Category: Press Release

Cassidy Coates Price, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney Taylor McGee Campbell has joined the firm as an associate in the Litigation practice group. Taylor’s practice focuses on medical malpractice defense and general civil litigation.

Taylor earned her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2024 and brings with her a distinguished academic and leadership background. While in law school, she served as President of the Health Law Society, Vice President and Secretary of the First Generation Law Student Association, and held leadership roles in several other organizations. Taylor was also inducted into the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society and earned the CALI Award for Advanced Legal Writing in Civil Litigation Drafting.

“We are thrilled to welcome Taylor to our litigation team,” said Trey Suggs, Partner and Practice Group Leader. “Her strong academic credentials and leadership experience will enhance our ability to serve our clients.”

Beyond her legal work, Taylor is actively involved in community service and church activities. She has volunteered with organizations such as Operation Christmas Child, the American Red Cross, and Front Porch Housing. She is also involved in Newspring Church Greenville, where she serves on the Worship Team and participates in student ministry.

Taylor is admitted to practice in South Carolina and is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association and the Greenville County Bar Association. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Emmanuel University, earned in 2021.

Cassidy Coates Price, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney Henry Fair has joined the firm as an associate in the real estate practice group. Henry brings experience in complex real estate transactions, making him a valuable addition to the firm’s legal team.

Henry focuses his practice on guiding clients through a range of real estate matters, including commercial property purchases, refinancing, land development projects, and commercial leasing. He also advises on land use and zoning, multifamily and affordable housing issues, and commercial title insurance. Additionally, Henry has worked with lenders on commercial finance matters and provided counsel for hospitality projects.

A graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, Henry was recognized on the President’s List and Dean’s List for his academic excellence. Prior to entering private practice, he clerked for the South Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee and the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office. He earned his undergraduate degree, cum laude, from the University of Florida, where he was a Wayne Reitz Scholar.

“We are excited to welcome Henry to our real estate practice group,” said Amber Glidewell, Managing Partner of Cassidy Coates Price. “His knowledge and experience in real estate and banking matters will enhance our ability to provide exceptional service to our clients.”

Henry is admitted to practice in both South Carolina and Florida and is an active member of the South Carolina Bar, Greenville County Bar Association, and York County Bar.

The Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce Elizabeth Dalton as the new Executive Director of the Fine Arts Center Partners, the nonprofit dedicated to supporting and promoting the Fine Arts Center. Dalton’s hire marks a new era of growth and community engagement as the school celebrates its 50th anniversary.
With over 20 years of experience in community and leadership development, non-profit management, and media relations, Dalton brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for fostering connections.
Her background includes serving as Director of Community and Leadership Development for the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, spearheading the redevelopment of Leadership Athens (now L.E.A.D. Athens), and leading development for the Athens Technical College Foundation. Additionally, Dalton hosted and produced “LizTalk,” a radio show where she interviewed over 6,000 individuals.
As the Fine Arts Center marks 50 years of providing premier arts education to the Upstate, Dalton’s leadership will continue to elevate the organization’s impact and visibility. Her role will focus on strengthening relationships with community partners, enhancing fundraising efforts, and driving strategic initiatives to support the school’s continued growth and success.
“I am both honored and humbled to join the Fine Arts Center at such a pivotal moment in its history,” said Dalton. “This milestone anniversary is a celebration of the school’s enduring legacy, and I am eager to work with our partners, students, and community to ensure the Fine Arts Center continues to thrive.”
Fine Arts Center Director Vee Popat added, “Elizabeth’s leadership and vision will be instrumental in fostering deeper connections between the Fine Arts Center and the Greenville community. We are excited to see how her expertise will enhance our programs and opp

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers and members for the upcoming year.

The new officers are Kathy Hodges as board chair; Rob Schmidt as vice-chair and governance chair, Nick Smith as finance chair, and Lura Godfrey as the engagement chair. All four team members have been actively working and volunteering throughout the Upstate communities for multiple years and will bring that experience to their new roles.

Hodges is the Managing Attorney of local law office Law Offices of Kathleen Hodges. Schmidt is a Shareholder & Director of Furman Capital Advisors. Smith is a mortgage banker at First Palmetto Bank. Godfrey is the co-owner and priat LMG Architects.

In addition, Rebuild Upstate voted in two new board members Kady Jacobs, owner of Anger Management of the Upstate, and Chris Simcoe, district manager of The Starbucks Coffee Company.

“We are confident that these new leaders and members will help us achieve our 2025 goals,” said Jake Beaty, Rebuild Upstate’s CEO. “Our team is a combination of active people within Upstate communities and we are excited to see what we can accomplish together.”

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 to maintain and foster strong, sustainable communities. Learn more at www.rebuildupstate.org.

Endeavor Celebrates Caper’s Birthday with $11 Day Passes
Co-work for Just $11/day in February as Endeavor’s Office Dog Turns 11

GREENVILLE, SC (February 3, 2024) – Endeavor Workspaces is offering $11 day passes for the month of February to celebrate office dog Caper the Corgi turning 11 years old. As many know, Caper was written into Endeavor’s lease in the ONE building where Endeavor is located, allowing full-time access to this special corgi who is everyone’s friend and favorite coworker. This limited time offer includes access to Endeavor’s bright and spacious coworking spaces with downtown views Mondays through Fridays. Day Pass benefits include fast and secure wi-fi, quiet areas, distraction-free workspaces, bottomless coffee, access to Endeavor’s onsite executive gym, and of course, visits with Caper. Full Day Pass benefits can be found here.

