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RESCHEDULED: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29! Founders Forum is an educational series from NextGEN designed for entrepreneurs, their teams, and their supporters BY entrepreneurs, created to connect, inspire, and educate in core disciplines relevant to all startups and activate the ecosystem at large. Register today to join this event on October 29th and hear from an engaging panel of founders from diverse backgrounds and industries who have successfully navigated—or are currently navigating—the complex landscape of funding. These entrepreneurs will share their personal stories, challenges, and successes in securing the capital needed to grow their businesses. To learn more and register, visit: https://ow.ly/AAuF50TM7L3. #greenvillesc #yeahthatgreenville #livingwage #entrepreneurship

Early voting began yesterday and goes through November 2. Early voting centers are open 8:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. October 25, this Friday, is the last day to request an absentee ballot. You can check out your voter registration information at https://ow.ly/ceEY50Tq6yV. #VoteGVL #scvotes #voteready #greenvillesc #yeahthatgreenville #advanceandthrive

Today is Greenville Transit Authority/Greenlink’s 50th Anniversary. Hollingsworth believes that to continue growing our economy, increase economic mobility for Greenville residents, and build sustainable infrastructure, our community must invest in public transit options, which provide our neighbors with a connection to education, jobs, family, and a brighter future. Hollingsworth Funds has been a strategic partner of Greenlink throughout the years in its effort to expand access to public transportation through Greenville. Thank you, Greenlink, for all that you do for economic mobility in Greenville and happy anniversary!

Public Education Partners is hosting a nonpartisan candidate forum for Areas 21, 25, and 27 in advance of the General Election on November 5. The forum will be tomorrw, October 15 from 6:30 to 7:30pm at Bryson Middle School. Make plans to attend at 3657 S. Industrial Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from these candidates. #VoteGVL #scvotes #voteready #greenvillesc #yeahthatgreenville #advanceandthrive

Tomorrow is Team South Carolina County Day for Greenville County. From 10 am to 4 pm at Greenville Tech, South Carolina state, federal, and nonprofit officials and representatives are joining forces for South Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Helene a one-stop opportunity to discover available relief resources. The following agencies will be represented: Departments of Agriculture; Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services; Disabilities and Special Needs; Employment and Workforce; Environmental Services; Health and Human Services; Insurance; Labor, Licensing and Regulation; Mental Health; DMV: Public Health; and DSS; on Aging; and VA as well as SC’s Emergency Management Division; Housing Authority; and Office of Resilience; as well as FEMA, US Small Business Administration; United Way Association of South Carolina/AmeriCorps SC and SC One Fund. You can learn more at https://ow.ly/Ljg650THZ4O. #greenvillesc #yeahthatgreenville #hurricanehelene

Greenville Technical College plays an important role in educating the workforce of the future, whether students earn credits through dual enrollment while in high school, earn a workforce ready credential, or enhance skills through continuing education. The search for a new president has begun as Dr. Keith Miller has announced his retirement. The public is invited to participate in the process by participating in public forums today. You can provide input on the presidential profile and about the community’s perspective on the opportunities and challenges the college may face in the coming years. If you cannot attend the forum, you can complete a survey to inform the development of the draft presidential profile. Complete the survey at https://ow.ly/Pb3N50THQmQ by 7 pm today! #greenvillesc #yeahthatgreenville #postsecondarysuccess

Due to the impacts of Helene, the SC voter registration deadline has been extended to next Monday, October 14. Register online before midnight on October 14 at https://ow.ly/xOCc50TGJzT. Additionally, we are now 5 weeks away from the General Election on November 5. It is a great time to review your sample ballot at https://ow.ly/ksU350TGJzR as well as listen to the Simple Civics: Greenville County podcast to learn more about candidates running for local and state office as well as our local government generally. You can check out all these great resources at https://ow.ly/lF7850TGJzV. #VoteGVL #scvotes #voteready #greenvillesc #yeahthatgreenville #advanceandthrive

In our last post, we shared a video describing living wage. Living wages are the foundation of economic mobility. A living wage provides a stable foundation for individuals and families to improve their economic circumstances. When people can afford basic necessities, they have the resources to invest in education, training, and other opportunities that can lead to higher-paying jobs and improved quality of life. Econofact asked how much does income change from one generation to the next. Their podcast discussed the United States’ low levels of economic mobility, the differences in intergenerational economic mobility across demographic groups, and how there are “bottlenecks” that keep generations in their respective economic categories that cannot be explained by natural abilities between parents and children. You can listen to the podcast at https://ow.ly/m1L350TkcPI. #advanceandthrive #greenvillesc #yeahthatgreenville #livingwage #economicmobility

At Hollingsworth, we believe that accessing and advancing in a career that pays a living wage is essential to improving economic mobility. Our primary goal is to strengthen pathways to career opportunities that pay a living wage and build assets for low-income communities, with an emphasis on Black and Hispanic/Latinx people. Yet, people often ask us what is a living wage. This video, https://ow.ly/GiVH50Tkc69 explains living wages. We align all our resources and join forces with our community to move from an economy that works for some to a just one that works for all. #advanceandthrive #greenvillesc #yeahthatgreenville #livingwage

As Greenville County gears up for the November 5 General Election, one race that is getting a lot of attention is South Carolina’s 4th congressional district seat. The Post and Courier is hosting a Pints and Politics event on October 1 from 5:30-7:30 pm at Eighth State in Greenville. Two of their reporters will talk with the two candidates to dive deep into political discussions. The event is free and open to the public. You can register to attend at https://ow.ly/FEuH50TkbNO. In addition to this event, you can check out Simple Civics’ podcast series on all the races and candidates running at https://ow.ly/rkRT50TkbNP. #VoteGVL #scvotes #voteready #greenvillesc #yeahthatgreenville #advanceandthrive