Jun 10, 2022 | News
Welcome
• David Feild, TATT Chairman
• Guest Speaker
Chad Hardaway, University of South Carolina
Click here for the recording.
Click here for the presentation.
Resource Update
Amanda Munyan, Laurens County Chamber of Commerce — The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce has recently become a “Keep America beautiful” affiliate. They will be hosting the Upstate Connect on June 24th, regarding litter in the Upstate. Also, they have gathered their 250th Revolutionary War committee, working towards their event that will take place in 2026. Finally, the groundbreaking just took place for the new walking trail, which will serve as the beginning of the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Laurens County.
Mary Lynn Tollison, Family Promise of Laurens County — Family Promise of Laurens County is a shelter for families experiencing homelessness or housing instability in LaurensCounty, with an average of about 14 calls a week. The organization has received multiple grants and funding to help with their mission recently. Family Promise sustains their clients for up to a year following their discharge from the program.
Adjourn
David Feild
Save the Date!
TATT CHAT July 14, 2022 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: James Chappell, President & CEO, SC Bio
May 16, 2022 | News
Welcome David Feild, TATT Chairman
Guest Speaker
Brooke A. Brittain, Clemson University Associate Director, Food and Nutrition Security
Mary Hipp, Feed & Seed
Link to presentation
here.
Resource Update
Jacqueline Gilchrest, Greenwood Chamber of Commerce— The Greenwood Chamber of Commerce is actively promoting public transportation with a pilot vanpool program, working with Enterprise and Upstate Mobility Alliance. They are also working to address the urgent need for workers to fill open positions, launching a new software program called JobsEQ, which lists all open positions in Greenwood County. They continue to plan job fairs including one inJune. Upcoming is a Housing Summit, in partnership with Greenwood Together, to look at pocket neighborhoods to bring to the city. They recently held the annual Women’s Leadership Upstate Conference with 200 women in attendance.
Alice Hodges, Meg’s House— The goal of Meg’s House is to respond to the emotional and physical needs of those experiencing domestic violence and chronic homelessness. They offer residential services (an emergency shelter with 26 beds), a 24/7 crisis line, legal advocacy, support groups/ counseling, homeless services, and a prevention program.
Adjourn
David Feild
Save the Date!
TATT CHAT June 9, 2022 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Chad Hardaway from the University of South Carolina
Apr 15, 2022 | News
TATT CHAT RECAP:
Link to Presentation, here.
Link to Recording, here.
- David Feild, TATT Chairman
- Guest Speaker
- Katherine O’Neill, Chief Economic Development Officer for OneSpartanburg, Inc.
Questions for Katherine:
- How is Spartanburg County managing the necessary infrastructure needed to meet the demands of the rapid growth? This has been a big issue in Greenville County. – One thing that Spartanburg has had in its favor, due to industrial growth, a lot of the road infrastructure was already in place. They’re focusing on the SW corridor of the county for the amount of industry coming in. Now there’s a focus on road widening, sewer water expansion projects, working with SSSD to guide growth and performance-based zoning in the SW area of the county to drive industry and infrastructure in that area.
- What is the one thing, as you look into the next 3-5 years, that you have to be focused on moving forward? – Educational attainment. Recruiting business is great to get into the area, but in order to diversify, educational attainment has to be a priority.
- Has anyone heard of any prospects for the Belk Distribution Center in Union County? Due to time, this question was not answered.
- Are there plans to widen Reidville Rd west of Hwy 290 to meet residential and industrial expansion? Due to time, this question was not answered.
Resource Update
Liz Seman, Chief of Staff to the President at Furman University – FU has shown to be a highly vaccinated campus which has helped campus life get back to normal. Celebrating first Joseph Vaughn Day (first African-American graduate), co-host men’s NCAA March Madness 1st and 2nd round, Furman Engaged event to display their talents, and now they’re rolling toward the end of the semester. Check out their website for more ongoings at Furman.
Andrea Cooper, Upstate Forever – UF is a conservation organization that covers the 10 Upstate counties and the main initiative is clean water. The Upstate population is growing rapidly and the issue is how to accommodate this growth. There is a Historic and Natural Resources Trust initiative that is a focus currently. It leverages local dollars to attract state and federal support for conservation. There are many ways to get involved so please visit their website to see what’s best for you.
Adjourn- David Feild
Mar 11, 2022 | News
Guest Speaker
Walt Lindsley, Site Director and General Manager for the Lockheed Martin Greenville Facility
View presentation here. View a video recap here.
Resource Updates
Teresa Spires, KNOW2
Public health, education, entrepreneurship, families and youth at risk
3 programs:
- Business generator BGEN
- Neighborhood ambassadors – volunteers who share resources, mentor and support students in public housing, during COVD vaxed 700pp
- Foodshare Cherokee, one of 19 hubs in SC providing fresh fruit and vegetables every 2 weeks, boxed (students pack) available to anyone for $15, $5 for snap holders, 1,800 boxes, 32,000 pounds of food since launch, will expand through the medical community, and delivery.
April 2 Cherokee Rock and Ride – community festival, celebrating one year Foodshare anniversary
Jonna Turner, LITCHAIN
Blockchain and crypto company
- Bitcoin mining data centers
- Energy
- Education about crypto and blockchain technology, consult with legal on contract and work with school systems, K-12 and higher education, kids crypto camp
LITCHAIN is investing in communities and teaching financial literacy and technology.
Ribbon cutting Friday, March 11.
Brian Ziegelheafer, BGEN
Business generator founded in 2016
City owns building, KNOW2 is oversight partner, 7,000 square feet of space
Began with ARC grant, Timkin grant
See recording for video tour!
Incubator facility has bakeries, Main Street Director, coffee shops, tuxedo store, massage therapist, gym, contractor, school district partner, living room area, Peach City Brewing, Trackside Tap Room, has helped over 40 businesses learn, launch, and land wherever it is best for them.
