Our Upstate-Sc

Programs: Initiative 2: our upstate-sc task forces & regional forumsas part of the mission of our upstate-sc to implement the our upstate-sc vision, the organization coordinates a number of task forces and regional work groups. In addition, the organization hosts a regular forum series focused on key issues impacting the region. In 2016, our upstate-sc hosted two regional forums focused around workforce development and community vibrancy with an average attendance of 150 people. Our upstate-sc also hosted task force and committee meetings on a wide variety of issues including child well-being, regional food system, workforce & skill development, senior issues and natural resources.

initiative 1: the upstate information hubthe upstate information hub is a regional resource web site and calendar coordinated by our upstate-sc. The purpose of the information hub is to provide a regional resource and repsository for locating information about resources available in the upstate as well as events happening across the region. Launched in 2012, the information hub in 2016 averaged more than 27,000 unique visitors and 37,700 page views per month. Our upstate-sc is responsible for maintaining the site as well as publicity for the site. Each week upcoming events as well as an upstate resource is featured in the unique upstate e-newslettter.

initiative 3: clean air upstateas the coordinator of the upstate air quality advisory committee, which is a public-private partnership to help reduce air emissions in the upstate region, our upstate-sc has been involved in the development of the clean air upstate education, outreach and emission reduction program. In 2016, this program conducted a media campaign focused around clean air tips to reduce emissions as individuals, businesses or local governments. In addition, a new electric vehicle charging station program coordinated the installation of new charging stations in fountain inn and travelers rest.