Ideal for remote-working professionals and business travelers needing space away from their usual workplace to boost focus, the limited time offer is available Mondays – Fridays, February 3rd – February 28th. No reservation is required. Walk-ins welcomed at Endeavor (1 N. Main St.) Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Outside of February, Endeavor’s Day Passes are $30/day, and 10-pack bulk purchases are available at an additional discount. Half-day study hall passes are also available from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and are $10/day with a student ID and $12/day for professionals.

Bank of America announced today that Ellie Perry has been named Market Executive for Upstate South Carolina.

In this role, Perry is responsible for helping lead the bank’s local efforts across the Upstate to connect businesses, families and individuals to the banking and investment resources that will help improve their financial lives. Working closely with Stacy Brandon, President, Bank of America Upstate South Carolina, Perry will also oversee community partnerships, sponsorships, and philanthropy.

“We are excited to welcome Ellie to the Upstate, as she continues a storied career with Bank of America,” said Brandon. “Her experience enhances our efforts to help connect families, individuals and businesses to everything Bank of America offers across our lines of business and as we work together with community partners to make our region an even better place to live and work.”

Perry joined Bank of America in 2007 in Augusta, Georgia. Prior to her role as Market Executive, she was a Community Relations Manager for the company in Atlanta, Georgia. She recently relocated to Greenville.

“I’m grateful to begin this new chapter with Bank of America, collaborating with colleagues and organizations across the Upstate on meaningful initiatives that support our clients and communities,” said Perry.

Perry’s career extends more than 30 years in the financial services industry with leadership roles in corporate communications, retail banking, small business lending, and treasury management services.

Perry holds a B.S. in Communications from Northeastern University. She is the proud mom of a daughter attending the University of Alabama.

SAVANNAH, GA. – One of the South’s leading property management companies has entered the Savannah market to be the onsite leadership team for The George.

NHE, Inc. brings more than 50 years of professional property management experience with a proven track record of marketing and leasing multi-family developments with past achievements including 90% occupancy rates within the first 90 days of lease-up.

Its apartment management divisions are overseen by a staff of highly experienced and educated individuals with the capability to maintain physical assets resulting in improved asset preservation, while establishing and nurturing long-term relationships with HUD & State agencies where applicable.

Located off of Highway 204 between I-95 and Veterans Parkway and not far from the Georgia Southern campus and Saint Joseph’s Hospital, The George offers one, two and three bedroom units, each with multiple floor plans.

The site features a 24-hour fitness center, community grills, pickleball courts, a gazebo, pool and playground. It is being redeveloped by Rockport Equity, a value-focused multifamily platform striving for an intentional edge at each step of the investment process since 2012.

“We are excited to be part of this fantastic project and to partner with Rockport Equity,” said Taylor Davis, President of NHE.

Learn more at www.thegeorgeapartmenthomes.com.

About NHE:

NHE provides professional association management, apartment management, community development and service coordination to communities across the Southeast, and currently represents more than 18,000 homes, apartments and condominiums in 15 states. NHE’s clients benefit from expertise, experience and leading-edge technology delivered by a dedicated staff offering diverse services to ensure premium performance and value. Actively engaged with national and state industry trade associations and government regulatory bodies, NHE holds the prestigious AMO (Accredited Management Organization)

The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the South Carolina State Historical Records Advisory Board’s regrant program to help facilitate digitization efforts for the Museum’s oral history program.

Selected as one of nine cultural organizations in South Carolina to receive a grant, the Museum will apply its nearly $4,300.00 grant monies toward digitizing approximately 70 early oral history interviews recorded using obsolete media methods which can no longer be read or heard. A collection of 16 “minidiscs” featuring interviews on textile mill history has been selected as the first consignment to be digitized. Other recordings to be digitized include interviews about Greenville’s Civil Rights Movement; 20th-century wars with World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm/Desert Shield veterans; immigrant experiences; and the COVID pandemic.

As a trusted agent for preserving the history of Upstate South Carolina, the Museum is dedicated to ensuring that the significance of that history and the lessons learned have a positive impact and are recorded with accuracy and integrity.

The South Carolina State Historical Records Advisory Board is an active and effective agent for the preservation of wider public access to South Carolina’s historical records. It fosters and supports communication and collaboration, as well as plays the roles of educator, advocate, promoter, planner, and coordinator.

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

Carolina Handling has been awarded the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award for its outstanding achievements in 2024 by industry trade association MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association).
This is the fifth consecutive year that Carolina Handling has achieved the award.
A coveted accolade within the industry, fewer than 10 percent of MHEDA’s 600 members earn the annual distinction. Carolina Handling’s continued recognition as a MHEDA MVP underscores a commitment to excellence, professionalism and responsible stewardship in the business world.
“The MVP is a prestigious honor within the material handling industry, recognizing excellence across a broad range of accomplishments beyond financial performance,” said Nate Storey, CEO & President of Storage Solutions, Inc. and 2025 MHEDA Chairman. “Receiving this award reflects Carolina Handling’s exceptional leadership, commitment to industry best practices, active community engagement and focus on continuous improvement. This recognition not only strengthens the company’s reputation within the industry but also fosters trust and pride among its customers and community, solidifying its role as an industry leader.”
To qualify for the annual MVP Award, companies must provide evidence of their commitment to their partners in business including customers, suppliers and associates, satisfying criteria in the following areas:
• Industry Advocacy
• Customer Service & Safety Practices
• Business Networking
• Continuing Education
• Business Best Practices
“It is always a special honor to be recognized by your industry peers,” said Carolina Handling President & CEO Brent Hillabrand. “The MVP Award reflects the dedication by our associates to serve each, our customers and our community in an elite way. Their ongoing commitment to collaboration and teamwork and their passion for caring for the communities where we work and live is unmatched.”