In 2021, going into the office has taken on a whole new meaning for many companies. Let’s meet the new office slang that you keep hearing about (or at least, are about to):
• Hoteling: Employees are not assigned their own desks; instead they reserve a desk for their temporary use, just for the days they expect to work in the office.
• Hot Desking: A free-wheeling unassigned desk concept (also known as free address), where desks are first-come, first-served. If you see an open space, claim it as your own for the day — no reservations required.
As companies move towards more flexible work environments, location and layout are critical as space is primarily utilized as a hub for culture + connection. At GVLtoday, we’re looking to join that trend.
Know any great options for 6AM City’s (our parent company) next office space? Drop us your ideas. | Photo provided
Bursting at the seams:
GVLtoday + our parent company 6AM City are growing fast — adding 70 new employees this fall, with several jobs located right here at headquarters in Greenville. While our current office has worked well for us, we’re ready to find a new location that embodies our culture of “Pride in Place” and allows for effective engagement with each other and the community.
We could use your help:
While our broker Blaine Hart at CBRE has a strong pulse on the market, we thought it would be fun to see what ideas our 60,000 readers have for the location of our next office space.
Know of somewhere on or off the market that may be a great space for our HQ?
Today
- Glow-Tacular | Fri., Oct. 22 + Oct. 29 | Start times vary | Treetop Quest, 16 Alma St. | $50 | Explore the treetops at night by glowstick, headlamp + moonlight with friends and family. 🌙
- Pasta Making Course | Fri., Oct. 22 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Truist Culinary & Hospitality Innovation Center at Greenville Technical College | $89 | Make your own authentic pasta at this cooking class, and leave with knowledge of how to make and flavor pasta with different types of dough, colors, and sauces. 🍝
- Greenville Theatre presents “The Hound of the Baskervilles” | Fri., Oct. 22 -Sun., Nov. 7 | 8-10 p.m. | Greenville Theatre, 444 College St. | $30+ | Watch Sherlock Holmes’ most spine-tingling mystery — filled with suspense, humor, and terror — unfold. Ⓟ
Saturday
- Brother Oliver | Sat., Oct. 23 | 8-11 p.m. | The Radio Room | $12 | Check out Brother Oliver’s live performance of what they call “psychedelic folk-rock,” with special guests Stagbriar and Howl in The Valley. 🎶
- Pretzel Run | Sat., Oct. 23 | 8:30 a.m. | Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 1209 Brushy Creek Rd. | $5+ | Run a 1 or 2-mile course for pretzels and beer. 🥨
- Greer Children’s Business Fair | Sat., Oct. 23 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Devenger Road Presbyterian Church, 1200 Devenger Rd., Greer | Free entry | Shop for baked goods, art, and accessories from businesses owned by young entrepreneurs ages 5-17 — plus, be sure to bring cash to this cash-only market.
- Furman Paladins vs. East Tennessee State University Buccaneers | Sat., Oct. 23 | 2 p.m. | Paladin Stadium | $25 | Catch Furman football against East Tennessee State for college football Saturday. 🏈 Ⓟ
Sunday
- Hampton-Pinckney Porchfest | Sun., Oct. 24 | 2-5 p.m. | Hampton Avenue, Pinckney Street, Porch Street | Free | Check out 14 different musicians on seven porches in Greenville’s Hampton Pinckney Historic District.
- Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k Walk | Sun., Oct. 24 | 12:30 p.m. | TD Stage | Fundraising + registration required | Walk this 5k with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Greenville to raise money for Breast Cancer survivors and those who have lost their lives.
Plan Ahead
- Swing & Swine Golf Tournament + BBQ | Thurs., Nov. 4 | Willow Creek Golf Club, 205 Sandy Run Drive, Greer | 12-8 p.m. | $580 (team of 4) | Enjoy a day of golf, BBQ + networking at one of the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce’s best-loved events.⛳ Ⓟ
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 76º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain
Closing
- Liberty Tap Room and Grill — located near Fluor Field at 941 South Main St. — will be permanently closing its doors after 14 years of business on Fri., Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.
