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GREENVILLE, S.C. – Heading toward its major fundraising event of 2023, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County is honoring its top sponsors for The Dinner on Ice Gala.
The Co-Host and Partner are the Greenville Swamp Rabbit Hockey Team and Bon Secours Wellness Arena; Center Ice Sponsor is Swamp Rabbit Moving, LLC, and KW Beverage and the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors are the Starting Lineup Sponsors.
The second annual Dinner on Ice Gala will be held on Tuesday, October 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in downtown Greenville. Habitat Greenville raised $90,598 in 2022’s event, which helped support 69 families by helping to build 14 new homes and repair 55 more. Information on donations for the auction is available here. There are no individual tickets for sale, but people can purchase table sponsorships here. The gala includes dinner, an auction, networking and more. Semi-formal attire is encouraged, but not required.
Other key sponsors include: CoverSource, IBI Builders, COR3 Design, Bank of Travelers Rest, Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union, AFL, PNC Bank, Auro Hotels, David & Wendy Neale, Spero Financial, Mast General Store, HomeTrust Bank, LaVonne Thompson, Long Branch Baptist Church, Steve Worrell, CrossFit Simpsonville, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Chad & Mary Jill Curran, Modern Real Estate and Drum Creative.
“These sponsors are working to create a stronger Greenville by helping families make the next step toward home ownership,” said Monroe Free, President and CEO of Habitat Greenville. “Their support helps change not only families in the short term, but for generations to come.”
About Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County:
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County opened its doors in 1985 to bring families, community partners, and volunteers together to construct affordable, energy-efficient homes that help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance. As of May 2023, Habitat Greenville has completed the construction of 405 homes. Habitat Greenville received the 2017 Builder of the Year award from EarthCraft, and in recognition of financial health, accountability, and transparency, maintain a 4-Star Charity status by Charity Navigator. Habitat Greenville ReStores are located at 3033 Wade Hampton Boulevard in Taylors and 1818 Woodruff Rd., Greenville, SC 29607. Call 864-312-5016 for free donation pickups.
Learn more at www.habitatgreenville.org.

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CONVERSE, SC, September 13, 2023 – The BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) site in Converse, South Carolina, near Spartanburg, is hiring full-time production technicians at its career fair on Friday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will take place at BASF ECMS’s location on 230 Old Converse Road in Spartanburg.
Pay for production technicians begins at $18.50 plus shift premium. BASF ECMS is seeking applicants primarily for second and third shift positions. All positions have the opportunity for additional pay increases based on performance.
ECMS offers top-tier benefits after a three-month probationary period, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401k matching program, paid vacation, tuition reimbursement, backup childcare and backup eldercare, employee assistance programs that provide personal, family, financial counseling, and much more.
“BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions is a great place to work. We compensate our team members well for their efforts, actively support career development, and we have a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where colleagues can find camaraderie, build skills, and enjoy time at work,” said Jerome Kirkland, Converse Site Manager.
Interested applicants can attend the job fair in person on Sept. 15 or apply anytime at www.basf.com/converse.

About BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions
Leveraging its deep expertise as a global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting the elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with over 4,500 employees and 20 production sites.

GREENVILLE, S.C. – KIND of the Upstate has added Leah Stoudenmire of The Rock It! Co. to its board.

KIND of the Upstate is a nonprofit dedicated to educating young children and encouraging them to include others and nurture all forms of differences and disabilities amongst their peers. It provides educational material to local schools that ignite discussions between children, parents, and educators about the importance of being kind to others and learning that everyone has different abilities. Furthermore, KIND promotes the inclusion and acceptance of all individuals.

“We are honored to have Leah join our board,” said Carolina Giguere, one of the co-founders of KIND of the Upstate. “Her leadership, drive, and enthusiasm all make her a great advocate for KIND of the Upstate.”

Stoudenmire founded The Rock It! Co. in 2014. It’s a full-service marketing and events agency with extensive experience planning and managing in-person conferences, virtual conferences, sales incentive trips, and experiences for companies such as PlanSource, iBTR, Kastle Systems, Snagajob, and ICF.

From startups to large corporations, The Rock It! Co. has successfully partnered with companies nationwide to deliver specialized marketing solutions including branding and design, content creation, email marketing, social media, search engine marketing (SEM), search engine optimization (SEO), product launches, website design, and development. The company added a Greenville office this Spring.

