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Phillip Phillips to Perform Live in Spartanburg at Free Concert Celebration

An evening of music and community spirit brought to you by BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX
and The Johnson Group

(Spartanburg, S.C.) – March 26, 2024 – The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX tournament officials are pleased to announce that American musician and singer-songwriter, Phillip Phillips, will headline this year’s downtown Spartanburg Concert. Presented by The Johnson Group, the concert will take place on Thursday, June 6th, at Morgan Square with free admission to the public. The evening’s festivities will kick off at 5:00 pm, culminating in Phillip Phillips’ performance later in the evening.

“We are excited to have Phillip Phillips headlining this year’s Spartanburg Concert,” said Bob Stegner, President of South Carolina Charities, Inc., the non-profit foundation of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX. “This concert is not only a highlight of the tournament week but also a fantastic way to give back to the Spartanburg community. We are grateful to The Johnson Group and the City of Spartanburg for their continued partnership and contribution to making this event possible.”

Phillip Phillips, the American Idol winner known for his soulful music and engaging performances, will provide an evening of musical excellence for concertgoers in Spartanburg. Renowned for his chart-topping hits like “Home,” “Gone, Gone, Gone,” and “Raging Fire,” Phillips has toured with artists such as John Mayer and Gavin DeGraw, as well as performed alongside Bruce Springsteen.

Geordy Johnson, CEO of The Johnson Group, also expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to partner with the BMW Charity Pro-Am and sponsor the Phillip Phillips concert. This event is a wonderful opportunity to amplify downtown Spartanburg and bring the community together in a fun and meaningful way while supporting South Carolina Charities.”

This year marks the 3rd year of the downtown Spartanburg concert series, following successful performances in previous years by Diamond Rio and Marshall Tucker Band. Opening acts for the Phillip Phillips concert will include Spartanburg’s own Back 9 Band, James Radford Band, and Gritty Flyright. iHeartMedia Greenville will be the official radio partner for this event; make sure to tune in to 102.5 The Lake for the chance to win VIP tickets to the tournament and the Thursday night concert. For those seeking a VIP experience, tickets which include food, beverage and access to Delaney’s Irish Pub during the concert, can be purchased through the tournament’s website, complementing the free concert for all attendees.

Additionally, the BMW Charity Pro-Am is offering a “Stay and Play” package to help keep the party going. This package includes two Clubhouse credentials to the tournament, two VIP Tickets to the concert, and a one-night stay at the AC Hotel Spartanburg for Thursday night, enhancing your experience with a touch of luxury and hospitality.

The BMW Charity Pro-Am is scheduled to take place at Thornblade Club and The Carolina Country Club from June 6th to June 9th. After attending the tournament at the Carolina Country Club on Thursday, plan to continue the fun at the special concert event that evening. For additional details regarding the tournament, sponsorship opportunities, exclusive events, and supported charitable causes, please visit www.bmwcharitygolf.com.

ABOUT THE BMW CHARITY PRO-AM PRESENTED BY TD SYNNEX

South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI), the non-profit foundation of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX, was created in order to showcase the beauty of Upstate South Carolina and hospitality of its citizens to the world; to create an event that brings the upstate a fun and entertaining week centered around professional athletes and world-renowned celebrities; and raise money and awareness for South Carolina charities. Since 2001, the tournament has distributed more than $15 million to numerous Upstate SC non-profit organizations, part of the PGA TOUR’s $3 billion plus raised for charity.

ABOUT THE JOHNSON GROUP

The Johnson Group, headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a family of diverse companies fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit, united in shared values and committed to the success of its team members, partners and communities. From commercial real estate to hospitality to auto finance, The Johnson Group’s foundation for business is the same: Building enduring relationships of trust and accountability with partners, and relentlessly pursuing profitable results. For more information, visit www.TheJohnsonGroup.com.

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Ballentine Capital Advisors Team Up With Prisma Health Children’s Hospital of the Upstate

Ballentine Capital Advisors CEO J Bryan Ballentine, CFP®, CRPC™, and Marketing and Brand Strategist Anna Waters attended the Make Dust Celebration for the Inspire Courage Pediatric Hematology Oncology New Unit Capital Campaign.

