Category: Press Release

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Our motto at Bricks & Minifigs is “rebuild, reuse and reimagine.” That is reflected in everything we do at our stores, including what you will experience as a customer! Come to our stores to find new sets as well as retired LEGO sets and bulk LEGO pieces. Have LEGO sets or bulk you want to find a new home? Come to Bricks & minifigs to sell or trade your old collections!

Bricks & Minifigs has something for everyone. Want to see for yourself? Check it out at the Bricks & Minifigs Greenville!

1054 E Butler Rd., Suite C
Greenville, SC 29607

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The Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Organization is pleased to announce the recipient of its Spring 2023 scholarship, Ellie Strong. This scholarship— in honor of the late Ted Rollins and his wife, Holly—is awarded to one deserving high school senior who needs a helping hand toward their college tuition.

With a passion for global advocacy, Ellie will begin her college career in Fall 2023 and pursue a double-major in economics and international politics. She hopes to use the Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship to support her undergraduate studies, as she prepares for a career of advocacy for underserved groups in the corporate world, especially women and girls.

The entry process for the next Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship is now open, with an application deadline of June 1, 2023.

In October 2021, the Ted & Holly Rollins Organization was formed to provide a scholarship each spring, open to students nationally. This scholarship honors the late Ted Rollins’ and his wife Holly Rollins’ vision to provide scholarship funding to aspiring students, many of whom are disadvantaged, yet excel academically despite their obstacles.

Greenville, South Carolina – December 20, 2022 – The Jud Hub, a collaborative social innovation hub located in the historic Judson Mill District, has tapped Breeaunna Hall as its Community Manager. An Upstate South Carolina native with extensive experience in various management roles, Hall is charged with leading the hub of social innovators at Judson Mill and beyond.

“I am excited to plant seeds of hope, success, happiness, and love into the Jud Hub, and Judson Mill community,” Hall said. “The Jud Hub’s mission to connect non-profits and socially minded for-profit companies with its community is inspiring. I’m honored to be part of such a rewarding organization.”

As Community Manager of the Jud Hub, Hall will oversee the 18,000 square-foot space and work with community leaders in Greenville to collaborate on resources, events, and programming that benefit the greater neighborhood and nonprofit membership at Jud Hub.

Additionally, she will serve as the main point of contact for leasing space in the Jud Hub.

The Jud Hub is a member of Founded Communities – an impact-driven co-working management and consulting firm that works with community leaders, policy makers, private developers, and universities to use innovation spaces and programming as a means for economic and community impact.

“We are thrilled to have Breeaunna on the Jud Hub team,” said Jason Widen, founding partner and CEO of Raleigh Founded, a company attached to Founded Communities that helped create the coworking space. “Breeaunna brings extensive experience as a property manager and a passion for community building. We look forward to working with her to support both social and economic impact in the Greenville community.”

Hall comes to the Jud Hub with experience in multiple industries, including property management, health care, and banking. An active member in her community, she has previously volunteered at Meals on Wheels, Share Head Start, and the Anderson County Veterans Affairs office.

The Jud Hub opened summer 2022 and is home to tenants such as Greenville Connects, Collective Entertainment Company, SoKrispyMedia, Better Growth, River Falls Spa, and The CommunityWorks Learning Center.

About Jud Hub
Jud Hub is a collaborative, inclusive shared workspace offering resources and community connections to nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and mission-driven companies. Jud Hub offers affordable office leasing options and coworking memberships. Benefits include access to reservable meeting rooms, special event space, pro-bono professional assistance, and intentional programming for member needs. For more information, visit www.judhub.com.

About Judson Mill District
Judson Mill District is a sustainable and vibrant mixed-use community offering soulful city living in Greenville, SC. Once the largest textile mill in Greenville County and an integral part of Greenville’s Mill Crescent wrapping the city’s west side, Judson Mill District is now home to office, restaurant, brewery, retail, entertainment, and residential spaces. In 2017, Taft Family Ventures, a distinguished real estate investment and development firm based in Greenville, NC, joined with Belmont Sayre, a privately held real estate investment and development company based in Chapel Hill, NC, to transform the historic 800,000-square-foot textile mill that closed in 2015. While maintaining its vision to preserve the soul, spirit, and features of the historic mill, Judson Mill District utilizes a sustainable approach in revitalizing its 36-acre campus, which now fosters a vibrant and affordable community where people live, work, and play. For more information on Judson Mill District, visit judsonmilldistrict.com or contact James McKay, Senior Associate Retail at james.mckay@avisonyoung.com (864) 747-5627 or Ned Reynolds, Vice President Office at ned.reynolds@avisonyoung.com (336) 260-3148.

