Category: Press Release

The YMCA of Greenville Foundation announced that Bob Manz, former Greenville Assistant City Engineer, left $30,000 to the YMCA of Greenville Foundation after his passing on July 3, 2021.

Manz was an avid sports lover and was known to many as “The Oracle”, for his encyclopedic sports knowledge. An active member of the Caine Halter YMCA, and involved in numerous adult sports leagues, Manz’s $30,000 gift from his estate will go towards youth sports programs to benefit young athletes for decades.

The YMCA of Greenville is for all and does not turn anyone away if they don’t have the ability to pay. “The YMCA of Greenville Foundation is critical to help fund these programs in perpetuity, so that everyone that wants to participate in a program can”, says MaryEllis Petrosian, executive director of the YMCA of Greenville Foundation. “His gift will help preserve youth sports for years to come.”

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About the YMCA of Greenville Foundation

Established in 2015, 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, honesty, 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.

(ANDERSON, SC, JULY 18, 2022) Amid a global supply chain crisis, TacMed Solutions quickly developed a sustainable production model to work against the supply chain crisis and aid the Ukrainian relief effort.
To scale the production of the SOF® Tourniquet, the TacMed team turned their focus to manufacturing efforts in the United by using continuous improvement and leveraging key partnerships with domestic raw material suppliers. This allowed for a consistent supply operation, accelerated sample review, and access to preferred pricing for reliable equipment.
With this new process in place, TacMed Solutions has seen the following improvements and achievements:
* 75 percent reduction in lead times for shipping orders;
* 175,000+ SOF Tourniquets parts manufactured in a 6-week timeframe and;
* 50,000+ SOF Tourniquets delivered by TacMed Solutions™ to Ukrainian war relief.
“When the war in Ukraine started, we weren’t going to let supply chain issues get in our way, said Katie Hembree, Director of Operations for TacMed Solutions. “Having agile, communicative, and transparent manufacturing partner[s] has helped us move quickly to jumpstart production and deliver lifesaving supplies to those on the front lines who need them most.” Will Wenberg, CEO of TacMed Solutions said, “Our goal has always been to provide the highest quality products as quickly as possible to support the abilities of First Responders. These enhancements to our domestic production process have allowed us to dramatically increase the speed in which we can deliver our products to customers.”
About TacMed Solutions
TacMed Solutions™ (TacMed™) is dedicated to improving survivability in response to crisis situations through world-class innovative emergency response solutions designed to equip, train, and protect those who save lives. The company develops and manufactures customized emergency response technology, advanced simulation and training aids, and personal protective gear for warfighters, first responders, and citizens alike to effectively manage the full continuum of care. For more information, please visit www.tacmedsolutions.com.

TacMed Solutions™ is excited to welcome Don Smith to the team as the new Director of Marketing. Don brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in marketing planning, strategy, and execution that will help guide our company in its relentless pursuit to best serve and support our customers.
“We’re pleased to have Don joining the TacMed Solution marketing team. With his extensive background in marketing, Don brings valuable insights and an unmatched skill set that will accelerate our growth and generate customer focused results,” Said Will Wennberg, CEO of TacMed Solutions.
Prior to joining TacmMed Solutions™, Don spent over 13 years with Family Dollar stores as Vice-President of Marketing where he developed successful market strategies for the company. He established a surround sound marketing platform that included Digital, Print, Social, Targeted, and Ethnic marketing programs. Before that, he spent a number of years in the Nutritional industry most notably as Executive Vice-President of Merchandising and Marketing with General Nutrition Centers (GNC). In addition to this, Don was in classical marketing roles with Nabisco and Coca-Cola, overseeing various aspects of their marketing and research services.

About TacMed Solutions™
TacMed Solutions™ (TacMed™) is dedicated to improving survivability in response to crisis situations through world-class innovative emergency response solutions designed to equip, train, and protect those who save lives. We develop and manufacture customized emergency response technology, advanced simulation and training aids, and personal protective gear for Warfighters, First Responders, and citizens alike to effectively manage the full continuum of care.

GREENWOOD, S.C. – For the second year in a row, the state budget that was ratified by the South Carolina General Assembly included over $17 million in new funding for Lander University.

In its FY 2022-23 budget, the state legislature appropriated $17,182,780 to Lander, which included $8 million for a new information commons on the University’s campus that will ultimately take the place of Jackson Library. An additional $6 million was allocated to Lander so that the existing library can be renovated into classroom and laboratory space upon completion of the new information commons.

Jackson Library was constructed in 1976, when enrollment at Lander University was only around 1,500 students. Last fall, Lander had an enrollment of 3,839 students, representing a 256% increase over the original design capacity of the current library building.

“The General Assembly’s decision to fund our new information commons recognizes Lander’s tremendous growth over the past seven years,” said Dr. Richard Cosentino, president of Lander University. “This new facility will reflect the needs of today’s students, focusing on new technologies to better assist our students and faculty in their research initiatives.”

Lawmakers say it was that high level of growth at Lander, and the need for more classroom and laboratory space, that led to the funding of these two projects. Cosentino thanked the legislature for their continued support of Lander, saying, “Our General Assembly knows that this investment into Lander University is an investment in the future workforce of our great state.”