The “Inspire Courage!” Capital Campaign is an initiative launched by the Prisma Health Children’s Hospital – Upstate, to raise $6 million for a brand-new pediatric cancer and blood disorders unit. The unit is more than just a space; it’s a beacon of hope to provide exceptional care for children and adolescents battling cancer, blood disorders, and sickle cell disease. They aim to build a warm, comforting haven where families find solace during those lengthy and challenging hospital stays. It’s a place where courage is born, and resilience thrives.

Join us in creating a space where the spirit of community, compassion, and innovation converge. Your contribution will make a lasting impact, transforming healthcare into a beacon of warmth and healing. Together, let’s inspire courage and bring hope to those who need it most. The campaign has raised $4.2 million and needs your help to reach its goal.

For more information or to donate to this campaign, click the link below:
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/Qylefg?vid=14marh&fbclid=IwAR2E5ybbFrpbLT_-IftVYj-LGgdkEHdUfWZhjShb-MFWFG-HwCbQGVYi0Tw_aem_AWon0VdO8SKOtZT-j3z_SJhF1JbxeQY6GPGFKXnm3fZbSrLof-LZaF-niyzbwP3g7I7fVV2r5dQcDBhknzTI6Zea

To watch Ballentine Capital Advisor’s Connected by Community podcast where they talk about the Inspire Courage Pediatric Hematology Oncology New Unit Capital Campaign, click the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/connectedbycommunity/videos/361008356544230/

About Ballentine Capital Advisors:
At Ballentine Capital Advisors we seek to serve our clients wealth needs through providing premier advice and service in wealth management. We seek to passionately and empathetically provide the highest standard of fiduciary care, always putting our partner’s clients’ best interest before our own. Ballentine Capital Advisors is built on the philosophy that “We succeed when our clients succeed.” Our wealth management firm, through our years of experience and professional credentials, specializes in a focus on retirement, retirement income, and wealth planning.

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Reedy Reels announces winners from 2024 festival

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Using a new judging format, Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Film Festival has announced its 2024 winners.

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Best Animation Film: Finalists —
Thirsty for Potion by Olivia Martin, Roll the Dice by Paige Dayton, The Amazing
Balancing Mouse by Amelie Davis. Winner
— Burn Out by Lee Ricks.

·
Best Documentary Film: Finalists
— How to Break a World Record by Andrew Oliver and Dan Johnson, Nature’s
Wisdom Thru Native Eyes by David Weintraub, Southern Prison Culture by Jaquial
Durham. Winner — Prisoner
by Choice: The Frankie San Story by Daniel Fisher.

·
Best College Film: Finalists
– Chocolate Thunder by Mahalia Latortua-Pigett, Two Sisters and the Fairy Stone
by Mary McKinley. Winner –
Slobopoly by Yinghui Li

·
Best Comedy Film: Finalists –
Ms. Rossi 2: Ms. Ross Takes the Cake by Pat Battastini, 4Sight by Ted Kendrick.
Winner — Wicked Image by Caitlin
Scherer

·
Best High School Student Film: Finalists
– Beside Myself by Elizabeth Townsend, My Friend David by Alexandra Carson. Winner – Rideshare by Shaw Shurley

·
Best Short
Film: Finalists –Don’t be Disposed by Rhodes Farrell, Grasping
Gravestones by Adam Mortenson, C’est La Vie by Collins White, Don’t Get Close
by Susannah Donnan, Morendo by Kyle Cyr, Shore by Tammy Mattox, The Sight of
Angels by Pasquale Esposito. Winner
– KEEP by Lewis Rose

·
Best Southeast Regional Film: Finalists
– Keep on Chooglin’ by Caleb Eells, The Encounter by Shaun Rogers, The Sight of
Angels by Pasquale Esposito. Winner
— A.B. by Eugene Rocco Utley

·
Best Upstate South Carolina Film:
Finalist — Clean Sweep by Brittney Brackett, I’m Hopeful Because I Speak by
William Renken, Warn Thin by Chad Gross. Winner – Honey, Hush! Honey by Joe Lining

·
People’s Choice Winner: Ms. Rossi 2: Ms. Ross Takes the Cake by Pat
Battastini

·
Reedy Reels Film of Distinction Winner: How to Break a World Record by Andrew Oliver and
Dan Johnson.

