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Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) is proudly hosting two Job & Resource Fairs in late-November as part of the organization’s Operation: GoodJobs initiative. These job fairs are designed to honor and assist the brave men and women who’ve served our nation by providing them access to valuable resources and opportunities as they establish themselves in civilian workforce.
November 28th in the Upstate and November 30th in the Midlands, these events are presented in partnership with TD Bank and will offer job seekers the chance to meet directly with a wide variety of companies with employment opportunities, as well as community organizations that provide crucial support services to South Carolina veterans at all stages of their career journey. Goodwill will also be on-site hiring for retail store positions ranging from Warehouse Associate to Store Manager.

“We are excited to host Operation: GoodJobs, presented by TD Bank, and show our unwavering commitment to the veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country,” said Pat Michaels, President & CEO of GIUMSC. “This event is a testament to our dedication to helping veterans build successful and fulfilling careers by connecting them with the right opportunities and resources.”

Both events will have private rooms available for on-site screenings and interviews. GIUMSC will also share information about their services, including a new program, Homebound Heroes. Homebound Heroes is GIUMSC’s Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program, dedicated to helping homeless military veterans in Upstate South Carolina reach their full potential through the power of work.
The Operation: Goodjobs Job & Resource Fairs are open to all job seekers, veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Admission is free.

Visit goodwillsc.org for more information on both events or to register as a participating employer/organization.

Decked Out in Deals Brings Together Weekly 3-Day DG Deal Days Sales Events, Digital Discounts and Everyday Values

As shoppers continue to seek value and added savings on everyday necessities and for the approaching gift-giving season, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announced planned promotions and discounts slated to run through the holidays. The sales events are designed to help customers further stretch their dollars, from trimming the home and gifts, to cleaning, meal prep and more.

“Decked Out in Deals is our way of offering added savings this holiday season that extend beyond our everyday values,” said Emily Taylor, Dollar General’s executive vice president and chief merchandising officer. “In addition to significant discounts and weekly three-day DG Deal Days sales events on both seasonal and everyday items, the DG app provides added perks including digital coupons, DG Cash Back, personalized offers and early access to new products and deals to help shoppers save even more on their purchases, especially as we approach the holidays.”

Highlights of weekly DG Deal Days include select items for buy one, get one (BOGO) free; 20%-50% off sales events and more.

Though not a grocer, Dollar General recently announced a ‘Food First’ initiative that includes an investment in DG’s private brand, Clover Valley, and an expansion of fresh produce, which is currently available in more than 4,400 stores. In addition to three-day weekend savings events (Thursday – Saturday) in November and December, DG will be offering recipe-centric Thanksgiving bundle deals beginning in November that include discounts on select ingredients for Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole and Pumpkin Pie. In December as part of the DG Deal Days, the retailer will offer additional markdowns on holiday-centric foods including buy one, get one 50% offers.

As December approaches shoppers will enjoy everyday values of only $1 including ornaments, holiday décor, gift wrapping supplies, toys, stocking stuffers, candy, arts and craft supplies and more, which will be joined by even more three-day DG Deal Days events through December 23. DG has debuted digitally immersive holiday and toy landing pages for the holidays, giving customers a more enhanced online experience with engaging content, video, shoppable links and interactive guides.

The Company cares about and is invested in the well-being of the nearly 20,000 communities across 48 states it serves. Approximately 80% of Dollar General stores are located in communities of 20,000 or fewer people, many of which other retailers cannot or have chosen not to serve. Customers can preview new sales and promotions in the Company’s weekly ad on dg.com and within the DG app.

What would happen if the Easter Bunny, Cupid, Jack Frost and other members of the Council of Legendary Figures suddenly began losing their powers? Find the answer in “Santa’s Legendary Solutions,” the third and final release in a series of children’s holiday books published by Carolina Handling.

In this latest story, the legendary creatures call a secret meeting with Santa Claus when they realize their magic is disappearing in a fast-paced, ever-changing world where children grow up too fast. The problem-solving ensues when Santa recommends calling Carolina Handling, the company that optimized his North Pole operations and saved Christmas in last year’s “Santa’s Automated Workshop.”

