Connecting the Dots | RESCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 5 @ 10:00AM
via Zoom

South Carolina’s aerospace industry is growing. From Boeing in Charleston to Lockheed Martin in Greenville, growing airport travel, and advancements in the future of aviation starting here in South Carolina, our state has a lot to show for its increasing role in how we move through the skies.  

Join Stephen Astemborski, Director of Engagement & Aerospace Initiatives at the SC Council on Competitiveness, for a conversation about this growing industry and what the future holds for South Carolina. 

Connecting the Dots | September 12 @ 3:00PM
co-branded as a TATT Chat with Ten at the Top
via Zoom

The Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville Coun has always had a county-wide vision – connect the county from top to bottom through one connected trail system. That vision is getting closer to reality as recent funding approvals for the trail in the Golden Strip area of the County have been secured. Hear from two leaders in the SRT’s expansion, Ty Houck with Greenville County and Matt Flege with the Upstate Greenways & Trails Alliance (UGATA) on where the SRT is growing, and what’s on the horizon. 

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Connecting the Dots | August 29, 2024 @ 2PM
via Zoom

With over 23,000 enrolled students, and growing every year, managing how students and faculty get around campus is vital to Clemson University. Join Dan Hofmann and Kat Moreland with Parking Services & Transportation at Clemson for a conversation about why investing in the University’s transit system, Tiger Transit, remains a key strategy in maintaining a high quality of life on campus, and the logistical benefits it brings to campus operations. 

The Upstate is one of the fastest growing regions in the fastest growing state in the nation. As this growth continues, we have to tackle the challenge of how to move more people around to more places, more often.

Join us for the first-ever Upstate Mobility Summit on Thursday, May 16 from 1:30PM - 4:00PM at The Hangar at Runway Cafe, at the Downtown Greenville Airport, for a day filled with networking, discussions, and insights on the future of transportation in the upstate region. Hear from state and regional transportation leaders, and connect with peers, policymakers, and innovators as we explore new trends and technologies shaping the way we move about our region. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of the conversation!

Light refreshments will be available throughout the Summit.

PLUS - Add on a ticket to Ten at the Top's fan-favorite "Blues, Brews & BBQ" starting immediately following the Summit, right outside on the tarmac of the airport featuring live music by Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues, a Tiny Bus Concert, food trucks, and more!

SPEAKER LINEUP

1. Welcome Remarks
   - GP McLeer, Upstate Mobility Alliance

2. Statewide Perspective
   - Jennifer Necker, Office of Public Transportation (SC DOT)

3. Public Transportation Panel Discussion
   - James Keel, GreenLink (moderator)
   - Kathy Jo Lancaster, Union County
   - Becky Powell Moon, McCormick Area Transit
   - Heather Lollis, CATbus

4. An Autonomous Future
   - Brandon Cortensio, Beep

5. The Future of Greenville's Downtown Airport
   - James Stephens, GMU Airport

With forward momentum around Electric Vehicles (EVs) in South Carolina being fueled by both federal and state government, EV charging stations are on the radar for city planners, elected officials, and industry representatives across the Upstate. Join the Upstate Mobility Alliance and the Upstate Professional Planners for a robust conversation about how communities can prepare for future EV needs through proper city planning and funding.

Tuesday, August 22
2:30PM - 4:30PM

Location:
Ten at the Top - 150 Executive Center Drive, Greenville SC 29615

Presentation and Panel Discussion: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
Networking: 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Panelists:

• Mike Ruhe, Duke Energy

• Rob Bedenbaugh, SC DOT

• Ben Kessler, ChargePoint

• Mike McCauley, Watershed Consulting & SC Electric Transportation Network

Dave Edwards, President & CEO of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), will be our guest in this installment of Connecting the Dots. Hear from Dave about the status of the airline industry, how GSP fits into the picture, and about the future of our region’s largest mobility asset.

We’ll learn about how the pandemic impacted ridership, the role GSP plays in our state and region, the cargo industry’s reliance on our local airport, and much more.

Monday, April 17 @ 2pm
via Zoom