For
2024, Reedy Reels implemented a new judging process. The first part
consisted of judges (each is a film enthusiast) that reviewed blocks of film
entries, rated them, and provided comments. Multiple judges watched each
film. This allowed organizers to determine the films included in the
festival as well as the finalists for each category.

The second part used a new panel, who were more experts in the film industry. These judges viewed all the finalists for specific categories, and then ranked them, and provided comments. Multiple judges rated each category. From that, winners were picked.

Expert judges panel included Destiny Macon of Hush Girl Productions, whose short film Talk
Black is now streaming on HBO & Max; Evan Crooke, CEO of Osiris
Entertainment, a film distribution company which has acquired
more than 250 films, and had built an account base in the hundreds, and
soon thousands, on a nationwide level; Mary Sturgill, a Furman
University instructor who was a producer for the Emmy Award-winning PBS show,
“Expeditions with Patrick McMillan; Evan Rogers, a
co-organizer of TEDxUnityPark, and founder of award winning post production
company Gradient Post Production; and Kevin
Human, a Governor’s School for
Art & Humanities film instructor, whose work spans from co-producing
films such as Chief of Station, Marinus, and Raider, to developing material for Sony Pictures Television and others.

About The Reedy Reels Film Festival: The Greenville Film Festival:

Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Festival is an independent film festival promoting the appreciation of the art of film-making while generating support for independent filmmakers in the Upstate. The Reedy Reels Film Festival is a non-profit organization that supports the education and appreciation of filmmaking. Learn more at www.reedyreels.com.

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Reedy Reels announces winners from 2024 festival

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Using a new judging format, Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Film Festival has announced its 2024 winners.

·
Best Animation Film: Finalists —
Thirsty for Potion by Olivia Martin, Roll the Dice by Paige Dayton, The Amazing
Balancing Mouse by Amelie Davis. Winner
— Burn Out by Lee Ricks.

·
Best Documentary Film: Finalists
— How to Break a World Record by Andrew Oliver and Dan Johnson, Nature’s
Wisdom Thru Native Eyes by David Weintraub, Southern Prison Culture by Jaquial
Durham. Winner — Prisoner
by Choice: The Frankie San Story by Daniel Fisher.

·
Best College Film: Finalists
– Chocolate Thunder by Mahalia Latortua-Pigett, Two Sisters and the Fairy Stone
by Mary McKinley. Winner –
Slobopoly by Yinghui Li

·
Best Comedy Film: Finalists –
Ms. Rossi 2: Ms. Ross Takes the Cake by Pat Battastini, 4Sight by Ted Kendrick.
Winner — Wicked Image by Caitlin
Scherer

·
Best High School Student Film: Finalists
– Beside Myself by Elizabeth Townsend, My Friend David by Alexandra Carson. Winner – Rideshare by Shaw Shurley

·
Best Short
Film: Finalists –Don’t be Disposed by Rhodes Farrell, Grasping
Gravestones by Adam Mortenson, C’est La Vie by Collins White, Don’t Get Close
by Susannah Donnan, Morendo by Kyle Cyr, Shore by Tammy Mattox, The Sight of
Angels by Pasquale Esposito. Winner
– KEEP by Lewis Rose

·
Best Southeast Regional Film: Finalists
– Keep on Chooglin’ by Caleb Eells, The Encounter by Shaun Rogers, The Sight of
Angels by Pasquale Esposito. Winner
— A.B. by Eugene Rocco Utley

·
Best Upstate South Carolina Film:
Finalist — Clean Sweep by Brittney Brackett, I’m Hopeful Because I Speak by
William Renken, Warn Thin by Chad Gross. Winner – Honey, Hush! Honey by Joe Lining

·
People’s Choice Winner: Ms. Rossi 2: Ms. Ross Takes the Cake by Pat
Battastini

·
Reedy Reels Film of Distinction Winner: How to Break a World Record by Andrew Oliver and
Dan Johnson.

For
2024, Reedy Reels implemented a new judging process. The first part
consisted of judges (each is a film enthusiast) that reviewed blocks of film
entries, rated them, and provided comments. Multiple judges watched each
film. This allowed organizers to determine the films included in the
festival as well as the finalists for each category.

The second part used a new panel, who were more experts in the film industry. These judges viewed all the finalists for specific categories, and then ranked them, and provided comments. Multiple judges rated each category. From that, winners were picked.

