Mark Farris has over 32 years of experience in economic development in SC and assisted in company location and expansion projects totaling over $6 billion of capital investment and 37,000 jobs during that time. He was named President and CEO of the Greenville Area Development Co
In a world where 65% of all future jobs have not been created yet how do we prepare children for the world of work and civil society? Stephan Turnipseed will take you through a journey from kindergarten to careers in the new reality of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Stephan is a re
The suicide rate is climbing and many of us spend more time with our co-workers than our families. This talk will review some of the warning signs that may indicate a colleague is in distress and what you can do about it. Dennis Gillan is on a mission to reverse the current tr
Associate Justice Few will be speaking about social justice – a concept of fair and just relations between the individual and society. Few was sworn in on February 9, 2016. He is a graduate of Duke University, where he served as the athletic mascot, and the University of South C
The quality of education in a community directly effects the economic development and quality of life in the area. Please join us for a panel discussion on the state of education in Greenville and South Carolina. A panel of educators will discuss how our students compare with students
Rotary Recognizes Teachers of the Year The Rotary Club of Greenville has once again partnered with the Greenville County School District to recognize a teacher of the year for Greenville County and three runners-up. These four teachers will be recognized at our upcoming meeting on S
Lockheed Martin Brings the Production of the F-16 Viper to Greenville Michael Fox, the new General Manager and Site Director, will deliver a quick overview of Lockheed Martin’s Donaldson Center operations to include the start-up of production operations for the F-16 “Viper” fighter je
Carol Burdette, our District Governor, will offer an enthusiastic overview of the happenings for Rotary in District 7750 as well as Rotary International. Serving is a way of life for Carol, and she is passionate about Rotary and serving others. Carol currently serves as the Chief Ex
Rich Jones is the CEO/COO for FAVOR Greenville offers new hope to individuals and families suffering with substance use disorders. Rich brings skills across multiple domains, including mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, and recovery support services. Prior to
Join us as Susan leads this panel discussion during the regular club meeting on July 24th at 12:15. The Poinsett Hotel is a visual reminder of the hurdles Greenville has overcome to become a vibrant cultural hub. As The Rotary Club of Greenville meets in this historic location