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In preparation for the 'Regional Input Survey' in May, leaders from Ten at the Top have been out in the community making presentations and meeting with community organizations, leaders and elected officials.

If your community organization would like to get a regional update from Ten at the Top, please contact Executive Director Dean Hybl.

In addition, during the 'Community Survey Period' between May 10-31, you can help spread the word to residents across the Upstate. If your organization has a web site, e-newsletter or mailing list, please contact Dean Hybl about adding a website link to your site and about getting information to include in your mailings.

You can also help increase awareness across the region by forwarding this e-newsletter to your friends and contacts and encouraging them to sign up for our regular e-newsletters.

The municipalities and Chambers of Commerce for Mauldin, Simpsonville and Fountain Inn will be hosting a special presentation by Dr Don Schunk, a Research Economist at the BB&T Center for Economic and Community Development at Coastal Carolina University, on Monday, April 5th.

Dr. Schunk will talk about local and state economic trends in a presentation entitled: "The South Carolina and Upstate Economies: Recession, Recovery, Then What?"

The program will be held at Horizon Church (1070 East Butler Road, Mauldin) and will start at 6 pm. It is free of charge and open to the public.

If your city, county or organization has news you want to share with people across the 10-county Upstate Region, send it to us and we will include it in the next Ten at the Top e-newsletter.

Send information about an upcoming event, special recognition or anything else you think is of regional interest to Dean Hybl.