Stoudenmire said this is an organization that is close to her heart. One of her nephews has Down syndrome, and her father spent decades in education as a teacher and principal, even being honored with the Order of the Palmetto for his work on helping children come together.

“You can say my entire life has led me to KIND of the Upstate,” Stoudenmire said. “Their mission is so vital to helping children grow.”
About KIND of the Upstate:
KIND of the Upstate aims to educate young children and encourage them to include others and nurture all forms of differences and disabilities amongst their peers. KIND promotes inclusion and acceptance of all individuals. KIND provides educational material, which will ignite discussions between children, parents, and educators about the importance of being kind. Together, through education, they strive to build a KIND foundation in the children of the Upstate of South Carolina that will sustain into adulthood. Learn more at kindoftheupstate.org.

GREENVILLE, S.C. – The latest book by Karin Freeland shares her stories in an effort to encourage women to follow their dreams both professionally and personally.
“Grab Life by the Dreams” will be available on September 19, but pre-sales can be done through her website, www.karinfreeland.com/dreams, starting today. Grab Life by the Dreams pulls from Freeland’s thousands of hours of training and coaching sessions she has led that have helped professionals make the right choices to find better career fulfillment.
The book explores how women find themselves in mental, physical, and personal ruts in their lives, and gives them the steps they need not just to get “unstuck,” but to build tenable paths forward for success.
“As a coach, I always share my story and how I transformed my life,” she said. “That lays the groundwork for my clients to understand why coaching will benefit them and how they will be able to transform their own life.”
A New York native, Freeland packed up her car and drove to Miami to follow her dreams of being an actress and professional dancer just after college. She quickly landed enough roles in movies to pursue acting full-time and live in New York City. However, she pivoted after a few years to a career working in the corporate sector.
Over the next 15 years, she oversaw the creation and launch of global brands through her roles as Chief of Staff to the President of Verizon Enterprise Solutions, Head of Demand Generation & Field Marketing for North America at Centrica Business Solutions, and Vice President of Digital GTM and Learning at JS Group. She now runs Karin Freeland Coaching & Consulting LLC in Greenville.
A member of the John Maxwell Leadership Team and a certified Life Reinvention Coach, Freeland helps high-achieving professionals, executives, and business owners achieve the success they desire without sacrificing time with family and friends, their health, or self-care. Freeland also will be doing a book signing on Monday, September 25 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at M. Judson Bookstore, 130 S. Main Street, Greenville.
About Karin Freeland:
Karin Freeland is a certified Life Reinvention Coach focused on helping women transform their lives and achieve their dreams by using the lessons she learned in her 15 years in the corporate sector. Award-winning author of Grab Life by the Dreams and podcast host of Rock Your Reinvention, learn more about her and her company Karin Freeland Coaching & Consulting, LLC at www.karinfreeland.com.

GREENVILLE, SC | September 7, 2023 – Bowdre Consulting, a full-service educational consulting firm, announces an upcoming event designed to provide students and families with valuable insight into the world of boarding school education. Boarding School Connect is scheduled to take place on September 27th from 6 – 8 PM and will be held at the Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville.

This event will provide families with the chance to engage with over 55 prestigious boarding schools from across the country. These schools boast an array of globally acclaimed educational, creative, and athletic initiatives while also including specialized programs catering to students with unique learning styles. Parents and students will have the opportunity to explore each institution’s unique offerings, learn about scholarship opportunities, and establish connections with representatives.

“Boarding school is a unique opportunity for students as it not only provides an exceptional education but also instills vital life skills,” says Bowdre Consulting founder Bowdre Fortson Clayton. “Our job is to ensure that every student has a well-rounded educational experience personalized according to their needs, and this event showcases the many individualized options that families have.”

This event is open to all families interested in learning more about boarding school and its offerings. There is no cost to attend, and registration can be completed by visiting www.boardingschoolconnect.com.

ABOUT BOWDRE CONSULTING
Bowdre Consulting is a company that offers placement services for families interested in K-12, junior boarding school, boarding school, therapeutic boarding school, military boarding school, ROTC, college, and summer camps. They are focused on placing students with academic experiences that align with their individual needs and desires while also offering educational resources for both schools and families.

For more information on Bowdre Consulting, please visit www.bowdreconsulting.com.

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GREENVILLE, S.C. —Wagner Wealth Management’s Hayden Turlington has been named to Greenville Business Magazine’s Best and Brightest 35 and Under list.

