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Check out this week’s events in Greer!
Monday (3/18): Planning Commission Meeting - City Hall - Begins at 6:30PM.
Wednesday (3/20): The Platform at Greer: IGNITE Greer - Cartwright Food hall - 8:30AM-9:30AM
Saturday (3/23): Eggtastic Easter Event - City Park - Begins at 11AM
Congratulations to our Cultural Arts Supervisor, Robin Byouk, on her 50th show as the artistic director with the Greer Children’s Theatre last weekend. Every flower contains the name of one of her productions! Robin has been our Cultural Arts Supervisor since 2009!
Due to inclement weather, our food truck rollout will take place indoors tonight. Food trucks will be set up outside at the city hall traffic circle. Our events hall will have tables set up for everyone to enjoy their food indoors! Bands, beverages, sponsors and other vendors will be located indoors as well!
Update!
Per our Public Services Department, Brookshire Road will be open today, but will have a partial lane closure at Cotton Road.
The City of Greer is committed to making our city a clean and respectful place for everyone who lives, works, and visits. This year, people in Greer will be able to participate in a month-long Spring Cleaning event starting in April! However, it’s not too late to get a head start; pick your team now and complete your waivers before April arrives! Visit www.cityofgreer.org/o/admin/page/city-of-greer-spring-cleaning, or fill out waivers in person at City Park tomorrow as we celebrate our first Food Truck Rollout of 2024 beginning at 5PM!
#DiscoverGreer #SpringCleaning #GreerSC #FoodTruckRollout
🚨👉 ICYMI: Big Things are coming for the City of Greer, check it out!
https://youtu.be/ZqdmliUR2Oc?si=7KeF0g3D7L9_WT-v
Due to unforeseen circumstances, maintenance on Brookshire Road will be extended. Updates from our Public Services crew will be provided at a later time.
The City of Greer is excited to announce four proposed community projects which will total a $100 million investment over the next four years. The initiative includes facility and land acquisitions to build a new fire station in the Groce Meadow Road area, a public safety police & fire training facility on Hood Road, and a new 500+ spot parking garage on Depot Street. During a press conference today at Victor Gym, Greer City Leadership unveiled plans for the fourth project, a brand new sports and events complex, as the final 60 million dollar investment in the city’s ForGreer Initiative. Learn more by following ForGreer, or visit cityofgreer.org!
This week is jam packed! Check out this week’s upcoming events in Greer!
Tuesday (3/12):
- Board of Architectural Review - City Hall - Begins at 8AM.
- ForGreer Press Conference - Victor Gym - Begins at 10AM
- City Council Meeting - City Hall - Begins at 6:30PM
Thursday (3/14): Baking Workshop - Cannon Centre - Begins at 5PM
Friday (3/15): Food Truck Rollout - City Park - 5PM-8PM
Did you know that nearly 26% of the total street maintenance labor hours spent by the public services department went towards loose leaf collection this past year? And not to worry either, your 115 loads of leaves went toward a good cause, as they were sent off to a local farm to be used as compost!
Happy International Women's Day! We'd like to take a moment to recognize some of our female leaders.
-Ann Cunningham, Director of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, employees say Ann is supportive, passionate, and truly cares about the Greer community.
-Tammy Duncan, Municipal Clerk, in charge of directing the City Council Agendas, employees say Tammy is a wealth of knowledge and always willing to share what she knows.
-Catrina Woodruff, Assistant City Administrator, supports leadership, employees say Catrina is a good listener and takes action when needed.
-Alicia Williamson, Human Resources Director, employees say her door is always open for questions and feedback.
-Ruthie Helms, Director of Building & Development Standards, employees say they look up to Ruthie for being a leader in a male dominated industry and that she always shows appreciation for her staff.
Meet Mike Ferrell of the Greer Police Department! 👮♂️ Since 2010, he's been serving our community, and now he's taken on a new role as our Crisis Intervention Officer.
Read More: https://cityofgreer.org/article/1494865
The energy of innovation filled Greer City Hall for The Platform at Greer's Bootcamp pitch event last Thursday.
The competition was the finale of The Platform’s two-day program for entrepreneurs. Seven companies worked one-on-one with their coaches who included Greer City Council member Karuiam Booker.
Wittez Vertical Printing won the pitch event. They earned a prize package that includes $10K in legal, financial, and marketing services.
The City of Greer will be holding a press conference next week to announce the fourth ForGreer project. Follow the Facebook page for updates:
https://www.facebook.com/ForGreer
Happy Water Professional's Day! 💧 Governor McMaster recently signed a bill recognizing the first Monday in March as Water Professional’s Day in South Carolina.
Let's take a moment to appreciate the incredible work of all the water professionals in our community, including the engineering stormwater team and Greer CPW, ensuring top-notch water quality for Greer. Thank you for your dedication and hard work! 💪
The City of Greer wishes Riverside High School the best of luck as their boys and girl's basketball teams battle for the state championship this evening!
That is one big pile of mulch. Please be aware the City of Greer will soon begin mulching areas of downtown to prepare for spring! 😌
#discovergreer #greersc
Have you read up on Greer's new ordinance involving Solicitors, Canvassers and Peddlers?
Read up here: https://www.cityofgreer.org/o/admin/page/solicitors-canvassers-and-peddlers
Congratulations to our Tourism Division and Greer Station merchants, who recently placed Silver at the Southeast Festivals & Events Association’s Kaleidoscope Awards Gala for “Best Event Within an Event”. The Tourism Division, led by Lindsey Shaffer, coordinated with Downtown Greer businesses to host live window displays during our Tree Lighting event in December!
Pictured: Elaine Kang, owner of Cartwright Food Hall.
Thank you and congratulations to all of the businesses that participated! Cartwright Food Hall, The Galleries of Brian Brigham, Berries & Bird, and Not Just Gamin’