The state’s FY 2022-23 budget also included a recurring $400,000 annually for Lander to fund the South Carolina Institute on the Prevention of Sexual Violence on College Campuses, first proposed in Governor Henry McMaster’s executive budget at the beginning of the year.

Lawmakers also rewarded Lander for its efforts to keep college affordable for its students, including funds to help mitigate the increase in expenses. Since 2017, Lander has kept its tuition and general fees frozen for students. “These additional tuition mitigation dollars will help cover the increasing costs of the University’s general operating expenses, allowing us to continue offering a high-quality education to students at an affordable price,” said Cosentino.

About Lander University:
Founded in 1872, Lander University is a public, co-educational teaching institution that serves 3,839 students. Located in Greenwood, South Carolina, the University offers more than 90 areas of study, with signature programs in STEM, education, business, nursing and the liberal arts. To learn more about Lander, visit www.lander.edu.

Greenville, SC – FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based strategic marketing and branding agency – announced today that it has selected the Barbara Stone Foundation as the FUEL for Good third quarter 2022 grant recipient. Through the grant, FUEL will develop an advertising campaign for the Barbara Stone Foundation to raise awareness about the critical work the Foundation plays in serving the disability community in Greenville County.

“Every day a member of our community acquires a disability, or a family learns of a new diagnosis. These individuals and families need information, resources, opportunities, and support, which is the critical role the Barbara Stone Foundation plays in Greenville County,” said Lara Ceisel, the Foundation’s executive director. “As our population grows, so do the needs of the disability community, and we couldn’t be more excited that FUEL selected us for the grant program to assist with a campaign that will help spread the word about our initiatives to make sure all people with disabilities have the support they need and the opportunity to flourish.”

Launched in January 2020, the FUEL for Good Grant program provides up to $10,000 worth of pro bono services for a local nonprofit each quarter to help the organization with a specific marketing need. FUEL is committed to making a difference in the community and created the FUEL for Good Grant program as a tangible way to give back and help local nonprofits. To date, FUEL has awarded the grant to 10 organizations, all selected by FUEL teammates from more than 100 applications submitted since the launch of the program.

“We were moved by the work the Barbara Stone Foundation has done in our community to support individuals with disabilities,” said Meredith Kinsey, FUEL president and COO. “The FUEL team looks forward to creating an impactful ad campaign to spotlight its mission and signature events and programs in the Upstate.”

For more information about the Barbara Stone Foundation, please visit www.barbarastonefoundation.org. More information about the FUEL for Good Grant program is available at www.fuelforbrands.com/grant.

The Intersect Group, a technology, finance, and accounting staffing services company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has acquired West Coast based staffing services firm, Vincent Benjamin.

Vincent Benjamin, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, is a staffing services firm focused in technology, finance, and accounting. With the acquisition, Vincent Benjamin brings more than 100 active customers and 400+ consultants to The Intersect Group.

“The Intersect Group’s acquisition of Vincent Benjamin combines two formidable staffing companies into one. VB and TIG have both individually produced extreme growth over the past 12 months and I am incredibly excited to be leading this extremely talented group into our next chapter as one company.” – Joe Myers, CEO

The Intersect Group now has eleven locations nationwide in Atlanta, Charlotte, Greenville, Boca Raton, Tampa, Nashville, Austin, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, and Southern California.

“Our mission is to connect great people with great companies.”

The Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Organization is pleased to announce the first ever recipient of its annual scholarship, Ayanna Robinson. 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.

Starting this fall, Robinson will be attending Nebraska Wesleyan University. She plans to major in political science and criminal justice with hopes to one day become a public defender. The entry process for the next Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship will begin January 1, 2023, 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, SC – The Urban League of the Upstate, a local non-profit organization, and its college access program, Project Ready along with over twenty organizations have united to present one major back-to-school event called the Upstate Community and Family Day. There will be free backpacks, school supplies, and more on July 30th, 2022, at 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29607(McAlister Square) from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. For additional information, contact Rev. Matthew Long, Jr. at 864.501.4222 or mlongjr@urbanleagueupstate.org.

The William Pender Team of CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) in Greenville, South Carolina, is excited to announce that Shane Ninan has joined their growing branch as a business development specialist.

Ninan, a native of upstate South Carolina, has worked as a real estate professional and real estate investor and has been featured on numerous national podcasts on real estate investing. He also has experience in the manufacturing and service sectors.

Ninan is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. He is a member of the Upstate Carolina Real Estate Investors Association and remains active within the real estate investing community.

The William Pender Team of CCM is located at 9 Washington Park in downtown Greenville and serves South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Visit https://crosscountrymortgage.com/William-Pender-Team/

About CrossCountry Mortgage
CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) is one of the nation’s largest retail mortgage lenders, with more than 8,000 employees operating more than 600 branches across all 50 states. Our company has been recognized eight times on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing private businesses and has received many awards for our standout culture. We offer more than 100 mortgage, refinance and home equity solutions – ranging from conventional and jumbo mortgages to government-insured programs for Veterans and rural homebuyers – and we are a direct lender and approved seller and servicer by Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae. Through our dedication to getting it done, we make every mortgage feel like a win. Visit crosscountrymortgage.com.