Category: Press Release

FUEL – a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services – is accepting applications for the FUEL for Good Grant program through September 7, 2021. Through this community service initiative, FUEL will contribute up to $10,000 of pro bono marketing services to a local nonprofit organization during the last quarter of the year.

FUEL is committed to making a difference in the community and uses the FUEL for Good Grant program to help local nonprofits through creative ideas, strategic guidance, and collaborative partnerships. Since launching the program in 2020, FUEL has donated hundreds of hours of marketing services, with work ranging from videos and logo development to websites and PR campaigns.

“Our grant work is an inspiration to our entire staff, and we look forward to partnering with organizations that play an invaluable role in the Greenville community,” says Meredith Kinsey, FUEL president and COO. “While our team members are involved with several nonprofit organizations as individuals, the grant program gives us the opportunity to work together as a team and dedicate our time and resources to help additional organizations move closer to fulfilling their missions.”

Nonprofit organizations based in Greenville County, S.C. that serve the local community, hold a valid 501(c)(3) certification, and have a clearly identifiable need for marketing assistance are eligible to apply. Interested organizations may complete an online application at www.fuelforbrands.com/grant by the September 7 deadline.

After internal review of all submitted applications, FUEL will announce the final recipient for 2021 mid-September and kick-off the project in October. For more information about the FUEL for Good Grant program, please visit www.fuelforbrands.com/grant or contact Jesslyn Griffith at jesslyn@fuelforbrands.com.

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Citing a need for more transparency, accountability and opportunities in health care across the region, the leadership of Physicians for Act 432 — An Alliance for Fair Health Care unveiled a Patients’ Bill of Rights today.
In 1973, leaders at the American Hospitals Associations created the first Patient Bill of Rights. This forward-thinking document became the groundwork for numerous other Patient Bills of Rights created and adopted over almost the last half century, said Dr. Bruce Snyder, the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Physicians for Act 432.
The seven points of this Bill of Rights are as follows:
Give doctors and patients the ability to follow the spirit of Act 432, which essentially created the mandate for stronger healthcare in the greater Greenville area.
Those include the primacy of the patient-doctor relationship and the autonomy of a doctor’s decision making process; provide the highest quality of medical care possible; create access to care for all; educate the medical workforce; and provide financial accountability/responsibility.
Enhance the ability of The Greenville Health Authority (GHA) over three of its oversight areas: management of hospitals and facilities; management of the wellbeing and autonomy of the patient-doctor relationship; and academic enhancement.
Foster the growth of those areas by encouraging more partnerships between the GHA, doctors and patients.
Create dialogue that can be the beacon for other communities to follow when it comes to strengthening and developing a better community healthcare model.
The Greenville area needs people from all sides of the healthcare continuum to come together to make this a reality.
Greenville area residents need healthcare that is able to grow with the needs of the community.
Physicians for Act 432 was started earlier this year to create a stronger healthcare environment by empowering and engaging medical professionals and their patients both inside and outside of the corporate healthcare world, said Dr. Jeff Harris, President of the Group.
The group’s name comes from the 1947 legislation that codified public healthcare needs for Greenville County residents. One of the group’s goals is to get health care to live up to the goals of that law.
“By working together, physicians, patients and community leaders can hold trustees and health systems accountable for fulfilling their obligations to our communities – and not just in the Upstate,” Harris said. “Ours is a message relevant everywhere. This is about what is best for the health of the residents of Greenville, the Upstate and all of South Carolina.”

About Physicians for Act 432:
Physicians for Act 432 – An Alliance for Fair Health Care is non-profit, cross-section of health care providers and community leaders seeking to empowering change to provide the care our communities deserve. To learn more, go to www.physiciansforact432.com.

GSA Business Report has selected Meghan Childress, Quality, Analytics, and Training Manager with Dodge® Bearings and Power Transmission for the 2021 Class of Forty Under 40.

The Forty Under 40 program honors the top 40 business professionals across the Upstate who have excelled in their chosen profession and community service. Please join us in congratulating Meghan Childress for this distinguished honor.

Childress is the Quality, Analytics, and Training Manager with the Inside Sales department. In this role, Childress created and implemented a training program for several departments within the Dodge business. She also trains and instructs Inside Sales representatives who have direct contact with Dodge customers. She started working with Dodge nearly 10 years ago where one of her goals is to make herself and her team the best in the industry. Childress ensures those on her team are responsive to customers, so those customers have positive and memorable experiences.

“I believe leadership is not a one-size-fits-all idea. So, I strive to be genuine, transparent, and true to myself while embodying what makes the Dodge culture special,” Childress said.

Childress is a star at Dodge and within the community. She’s worked on several initiatives with United Way, Meals on Wheels, and the Roper Mountain Science Center.
She is also a graduate of Anderson University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a concentration in Behavioral Science.

GSA Business Report recognizes 40 elite individuals who start companies, lead community efforts for positive change, and who have made an impact that reaches far behind the Forty Under 40 honor.