Expert judges panel included Destiny Macon of Hush Girl Productions, whose short film Talk
Black is now streaming on HBO & Max; Evan Crooke, CEO of Osiris
Entertainment, a film distribution company which has acquired
more than 250 films, and had built an account base in the hundreds, and
soon thousands, on a nationwide level; Mary Sturgill, a Furman
University instructor who was a producer for the Emmy Award-winning PBS show,
“Expeditions with Patrick McMillan; Evan Rogers, a
co-organizer of TEDxUnityPark, and founder of award winning post production
company Gradient Post Production; and Kevin
Human, a Governor’s School for
Art & Humanities film instructor, whose work spans from co-producing
films such as Chief of Station, Marinus, and Raider, to developing material for Sony Pictures Television and others.

About The Reedy Reels Film Festival: The Greenville Film Festival:

Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Festival is an independent film festival promoting the appreciation of the art of film-making while generating support for independent filmmakers in the Upstate. The Reedy Reels Film Festival is a non-profit organization that supports the education and appreciation of filmmaking. Learn more at www.reedyreels.com.

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CDS Announces Program Expansion and is Accepting New Referrals

Greenville, SC (March 25, 2024): The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is expanding their case management program and is now accepting new referrals for the first time in five years. Ranked as one of the top providers in the state, the CDS case management program has consistently earned high quality scores for coordinating disability services for their clients. Support from the Greenville Health Authority’s Healthy Greenville grant initiative made this opportunity possible for individuals who qualify with the SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs.

“Case Management is a vital service for those who need it, and we are thrilled to finally accept new referrals again!”, said Brooke Schmidt, Director of Family Programs at CDS. “We hope to help more families navigate this complex system and bridge gaps with service delivery.”

Case Management involves the development of a care plan with significant input and involvement from the individual, their family members, and any other professionals in the individual’s life. The plan includes educational goals, desired skillsets, in-home support, employment resources, housing solutions, medical needs and equipment, and helping the client for years through life transitions.

If you would like to request case management services for yourself or a loved one, please call Brooke Schmidt at 864-371-6771, or email at brooke.schmidt@cdservices.org.

About CDS
CDS is the largest multi-disciplinary treatment facility in the Upstate for children with disabilities and developmental delays. In one location, children receive services in therapy, diagnosis, audiology, day care needs for the medically fragile, early intervention, case management, and a family support network. The partnership is comprised of Clarity; Project Hope Foundation; KidVentures of Thrive Upstate; and four programs of Prisma Health – Upstate: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Kidnetics, The Wonder Center, and Prosthetics and Orthotics. CDS and its partners serve over 8,000 children and their families each year on property donated by the First Presbyterian Church at 29 North Academy Street in Greenville, SC. For more information about CDS and its partners, visit www.cdservices.org.

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The YoPro Know launches season four of podcast: The Great Retention

The YoPro Know has launched the new season of its podcast, The Great Retention, featuring an array of business leaders from industries including nonprofits, real estate, education and NASCAR.
Hosted by The YoPro Know founder, Kamber Parker Bowden, the Great Retention is a must-listen for anyone looking to learn more about young professionals, or “YoPros.” Furman University is one of the sponsors for the season. The lineup for this new season includes:
• Meghan Barp, President & CEO at the United Way of Greenville County | Giving Back, Getting Ahead: How Companies Can Benefit from Purposeful Teams
• Sallie Holder, Founder & CEO of The BRIMM | Closing the Gender Gap Through Innovation
• Samantha Reid, Population Health Management Leader, Well-Being Strategist at Cobbs Allen | Employee Well-Being in a Post-COVID World: What Leaders Need to Know
• Jason Richards, Global Business Director at NAI Earle Furman | Building Careers and Building Communities: The Future of Commercial Real Estate
• Ajit Vakharia, President & CEO of Flare Education | Investing in Tomorrow: How Flare Education Cultivates Future Leaders and Culture Catalysts
• Charlotte McDavid, Assistant Superintendent for Transformation at Greenville County Schools | Building the Future Workforce: A Conversation with Greenville County’s Charlotte McDavid
• John Ferguson, Chief Human Resources Officer at NASCAR | Make Your Org A Great Place To Be From
• Tiffney Davidson-Parker, Executive Director NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness | Addressing Mental Health in the Young Professional Workforce
• Kamber Parker Bowden on Exploring Workforce Trends for Young Professionals

The YoPro Know is an innovative consulting group changing how businesses engage with young professionals. It draws on its exclusive content and knowledge base to help business leaders better attract young professionals using digital branding and culture.
“We are excited about the guests and content we have lined up for our new season,” said Parker Bowden. “Anyone looking to learn more about young professionals needs to tune in as our guests offer amazing insights into the modern workplace.”

