Downtown Weekly Update - Monday, August 7

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

Events / Peaceful Protest Schedule

Filming Permit - Belk Fall Campaign Shoot - Tuesday, August 8 and Wednesday, August 9 - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Picketing Notice - Anti Trump - Tuesday, August 8 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Court Square)
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive - Thursday, August 10 - 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Main Street and NOMA Square)
Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays - Friday, August 11 - 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Main Street and NOMA Square)
Greenville Drive - Saturdays in the District - Saturday, August 12 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (District 356)

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Road Closure on S Main Street at Gunter Theatre - Tuesday, August 8

Road closures at 320 S Main Street from Broad Street to Main Street Bridge on Tuesday, August 8 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Drivers traveling in this area should anticipate traffic delays. Traffic will be rerouted to River Street throughout closure. The purpose of the closure is to allow Harper GC to operate a crane to move material and beams for the Gunter Theatre project.

Picture of kids in the community enjoying the Swamp Rabbit Trail

Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking community input!

In partnership with Clemson University, the City’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism (PRT) Department is embarking on a Strategic Plan process to define a clear vision and action plan for the future of the city’s parks and open space, trails and pathways, recreation facilities and programs, services and special events. The public is invited to share their feedback through a survey as well as in-person at two public stakeholder meetings. The in-person meetings will take place on Monday, August 7 from 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. and Thursday, August 10 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., both sessions will be held at the Prisma Health Welcome Center at Unity Park.

Picture of Fall for Greenville volunteers

Corporate and Small Business Volunteer Opportunities Available for Fall for Greenville

Fall for Greenville is looking for corporate volunteer partners and small business partners to join together in making the 2023 festival weekend a success.

With the Corporate Volunteer Program, partnering organization will have the opportunities to volunteer in various positions throughout the three-day event and, in return, will receive a donation to the pre-selected 501c3 non-profit of their choosing.

The Small Business Volunteer Program gives businesses the opportunity to register employees for volunteer positions while receiving recognition of their businesses support of the festival. In addition, groups will have the opportunity to volunteer in various locations together, providing a great outlet for employee team building.

To communicate your interest or learn more, please contact Volunteer Services Coordinator - Kamara Sitton at ksitton@greenvillesc.gov or 86-467-2726.

Downtown Merchant Association: Tuesday, August 15

Mark your calendars to join and gather together for the August Downtown Merchant Association meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 15 at 4:00 p.m. at Swanson's Warehouse (12 N. Irvine Street). The Peace Center will be there to provide updates on their renovations, expansion and performances.

2023 More to Enjoy Sign Application

The City of Greenville is continuing its More to Enjoy wayfinding program, which features business directory signs at key Main Street intersections. The purpose of the program is to encourage downtown visitors to discover shops, restaurants and businesses located on side streets in the Central Business District. 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 renewals by filling out the 2023 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.

Building Maintenance at 102 N Main Street

Over the next couple of months, SEBRG, LLL will be onsite for routine façade maintenance at 102 N Main Street. Work will include pressure washing, cornice repairs, and repainting. All roads, sidewalks and business access will be maintained. Due to the overhead work on the building, a scaffolding walkway will be installed to ensure business access and public safety is maintained. The project is expected to be completed by September 10.

City of Greenville News Flash

City Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer | Patricia Dennis has begun her role as Chief Financial Officer for the City of Greenville. Most recently, Dennis served as the Director of Regulatory Services for ReWa, after working as the organization's controller for more than 10 years.
Prisma Health Builds New Facility at Unity Park | Prisma Health’s Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation (RCP) Hospital is working with community partners to create an initiative at Unity Park that will be focused on expanding community access to adaptive wellness and sports opportunities.
The location (159 Welborn Street) is anticipated to open in Fall 2024 and will begin with adaptive yoga classes and adaptive bicycle rentals at reduced or no cost depending on need.

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

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!