Lee & Associates Greenville / Spartanburg is excited to share that the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® (GGAR) presented the 2022 Caine Halter Commercial REALTOR of the Year Award to our Associate Broker, Darath Mackie. A committee of realtor peers chooses the winner of the The Caine Halter Commercial REALTOR of the Year award annually. Awards winners demonstrate leadership in the industry and service to GGAR and the community.

“Years ago, when I entered this industry, the members of the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS welcomed me with open arms”, said Mackie during her acceptance speech. “The kindness and encouragement I received by the other brokers in my market fueled my desire to serve this community with integrity. In return, I wanted to encourage other young brokers to be successful and it made my servant’s heart bigger. I am humbled to receive this honor.”

Darath Mackie joined Lee and Associates in 2016. She brought more than 20 years of experience and skills in sales and business development. Specializing in commercial office, retail space, and land acquisition, Darath is passionate about helping clients achieve personal success.

In January of 2022, the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® Commercial Alliance named Darath Mackie the Steering Committee Chair. Mackie is only the second female to ever hold this respected position.

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About Lee & Associates
Lee & Associates is the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, with over 70 offices across the U.S. and Canada. Established in 2011, Lee & Associates Greenville / Spartanburg brings unsurpassed market intelligence to clients engaged in the acquisition, disposition and leasing of industrial, office, retail, flex and investment properties in the Upstate region of South Carolina, as well as Western North Carolina.

About the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors®
The Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® and The Multiple Listing Service of Greenville, SC, located at 50 Airpark Court, Greenville, SC 29607, currently provides REALTOR® services to over 3,100 Association and over 4,000 MLS members. These represent over 640 member REALTOR® Firms in the Greater Greenville marketplace.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (December 14, 2022) – YMCA of Greenville Foundation, the independent nonprofit corporation operating for the benefit of the YMCA of Greenville, announced the recipients of its 2023 grant cycle. The Foundation’s endowment fund helps sustain the YMCA of Greenville’s commitment to healthy living, youth development and social responsibility by financially supplementing the Y’s projects, programs, and services.

“The financial support the YMCA of Greenville Foundation receives impacts lives long after the gift is made,” says MaryEllis Petrosian, executive director, YMCA of Greenville Foundation. “Supporting such meaningful programs and projects of the YMCA of Greenville makes a huge difference in the community of people we serve.”

The projects that will be implemented due to the 2023 grants include:

• Caine Halter Family YMCA hired a new member engagement specialist (MES) that will focus on recruiting adults 65 years of age and older. Data has shown that Caine Halter Family YMCA has witnessed a decrease in the number of active older adults using the facility since March 2020, the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The MES will provide the opportunity to focus on reactivating, recruiting, and retaining members through innovative and engaging programs; enhance the YMCA’s mission of putting Christian principles into action through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body; and enrich more lives and more older adults to further strengthen the community.

• Eastside Family YMCA hired a new full-time assistant aquatics director to increase support of the growing Aquatics department. The assistant aquatics director will provide oversight of day-to-day operations, lifeguard staffing, lifeguard certification courses, swim lessons and swim academy. They will assist the Aquatics Director in developing, maintaining, and providing high quality and high value aquatics programs to members and participants.

• RECESS is expanding to the Eastside Family YMCA. RECESS (Recreation, Exercise, Community, Education, Social, Service) provides valuable and enriching experiences for adults with diverse abilities without compromising on quality or affordability. These elements serve as a guide for program curriculum and place heavy emphasis on delivering experiences that promote engagement with peers, wellness and recreational activities, social responsibility and development of independent living, vocational and self-advocacy skills. RECESS represents the YMCA’s belief that everyone has potential and that a diverse community helps make everyone stronger. With the expansion to Eastside, 72 families will be served.

• Prisma Health Family YMCA hired a new part-time camper success specialist. As the community grows, summer camp, one of the most impactful youth development programs that the YMCA offers, has also grown. The YMCA has also experienced a significant increase in campers that have special needs, diverse abilities or simply need additional support to be successful at camp. The camper success specialist will specialize in behavior management and specials needs to support the growing needs of summer camp participants.

• Prisma Health Family YMCA will be implementing a Y Kids Triathlon, a fun-filled kids’ event that will include swimming, biking, and running events. The program will provide triathlon trainings, to help kids be active and healthy, while also building confidence and having fun. The event will serve a minimum of 125 participants and engage 50+ staff and volunteers to support the event.

• Teen Services and Youth in Government hired a full-time teen service program director to provide the jumpstart necessary to bring teen programming participation back to pre-pandemic levels. They will work directly with SC Youth in Government schools across the state as well as lead conferences and trainings throughout the year.

• YMCA Judson Community Center received direct support for 163 youth in its afterschool, preschool and summer day camp programs. Every family served through this branch qualifies for financial assistance, and funding from grants and donations are necessary to keep the Judson YMCA programs sustainable.