Written by Carolina Handling’s Marketing department and illustrated by Jason Craft, “Santa’s Legendary Solutions” highlights Carolina Handling’s capabilities as a systems integrator and a provider of automation solutions such as conveyor and sortation, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), automated storage and retrieval systems, and Raymond Corporation’s industry exclusive iWAREHOUSE telematics.

“Carolina Handling’s holiday book series is novel way of raising awareness about the products and services we offer and their relevance for today’s marketplace,” said Carolina Handling Director of Marketing Donna Waldrep.

It also sets Carolina Handling apart from the competition, she said. “This type of marketing is unique in the material handling industry. It sets us apart, accelerates our brand building and helps us tell our story in an engaging way.”

In addition to the softcover book, a coloring book version of “Santa’s Legendary Solutions” also has been produced. A flipbook version is available online at solutionsforsanta.com, along with “If Santa Had a Lift Truck” released in 2021 and “Santa’s Automated Solutions” released in 2022.

ABOUT CAROLINA HANDLING
Founded in 1966, Carolina Handling is one of the Southeast’s leading material handling solution providers and the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s Central time zone territory. The company provides lift trucks and automation solutions for warehouses and distribution centers, as well as parts, racking, storage, lighting and dock and door equipment.

In addition to its Charlotte, NC headquarters, Carolina Handling operates branch offices in Atlanta GA, Birmingham AL, Greensboro NC, Raleigh NC and Greenville SC, and an Equipment Distribution Center in Piedmont, SC. The company has more than 750 associates. For more information, visit carolinahandling.com.

Greenville, SC (November 13, 2023) – The 53rd annual Holiday Fair will take place at the Greenville Convention Center November 30 – December 2, offering the region’s largest selection of holiday arts, crafts and gifts under one roof. Exhibitors include approximately 350 crafters and commercial vendors in this three-day, award-winning fair that gives shoppers a chance to support small businesses this holiday season.

New event details for 2023 include:

• Online ticketing at holidayfairgreenville.com. Tickets can also be purchased onsite on the day of the event.

• Entertainment stage with live musical acts and activities throughout the weekend.

• Holiday bingo with a chance to win holiday cash to spend onsite.

• Santa on stage Friday, December 1st from 3 PM – 7 PM.

• First 500 attendees to bring a donation of canned food for American Legion or an unwrapped toy for The Salvation Army will receive a commemorative, reusable Holiday Fair shopping bag.

“Holiday Fair is a tradition that many families and friends come together for each year to kick off their season and get a lot of their shopping done,” said Matt Hollander, general manager, Greenville Convention Center. “We are excited to be bringing some new activations and partnerships to Holiday Fair this year, and we look forward to an engaging, fun and memorable event.”

Exhibitors will be selling a wide range of products, from holiday décor, jewelry, beauty items, home and garden goods, artisan foods, toys and games, clothing, pet products and more.

Show Dates and Times:
• Thursday, November 30 10 AM – 8 PM
• Friday, December 1 10 AM – 8 PM
• Saturday, December 2 10 AM – 6 PM

Cost:
• Tickets:
o $7 for adults
o $6 for seniors
o Free for children under 12
• Parking:
o $5 per vehicle

Website:
www.HolidayFairGreenville.com

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About Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is a global sports and entertainment company founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff in 2015. OVG is focused on being a positive disruption to business as usual in the sports, live entertainment, and hospitality industries and currently has eight divisions across five global offices (Los Angeles, New York, London, Philadelphia, and Toronto). OVG oversees the operations of Climate Pledge Arena at Seattle Center, UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY, Moody Center in Austin, TX, Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs, CA, as well as arena development projects for Co-op Live in Manchester, UK; and projects for Arena São Paulo in São Paulo, BZ; CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD; FirstOntario Centre Arena in Hamilton, ON; a New Arena and entertainment district in Las Vegas, NV; and a New Arena in Cardiff, Wales.

Visit OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for more information.

Good Printed Things, a Greenville-based publisher, is thrilled to announce a new poetry book in partnership with poet Glenis Redmond. The title will be a pocket-sized collection of poems inspired by visits to South Carolina’s State Parks. Glenis uses her poetic voice to capture the experience of exploring these spaces with her grandson and discovering what nature has to teach us. Whether you’re an avid poetry enthusiast or a lover of the outdoors, Glenis navigates the reader on a journey through South Carolina using poetry. The book will be released in April 2024 during National Poetry Month.