Ranked
- No. 79. That’s Greenville’s ranking on Livability’s list of the 2021 Top 100 Best Places to Live in America. Our city made the list by having a walkable downtown, green space, being friendly and diverse, and being a great place for entrepreneurs. The list also notes that we’re as “pretty as a postcard,” and we think we’d have to agree.”
Development
- Fowler Circle in Mauldin may soon see 50-80 townhomes. Greenville’s Zenith Real Estate has plans to purchase + rezone a 10-acre property (located near Sunset Park south of West Butler Road) for the development pending Mauldin City Council approval. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Biz
- Naples, FL-headquartered Arthrex announced it will invest $100 million into a new Anderson operations facility, creating 500 jobs. The company, which specializes in surgical technology + procedures for minimally invasive orthopedics, aims to complete its facility by mid-2023. (WYFF 4)
Coming Soon
- The Upcountry History Museum welcomes its newest exhibit, War Dogs: Never Above You, Never Below You, Always Beside You, on Sat., Oct. 30. Running through Feb. 27, 2022, the exhibit showcases the history of working dogs with a visual display of life-size sculptures designed by Ohio master craftsman James Mellick. 🐕
Sports
- Not all heroes wear capes. Greenville’s Fire Department and Police Department will play each other at the Heroes Softball Game to raise money for Shriners Children's Hospital. Come support your favorite team of heroes on Sun., Oct. 31 at Fluor Field at 2 p.m. Entry is free and concessions are available, but if you can’t make the game, you can still donate here. ⚾
Cause
- The second annual McDonald’s Drive Thru Challenge is running now through Dec. 12. Round up your drive-thru purchase or donate $1, $3 or $5 to help fulfill the $2 million fundraising goal for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas + families in need. (Greenville Journal)
Community
- Have your kids outgrown their Halloween costumes from years past? Serenity Place would love to take them off your hands. The non-profit is hosting a Trunk or Treat event and is looking for gently-used, non-scary costume donations for their child residents 6 and under. To donate, message Serenity Place here. 👻 (Greenville Journal)
Number
- $410,000. That’s how much The Charity Ball Board of Greenville raised for their 2021 Rose Ball beneficiaries. Half of the proceeds will be donated to Project SEARCH Academy on behalf of Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and $210,000 will be donated to 11 local charities. 🌹
Outdoors
- South Carolina will become the second state in the US to ban sales of the Bradford pear tree on Oct. 24. Not only does it smell, but it's also one of the most invasive species in the region, according to Clemson University. Help combat the spread of these trees by removing any from your property. For every 5 you remove, Clemson will give away 5 healthy, native species. 🌳 (GSA Business Report)
Job
- University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is hiring a IT Technician III to perform network changes, provide support + maintenance of complex network systems, and maintain accurate records associated with Network infrastructure. See details and apply. Ⓟ
Family
- It’s never too early to start teaching your kids healthy spending habits, and Greenville Federal Credit Union’s Youth Membership Program is designed to do just that. Bonus: Your little one can open a savings account with just $5. 💸 Ⓟ
Active
- YMCA of Greenville's Youth Sports Performance Training is a conditioning program designed to help young athletes level up their game. Open to members + non-members, it’s offered exclusively at the Prisma Health Family YMCA in Simpsonville. Pricing ranges from $60-150/month based on membership and frequency. Ⓟ
Real Estate
The Cancer Society of Greenville County’s annual Holiday Greenery Sale is back.
From greeting cards + luminaries to fresh wreaths, poinsettias and magnolia garland — proceeds from every purchase supports local cancer patients.
All orders must be placed by Mon., Nov. 1 and pick up will be at the old K-Mart on Grove Road on Tues., Nov. 30. Place your orders here.
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