• YMCA Camp Greenville will be improving eight pack-out locations for evening outdoor experiences that include cooking dinner and staying overnight. Renovations will include picnic tables, lumber for benches, water coolers and LED outdoor lanterns. Enhancing these locations will improve both camper safety and experience.

To learn more about the YMCA of Greenville Foundation and the projects, programs, and services it supports, visit https://www.ymcagreenville.org/foundation.

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About the YMCA of Greenville Foundation

Established in 1973, the YMCA of Greenville Foundation, Inc. is a separate nonprofit corporation operating for the benefit of the YMCA of Greenville. Year after year and generation after generation, our leaders guide our organization with an eye to our four core values: caring, honestly, respect and responsibility. While the needs of a community will change, these pillars of character taught at the YMCA will endure to provide impactful solutions. The YMCA of Greenville Foundation helps sustain the YMCA of Greenville’s commitment to healthy living, youth development and social responsibility by supplementing the Y’s projects, programs, and services.

Greer, SC – December 13, 2022 – The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Cavender to Chief Executive Officer of The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health, effective December 5, 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overall leadership and development of staff, direction of day-to-day operations and ensuring the delivery of high-quality health care.

Steve Cavender joins The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health after serving as CEO at multiple behavioral health hospitals. He brings with him more than 30 years of experience in behavioral health.

“I am excited to join The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health,” said Cavender. “We have a strong leadership team and excellent reputation in the community. I look forward to directing our facility toward a promising future while we continue to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.”

Steve earned his Master of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology and his Bachelor’s in Organizational Psychology.

About The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health

Located at 2700 E. Phillips Road in Greer, South Carolina, The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health offers a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of the community. The 156-bed licensed facility includes both inpatient and outpatient programs for adolescents, adults, and senior adults for the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. Its Brain Stimulation Center offers Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for clients suffering from chronic depression.

No-cost assessments are available 24/7 for those who may need help. More information can be found by calling The Carolina Center at 864-235-2335 or visiting www.thecarolinacenter.com.
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GREENVILLE, SC Greenville Symphony Orchestra brings a New York City holiday celebration to the Peace Center with Holiday at Peace, presented by United Community Bank. The symphony’s annual Christmas extravaganza has been reimagined with the Big Apple in mind and continues this year at 7:30 pm on Friday, December 16, and Saturday, December 17, and in a matinee performance at 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 18.

Holiday at Peace is a celebration of all things festive and magical at Christmastime and has become a much-anticipated tradition for families all over the Upstate. The Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) will present three performances of this unforgettable show at the Peace Center, where the audience will be swept away to New York City to experience the holidays as if they were at Rockefeller Plaza themselves.

The show is hosted by Jamarcus Gaston, one of Greenville’s most beloved and engaging media personalities. Music Director Edvard Tchivzhel is the conductor, and the GSO is honored to welcome back Broadway Star Rachel York. “Rachel’s voice is splendidly versatile. Julie Andrews Agrees. ‘Not only is Rachel a honeybun, but she has a voice that I would kill to have.’” – Elle Magazine. Guests will also be treated to dancers from the International Ballet, and of course, Santa will once again return to this spectacular event.

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” says Maestro Edvard Tchivzhel. “And what better way to ring in the holidays than with one of Greenville’s favorite traditions, Holiday at Peace! We’re thrilled to reunite with the incredibly talented and charming Broadway Star Rachel York as our featured vocalist, host Jamarcus Gaston, and the festive performances of International Ballet.”
The audience will recognize many seasonal favorites in this year’s version of Holiday at Peace, such as “All I Want for Christmas is You,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Let it Snow,” and much more, in a variety of musical styles from classical, to popular to Broadway hits.

As guests enter the Peace Center on Friday and Saturday nights, they will enjoy the festive sound of a brass ensemble from Riverside High School. In keeping with the Greenville Symphony’s goal to connect the community with music and celebrate local musicians, all three performances will feature local choirs in the Peace Concert Hall lobby. Ticket holders will enjoy the voices of the Long Branch Baptist Church choir on Friday, the Temple of Israel choir on Saturday, and the children of Mauldin Methodist Preschool on Sunday.

Tickets to the Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday at Peace Concert, presented by United Community Bank, range from $20-$65. To purchase tickets, visit greenvillesymphony.org, the Peace Center box office at the corner of Broad and Main Streets in downtown Greenville, or call (864) 467-3000 between 9:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday through Friday.