DP3 Architects is pleased to announce the addition of three new team members to the firm, Rita Odintsova, Jessi Hines, and Elisabeth Moffett.

Rita Odintsova received her professional degree in Architecture from the State University of Land Use Planning in her hometown of Moscow Russia. She joins the firm with a design background in hospitality, airports, and mixed-use projects. DP3 Architects looks forward to her contribution to the multi-unit studio.

Originally from Huntsville, AL, Jessi Hines earned a BA in Architecture from Mississippi State University. Her previous work experience includes design in higher education, K-12, mixed-use, and hospitality spaces. Jessi will be bringing her skills to the Hospitality Studio.

Elisabeth Moffett recently relocated from Upstate, NY to join the DP3 Architects team. The firm is thrilled to have her as a member of the Interiors Studio. She completed her BFA in Interior Design at Endicott College and has a design background in corporate interiors, retail, and hospitality.

DP3 Architects, established in 1984 and headquartered in the heart of downtown Greenville, South Carolina, is an architectural and interior design firm specializing in hospitality, higher education, and community projects. DP3 Architects designs projects that invite, inspire, and invigorate the people who work, live, and play in the spaces we create.

PEOPLE PLACES PURPOSE
www.dp3architects.com

DP3 Architects is pleased to announce the addition of three new team members to the firm, Rita Odintsova, Jessi Hines, and Elisabeth Moffett.

Rita Odintsova received her professional degree in Architecture from the State University of Land Use Planning in her hometown of Moscow Russia. She joins the firm with a design background in hospitality, airports, and mixed-use projects. DP3 Architects looks forward to her contribution to the multi-unit studio.

Originally from Huntsville, AL, Jessi Hines earned a BA in Architecture from Mississippi State University. Her previous work experience includes design in higher education, K-12, mixed-use, and hospitality spaces. Jessi will be bringing her skills to the Hospitality Studio.

Elisabeth Moffett recently relocated from Upstate, NY to join the DP3 Architects team. The firm is thrilled to have her as a member of the Interiors Studio. She completed her BFA in Interior Design at Endicott College and has a design background in corporate interiors, retail, and hospitality.

DP3 Architects, established in 1984 and headquartered in the heart of downtown Greenville, South Carolina, is an architectural and interior design firm specializing in hospitality, higher education, and community projects. DP3 Architects designs projects that invite, inspire, and invigorate the people who work, live, and play in the spaces we create.

PEOPLE PLACES PURPOSE
www.dp3architects.com

Nonprofit Will Receive $50,000 in Grant Support and Virtual Leadership Training to Advance Economic Mobility in the Upstate

GREENVILLE – Bank of America today announced Rebuild Upstate as the 2023 Neighborhood Champion® awardee for their work advancing economic mobility and building up underserved neighborhoods in the Upstate. Through this multi-year grant funding and leadership training for the nonprofits’ leadership, programs and services addressing critical home repairs and preservation for low-to moderate income homeowners will be able to expand across Upstate South Carolina. Without these repairs, existing homeowners would be forced to seek housing elsewhere that they can’t afford or face homelessness.

As part of the bank’s Neighborhood Builders program, one of the largest philanthropic investments into nonprofit leadership development in the nation, Neighborhood Champions provides funding and leadership training to nonprofits that are advancing economic mobility and building up underserved neighborhoods.

Through the program, Rebuild Upstate will receive the opportunity to participate in virtual leadership training delivered by experts in the nonprofit sector on topics like human capital management, increasing financial sustainability and storytelling and a $50,000 grant over two years.

Rebuild Upstate helps tackle the affordable housing crisis by enabling longtime Upstate residents to remain in the homes they already own. Over the organization’s 17-year history, Rebuild Upstate has served over 1,470 homeowners with critical repairs and safety/accessibility modifications. This new grant funding will help expand the nonprofit’s home repair and ramp programs. This grant will support and cover the operating and program expenses for up to ten homes and nearly 40 repair projects or home ramps.

“We are honored to be this year’s recipient of the Neighborhood Champions grant. This grant is transformational in helping us to serve low-income homeowners who cannot afford repairs otherwise,” said Jake Beaty, CEO of Rebuild Upstate. “Everyone deserves to live in a safe and healthy home that they can afford. We’re grateful for Bank of America’s commitment to advancing economic mobility and responsible community growth.”