About The YoPro Know:

The YoPro Know’s mission is to help businesses develop the future leaders of our workforce through research, education, and recruiting and retention consulting. Based in Greenville, S.C. with a national community, The YoPro KThe YoPro Know has launched the new season of its podcast, The Great Retention, featuring an array of business leaders from industries including nonprofits, real estate, education and NASCAR.
Hosted by The YoPro Know founder, Kamber Parker Bowden, the Great Retention is a must-listen for anyone looking to learn more about young professionals, or “YoPros.” Furman University is one of the sponsors for the season. The lineup for this new season includes:
• Meghan Barp, President & CEO at the United Way of Greenville County | Giving Back, Getting Ahead: How Companies Can Benefit from Purposeful Teams
• Sallie Holder, Founder & CEO of The BRIMM | Closing the Gender Gap Through Innovation
• Samantha Reid, Population Health Management Leader, Well-Being Strategist at Cobbs Allen | Employee Well-Being in a Post-COVID World: What Leaders Need to Know
• Jason Richards, Global Business Director at NAI Earle Furman | Building Careers and Building Communities: The Future of Commercial Real Estate
• Ajit Vakharia, President & CEO of Flare Education | Investing in Tomorrow: How Flare Education Cultivates Future Leaders and Culture Catalysts
• Charlotte McDavid, Assistant Superintendent for Transformation at Greenville County Schools | Building the Future Workforce: A Conversation with Greenville County’s Charlotte McDavid
• John Ferguson, Chief Human Resources Officer at NASCAR | Make Your Org A Great Place To Be From
• Tiffney Davidson-Parker, Executive Director NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness | Addressing Mental Health in the Young Professional Workforce
• Kamber Parker Bowden on Exploring Workforce Trends for Young Professionals

The YoPro Know is an innovative consulting group changing how businesses engage with young professionals. It draws on its exclusive content and knowledge base to help business leaders better attract young professionals using digital branding and culture.
“We are excited about the guests and content we have lined up for our new season,” said Parker Bowden. “Anyone looking to learn more about young professionals needs to tune in as our guests offer amazing insights into the modern workplace.”

About The YoPro Know:

The YoPro Know’s mission is to help businesses develop the future leaders of our workforce through research, education, and recruiting and retention consulting. Based in Greenville, S.C. with a national community, The YoPro Know promotes success in the workplace by being a bridge between ambitious young professionals and progressive businesses who want to recruit, engage, and retain them. Learn more at www.yoproknow.com.
now promotes success in the workplace by being a bridge between ambitious young professionals and progressive businesses who want to recruit, engage, and retain them. Learn more at www.yoproknow.com.

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The YoPro Know launches season four of podcast: The Great Retention

The YoPro Know has launched the new season of its podcast, The Great Retention, featuring an array of business leaders from industries including nonprofits, real estate, education and NASCAR.
Hosted by The YoPro Know founder, Kamber Parker Bowden, the Great Retention is a must-listen for anyone looking to learn more about young professionals, or “YoPros.” Furman University is one of the sponsors for the season. The lineup for this new season includes:
• Meghan Barp, President & CEO at the United Way of Greenville County | Giving Back, Getting Ahead: How Companies Can Benefit from Purposeful Teams
• Sallie Holder, Founder & CEO of The BRIMM | Closing the Gender Gap Through Innovation
• Samantha Reid, Population Health Management Leader, Well-Being Strategist at Cobbs Allen | Employee Well-Being in a Post-COVID World: What Leaders Need to Know
• Jason Richards, Global Business Director at NAI Earle Furman | Building Careers and Building Communities: The Future of Commercial Real Estate
• Ajit Vakharia, President & CEO of Flare Education | Investing in Tomorrow: How Flare Education Cultivates Future Leaders and Culture Catalysts
• Charlotte McDavid, Assistant Superintendent for Transformation at Greenville County Schools | Building the Future Workforce: A Conversation with Greenville County’s Charlotte McDavid
• John Ferguson, Chief Human Resources Officer at NASCAR | Make Your Org A Great Place To Be From
• Tiffney Davidson-Parker, Executive Director NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness | Addressing Mental Health in the Young Professional Workforce
• Kamber Parker Bowden on Exploring Workforce Trends for Young Professionals

