Welcome by Terence Roberts, TATT Chairman
Special Guest Speaker
Scott Carr, Vice President-Commercial Business & Communications, GSP International Airport
See presentation here. Watch meeting video recap here.
County Updates
Greenville – Kelley Barnhardt, Communications Specialist, Artisphere
May 7-9
Safe, small, and socially distanced this year with online ticketing for $5 for a 2.5 hour visit
Masks required and hand-washing stations with complete wipe down in between visits
105 artists in a variety of mediums
New this year is Wells Fargo Brushing Up Series with live artists, demo row, Spinx Kidsphere with drum percussion and Clemson Steam Exhibit
No food this year, but non-alcohol beverages available
Greenwood – Katie Davenport, Executive Director, Greenwood Promise
Tuition assistance since 2017
Pay “last dollar” at Piedmont Tech or other if course of study not available at Piedmont
Moving into capital campaign, phase two to branch out to more universities
Part of strategic plan to increase skilled workforce
Almost $300K in scholarships awarded to almost 400 students
Goal is to remove financial burden to those who have gone from K-12 in Greenwood County
Has surpassed enrollment and increased minority enrollment in post-secondary enrollment