Downtown Weekly Update - Friday, September 16

Please see below update on events, protests and details about downtown.

Events / Peaceful Protest Schedule

Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays - Friday, September 16 - 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (NOMA Square)
Picketing Notice - Norfolk Southern Rain Union Strike - Friday, September 16 - 12:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. (Norfolk Southern Rail)
TD Saturday Market- "Penske Touch-A-Truck" - Saturday, September 17 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Main Street & McBee Street)
Euphoria - Saturday, September 17 - 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Fluor Field and District 356)
Picketing Notice - Peace in Ukraine - Saturday, September 17 - 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Court Square)
Euphoria - Sunday, September 18 - 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Fluor Field and District 356)
Picketing Notice - Anti-Trump Agenda - Tuesday, September 20 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (One City Plaza)
Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movies (Showing - Casablanca) - Thursday, September 22 - 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Falls Park)
Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays - Friday, September 23 - 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (NOMA Square)
Project Host BBQ - Friday, September 23 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Fluor Field and District 356)
TD Saturday Market - Saturday, September 24 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Main Street & McBee Street)
One City Sound - Saturday, September 24 - 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (One City Plaza)
Project Host BBQ - Saturday, September 24 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Fluor Field and District 356)

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Downtown Merchant Association: Next Meeting - Tuesday, September 20

Make plans to join us this month for the September Downtown Merchant Association meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, at 9:00 a.m. at M. Judson Booksellers. We encourage you to invite a neighboring business located in the Central Business District to attend with you.

If you were unable to attend, please review the August 16 meeting recap notes at your convenience.

Upcoming September Meetings:

September - Downtown Merchant Association: Tuesday, September 20, at 9:00 a.m. at M. Judson Booksellers

TD Saturday Market: Penske Touch-A-Truck on Saturday, September 17

Penske Touch-A-Truck is BACK! On Saturday, September 17 the TD Saturday Market will host the free annual Penske Touch-A-Truck event from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Main Street and McBee Avenue. Kids are invited to touch, explore, climb, and honk the horn on a variety of vehicles including a fire truck, City service vehicles, and ambulances provided by Prisma Health.

Euphoria 2022: Eat. Sip. Listen.

Euphoria, the annual four-day festival highlighting Greenville's thriving culinary and arts communities, is back from September 15-18. For the past 16 years, the festival has offered over 40 events, showcasing more than 100 chefs and musicians while supporting local charities. Euphoria is a way to experience Greenville through intimate musical experiences, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, multi-course dinners, and live music concerts.

Public Invited to Comment on Redistricting

Beginning next Monday, the City of Greenville will host four public meetings in September and October to provide information and gather feedback as the City begins the redistricting process. The 2020 United States Census showed a shift in population density within the city limits, meaning districts are no longer balanced. The law requires population equity among the districts, so the City’s redistricting goal is to have four council districts that are as close to the same number of people as possible.

Public meetings will be held in each Council district. Residents can attend any of the meetings as the information shared will be the same. All meeting will be held will be from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

View Meeting Dates and Locations

Peace Center's AMP: A Music Project

The Peace Center announced plans to expand its musical venues, which will achieve their longstanding goal of having a fully-functioning, 10-venue arts-and-entertainment campus. Mayor Knox White joined Peace Center CEO Megan Riegel in celebrating the $36 million project, which will transform three buildings on its campus to become unique music venues. Construction will begin in February 2023 on "A Music Project" (AMP), with estimated completion in late 2024.

ARCpoint Labs the Latest Addition to Main Street's Biotech Hub

Founded in Greenville almost 25 years old, ARCpoint Labs has brought its new headquarters to downtown Greenville. ARCpoint has a 5,000 square foot state-of the-art training lab and corporate office. The company began as a drug testing business geared toward employers. It has expanded to include testing for government, judicial and athletic sectors. The company will employ more than 40 people and will be located in One City Plaza.

To learn more visit, News Flash • Greenville, SC • CivicEngage (greenvillesc.gov)

Seeking Volunteers for Bank of America Fall for Greenville

Bank of America Fall for Greenville presented by Pepsi is less than six weeks away and we are seeking volunteers in preparation for festival weekend! Though we have filled more than 50% of the volunteers spots, we are in need of volunteers to fill approximately 900 remaining positions including beer and wine servers, ticket sellers, wristband helpers and more.

Grab your family, friends and co-workers and help us run the festival we all love so much! Register to Volunteer

Tree Work on Main Street Began on September 6

Annual tree canopy maintenance began Tuesday, September 6 and will continue for 60 days. The Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department has contracted the work to a tree specialist. The contractor will plan to work north of Court Street in the mornings and south of Court Street in the afternoons. This will require temporary closure of parking bays to set up lift trucks and stage debris. View the project scope at News Flash • Greenville, SC • CivicEngage (greenvillesc.gov)

Mayberry Street Closed through March 2023

Starting this week, Mayberry Street is closed from South Hudson Street to Willard Street, for approximately six months for a sewer rehabilitation project. Access to local businesses will be maintained throughout construction but thru traffic will be detoured around the closure via West Washington Street.

City's Week in Review Available via Text

Would you like to receive the City's Week in Review newsletter via text every Friday? Text "GVLthisWeek" to 866-874-2232 to start receiving it next week. Check out the latest edition available in English and Spanish at https://www.greenvillesc.gov/1652/Week-in-Review

2022 More to Enjoy Sign Application

The City of Greenville is continuing its More to Enjoy wayfinding program, which features newly-designed business directory signs at key Main Street intersections. The purpose of the program is to encourage downtown visitors to discover shops and restaurants located on side streets in the Central Business District by listing business names and providing directional arrows. The signs are designed to be eye-catching while still incorporating seamlessly into the City’s overall downtown branding campaign.

Submit an application or apply for renewal by filling out the 2022 More to Enjoy application. Space on the signs are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. For questions or more information, please email Cameron Campbell at cjcampbell@greenvillesc.gov.

City of Greenville Week in Review

The City’s Communications Department has created a Week in Review video. These videos post every Saturday on the City’s Facebook page.

Questions / Concerns

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cameron Campbell at c jcampbell@greenvillesc.gov or 864-467-4351.

You can also submit your questions at https://cityofgreenvillesc.formstack.com/forms/downtownmerchants

If you have an after-hours or weekend emergency, please contact Greenville Police Department's non-emergency line at 864-271-5333.

Thank you and have a great weekend!