The YoPro Know is an innovative consulting group changing how businesses engage with young professionals. It draws on its exclusive content and knowledge base to help business leaders better attract young professionals using digital branding and culture.
“We are excited about the guests and content we have lined up for our new season,” said Parker Bowden. “Anyone looking to learn more about young professionals needs to tune in as our guests offer amazing insights into the modern workplace.”

About The YoPro Know:

The YoPro Know’s mission is to help businesses develop the future leaders of our workforce through research, education, and recruiting and retention consulting. Based in Greenville, S.C. with a national community, The YoPro KThe YoPro Know has launched the new season of its podcast, The Great Retention, featuring an array of business leaders from industries including nonprofits, real estate, education and NASCAR.
Hosted by The YoPro Know founder, Kamber Parker Bowden, the Great Retention is a must-listen for anyone looking to learn more about young professionals, or “YoPros.” Furman University is one of the sponsors for the season. The lineup for this new season includes:
• Meghan Barp, President & CEO at the United Way of Greenville County | Giving Back, Getting Ahead: How Companies Can Benefit from Purposeful Teams
• Sallie Holder, Founder & CEO of The BRIMM | Closing the Gender Gap Through Innovation
• Samantha Reid, Population Health Management Leader, Well-Being Strategist at Cobbs Allen | Employee Well-Being in a Post-COVID World: What Leaders Need to Know
• Jason Richards, Global Business Director at NAI Earle Furman | Building Careers and Building Communities: The Future of Commercial Real Estate
• Ajit Vakharia, President & CEO of Flare Education | Investing in Tomorrow: How Flare Education Cultivates Future Leaders and Culture Catalysts
• Charlotte McDavid, Assistant Superintendent for Transformation at Greenville County Schools | Building the Future Workforce: A Conversation with Greenville County’s Charlotte McDavid
• John Ferguson, Chief Human Resources Officer at NASCAR | Make Your Org A Great Place To Be From
• Tiffney Davidson-Parker, Executive Director NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness | Addressing Mental Health in the Young Professional Workforce
• Kamber Parker Bowden on Exploring Workforce Trends for Young Professionals

The YoPro Know is an innovative consulting group changing how businesses engage with young professionals. It draws on its exclusive content and knowledge base to help business leaders better attract young professionals using digital branding and culture.
“We are excited about the guests and content we have lined up for our new season,” said Parker Bowden. “Anyone looking to learn more about young professionals needs to tune in as our guests offer amazing insights into the modern workplace.”

About The YoPro Know:

The YoPro Know’s mission is to help businesses develop the future leaders of our workforce through research, education, and recruiting and retention consulting. Based in Greenville, S.C. with a national community, The YoPro Know promotes success in the workplace by being a bridge between ambitious young professionals and progressive businesses who want to recruit, engage, and retain them. Learn more at www.yoproknow.com.
now promotes success in the workplace by being a bridge between ambitious young professionals and progressive businesses who want to recruit, engage, and retain them. Learn more at www.yoproknow.com.

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Goodwyn Mills Cawood relocates growing Charlotte office

[CHARLOTTE, N.C.] – Local architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) has a new home in Charlotte. The team moved from its former location to a larger office space just across the street on Park Road to accommodate further growth.

“We’re thrilled about transitioning into a fresh workspace that enables us to grow our team and foster a collaborative environment, enhancing our ability to attract top talent. This relocation solidifies our commitment to serving our clients not only in Charlotte but also across North Carolina and beyond,” GMC Vice President of North Carolina Corbin Jenkins, PE, said.

The new office features open working space, which offers opportunities for enhanced collaboration and growth in a market with immense potential. The relocation will allow for GMC’s continued development in Charlotte as the team works to further its mission of ‘building communities that thrive’ throughout the region.
GMC launched its Charlotte office in 2022 as an extension of the firm’s established operations in South Carolina, which includes offices in Greenville, Columbia and Charleston. As the architecture and engineering firm continues to increase its impact across the Carolinas, this move in Charlotte is a natural progression to support strategic growth.

