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Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, is pleased to announce the addition of Dalton Ribble and Chandler McCarl as Routing and Planning Analysts. In this role on the company’s growing Planning Team, Ribble and McCarl will support the engineering and planning side of client proposals.

“Dalton and Chandler bring a very valuable skill set to Logisticus Group,” said Will Stephan, founder of Logisticus Group. “It is through the expertise and diligence of a planning analyst that large scale logistics projects come to fruition. They are the foundation of every project.”

Prior to joining Logisticus Group, Ribble worked as a Compliance Consultant for several years in the pacific northwest. In the role he consulted clients in the recycling industry on compliance standards at the state and federal level. McCarl held a variety of roles for major universities and sports teams within their ticketing and revenue departments.

“I am excited to join Logisticus Group and have the opportunity to work within such an incredible company culture,” said Ribble. “Planning and routing involves a great amount of teamwork, and my colleagues truly provide extraordinary insight and support.

“Logisticus Group is one of the most unique companies here in the upstate,” said McCarl. “In my role, I have the opportunity to work on the planning and execution of moving large scale equipment from start to finish. Our team’s high level of creativity has allowed us to work on some interesting client projects. I look forward to many more.”

Ribble received his bachelor’s degree in Government from Georgetown University. McCarl received his Bachelor of Science from Clemson University.

About Logisticus Group
Logisticus Group (LLC), a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), specializes in transportation logistics, project management and technology solutions serving
projects throughout North and South America. At Logisticus Group, we believe our
processes, technology solutions, personnel and business model deliver a more predictable, controlled, efficient and expedited project. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Logisticus Group was named the #2 Fastest Growing Company in the state in 2020. To learn more visit, www.logisticusgroup.com.

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Women Confidence Builders hosted its biggest event of 2023 and presented scholarships to students from Anderson Career Technology Center and Spartanburg Academic Movement.
The sold-out luncheon took place on August 28 at the Greenville Convention Center. The scholarships awarded to students from Anderson Career Technology Center were:
Morgan Swaney, Palmetto High School, Computer Science
Brooklyn McCraw, Palmetto High School, Law Enforcement
Nora Boswinkle, Belton-Honea Path High School, Aerospace Engineering
Melanie Martinez, Powdersville High School, Automotive Technology
Peyton Blackman, Palmetto High School, Computer Science
Liliana Rondeau, Palmetto High School, Law Enforcement
The scholarships awarded to students from Spartanburg Academic Movement were:
Amaria Jones, Dorman High School, Lenoir-Rhyne University
Archer Lafever, Boiling Springs High School, Clemson University
Olivia Martin, High Point Academy, Converse University
Ty’Tayana Ballenger, Spartanburg High School, South Carolina University
Trinity McDowell, Dorman High School, Howard University

Women Confidence Builders is a non-profit organization that offers events, mentoring, speaking, and consulting services with the goal of uplifting women in business across the region. The next event will be on January 25, 2024.
“It was such an honor for us to be able to present those scholarships to those girls.” said Christi Powell, the President of Women Confidence Builders and the Women Business Enterprise Lead for 84 Lumber. “We’re excited for their journeys ahead, and even more excited about how else we can make a difference in the lives of Upstate women.”

About Women Confidence Builders:
Founded in 2021, the mission of Women Confidence Builders is to educate, mentor, disciple, and empower all women while building confidence and creating inclusivity. They believe that by investing in the next generation of female leaders, we can create a brighter, more equitable future for all.
Learn more at www.womenconfidencebuilders.com follow them on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

LOCAL CLEANING COMPANY MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Greenville, SC – August 21, 2023 – Two Maids of Greenville has partnered with Cleaning for a Reason, a non-profit organization that provides free house cleaning services to cancer patients. In 2020, owner David Angers lost his wife to pancreatic cancer, an experience that gave him and his two daughters a firsthand understanding of the profound impact of cancer on families. Thus, when Angers assumed control of Two Maids of Greenville in 2023, he was pleased to discover that the Two Maids brand was in alignment with Cleaning for a Reason—an organization dedicated to supporting families affected by cancer.

“Cancer doesn’t solely affect the patient; its reach extends to the entire family,” shared Angers. “In partnership with Cleaning for a Reason, our mission is to provide free cleaning services to these families easing their burden and enabling them to devote more time to what truly matters during this challenging period. We’re appreciative of the opportunity to contribute, even in a small way.”

Through partnership with Cleaning for a Reason, Two Maids of Greenville will assist cancer patients by cleaning two homes per month for two consecutive months free of charge. This is an ongoing service to cancer patients residing in Greenville County and most of Pickens and Anderson Counties.

