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Regional Sourcing Turns Local Partnerships into Lasting Advantages
Regional Sourcing Turns Local Partnerships into Lasting Advantages August 20, 2025 Local sourcing brings speed, quality, and deeper connections. Being nearby means more control and faster problem-solving. Investing locally builds community goodwill and brand trust. Start small today—test one item with a local partner. 579 words ~ 3 min. read Sometimes the best way to…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Will Gilmore
Ones to Watch Profile: Will Gilmore August 15, 2025 At YMCA Camp Cherokee, summer is more than a season—it’s a place where lifelong memories are made, leadership skills take root, and confidence grows. For Will “Happy” Gilmore, Executive Camp Director, ensuring those opportunities are accessible to every child—regardless of background—is both a professional mission and…
Read MoreRevenue Without Regret: Designing Offers You’re Proud to Sell
Revenue Without Regret: Designing Offers You’re Proud to Sell August 6, 2025 Mollie Rose Growth shouldn’t come at the cost of trust. Your best offers align with your values. Ethical, high-value offers strengthen customer loyalty and long-term revenue. The best sales strategy? Solving real problems for the right people, not selling everything to everyone. Design…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Trey Griffy
Ones to Watch Profile: Trey Griffy July 31, 2025 As Branch Manager of Nesbit Agencies Carolinas, Trey Griffy is leading with both purpose and performance. Since stepping into his leadership role in 2019, he has transformed the agency’s Southeast division—based in Fort Mill—into one of its strongest performers. Under Trey’s guidance, the office has seen…
Read MoreYour Business Isn’t Too Small to Build a Brand
Your Business Isn’t Too Small to Build a Brand July 22, 2025 Mollie Rose Branding isn’t about size. It’s about clarity, consistency, and purpose. Small businesses with strong brands grow faster and retain more loyal customers. A brand is the promise you keep, not just the logo you use. Start with your story and values.…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Travis Shealey
Ones to Watch Profile: Travis Shealey July 16, 2025 When it comes to dedication, service, and leadership in York County, few embody those values as fully as Travis Shealey, K9 Sergeant with the York County Sheriff’s Office. With over a decade of service in law enforcement and nearly two decades as a volunteer firefighter, Travis…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Stacey Adams
Ones to Watch Profile: Stacey Adams July 11, 2025 We’re proud to celebrate Stacey Adams, Financial Education Manager at Founders Federal Credit Union, as one of York County’s 2025 Ones to Watch honorees. With more than a decade at Founders, Stacey has dedicated her career to making financial education more than just a resource—it’s a…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Reid Hovis
Ones to Watch Profile: Reid Hovis July 8, 2025 From the soccer fields of Northwestern High School to the heart of downtown Rock Hill, Reid Hovis has always been driven by a deep commitment to his hometown. As the co-founder and operator of Smooth Move, a full-service moving and storage company serving both North and…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Nathan Mallard
Ones to Watch Profile: Nathan Mallard July 1, 2025 Nathan Mallard is no stranger to growth, vision, and community impact. As Co-Founder of The Home Team at Allen Tate Realtors, Nathan has helped turn a small group of agents into a dominant force in the Rock Hill real estate market. Under his leadership, the team…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Michael Parsons
Ones to Watch Profile: Michael Parsons June 25, 2025 As the Area Manager of Ride Operations at Carowinds, Michael Parsons oversees the operation of more than 43 attractions, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of over 14 million guests each year. But his role is far more than logistics and checklists — it’s about delivering experiences…
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