The Cliffs Executive Chefs progress to quarterfinals in S.C. v. N.C. cook-off GREENVILLE, S.C. – As of Monday evening, The Cliffs’ officially moved on to the next round of battles in the Competition Dining Series. The Cliffs was represented in two teams: one led by Executive Chef Francis Turk and the other by Executive Chef Todd Warden. After winning both preliminary rounds, The Cliffs’ culinary teams gear up for the quarterfinal round of the series held at Larkin’s Sawmill at North Main on Aug. 25-26. In its inaugural year in South Carolina, the Competition Dining Series is a face off...

Coan adds financial skills to the executive team Greenville, S.C. – Priority One Security, a privately owned and operated security integration company serving North and South Carolina, is pleased to announce the hiring of John Coan as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Coan joins the Priority One leadership team, bringing more than 30 years of accounting and financial expertise to his role. Prior to joining Priority One, Coan helped form Trammell & Coan, CPAs, a boutique CPA firm specializing in the construction industry. “We are excited to have John Coan join our team as we work to streamline our services,...

CliffsLiving.com tapped as Best in Class for Real Estate TRAVELERS REST, S.C. – Interactive Media Awards recently recognized CliffsLiving.com as Best in Class for Real Estate. This award honors organizations for outstanding achievement in website design and development and places winners as leaders in their industry. The Cliffs is thrilled to receive this award in conjunction with eHouse Studios, a Charleston-based strategic UX/UI design firm. eHouse Studios has been recognized by the Interactive Media Awards Competition for four consecutive years for their exceptional work. The Interactive Media Awards Competition selection criterion includes design, content, feature functionality, usability, standards compliance and...

New partnership creates new opportunities to give to the community BLOWING ROCK, N.C. – Blue Ridge Mountain Club, a 6,200-acre community in the heart of North Carolina’s High Country between Blowing Rock and Boone, N.C., is pleased to host The 2015 Blue Ridge Ascent, in conjunction with the Blood, Sweat & Gears’ Blowing Rock Fall Classic, the weekend of September 26-27. The weekend presents not only a challenge to cyclists and other athletes, but also the chance for participants to give back to the local community in a significant way. Proceeds from both events will be donated to different charitable...

The CPCE designation is the most prestigious and widely respected in the catering and events industry TRAVELERS REST, S.C. – Mary Painter and Tabatha Cantrell received the Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE) designation from the National Association for Catering and Events (NACE). The CPCE is awarded to industry professionals who prove their expertise through a written exam that covers accounting, beverage management, catering services, contracts and agreements, event management, food production, human resources and sales and marketing. Mary Painter serves as the General Manager for The Cliffs at Glassy, one of the seven luxury communities of The Cliffs....

WHAT: The No Barriers Outdoor Classic returns to Asheville, NC for a two-day event to raise funds for No Barriers USA, a nonprofit organization, whose mission statement is to “empower veterans and transitioning service members with disabilities as well as survivors of the fallen to break through barriers, find their inner purpose and contribute their very best to the world.” The Cliffs at Walnut Cove will host the No Barriers Golf Tournament, which combines a golf tournament and keynote luncheon. Veteran and keynote speaker J.R. Martinez will attend this year’s luncheon. Martinez is a combat veteran who has used his personal injury...

50 Shades of Green golf tournament wins Event of the Year TRAVELERS REST, S.C. – The National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) recognized The Cliffs Event Team with two top honors during the NACE Experience! 2015 Conference and Expo held in Scottsdale, A.Z. NACE honored The Cliffs with the 2015 NACE Award for Best Team Event of the Year and the 2015 NACE Award for Best Social Event Production of the Year during the organization’s annual Awards Gala. Both awards recognized “50 Shades of Green”, The Cliffs at Glassy 2014 Ladies Member/Guest Golf Tournament. Managing Partner of The Cliffs...