GSA Business Report’s panel of judges had a difficult challenge in determining who would be named to the 2021 Class of Forty Under 40. Not only did they have to consider the personal, professional dedication, and commitment of service each nominee provides in the Upstate but to have done so in the shadow of a global pandemic indicates this class has been tempered like no other and destined for great things in the future.

About Dodge® Bearings and Power Transmission
Dodge® Bearings and Power Transmission is a leading manufacturer of mounted bearings, enclosed gearing, and power transmission components in the nation. For more than 140 years, Dodge products have helped manufacturers in a broad range of industries increase the productivity and profitability of their operations. With in-depth knowledge of each industry and its specific needs and challenges, Dodge provides product solutions and develops ongoing innovations and advanced technologies to continuously help manufacturers improve output, decrease downtime, and enhance system value to their customers.

About GSA Business Report
GSA Business Report is the source of business news for high-level executives across the Upstate and beyond. As part of the SC Biz News team with several publications, including the Charleston Regional Business Journal, Columbia Regional Business Report, SCBIZ magazine, and many others online and in print, GSA Business Report’s team of content providers partner with businesses and economic development leaders across the state.

“Bixby on College” student housing to kick off leasing with grand opening celebration; announces Vicious Biscuit as first retail tenant

Clemson, SC (August 11, 2021) – “Bixby on College” a student apartment community currently under construction at 405 College Avenue, will kick off leasing for the Fall 2022 semester with a grand opening celebration on Thursday, September 9th that will include food and giveaways, and will take place at the leasing office, which is now open at 384 College Avenue.

There has been enormous interest already, with over a thousand Clemson students signed up for the interest list to date. Sneak preview leasing will be available the week before the grand opening to those already signed up for the waitlist. Students who would like an invitation to the grand opening or who wish to be added to the waitlist can sign up at www.BixbyClemson.com. Bixby on College is scheduled to open for student occupancy in August 2022. It is located less than a half mile from Clemson University and just a few blocks from downtown Clemson, SC.

Community amenities include a clubhouse with pool table and gaming area which opens to a courtyard featuring a heated pool with infinity edge, fire pit, hammock lounge, outdoor kitchen, and grilling areas; a fitness center with cardio and strength training equipment; study rooms; and a computer lab. Bixby will be pet-friendly and have plenty of car and bicycle parking. 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom apartments are fully furnished with modern furniture and finishes, and include in-unit washer and dryer, walk-in closets, private bathrooms, optional balconies, a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, high-speed internet, and a flat screen TV.

Leasing is by the bed, and Bixby on College will be professionally managed, with a diverse offering of activities to promote and a strong sense of community among students.

Additionally, Bixby has announced Vicious Biscuit as the first retail tenant. Vicious Biscuit, a family business with locations in Mount Pleasant and Summerville, serves breakfast, brunch and lunch with signature creations which include “The Vicious,” a cheddar & jalapeño biscuit, crispy fried chicken breast, signature maple sausage gravy, house cowboy candy, and a maple syrup drizzle and “The Crab Benny,” a buttermilk biscuit, with Vicious’ famous jumbo lump crab cake atop a fried green tomato, a sunny up egg smothered in hollandaise, garnished with chives and Old Bay. Additional offerings include shareable biscuit desserts such as the “Vicious Shortcake,” a buttermilk biscuit with choice of our signature strawberry or banana jam, white chocolate custard and whipped cream; coffee and tea; craft cocktails and beer; a “Kid Vicious” menu; and catering menu featuring an “Vicious Old School Breakfast Bar” and from-scratch biscuits by the dozen. To learn more, visit viciousbiscuit.com.

“We are excited about being a part of this development in Clemson,” stated George McLaughlin, owner of Vicious Biscuit. “Vicious Biscuit has so many Clemson connections and being in Clemson as one of our first locations outside of Charleston demonstrates our commitment to provide a quality product to a dynamic market. The Clemson community is amazing, and we think it is a perfect fit for Vicious Biscuit and look forward to becoming a business owner in a venue that cannot be created anywhere but in a place like Clemson. We love the Clemson culture, and we love the town.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Vicious Biscuit to Clemson, and to kick off leasing for Bixby,” noted Gilbane Development Company director of leasing Karissa Schminky. “The outstanding location and amenities and retail/restaurants within our community will provide Clemson students with a truly superior living-learning environment.”

For additional retail leasing inquiries, please contact Tommy Molin and Brian Scurlock at CBRE for available commercial opportunities by calling 864-242-6169.

About Gilbane Development Company

Gilbane Development Company is the project development, financing and ownership arm of Gilbane, Inc., a private holding company in its fifth and sixth generation of family ownership and management. Gilbane Development Company provides a full slate of real estate development, project management, and asset management services. Completed projects include over 16,000 beds of student housing, academic facilities, multifamily, affordable housing, residential communities, mixed-use, corporate headquarters, K-12 schools, healthcare facilities, operational | data | distribution centers, R&D | manufacturing facilities, and many types of facilities delivered through public-private partnerships. To learn more, visit www.gilbaneco.com/development or call 1-800-GILBANE.

