part of developing the Community Health Strategy for each county, so we are especially interested in including the business community, local residents, and community leaders. Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone you think would be interested in attending.
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Personal health as well as the health of our employees, customers and communities has always been important, but the COVID-19 pandemic elevated the conversation around health and safety to an even greater level. The PHocus on Health Podcast is a partnership between TATT and the Upstate Regional Health Office of DHEC in which subject experts provide an understanding around key health issues and available health resources across the Upstate.
The first set of podcast topics and subject experts are:
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PHocus on Public Health, Dr. Kandi Fredere, DHEC Upstate Region Public Health Director
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PHocus on Health Equity, Anna Guryan, DHEC Upstate Region Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist
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PHocus on Infectious Diseases, Dr. Linda Bell, DHEC State Epidemiologist & Patrick Brown, DHEC Upstate Region Outbreak Response Manager
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PHocus on Chronic Risk Reduction, Lillie Hall, DHEC Upstate Region Community Systems Director
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PHocus on Maternal Child Health, Jane Yates, DHEC Upstate Region Maternal Child Health Program Manager
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PHocus on Reproductive & Sexual Health, Tammy Lyons, DHEC Upstate STD Field Operations Manager & Billie White, DHEC Upstate Lead APRN
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PHocus on Mental & Behavioral Health, Dr. Brannon Traxler, State Public Health Director & Danielle Wingo, DHEC Upstate Region Lead Operations Director
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September 12 - Blues, Brews & BBQ
A fun time was had by all during TATT's second annual Blues, Brews & BBQ event held at Greer City Park. More than 200 attendees enjoyed good food and music while networking with others from across the Upstate.
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September 20 - Upstate Entrepreneur Ecosystem
The September Upstate Entrepreneur Ecosystem session provided an opportunity for Entrepreneur and Small Business Service Providers to share with each other through a series of "speed dating" sessions. Each session provided a chance to share about services with others in a quick and fun format.
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September 26 - Beyond the Shield: Victim Advocacy
The role of Victim Advocates within policing was the topic for the latest Beyond the Shield Virtual Workshop held on September 26.
Patricia Ravenhorst, General Counsel & Director of Systems Advocacy for the SC Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, and Rita Wearbon, Victim Advocate at the City of Greenville Police Department, shared insights about the role victim advocates play in supporting victims of crime as well as in helping law enforcement with crime investigations.
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Ten at the Top is fortunate to have many great funding supporters and appreciate all who help ensure the current and future success of the organization. Our highest partnership level is the Leadership Level, with companies or organizations investing $10,000 or more annually to support TATT.
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Ten at the Top funding partners and event sponsors are the backbone of the organization.
In addition, TATT is continuing to accept support for our Ignition Fund Campaign. This effort is a long-term funding program designed to help TATT to continue to ignite initiatives across the Upstate. Click Here for more details.
If you have questions about TATT partnership and sponsorship opportunities or would like to set up a personal meeting, please contact Dean Hybl for questions or more information.
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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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