Currently, GMC’s Carolinas team is working on several notable projects, including Clemson University Littlejohn Coliseum and Swann Pavilion renovations, Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority’s Bull Creek Water Treatment Plant, Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority Purrysburg Water Treatment Plant (WTP) expansion, VA Outpatient Clinic in Jackson, N.C., Richland School District 2 Pontiac Elementary and Rice Creek Elementary Schools, Pickens Regional Joint Water System (PRJWS) Lake Keowee Water Treatment Plant and Intake, and more. Over the years, the team has worked on several projects in North Carolina including water treatment plant improvements for Lincoln County; the GE Aviation Manufacturing Facility in Asheville; Kimberly Hampton Primary School at Fort Bragg; and Triangle Ambulatory Surgery Center in Raleigh, among others.

The new GMC Charlotte office address is 4601 Park Road, Suite 520, Charlotte, N.C. 28209.

About Goodwyn Mills Cawood
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is one of the largest architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery. www.gmcnetwork.com
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Cassidy Coates Price Celebrates Attorney Trey Suggs’s Inclusion in South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2024 Power List for Medical Malpractice

Greenville, SC (March 22, 2024) – Cassidy Coates Price is excited to announce the recognition of litigation attorney Fred W. “Trey” Suggs III as one of ten distinguished attorneys featured in the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2024 Power List for Medical Malpractice.

Trey has established himself as a leading attorney in this field, garnering attention for his adept handling of complex medical malpractice cases on behalf of practitioners, medical practices and hospital systems. With over two decades of experience, he has earned a reputation as a passionate advocate for his clients, diligently defending healthcare professionals, corporations, and individuals in high-stakes litigation.

Notably, Trey’s approach combines his skills as a trial lawyer with a keen understanding of risk management. While he is more than capable in the courtroom, Trey also emphasizes the importance of early and efficient evaluation of liability, recognizing the need to mitigate litigation risks and costs through strategic analysis.

“I’m honored to be recognized for this award amongst such outstanding fellow litigators. Our firm will continue to diligently and passionately advocate for our medical community and its valued hospital systems and practitioners,” commented Trey.

His inclusion in the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Power List underscores Trey’s impact and influence within the legal community, reaffirming his status as a trusted authority in the realm of medical malpractice law.

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About Cassidy Coates Price
Cassidy Coates Price is a small firm engaged in large firm practice. Our attorneys practice in a wide variety of areas including general litigation, commercial and corporate banking, real estate, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, governmental investigations, and probate.

For more information about Cassidy Coates Price, please contact Maggie Waddoups at +1 864 349 2611 or mwaddoups@cassidycoates.com.

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Gracyn Nott of Ballentine Capital Advisors Achieves CRPC™ Designation

Gracyn Nott of Ballentine Capital Advisors Achieves CRPC™ Designation

Greenville, SC 3/20/2024 – Gracyn Nott, an Operations Specialist with Ballentine Capital Advisors, has recently earned her Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) designation. This prestigious designation recognizes financial advisors and retirement professionals as experts in assisting clients with retirement preparation.

To attain the CRPC™ designation, individuals must meet rigorous qualifications, undergo extensive training, and pass a comprehensive exam. Gracyn accomplished this milestone in just six weeks, demonstrating her dedication and expertise in retirement planning.

“We congratulate Gracyn Nott on her achievement,” said Anthony Colancecco, CFP®, CRPC™, COO at Ballentine Capital Advisors. “Her commitment to professional development and client-focused approach aligns perfectly with our firm’s values of providing exceptional wealth management advice and service.”

About Ballentine Capital Advisors:
At Ballentine Capital Advisors we seek to serve our clients wealth needs through providing premier advice and service in wealth management. We seek to passionately and empathetically provide the highest standard of fiduciary care, always putting our partner’s clients’ best interest before our own. Ballentine Capital Advisors is built on the philosophy that “We succeed when our clients succeed.” Our wealth management firm, through our years of experience and professional credentials, specializes in a focus on retirement, retirement income, and wealth planning. For more information, visit ballentinecapital.com.