VisionGreenwood

VisionGreenwood’s Executive Director Kay Self was named to SC Biz News’ 2024 Palmetto Power List, a prestigious recognition honoring South Carolina’s most innovative and influential leaders across a variety of sectors. In an insightful interview, Kay offers her unique perspective on?The Palmetto State’s biggest strengths, as well as challenges, and how South Carolina can continue its economic momentum. Be sure to read her response to the final question, “What is something most people would be surprised to know about you?”?https://lnkd.in/eRuDig96

??Gather around at Uptown Greenwood's newest addition, La Mesa Boutique!?? A special thanks to Katherine Lukas and Sierra Chaudoin with La Mesa Boutique for being our featured entrepreneurs at The Brew this morning. If you're interested in having your business featured at an upcoming 'The Brew' event, or have an idea for a new business venture, contact VisionGreenwood at 864.388.1250. SC Small Business Development Centers

? See you at The Brew! ? Join us Wednesday, October 30 at 8am to hear from our featured entrepreneurs, Katherine and Sierra, with La Mesa Boutique! City of Greenwood (SC) SC Small Business Development Centers

Congratulations to our winners and all who participated in the second Artificial Intelligence High School Art Competition! This event fueled by the Lakelands Emerging Technology Council allowed students to interact with cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence technology to create art with the theme “Emotion of Code.” 1st Place- $250: Bryson Crane “Code Blue”- Laurens High School 2nd Place- $150: Miracle Hoagland-Barlow “2.0: The Era of Reliance on Robots”- Greenwood High School 3rd Place- $100: Nathan Wiggins “Creativity”- Home School People’s Choice Winner- $50: Jiana De Leon “Ahead”-Greenwood High School Many thanks to our presenting sponsor, Comcast, as well as our community partners and supporters: The Arts Center of Greenwood,?Piedmont Technical College, Greenwood Capital, Uptown Greenwood, iMagine Lakelands STEAM Festival, South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, and the NFT Museum.

VisionGreenwood is pleased to welcome Kevin Farren as the newest Lakelands Emerging Technology Council member! The Lakelands Emerging Technology Council (LETC) is a group of tech-savvy local leaders who provide guidance on emerging and evolving technologies that could bring opportunities to the community. The mission of the LETC is to drive technological initiatives that allow the Lakelands to thrive in a rapidly changing future. Kevin is the Chief Information Officer for the Greenwood Genetic Center

In the wake of the tragedy left behind by Hurricane Helene, we want to do everything possible to help our small businesses get back on their feet. The U.S. Small Business Administration has released disaster relief information for those in need in North and South Carolina. For disaster relief info for North and South Carolina, click below.

SpinLab hosted its fourth class educating attendees about Content Creation Essentials! Thank you to all who attended and to West Carolina for their generous support. Keep an eye out for our next class announcement! ??

The?South Carolina VBOC and VisionGreenwood are partnering to host a training class assisting military members and their families start and grow their?businesses! Boots to Business (B2B) is an education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration?as part of the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program (TAP). Boots to Business provides an overview of business ownership and is open?only?to service members (including National Guard and Reserve), veterans, and military spouses. For more information email?[email protected]?or call (843) 953-5867. West Carolina SC Small Business Development Centers

Level up your next night out at Greenwood Gamer Arcade! A special thanks to Steven Bradberry with Greenwood Gamer Arcade for being our featured entrepreneur. If you're interested in having your business featured at an upcoming 'The Brew' event, or have an idea for a new business venture, contact VisionGreenwood at 864.388.1250.

Join us tomorrow morning for The Brew! ? ?? SC Small Business Development Centers