This annual list highlights the young professionals who are making a difference in the business world and in the community. Turlington joined Wagner Wealth Management in 2022 and has enjoyed serving clients across the Upstate as a Wealth Advisor.

In the community, she is Chairwoman of Young Greenville, a violinist with the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra, and is in her third year as marketing chair for the Greenville Young Professionals Advisory Council. Earlier this year, she was named The Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professional of the Year.

A Greenville native, Turlington majored in music and was on the pre-med track at Furman before deciding that medicine was not the right fit for her. Knowing that she wanted a career centered on helping people solve problems and meet goals, she turned her focus to wealth management. After graduating in 2018, Turlington earned her financial licenses as well as the Accredited Asset Management Specialist designation in 2019.

“We are very proud of Hayden’s accomplishments in the community and for our clients,” said Dan Wagner, founder and CEO of Wagner Wealth Management. “She is an extraordinary young professional and this is a well-deserved honor.”

About Wagner Wealth Management:
Wagner Wealth Management specializes in helping individuals and companies reach their personal and professional goals. Wagner Wealth Management currently oversees more than $450 million in total client assets; their experience is diverse, exceptional, and ready to work. The firm has offices in Anderson, Greenville, and Seneca. Learn more at www.wagnerwealthmanagement.com.
Securities offered through Arkadios Capital. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Wealth Management Advisors, LLC. Arkadios Capital and Wealth Management Advisors, LLC, are not affiliated through any ownership.

GREENVILLE, S.C.— HousingWire has named Lima’s One Capital Chief Operating Officer Rankin Blair as one of the top Insiders in the mortgage industry for 2023.
In the past year, Blair has successfully led the on-time, on-budget implementation of a new LOS system; led the creation of a new operations department and custom web portal to support Lima One’s new Lender Finance sales channel; helped to build and launch a new operations center in Irvine, California; and reorganized Lima One’s 70-person underwriting team to deliver credit and property underwriting more efficiently in order to close loans with more speed and certainty. Blair has led these major upgrades while continuing to ensure that the operations team delivers world-class customer service while underwriting and closing loans at record origination levels.
Blair, who joined Lima One in 2013, leads the company’s loan production and technology infrastructures. He has served as a member of Lima One’s Executive Leadership Team since 2014 and assumed his current role as COO in 2022. Blair is a graduate of Clemson University and a former signal officer from the United States Army Reserve.
“This honor reflects the outstanding work that our entire operations and technology teams have done over the past year,” Blair said. “We’ve completed several key initiatives that will help Lima One better serve our customers and continue to grow our business. It’s an exciting time to lead our team to these new heights.”
HousingWire’s Insiders program annually recognizes operational all-stars across the real estate and mortgage industries. Blair was previously honored as a Rising Star by HousingWire in 2019.
About Lima One Capital
Since its inception in 2011, Lima One Capital has funded over $8 billion in loans for real estate investors who are building, improving, and stabilizing neighborhoods across the nation. Lima One’s core loan products are New Construction loans for ground-up construction, in-fill, specs, and model homes; Fix and Flip, a 13-month bridge loan for investors who are buying, renovating, and selling properties; Rental property and portfolio loans for purchasing or refinancing residential rental properties; and Multifamily bridge lending for the purchase, rehab, or refinance of 5+ unit multifamily properties. For more information, visit limaone.com.

DP3 Architects is pleased to announce the addition of three new team members to the firm, Mady Bellanca, Lydia Gandy, and Kyle Tonkins.

Mady Bellanca was previously a summer intern at DP3 Architects, and the firm is thrilled to have her back as a member of the higher education studio after completing her MA in Architecture at Clemson University.

Lydia Gandy is a Greenville, SC native and recently received her MA in Architecture from Clemson University. She brings her talents to the community studio.

Kyle Tonkins received his MA in Architecture from the University of Florida. He joins the firm with a design background in healthcare, hospitality, and the community market sector. DP3 Architects looks forward to his contribution to the community studio.

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.