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GREENVILLE, S.C. – Lt. Governor Pamela Evette will be the welcome speaker at the “Wake Up with Rebuild: 15 Year Celebration” next month.
Wake Up with Rebuild is a free, informational event offering the opportunity to hear community leaders share thoughts on affordable housing in the Upstate. Attendees will learn how Rebuild Upstate has served homeowners in need for the past 15 years and how the organization envisions future service.
The Kroc Center doors open at 7:30 a.m., with the program running from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Breakfast and coffee will be provided. This year’s Wake Up with Rebuild sponsors include Ridge Media, Foster Victor Wealth Advisors, Finnern Consulting, Greenville Federal Credit Union, Mavin Construction, and SVN Blackstream. To register for this free event, either in-person or as a virtual guest, follow this link. Registration ends September 2, 2021. Virtual tickets are available.
“We get a lot of questions from companies and community members when it comes to how they can help get involved and make a positive impact on affordable housing in the Upstate,” said Chris Manley, President/CEO of Rebuild Upstate. “Wake Up is going to have those answers.”
Rebuild Upstate helps low-income homeowners with home repairs and accessibility improvements to create safe, livable housing in existing homes and neighborhoods. Home repairs can range from small plumbing fixes to roof and floor replacements. Accessibility improvements range from installing grab bars and railings for vulnerable populations to building wheelchair ramps for those with disabilities.
“Rebuild Upstate will be using this event to kick-off our celebration of 15 years repairing homes of low-income families in our community,” Manley said. “Since Rebuild Upstate’s start in 2006, the organization’s staff and volunteers have repaired over 1,200 homes across the Upstate.”

About Rebuild Upstate:
Rebuild Upstate serves low-income homeowners with repairs and accessibility improvements to create safe, livable housing in existing homes and neighborhoods in Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee counties. Its team envisions a community where everyone has the opportunity to live a life of dignity in a safe home environment in order to maintain and foster strong, sustainable communities. Learn more at www.rebuildupstate.org.

Greenville, SC. -The Freedom Center of Greenville has started a Podcast “The #RecoveryFist Podcast” in Greenville that is geared towards those who are currently struggling with or battling Addiction. With over 93,000 Overdose deaths in 2020 and with an above 51% increase in South Carolina alone, The #RecoveryFirst Podcast goal is to reach those in Addiction & Families within the community to help in the addiction crisis.

The #RecoveryFirst Podcast has only been fully operating since the middle of May but already has listeners currently from 5 countries including India, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Canada, and France as well as 16 states within the United States and has just received recognition from Feedcast as one of the top 15 Addiction Podcast in 2021. A Livestream of the Podcast is held weekly on Thursday evenings at 7:05 PM for an hour on multiple Social Media Platforms including Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, and also available on major platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, and iHeart Radio. In addition, there are also releases weekly of ten to fifteen-minute Recovery Shares to help edify listeners on the audio side.

Freedom Recovery Center of Greenville is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Freedom Recovery Center of Greenville offers programming and a solid foundation for successful long-term recovery.

Freedom Recovery Center of Greenville is run by Mike Todd.

For more information visit wwwfreedomrecoverycenterofgreenville.org or by emailing Mike Todd at freedomhouseofgreenville@gmail.com

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Greenville, S.C. – One location, three photographers and more than 11,000 people are the subjects of the newest exhibition opening Saturday, August 21, 2021, at the Upcountry History Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate. “Manzanar: The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams” features authentic images by renowned photographer Adams, recognized social justice photographer Dorothea Lange, and Toyo Miyatake, a Japanese American photographer interned at Manzanar, a World War II relocation camp built in 1942 to detain all Americans of Japanese ancestry after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

This distinctive display of images, posters, publications, and artifacts provides a poignant and critical record of the daily life of Japanese American citizens at Manzanar Relocation Center northeast of Los Angeles during a dark period in America’s history. Adams’ photographs give an intimate look at camp life through portraits and images depicting scenes of everyday activities such as a baseball game or children going to school. Conversely, Lange captured expressions of resigned compliance to the relocation of entire families and the living conditions they endured. Miyatake, a Los Angeles photographer before being forced to Manzanar, used his hand-built camera to also provide an intimate examination of camp life but supplemented it with snapshots of silent protest by framing subjects behind the barbed wire fence, for example.

“Manzanar” presents a visual narrative that offers an intricate look at complex events and multifaceted outcomes of experiences based on fear, prejudice, perseverance, and dignity. By examining a moment in time when 120,000 Japanese American citizens were denied their freedom and rights due to ancestry, this collective record of what life was like for Manzanar’s more than 11,000 men, women and children forced to bear the conditions for four years presents an engaging opportunity to facilitate meaningful discussion and education.

On display through October 31, 2021, this exhibition was organized by the Photographic Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA, and is supported, in part, by The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership, the Japan-America Association of South Carolina, and AFL Telecommunications, LLC.

The Upcountry History Museum is located at 540 Buncombe St., in Greenville, S.C. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 864-467-3100 or visit www.upcountryhistory.org.