Here are 3 great things to know on May 30, 2023 State of the Community: Building a Better Tomorrow on June 15 This interactive community forum is set for June 15, 8:00am-10:00am, and will be unlike any other event you’ve seen in our region. We want you, our business community, to help identify the…
Say hello to Bara Wetherell, the Assistant Vice President of Creative Services at Founders Federal Credit Union. She is responsible for managing the team that produces marketing materials, creative strategies, and communication within Founders and its subsidiaries. Earlier this year she accomplished a huge bucket list item by producing a commercial for Founders that ran…
Amanda Riggan is a true hero who has dedicated her life to serving those who serve us. As the founder and Executive Director of Hungry Heroes, Inc., Amanda has inspired and served thousands of people in our community and across the US in just a few short years. Her mission is to serve first responders…
The SC legislative year ended in Sine Die… or did it? We’re not sure but we expect the Governor to call legislators back to wrap up several items, including their budget work. Find details and the current status of each of these bills below. Read more here about specific bills mentioned in our update: House…
Melissa Cassell is a partner at Morton & Gettys, LLC, specializing in Commercial Real Estate and Business/Corporate transactions. Licensed in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia, Melissa represents businesses and individuals in acquiring, developing, and selling commercial real estate and assets. With an exceptional record, she closed over $50 million in real estate and assets…
Tadean Page is the Community Development Coordinator for The City of Rock Hill. He is responsible for leading the strategic plan for the Clinton ConNEXTion Action Plan and overseeing more than 30 projects aimed at revitalizing underserved areas. Under Tadean’s leadership, several projects have already been completed, including commercial developments, park investments and education partnerships;…
The end of this year’s legislative session is drawing near! This week from the State House we’ve got updates on legislation related to Clean Energy, Workforce Development, and CON. Find details and the current status of each of these bills below. Read more here about specific bills mentioned in our update: Senate Bill 542 Senate…
Here are 3 great things to know on May 8, 2023 SizeUpSC Small Business Tool Need the right information to help your small business grow? The S.C. Department of Commerce offers SizeUpSC to provide analytics including Business Intelligence, Competitive Reviews, and Marketing Research. Give it a try at this link. Simply select your industry…
Lisa Brown is a true go-getter whose exceptional leadership skills resulted in the creation of a brand new position at City Hall, which she currently holds as the Director of Strategy Management for the City of Rock Hill. In her role, Lisa oversees the City’s strategic plan, performance management functions, and its communications and marketing…
Meet Dr. Stefanie Barnette, an exceptional Senior Level Program Manager at Habitat for Humanity of York County. She’s responsible for overseeing the implementation and development of several programs, including homeowner services, community development, construction, volunteers, grants, and outreach. Dr. Barnette leads a team of eight and is responsible for their professional growth and development and,…