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GREENVILLE, S.C. — The first book by Joan Herlong, one of the Upstate’s most respected and accomplished real estate professionals, will be published nationwide in September.
As Is: An Insider’s Guide to Real Estate by Joan Herlong will be on the shelves of retailers on Tuesday, September 26 via Forbes Books with pre-orders available now at www.joanherlong.com.
Herlong shares her insights on the changing world of real estate with her well-known wisdom and wit developed from her years as an award-winning humor columnist and with an eye for the funnier parts of the business world and life. The book is a must-read for buyers and sellers, any person looking to enter real estate, seasoned industry professionals or anyone looking to learn more about real estate.
“This book is my effort to raise the bar, hopefully inspiring more dedicated, full-time real estate professionals, who will treat this high-stakes business with the seriousness that buyers and sellers deserve,” she said. “Whether you’re a buyer, a seller, an agent, or aspiring agent, you’ll find insights and strategies that will help you become better informed, to get the most out of your experience. The consumer has the right to expect more, but first you have to know what more to expect.”
Here are some of the amazing endorsements of the book.
“If you are in real estate, buy this book. Joan Herlong is one of the greatest real estate minds around. You will learn a ton. Plus; her humor is fast, strong, and real. Her sales accomplishments are mind blowing. This book made feel like she is talking to me. It’s so authentic. These pages contain her straight approach to life. Plus, her wit is worth the price,” said Leighton Cubbage, Chairman & Co-Founder, Allie Capital, LLC.
“This book is awesome. I laughed out loud a few times and it was an easy read. I think she has a true knack for writing. It kept me amused which kept my attention. I think some of it could be the fact that I know her but I also think people will get a feel for her humor without knowing her which makes it fun,” said Jay McDonald, Production Manager, Prime Lending.
“I’ve known Joan for more than 20 years both personally and professionally. She is a consummate professional. I have seen her updating MLS listings on New Year’s Eve while at the beach and everyone else was watching bowl games. Her customers are raving fans, with good reason. She responds to all calls within 24 hours and her phone is never off. This book reflects her experience as well as her wit and savvy. I highly recommend this book to anyone in real estate as well as anyone thinking about getting into real estate,” said Jim Sobeck, Managing Member, New South Real Estate Partners, Sobeck Holdings, and Sobeck Investments.
“This book is exactly what agents need in order to survive and thrive in the world of real estate, and it’s long overdue. Joan’s no-nonsense style breaks down the industry basics and lays bare the areas agents, at all levels of the business, struggle with every day. With her insider expertise, she guides agents to cut out the noise, emotion, unnecessary work, and drama that derails their business and success. You will find yourself laughing out loud as you read about Joan’s real-life stories, mishaps and mistakes all while picking up invaluable strategies and knowledge that will enable you to excel in this ever changing and competitive business,” said Liz Bentley, President of Liz Bentley Associates.
Herlong moved to Greenville in 1989 and began selling real estate in 1993, always full time. After years as the top producing solo agent for a national brand, she started her own boutique agency in December 2011 – in the midst of the recession and housing slump. At the end of her first year on her own, she was the number one Realtor in the Greenville MLS by sales volume, and repeated this accomplishment numerous times since, including in 2022. She was the number one Realtor by volume for the entire decade of 2012-2021 with sales of over $388 million, which is 25% ($75 million) more than the next agent and even more than any team in the Greater Greenville MLS.
In 2017, she affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty and launched Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty. The company has more than tripled in size since that time in sales volume and the number of Associates.
With a well-earned reputation for expertise, fairness, and advocacy, Herlong has often been called upon for advice by agents from other companies. She has served as an expert witness in real estate litigation and related hearings, and negotiated thousands of deals.
A two-time honoree as one of Greenville’s Most Influential, Herlong grew up in Winnetka, Illinois. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English Literature at the University of Virginia. She and her husband, William, have four adult children and six grandchildren.
More information on where she will be signing books will be coming soon, but people interested in having Herlong speak to their group or sign books can go to www.joanherlong.com.

About Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty

Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty is one of the leading and most trusted names in real estate in the Upstate of South Carolina. First founded by Owner/CEO Joan Herlong as AugustaRoad.com Realty in 2011, the firm has since handled thousands of properties in the Greenville and Upstate area. In 2017, the company affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, becoming Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty. The company has more than tripled in agent count and production volume since that time. Learn more at www.jha-sothebysrealty.com. 

About Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC
Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby’s International Realty network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation, and settlement services. In February 2004, Realogy entered into a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby’s, the operator of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby’s International Realty name and the development of a full franchise system. Affiliations in the system are granted only to brokerages and individuals meeting strict qualifications. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC supports its affiliates with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational, and business development resources. Franchise affiliates also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby’s auction house, established in 1744.