The invitation-only program is highly competitive, and nonprofits are selected by a committee comprised of community leaders and past awardees. Five nonprofits have been selected as Neighborhood Champions in the Upstate since 2019, with the bank investing $250,000 into these local nonprofits collectively.

“Rebuild Upstate leads the way in helping our neighbors remain in their homes by providing the critical repairs and improvements needed to make daily life safer and easier,” said Stacy Brandon, president, Bank of America Upstate. “Bank of America is pleased to support this unique approach to affordable housing through flexible funding and leadership training to benefit the nonprofit’s long-term success and make a lasting impact for these families in our community.”

Since 2004, Bank of America has invested more than $300 million in nearly 100 communities across the U.S., partnered with more than 1,600 nonprofits, and helped more than 3,000 nonprofit leaders strengthen their leadership skills through the Neighborhood Builders and Champions program.

Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 68 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 3,900 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs and award-winning digital banking with approximately 57 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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DP3 Architects has been named the 2023 Firm of the Year by AIA South Carolina, an organization of the American Institute of Architects. The award recognizes notable achievements in design excellence, contribution to the profession of architecture, and continuity of service to the public. This recognition is considered the highest honor that AIASC can bestow upon a South Carolina architectural firm.

“We are honored to receive this recognition from AIA South Carolina” said Brian Thomas, Principal & CEO of DP3 Architects. “While this award may have our name on it, it is really the partnership that we have had with our clients that has allowed us to produce designs that we are proud of. This award honors them as well as our 3 founding principals and the nearly 200 team members throughout the years who have helped to build the firm to what it is. As we near our 40th anniversary we look forward to continuing to create meaningful spaces that have a positive impact on our community.”

Established in 1984, the DP3 Architects founding principals sought to create a firm of designers that shared a passion for the craft and a spirit of collaboration. Firm leadership has since expanded to include Principals Brian Thomas, Meg Terry, Ben Urueta, and Michael Pry. Now a team of 35, the firm has retained that creative spirit and a shared value around the philosophy of “Architecture by Team” – a belief and commitment to everyone having a seat at the table to solve problems and deliver transformative designs that connect people and enrich communities. From the very beginning, DP3 Architects’ focus has and continues to be on positively impacting communities. The firm strives to model civic engagement within the industry and beyond through participation, membership, sponsorship, and donation of our time and services.

For DP3 Architects, this award celebrates the firm’s project design work, our dedication to our clients, and a supportive culture created and enjoyed by our team members.

“We are exceptionally grateful to be the recipient of the AIA South Carolina Firm Award,” said Meg Terry, Principal & CMO of DP3 Architects. “This recognition is a coveted industry and professional acknowledgement that speaks to both the culture and the group of talented design professionals that made this award possible.”

About AIA South Carolina:
AIA South Carolina is a membership association working to advance the architecture profession in South Carolina. Through advocacy, leadership development, education, and resources, the organization supports architecture professionals throughout the state in designing a better world. www.aiasc.org

Greenville, SC. – A dynamic transformation is underway at the former Dollar General store on Poinsett Highway in Greenville South Carolina, as it undergoes a remarkable redevelopment into a multi-suite commercial space.

The former Dollar General site, located at 114 Poinsett Highway, will soon be reborn as Poinsett Corners, a center for office and retail space. This project will result in four spacious suites, totaling 7,676 square feet of modern workspace designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses and retailers alike.

Furthering the project, the adjoining spaces at 110 and 112 Poinsett Highway will also undergo interior and exterior renovations. Radio Room, currently occupying 110 Poinsett Highway, will be relocating in January 2024 and the space will be available for lease.

The redevelopment project is a testament to the ongoing growth and vitality of the Poinsett corridor, offering a prime location for local entrepreneurs, retailers, and professionals to establish or expand their businesses.

John Parker with Broadstreet Partners states “We are thrilled to introduce Poinsett Corners to the market. It’s truly at a gateway into Greenville, featuring historic charm and modern amenities.”

The Broadstreet Partners brokerage team of John Parker and Ryan Koop are leading the marketing efforts. For more information or leasing inquiries, please contact John Parker, 864.266.3309 or john@broadstreetcre.com.