THE GREENVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA is celebrating its 75th Anniversary during the 2022-2023 season. Recognized as one of the finest professional orchestras in the southeastern U.S., it began as a small group of volunteer musicians performing in the Women’s Auditorium on the old Furman College campus. Since 1990 the GSO’s home has been The Peace Center in Greenville SC. The orchestra performs the classical repertoire in Masterworks and Chamber Series concerts and an Artists Up Close Series featuring smaller ensembles. In addition, they perform three Pops concerts annually. The GSO has been led by Music Director and Conductor Edvard Tchivzhel since 1999. The Russian-born Tchivzhel is the Symphony’s 5th Music Director. Through its Education and Community Outreach concerts and programs, the Greenville Symphony annually reaches more than 50,000 children and adults in the Upstate. greenvillesymphony.org

DP3 Architects won a Design Award at the American Institute of Architects South Carolina (AIA SC)’s annual awards presented on December 02, 2022. DP3 Architects received a Merit Award in Interior Architecture for the design of a retail space located in Greenville, SC.
AIA SC’s Design Awards recognizes individuals, organizations, and projects exemplifying the very best in architecture. Winning projects are selected by a jury of architects and designers from outside the state in categories including: New Construction, Residential, Adaptive Reuse/Preservation, Interior Architecture, and Unbuilt Projects.
Completed in 2022, this 4,800 square foot space was designed to bring a renewed sense of brand prominence and to capture new foot traffic with its upgraded downtown presence. The interior design draws on a Scandinavian aesthetic with a minimalistic style that blends textures and contrasting tones. Products are displayed with sophisticated attention to detail and intentional thought to lighting and presentation.
The custom cash wrap is a focal point of the space. The asymmetric window pattern and dark wood of the “house” provide stark contrast to the order of the showroom. This unique element separates the store from the back-of-house operations and makes a bold statement.
The storefront features clean lines, natural materials, and large windows allowing for an abundance of natural light. Overall, the new space provides a modern and welcoming shopping experience that is designed with both product and customer in mind.
“It’s an honor to have received this recognition,” said Brian Thomas, President of DP3 Architects. “We are proud of this project and the collaboration between our team, client, and construction partners.”
About DP3 Architects
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 that work, live, and play in the spaces we create.
PEOPLE | PLACES | PURPOSE
www.dp3architects.com

Greenville, S.C. – FUEL, one of Greenville’s leading marketing and branding agencies, announced today the acquisition of the company by Mary Church Cornette, the agency’s vice president and creative director. Warren Griffith, who has led the company since 2011 serving as CEO, is pursuing a new career opportunity in the real estate marketing industry leading to the decision to step down from FUEL.

“We’ve done a lot of great things over the past 11 years at FUEL, building an exceptional team and work culture and creating award-winning work,” Griffith said. “I’m returning to my real estate marketing roots and am thrilled that I’m able to turn the reins over to Mary and the established senior team who are equally as invested and passionate about FUEL as I am. Mary is a proven leader and has spent her time at FUEL building the creative team and our brand, and I know her vision will take the agency to the next level.”

Cornette joined FUEL in 2019 after spending more than 20 years working with big brands and at large agencies in New York and Los Angeles, contributing her strong command of creative design and marketing strategy to build brands and drive business results. She has a clear vision of the future of the agency and its integration into the arts and overall community and is committed to growing FUEL into the best small agency in the Southeast.

As the new owner and CEO of FUEL, Cornette has set a strategy in motion to build upon the agency’s strong foundation to continue bringing the most impactful brand and marketing solutions to their clients and the community. She brings a personable, approachable leadership style and a drive to move the agency forward through culture-focused initiatives.

“I’m confident in the vision and direction I’ve set forth for the agency, and we’re well positioned for the opportunities ahead,”, Cornette said, who joins the rankings of less than one percent of female agency owners in the US. “I’m committed to this company, the FUEL brand, our incredibly talented team, and our clients and partners. I envision an agency that integrates into multiple facets of the community – from the arts to business to lifestyle, and FUEL is poised for this vision ahead.”

FUEL has been a prominent local brand and marketing agency for 12+ years working with brands spanning from retail to real estate to manufacturing and has been awarded one of South Carolina’s best places to work two years in a row.

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About FUEL
Founded in 2011, FUEL is a marketing agency that creates and implements brand-building strategies that help companies rise above the noise and generate demand. Its team of talented, senior-level thinkers, designers, writers, and creators ignite brands’ full potential through thoughtful and strategic marketing plans, purposeful design, compelling content, and well-orchestrated campaigns. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., FUEL drives results for companies in a variety of industries throughout the Southeast region, from real estate to manufacturing. For more information, visit www.fuelforbrands.com.

Greenville, SC (November 30, 2022) – The 52nd annual Holiday Fair will take place at the Greenville Convention Center December 1 – 3, 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.

“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 John Wilusz, general manager, Greenville Convention Center. “With such a large variety of vendors, you’ll be able to find gifts for everyone on your list.”

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 much more.

Show Dates and Times:
• Thursday, December 1 10 AM – 8 PM
• Friday, December 2 10 AM – 8 PM
• Saturday, December 3 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