Jan 2, 2020
Wednesday, January 29 at 6:00 pm
Hughes Main Library
Free
Enjoy a screening and discussion on the film “Throw Down Your Heart” a documentary from 2008 which was funded solely by sixteen-time GRAMMY winner Bela Fleck at the Greenville Library. The film connects the rich cultural origins of the banjo in Africa and the Caribbean to the U.S. Appalachian region, tracing its evolution as an instrument with a pivotal role in the forefront of one of America’s unique musical genres, bluegrass. In partnership with the Carolina Music Museum and the Spartanburg Philharmonic. Registration required. Email ask librarian@greenvillelibrary.org or call 527-9258 to register. This is a free event.
Mar 27, 2019 | Staying on Top, UpstateVibe365, Young Professionals in the Upstate
Ten at the Top hosted over 300 young professionals at the Greenville ONE Center on Monday for the fourth annual PIQUE: Young Leaders Elevating the Upstate, presented by ScanSource and emceed by WSPA-TV’s Jamarcus Gaston. From discussions about the spoken and unspoken generational differences in the workplace and the steps needed to take to moving up the career ladder, attendees were engaged, alert, and ready to ask their burning questions throughout the entire event. Following the wrap-up panel, young professionals enjoyed food and beverages thanks to Coffee Underground, Cribbs Catering, and Growler Haus as well as a live art demonstration by Clemson-based artist Peter Barry sponsored by the Melting Pot Music Society. (All photos courtesy of Bart Boatwright.)

WSPA-TV’s Jamarcus Gaston welcomes attendees to the 4th annual PIQUE.

Chunsta Miller, General Manager of the Anderson Mall, gave a presentation on Developing Executive Courage.

Young professionals had the chance to talk with executives from a variety of fields in the Executive Networking Roundtables.

Networking is a time for making new connections, but also finding a familiar face.

Sessions were engaging and interactive, with plenty of audience participation.

In a panel session on Moving up the Ladder, West Pelzer Mayor Blake Sanders (left), Leesa Owens, Director of Government and Community Relations at Michelin (center), and Dr. Jermaine Whirl, Vice President of Learning and Workforce Development at Greenville Tech (right) shared steps young professionals can make to prepare themselves for advancement.