Shared cancer patient Kathy Sutton, “Thank you again to Two Maids of Greenville for being a part of Cleaning for a Reason. As a cancer patient, I can’t say enough as to how helpful this service was to me. I’m very happy with the cleaning company. The service was excellent. The cleaning ladies were very thorough and worked diligently.”

About Two Maids of Greenville
Founded in 2016, Two Maids of Greenville operates as a locally owned national franchise specializing in residential cleaning, catering to a diverse clientele of over 12,000 in the Upstate area. In January 2023, Marine Corps veteran David Angers took the helm of the Greenville location, introducing new policies to enhance client experiences and foster a positive work environment for professional house cleaners. The company’s core values encompass a strong commitment to community involvement, evidenced by financial support extended to local schools and charities in the greater Greenville area. Adding to their dedication, Two Maids of Greenville has become part of ISSA Residential, the trade association focused on elevating professionalism in the residential cleaning industry.

Two Maids differentiates itself as a fusion of customer service and technology, coinciding with its house cleaning services. Leveraging advanced technology, the franchise ensures seamless customer experiences with transparent pricing and online appointment scheduling. Its unique pay-for-performance model ties employee compensation to customer feedback, motivating technicians to achieve perfect 10 out of 10 ratings, boosting both customer satisfaction and earnings. This mechanism also informs local franchises for targeted training.
Two Maids’ excellence has drawn recognition from reputable sources including CNN Money, Yahoo News, INC, Entrepreneur, and Better Homes and Gardens. It has garnered awards such as the National Maid Service of the Year and the title of Fastest Growing Cleaning Company in America. For more information about this company, go to twomaidscleaning.com/greenville.
About Cleaning for a Reason
Cleaning for a Reason partners with more than 1,200 residential cleaners throughout the United States and Canada to offer free house cleaning to any household battling cancer. Since 2006, the nonprofit and its partners have donated more than $16 million in services, helping more than 50,000 cancer patients. In 2017, Cleaning for a Reason was adopted by ISSA Charities, the charitable arm of ISSA, The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association. To apply for services, to join as a cleaning partner, or to support the work of Cleaning for a Reason, visit cleaningforareason.org.

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David Angers and his daughters at Purple Stride,
a cancer walk supporting pancreatic cancer.

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Noel Brooks, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s Director of Development, will spend this Fall learning skills to make the community stronger in the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) from Furman University’s Riley Institute.
Brooks has been with Habitat Greenville since 2016 and oversees the major fundraising campaigns and planning for this nonprofit dedicated to building affordable, energy-efficient homes throughout the community. A graduate of Clearwater Christian College, Brooks previously spent eight years as a development director at a school in Georgia.
In this award-winning program, class members are selected through a rigorous application and interview process after being nominated by existing graduates of the program, known as Riley Fellows. They are accepted based on a variety of factors, including their interest in and commitment to the program and their capacity to create impact within their organizations and communities. Each class is crafted to reflect South Carolina’s demographic makeup.
Brooks will take part in a highly interactive curriculum consisting of case studies, scenario analyses, and other experiential learning tools that maximize interaction and discussion among classmates and facilitate productive relationships. Working alongside classmates, Brooks will also develop a capstone project that raises awareness of community needs.
DLI classes are facilitated by expert Juan Johnson, an independent consultant who was The Coca-Cola Company’s first-ever vice president for diversity strategy.
“DLI is unique among South Carolina’s leadership programs,” Johnson said. “In addition to developing new relationships and affecting positive change in their communities, participants gain deep knowledge of how to effectively manage and lead diverse workers, clients, and constituents.”
Once participants of this class graduate in December and become Riley Fellows, they join a powerful cross-sector network of South Carolinians that includes corporate CEOs, legislators, superintendents, religious and nonprofit heads, and business and community leaders.

Now in its twentieth year, the program equips participants with tools and perspectives to leverage diversity to improve organizational outcomes and drive social and economic progress in South Carolina. Brooks is one of 35 individuals to be a part of the 34th Upstate cohort.

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, maintains 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.

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville has sponsorships available and is looking for auction donations for its Dinner on Ice Gala this October.
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. This fundraiser is supported by the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits Hockey Team, and Swamp Rabbits Moving Company. It includes dinner, an auction, networking and more. Semi-formal attire is encouraged, but not required.
“Together, we enable families living with disadvantages to build wealth, health, and dignity through affordable homeownership,” said Monroe Free, President and CEO of Habitat Greenville. “With each home built, Habitat brings communities together to help create a world where everyone has a decent place to call home.”
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 sponsorships and donations for the auction are available here.
“What better way can our resources be used than for an organization that helps break generational poverty by giving people the tools, the financial education, and the sweat equity to build family wealth and to build stability in our communities,” said Terri Hendrix, Vice President of Engagement for Carolina Foothills Credit Union, an event sponsor.
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.

