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.
To view responses to Question Set Part I click here. To view responses to Question Set Part II click here.
Below are the Focus on the Future panelists:
Justin Benfield, Chief Executive Officer, Prisma Health – Laurens County Hospital
Paul Cain, Council Member, Oconee County
Susan Cohen, President & CEO, Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce
Neal Collins, Representative, S.C. House of Representatives
Mark Farris, President & CEO, Greenville Area Development Corporation
David Feild, Market President, Colliers International
Angie Gossett, Regional Marketing Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Sara Hazzard, President & CEO, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance
Madeleine McGee, Executive Director, Together SC
G.P. McLeer, Mayor, City of Fountain Inn; Executive Director, South Carolina Arts Alliance
Kelly McWhorter, Executive Director, Discover Greenwood
Amanda Munyan, President & CEO, Laurens County Chamber of Commerce
Mamie Nicholson, President, Self Family Foundation
Katherine O’Neill, Chief Economic Development Officer, One Spartanburg
Terence Roberts, Mayor, City of Anderson
Chuck Saylors, Trustee, Greenville County School Board; Vice President, MB Kahn
Liz Seman, Council Member, Greenville County; Chief of Staff, Furman University
Minor Shaw, Chairman, Daniel-Mickel Foundation
Katy Smith, Executive Director, Piedmont Health Foundation & Greenville Partnership for Philanthropy
Stephen Steese, City Manager, City of Easley
Paige Stephenson, President & CEO, United Way of the Piedmont
Stephen Taylor, Executive Director, Abbeville County Economic Development
Tim Todd, Executive Director, Discover Upcountry
Trentsie Williams, Director of Finance, Meg’s House