ANDERSON, S.C.—The 2019 Upstate Home and Garden Expo, presented by the Home Builders Association of Anderson, will take place from Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10 at the Anderson Civic Center. The 2019 event will be the 43rdcongregation of Upstate businesses in the home and garden industries exhibiting their products and services under one roof. “The Home Builders Association of Anderson is thrilled to present the 43rdAnnual Home and Garden Expo this year,” said Joey Carter, Chair of the 2019 Home and Garden Expo. “This year’s attendees are guaranteed to gain inspiration for their home make-over, renovation or exterior...

COLUMBIA, S.C.—Tickets are now available for the 8thAnnual Shuck-A-Rama, benefiting the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC). The event will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed in Charleston, S.C., from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.   Tickets to Shuck-A-Rama are $40 each and may be purchased on Eventbrite, by visiting the event’s website atwww.shuckarama.com,or by clicking here. Donations are also being accepted on behalf of BIASC in lieu of, or addition to, the purchase of an event ticket.   Shuck-A-Rama is the primary Lowcountry fundraising event for BIASC, with 100 percent of...

Nothing feels better than to feel appreciated. Belonging is a make-or-break element when it comes to whether you like what you do, or love what you do.   Hand in hand with that sense of knowing that you, as a person and the skills you bring to the team, are valued, is – in return – a sense of gratefulness. Those who express gratefulness regularly are typically those who recognize that, despite life’s ups and downs, the good outweighs the bad and the blessings are abundant, even if we sometimes have to exercise more diligence in seeing them.   Thanksgiving is naturally...

The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) will be hosting its 8thAnnual Shuck-A-Rama on Fri., January 18, 2019 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed in Charleston, S.C. Shuck-A-Rama is the annual Lowcountry fundraising event for BIASC, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to provide critical help and support to persons with brain injury and their families, educating the public on the risks and impact of brain injury, and advocating for legislation, and improving community-based services.   “Shuck-A-Rama is one of the best events of the year, and there’s no better city to host...

Cycling Event Garners Greenville Health System for a Third Year as Presenting Sponsor The Freewheelers Cycling Association of Spartanburg is pleased to announce the 2019 Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and Marion presented by Greenville Health System (GHS) is set for Monday, May 20, 2019. This one-day century ride, known as the Southeast’s Premier Cycling Experience, attracts cyclists from around the world each year, with a climb of more than 10,000 vertical feet over the course of the ride. Greenville Health System will act as presenting sponsor again this year for “the Beast of the East,” as the ride has come...

GREENVILLE, S.C. —Flourish, Greenville’s award-winning marketing, public relations and events firm, has hired Jenn Chew as Event Producer, expanding its client service team and capabilities in its events division.   “As our events division continues to grow, it is imperative that we keep the quality of our service at the highest level. We are delighted to welcome Jenn to our team, as she’s a leader in experiential event production.” Flourish’s events division, known as Flourish Events, has experienced double-digit growth each year since it was formed in 2013.   For nearly 20 years, Chew has been designing and developing events...

GREENVILLE, S.C.— Ten at the Top was selected as the 2018 Outstanding Planning Advocate by the South Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association (SCAPA), for having improved quality of life within the state. The award was presented at SCAPA’s Fall Conference held in Greenville, S.C. on November 2. Ten at the Top receives the SCAPA Outstanding Planning Advocate Award   The SCAPA Planning Awards recognize those who, through their exceptional efforts, have contributed to the advancement of the art and science of planning in South Carolina. Each of these plans, projects, organizations and individuals acknowledged have furthered the quality...

On November 1, Flourish Events had the opportunity to create a celebration worth remembering for the new North American headquarters of Softbox Systems in Greenville, SC.   The event was originally intended to be celebrated outside on the terrace adjacent to the new building, complete with music, delicious food and good drink. However, the weather did not want to cooperate with us, so we opted for Plan B: The Rain Plan. This plan included moving the celebration inside to the warehouse of the new facility: the main attraction of the party. We were able to make the industrial warehouse turn...

Greenville, S.C.– Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC has again been ranked as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News—Best Lawyers in America’s 2019 Edition. The firm is honored with a Metropolitan Tier One ranking for Greenville in Criminal Defense—General Practice; Criminal Defense—White Collar; and DUI/DWI Defense; and Government Relations Practice. It is also recognized with a Metropolitan Tier Three ranking for Greenville in Litigation—Real Estate; and Real Estate Law.   “The firm is honored to be recognized as a whole for its dedication to our clients and industry guidelines,” Jim Bannister, Managing Partner, said.  “The attorneys at Bannister, Wyatt &...