GREENVILLE, SC (August 22, 2023) – Perini Ranch, known for its world-famous beef tenderloin and James Beard Award-winning steakhouse, headlines Collaborators & Cocktails on Wednesday, September 13th from 5:00 – 7:15 p.m. at Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower. Ranchers Tom and Lisa Perini will share their extraordinary journey along with a tasting of their world-famous beef tenderloin.

Established in 1983 and known for its authentic “cowboy cuisine,” the now-destination Perini Ranch Steakhouse began as a chuck wagon catering company founded by Tom Perini in the small West Texas town of Buffalo Gap. Tom still guides and nurtures the multi-faceted brand today alongside his wife, Clemson University graduate, Lisa Perini.

With a worldwide following for its celebrated “Real Texas Food” and authentic dining experience, Perini Ranch is the winner of a coveted James Beard America’s Classics Award and has been named the New York Times’ “Best Mail Order Food Gift” in the country for its unmatched beef tenderloin.

Under Tom and Lisa’s leadership, Perini Ranch has earned every victory by striving for excellence, innovating, making wise choices, and ensuring their customers have an unmatched and memorable experience with their brand. They’ve catered for presidents, won national awards, and shipped thousands of tenderloins.

“For anyone focused on building relationships with customers and delivering an extraordinary brand experience, this is a don’t-miss event,” says Joe Erwin, president of Endeavor. “I’m excited to hear Tom and Lisa’s personal account of their unique journey to national acclaim and thrilled they offered to bring their world-famous and highly sought after beef tenderloin to share with our lucky attendees.”

Co-sponsoring this event are:
• AFL, an international manufacturer providing end-to-end fiber optics and telecommunications solutions to the energy, service provider, enterprise, hyperscale, and industrial markets as well as several emerging markets, with products in use in over 130 countries.
• The Brand Leader, a brand-first creative agency specializing in advertising, brand and design that connects brands with customers in game-changing ways. Founded in 1998, the agency’s vision is to turn great companies, products, and ideas into unforgettable brands. Based in Greenville, SC, the agency includes professionals in New York, Colorado, Ohio, Texas and Washington, D.C. Winner of numerous creative awards, The Brand Leader has also been recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by Outside Magazine (2021, 2022), Ad Age (2023), and others.

Important event details:
• Networking 5:00 – 5:45 p.m., followed by presentation and Q&A beginning at 5:45. The event will conclude with networking until 7:15 p.m.
• Seating is limited. To attend, request an invitation at Endeavor@EndeavorGreenville.com (no walk-ins).
• Event is free to Endeavor members. Non-member tickets are $30, cocktails/tasting included.

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About Endeavor
Endeavor is a membership-based coworking community for creative and entrepreneurial professionals, as well as corporate teams and business travelers. Endeavor’s premium location in the ONE Development in Greenville, SC provides members with state-of-the-art work and meeting space, and uniquely, surrounds them with a diverse array of peers who offer a broad range of services and experience. Training opportunities, networking events and business consulting are available for the professionals who call Endeavor home every day, as well as business team members across the region. Endeavor has been recognized as the winner of the Coworker Member’s Choice Award for Greenville, SC. For more information, visit endeavorgreenville.com.

The Well Center Counseling Studios is having an open house tour and ribbon cutting at our new office space on Tuesday September 5th at 5pm. Come see our new office space in downtown Pendleton! All are welcome to come walk through our space, meet our team, and find out more information about the services provided at The Well Center.

The Well Center has 10 counselors who provide counseling to a variety of populations such as children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in the surrounding communities. We provide in person and virtual services. Our goal is to meet mental health needs in our community!

We hope to see you there!
Our address is 204 E Main Street Pendleton, SC 29670

GREENVILLE, S.C. – LaTonya Phillips is the new board chair for Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, and will help guide the agency as it continues to work to provide affordable housing in our community.

In addition, the Habitat Greenville Board has added three new board members: Beth Paul, General Manager of the Bon Secours Wellness Arena; Sam Erwin, Mid Atlantic Regional President for First Horizon Bank, and David Mitchell, President and CEO of Talent Management Solutions, said Monroe Free, President and CEO of Habitat Greenville.

A Clinical Applications Specialist with Agfa Healthcare, Phillips has served on the Habitat Greenville board for the past three years.

“The Greenville community is rapidly changing, and we all know the challenges we all face when it comes to creating affordable housing amidst rising construction costs,” Free said. “LaTonya’s leadership and these three amazing new board members will help us meet those challenges.”

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.