Focus on the Future
Navigating the Future of the Upstate
Regardless of the sector or location, 2020 has been a trying time for all Upstate entities. As we move into a new year, an uncertain future remains. To help us to better understand some of the ongoing challenges from the pandemic and resulting economic crisis, we have compiled a group of local, regional and state business, government and non-profit leaders who will periodically share their insights on a variety of topics and community issues. By sharing their struggles, successes and continued efforts they will help all Upstate entities better understand and navigate this uncertain future.
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Focus on the Future Panelists
First Name | Last Name | Organization | Position |
Justin | Benfield | Prisma Health – Laurens County Hospital | Chief Executive Officer |
Paul | Cain | Oconee County | Council Member |
Susan | Cohen | Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce | President & CEO |
Neal | Collins | S.C. House of Representatives | Representative |
Mark | Farris | Greenville Area Development Corporation | President & CEO |
David | Feild | Colliers International | Market President |
Angie | Gossett | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | Regional Marketing |
Sara | Hazzard | South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance | President & CEO |
Madeleine | McGee | Together SC | Executive Director |
G.P. | McLeer | South Carolina Arts Alliance | Executive Director |
Kelly | McWhorter | Discover Greenwood | Executive Director |
Amanda | Munyan | Laurens County Chamber of Commerce | President & CEO |
Mamie | Nicholson | Self Family Foundation | President |
Katherine | O’Neill | One Spartanburg | Chief Economic Development Officer |
Chuck | Saylors | Greenville County School Board | Trustee |
Liz | Seman | Greenville County | Council Member |
Minor | Shaw | Daniel-Mickel Foundation | Chairman |
Katy | Smith | Piedmont Health Foundation & Greenville Partnership for Philanthropy | Executive Director |
Stephen | Steese | City of Easley | City Manager |
Paige | Stephenson | United Way of Piedmont | President & CEO |
Stephen | Taylor | Abbeville County Economic Development | Executive Director |
Tim | Todd | Discover Upcountry | Executive Director |
Trentsie | Williams | Meg’s House | Director of Finance |
February 3, 2022: Focus on the Future – Careful Planning in Spartanburg
January 7, 2022: Focus on the Future – Greenville County K-12 Schools Adjusting to the Post-Pandemic World
December 15, 2021: Focus on the Future – How Non-profit Foundations Help and Shape the Upstate
November 10, 2021: Focus on the Future – Making Connections
October 4, 2021: Focus on the Future – Reflecting Back
April 20, 2021: Focus on the Future – Reflecting Back and Looking Forward
January 26, 2021: Focus on the Future – Key Topics for 2021
January 13, 2021: Focus on the Future – Understanding the “New Normal”
December 14, 2020: Focus on the Future – Question Set II
December 14, 2020: Focus on the Future – Question Set I
December 14, 2020: Focus on the Future Panelists