A new way to shop (and give) small is coming to Greenville | Photo provided
Get excited, GVL. Something’s coming that’s about to change the way you shop local. 👀
Remember when we told you about Surcee? The new online platform, developed right here in Greenville by local entrepreneur Allan Symonette, is launching just in time for the holiday season with a brand new focus on shopping local.
Think: A virtual town square full of all your favorite local retailers, aka an online way to discover and shop directly with local merchants. You can get the same convenience of online shopping (we're not naming names....) with the feel good benefit of supporting your city.
Online shopping has been on the rise for years, so much that the top 18 ecommerce sites were averaging $1 trillion+ in sales in 2019… and then came COVID. As we approach yet another pandemic-tinged holiday season, there are many who will feel more comfortable doing their shopping online. Whether for safety or convenience — or a healthy mix of both — you’ll probably want to go ahead and bookmark Surcee.
Surcee will be up and running in time for holiday gift shopping, and they’re working toward getting more + more local businesses on their site. Here’s where you come in, reader. Surcee has partnered with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce to connect with local merchants, and they want to hear from you, too. Start thinking about your favorite local shops that should absolutely not miss out on being on this new platform… because we’re going to be asking you in just a minute. 💬 Ⓟ
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Today
- Flavoring Foods Course | Wed., Oct. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Truist Culinary & Hospitality Innovation Center at Greenville Technical College | $39 | Learn to “think like a chef” when it comes to spices, herbs, salting, and substitutes — plus prepare and taste several tapas-sized dishes.
- Bordeaux Wine Dinner | Wed., Oct. 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Foxcroft Wine Co. | $99 | Join Foxcroft Wine Co. to taste, sip, and learn at this four course meal paired with various wines from the Bordeaux region of France.
Thursday
- America | Thurs., Oct. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center | $45-$65 | The 70’s rock group America is coming to Greenville — catch them perform hits like, “Horse With No Name” and “Sister Golden Hair.”
- Food Truck Rollout | Thurs., Oct. 14 | 5-8 p.m. | Greer City Park | Free entry | Bring your own blanket and chairs for a night of live music and local food trucks.
Friday
- BlocBender Climbing Competition | Fri., Oct. 15-Sun., Oct. 17 | Times vary | Blochaven Climbing | Free for spectators | Watch all levels of climbers compete at BlocHaven’s inaugural BlocBender climbing competition.
- Greer Middle College BBQ & Silent Auction | Fri., Oct. 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Greer Middle College, 138 W. McElhaney Rd., Taylors | $15 | Join Greer Middle College for this silent auction and Henry’s BBQ dinner to raise money for GMC students.
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Dr. Nika White, CEO/President, Nika White Consulting | Photo provided by the City of Greenville
A: Life in a ghost town? Not for us. Attracting new business and residents is the lifeblood of any successful city — and the City of Greenville’s 20-year plan, GVL 2040, approaches growth in a measured and thoughtful way.
Local entrepreneurs agree. “The possibilities here are endless, and we have a plan in place to make sure we keep it that way,” says Dr. Nika White, CEO/President of Nika White Consulting. Ⓟ
Weather
- 81º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain
Civic
- Greenville City Council recently moved forward with a request to adopt 3+ miles of Augusta Street from the SCDOT. The adoption would make it easier for the city to implement + control changes to the section of roadway, such as bike paths, sidewalks, and other pedestrian protections. (WYFF 4)
Number
- $6.4 million. That’s how much the City of Greenville plans to spend on 2 new Swamp Rabbit Trail bridges — one over Laurens Road near Washington Street, and one at the end of Haywood Road. Plans for another bridge over Verdae Boulevard have been tabled, with a call for Greenville County to take on the project. (Greenville News)
- $2.17 million. That’s how much money was raised at this year’s SYNNEX Share the Magic Celebration. The money raised will support local children’s charities including Pendleton Place, Make-A-Wish SC, A Child’s Haven, and Clement’s Kindness. 👏
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Biz
- Greenville’s Greenco Beverage Company has been acquired by Reyes Holdings’ Beer Division. Their Upstate facility will operate now as Greenco Distributing. (Upstate Business Journal)
Development
- Mauldin set a record with 1,434 building inspections conducted in September, marking the second record in two months and third this year. Building inspections have increased as growth in the area has rapidly increased. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Community
- Senior Action is currently celebrating Observation Week, where anyone interested in Senior Action’s Fine Arts program can come visit to observe different classes + meet faculty. Stop by through the end of this week before registration opens for their spring 2022 semester in December.
Plan Ahead
- Mark your calendars for October of 2022 — because Fall for Greenville is coming back Oct. 14-16. Didn’t get a chance to make it this year? Check out the highlights.
Stat
- 6 in 10. The Americans that live with at least 1 chronic disease, like heart disease or diabetes. YMCA of Greenville offers various wellness programs, including Exercise is Medicine Greenville, a specialized program to help fight chronic disease, reduce risk factors + improve overall well-being by adopting healthy behaviors. Ⓟ
Health
- Invest in your health (and have fun while doing it) at Elite Fitness’ free Block Party at the Cotton Mill from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 16. Learn more about wellness, healthy diet guidelines, and try your hand at rock climbing, jousting + more. 🧗Ⓟ
Learn
- Ever wonder what baseball players do in their downtime? Well, Edwin Diaz and Jeff McNeil of the New York Mets have been learning new languages with Babbel, the No. 1 language learning app. Sign up for Babbel and get an exclusive deal (60% off). 🌎 Ⓟ
Biz
- Have you ever sold something on Etsy, eBay, or Facebook and found yourself craving the thrill of the sale? If yes, then consider yourself an e-commerce merchant. Ecwid (the secret behind successful e-commerce all across the world) can help turn this hobby into a full-fledged business. Learn more. Ⓟ
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If you haven’t yet been to Double Stamp Brewery, here’s your sign to plan a date night with your dog. Double Stamp now celebrates Pup Tuesdays, where you can grab a $5 pint of your choice when you bring in your 4-legged friend.
Also, if you post your pup pics + use hashtag #doubletsamppups, you could win a $20 gift card and T-shirt in one of their monthly drawings. 🐶
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