Greenville Chamber Presents Annual Awards
The Greenville Chamber’s 135th annual meeting was recently presented by TD Bank. The theme was “Betting Big for Greenville” and included the presentation of annual awards. Greenville Chamber President/CEO Carlos Phillips urged attendees to work collaboratively to meet the evolving needs of a growing Greenville. A panel discussion, “Legacy and Emerging Greenville Leaders” featured Judge Merl Code, Of Counsel at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.; Minor Shaw, President of MICCO LLC; Carl Sobocinski, President of the Table 301 Restaurant Group; and Ebony Sullivan, Chief Operating Officer of Cassy Electric.
Awards Presentation
Awards were presented to the following Upstate leaders:
Ambassador of the Year Award
The Ambassador of the Year Award recognizes an individual for outstanding service as a Greenville Chamber Ambassador. The award went to Ashley Cowper, Director of Business Development for Craft Axe Throwing and an active Greenville Chamber Ambassador.
ATHENA Leadership Award
The ATHENA Leadership Award, sponsored by Hughes Agency, was presented to Dr. Marjorie Jenkins, Dean of the USC School of Medicine Greenville.
Buck Mickel Leadership Award
The Buck Mickel Leadership Award, sponsored by Duke Energy, went to Stewart Spinks for his philanthropic and professional accomplishments with The Spinx Company.
2023 Chairman’s Award
The 2023 Chairman’s Award, sponsored by Ogletree Deakins, was presented to Tami Miller, former Leadership Development Director at the Greenville Chamber.
F. Ben Haskew Collaboration Award
The F. Ben Haskew Collaboration Award, sponsored by Furman University, was presented to Dave Edwards for his leadership in the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District.
Leadership Greenville Distinguished Alumni Award
The Leadership Greenville Distinguished Alumni Award, sponsored by Prisma Health, was presented to Brian Albers and Mario Brown, co-founders of Affordable Upstate.
Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award
The Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award, sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, was presented to Upstate Circle of Friends for their work with at-risk youth and families.
Minority Business of the Year Award
The Minority Business of the Year Award was presented to 360clean, a local, independent, minority-owned company.
Small Business of the Year Award
The Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty, was presented to Cassy Electric, a woman-owned, minority-owned electrical contractor.
Young Professional of the Year Award
The Young Professional of the Year Award, sponsored by Michelin North America, was presented to Jessica McCoy, a Client Experience Manager at Brasfield and Gorrie.
The Greenville Chamber, with 1,900 investors supporting the vision of a globally competitive economy, celebrated the achievements of these outstanding leaders.
Lowes Grants $15,000 To Habitat Greenville
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County received a $15,000 grant from Lowe’s to help repair four homes in Greenville. The grant is part of Lowe’s two-year, $6 million donation to Habitat for Humanity International to support home repair and preservation efforts in owner-occupied homes.
Grant To Clemson Will Help Create Black Heritage Trail
The Mellon Foundation’s Monuments Project has awarded a $3.4 million grant to Clemson University to support the creation of a Black Heritage Trail on campus and in the cities of Seneca and Clemson.
Godshall Recruiting Wins 2024 Best Of Staffing Award
Godshall Recruiting, a recruiting agency in Greenville, has won the Best of Staffing Client Five-Year Diamond Award. The award recognizes superior service to clients for at least five consecutive years.
Leadership Golden Strip Begins Fourth Class
Leadership Golden Strip, a year-long leadership program of the Greater Mauldin, Simpsonville Area, and Fountain Inn Chambers of Commerce, has launched its fourth class.
Northwestern Mutual Opens Near Mauldin, Simpsonville
Northwestern Mutual, a financial security company, is opening a third office in Greenville County to serve Simpsonville and Mauldin residents.
Countybank Reorganizes Staff In Insurance Division
Countybank will make staffing changes within its insurance division to enhance operations and customer service.
March Well Walkers Dates
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena have announced March dates for their Well Walkers program.
Women Leaders Gather To Optimize Health
USC School of Medicine Greenville recently hosted a conference to discuss optimal health care for women. Leaders gathered to address challenges and promote solutions.
Recruiting Firm Hires
Forge Search + Consulting has hired Emily Bruce as a recruiter to support its growing operations.
Hughes Agency Adds Account Executive
Hughes Agency has added Teresa Buzzoni as an account executive to strengthen its client service capabilities.
Tom Marchant Named To Real Estate Masters Circle
Tom Marchant of Marchant Bateman & Co. has been named to the Christie’s International Real Estate 2024 Masters Circle for his exceptional performance in the luxury real estate market.
Joan Herlong, Sotheby’s Leaders Named To Real Estate Boards
Members of the leadership team from Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty have been appointed to key real estate boards to uphold industry standards and ethics.
Joan Herlong, Sotheby’s Announces Award Winners
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top performers with awards recognizing their outstanding achievements in the real estate sector.
Greenville County Council Protects Water Banks
The Greenville County Council has passed an amendment to strengthen protections for riparian buffers along rivers and streams to safeguard water quality in the county.
