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Upstate District Luncheon

When:  Monday August 14, 2023 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 pm
Where: Hilton Greenville | 45 W. Orchard Park Dr., Greenville, SC 29615

Join us for our upcoming Upstate Luncheon on Monday, August 14 featuring a keynote address from One Spartanburg President & CEO Allen Smith & Spartanburg County Administrator Cole Alverson on the upcoming Penny Referendum for roads in Spartanburg. We are looking forward to a great turnout. Hope to see you there!

About Allen Smith
Allen Smith was born and raised in Greenville, NC.  Upon graduating from East Carolina University, he was appointed to serve as Town Clerk for the Town of Bethel.  His career then took him to the Greenville (NC) Chamber of Commerce and subsequently the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce. In 2014, Smith was named the President/CEO of the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce.  In 2020, under Smith’s leadership, the county’s chamber, economic development, and tourism organizations all agreed to unite under one umbrella organization – OneSpartanburg, Inc.  In 2021, OneSpartanburg, Inc. was named the US Chamber of the Year.   

Over the past two years, the organization and its many community partners have recruited $5.1 billion in new investment, and 5,787 new jobs through 80 new projects.  That’s $6.9M in new investment and 7.9 new jobs every single day for two years and number one in South Carolina two years straight.  

Currently, the organization and its partners are focused on implementing the community’s economic development strategy known as OneSpartanburg Vision Plan 2.0.  The 2022-2026, $17M plan is predicated on data and the feedback of 2,800 residents.  Built on the foundations of talent, place, and the economy, the community is united around the implementation of 15 recommendations.  

Given Spartanburg’s recent accolades, not only in business, economic and tourism development, but also in education, healthcare and culture, Smith and his wife, Jenni, are honored to raise their daughters, Eloise (6) and Mary Barrett (3), in such a dynamic and thriving community.    

About Cole Alverson
Cole Alverson serves as County Administrator, having served in such capacity since November 2018. Prior to his current position, Cole served as Interim Assistant County Administrator.  Cole has served in multiple financial and operational roles at the County since 2005, including Director of Budget and Finance (2017-2018), Director of Budget Management (2011-2017). Cole holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the College of Charleston and a Master of Business Administration from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina.  Cole sits on the Board of Directors for ReGenesis Health Care and the Spartanburg Academic Movement, and he is a Riley Fellow.  Cole and his wife Kimberly have 2 children, Anna Kate (11) and Hampton (4).  Cole and Kimberly are life-long Spartanburg County residents and live in the City of Spartanburg.  

Agenda:

11:30am-12:00pm: Check in and Networking
12:00pm-12:30pm: Lunch
12:30pm-1:15pm: Keynote Presentation and Q & A
1:15pm-1:30pm: Meeting Announcements
1:30pm- Meeting Adjourned

Registration is $55 per person for CAGC member companies and $80 per person for non-member companies; all welcome! **Save 50% by becoming a CAGC member!**

Thank you to our sponsor!


Event Contact:
Chelsea Andujar, Director of Meetings & Events 
Jacob Garmon, Director of Safety, Suppliers & Sponsorships

Refund & Cancellation Policy

$10.00 administration fee payable to CAGC if cancellation made 7 days prior to the event. Any cancellations less than 7 days or no shows receive no refund. Substitutions are welcome.