If there’s one word that encapsulates most of the challenges and opportunities confronting the Upstate, that word would be growth.
Whether you’re talking population numbers or the economy, the changes being wrought by growth can be both inspiring and daunting, and navigating those prospects was the focus of Ten at the Top’s annual Upstate summit Sept. 11 at the Greenville Convention Center.
Setting the tone
The day of topical breakout sessions and panel discussions kicked off with two keynote speakers who set the tone for the event.
Greenville-based spoken-word artist Dove Dupree demonstrated the power of the spoken word to the hundreds gathered and encouraged attendees to leave the world a better place by working together and using their talents to make a difference in their communities…