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  Motivation & Achievement Concepts is a career development company,
specializing in resume writing, interview training, continuing education for
accounting, finance, and medical professionals.
Owner & President, Melissa Cunningham, was born and raised here in Spartanburg.
Most of you probably know her as Missy,
with an admittedly "improperly loud laugh and big hair".
She completed her bachelors in Exercise Science with a minor in business at USC,
and returned to Columbia a few years later to complete an MBA in Finance.
In between, she returned to Spartanburg to run the new wellness facility at First Presbyterian.
In 2010 after working in public accounting for 2 years, she returned to the place she calls
home to run the branch of Robert Half International.
All along the way, she has been asked to be a speaker for groups such as ODO
Development, Dixon Hughes Goodman, Spartanburg Methodist Colleges's
Paralegal Program, the International Association of Administrative Professionals,
Certified Medical Assistants of Western North Carolina, The Career Assistance Program
at USC Upstate's Business School "The George", and last week was a workshop leader
for over 500 CPAs at the NCACPA's Members in Business and Industry Fall Conference.
As her schedule became more and more hectic, it had obviously become time to fulfill a life
long dream of doing this full-time. With her experience in organizational management, accounting, sales, Certified Personal Training, and public speaking,
Motivation & Achievement Concepts was born.
Melissa is so thankful to be able to begin a business in a town she loves and is proud of its growth. She is so thankful to be a part of organizations such as The Spartanburg Breakfast Business & Professional Women's Chapter, Business Networking International,
the Spartanburg Jaycees, and the Urban League of the Upstate.
Melissa is also an adjunct professor of Management at The George.
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Downtown Events
 Carolina Horse and Carriage will be downtown for Jazz on the Square this fall to offer carriage rides for all! Bring the family and come downtown for free music, drinks, carriage rides and more!  
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Health and Well Being
2nd Annual Halloween Class
Wear a costume and join Adrienne for a night of fun & treats!
Wednesday, October 31st, 5:45 pm
YOGAlicious Yoga Studio
147 E. Main St., Suite A
Downtown Spartanburg
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Arts, Dining and Entertainment
 Happy Birthday Art Lounge!
Friday, October 5th from 6:00-10:00
The Art Lounge turns 1, and we are throwing a party! Come by and listen to the band Tyme Peace play outside all night long. Lots of great artwork, food, beer and wine will be served. Sign up to win cool Art Lounge goodies and other fun stuff when you stop in that night. 500 E. Main St, Spartanburg, SC 864-804-6566 Join our mailing list / become a member for free to keep up with all The Art Lounge news. www.artlounge1.
West Main Artists Co-op Features Jeanne Brown's and Rebecca Savage's Exhibition:
The Path
Jeanne Brown and Rebecca Savage will present a two-person art exhibition at West Main Artists Co-op entitled The Path. The exhibit of multi-media art features interactive labyrinths and paths to make a statement about mind and body healing. Life experiences, including Jeanne's treatments for breast cancer and Rebecca's commitment as a caregiver, have brought the artists, who are also friends, to value creativity as a healing pathway for the soul. They believe that labyrinths are therapeutic and that art can become a method of communication and healing.
The Center for Health and Healing at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System will be introduced in this exhibition which will run from October 18th through November 10th. The opening reception will be on Thursday, October 18th, from 5-9 pm, during Spartanburg's Art Walk. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. The exhibition may also be seen during WMAC's regular hours on Thursdays and Fridays from 3-6 pm, and on Saturdays from 10 am-4 pm, or by appointment.
WMAC is a nonprofit organization funded in part by The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg and the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
West Main Artists Co-op is located at 578 West Main Street
phone: 864-804-6501, www.westmainartists.org.
Friends-
I wanted you to be aware of three upcoming opportunities to related to my art
in Spartanburg this week.
On Thursday, October 4th, Wet Paint Syndrome will be open for our customary
first Thursday open studio.
We will be offering a Buy One, Get One Free sale on all original art pieces.
Please join us from 6-9pm.
http://www.wetpaintsyndrome.com
I have also had several requests to offer a gallery talk about my show,
"Reflections of the Spirit" at the West Main Artists Co-Op.
On Friday, October 5th from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, I will be available to briefly discuss
the work and to answer questions.(In October, the Co-Op is regularly opened on
Thursdays from 3-6pm, Fridays from 3-6pm, and Saturdays from 10am - 4pm.)
http://westmainartists.org/
On Saturday, October 6th from 10am - 6pm, Wet Paint Syndrome will be open for visitors.
We will again be offering a Buy One, Get One Free sale on all original art pieces.
http://www.wetpaintsyndrome.com
If you cannot attend one of these events, I would be happy to schedule an appointment for you.
Please contact 864-252-7707 for an appointment.
Please help us spread the word!
Thanks for your support!
Kris Neely
American Oktoberfest
Sunday October 21
At Two Samuels (Patio and Grounds)
Come Enjoy Food - Beer- Wine - and Live Entertainment
Music By..
Acoustic Storm Duo 4:00-5:00
Scott Smith 5:00 - 6:30
And Featuring..
Ralph Riviera & ANTHEM
Starts at 4:00pm
No Reservations
Come as you are
Food Stations
Featuring
Brats and Apple Cabbage
Signature Shrimp and Grits with Etouffe
Smoked Pulled Pork BBQ
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Fish and Chips
And more..
Beer Station
Oktoberfest Draft & Bottle Beer Selections
Wine Station
Wine Tasting
&
Glass Purchase
Tickets
$ 5
Admission Tickets!
All Food/Beer/Wine Tickets Sold Separately
Everything Sold on Site - No advance ticket sales
Call for more information 864-596-5050
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NON-PROFIT NEWS & EVENTS
Biketoberfest will celebrate the tradition of Oktoberfest with Spartanburg's favorite assets:
our creative and bicycling movements, our downtown, and our own brewery.
The event will benefit Partners for Active Living and HUB-BUB and will be located on
W. Main Street in front of RJ Rockers Brewery. Tickets will be sold at the RJ Rocker's Tour
and Tastes each Thursday and at International Festival on October 6 from 11:00 to 7:00pm. Pre-ordered tickets get you a koozie at the event door! More information can be found at www.spartanburgbiketoberfest.com
Biketoberfest: www.spartanburgbiketoberfest.com
 
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BUSINESS NEWS
Call Nancy Yoffe, for select pricing.
AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL INSIDER
"Fluent in exceptional travel planning"
864-579-3082 or toll free 888-579-3082
www.CruiseChick.com
Nancy@CruiseChick.com
HUGE Facebook Contest We're giving away a huge party from my Facebook page. Make sure you LIKE my Business Page on Facebook and enter the sweepstakes for a celebration you won't forget- ON US! Unlock our sweepstakes to win a cruise for you and 16 of your closest friends. I would love to see someone from Spartanburg win this super fantastic prize. https://www.facebook.com/thecruisechick?ref=hl#!/thecruisechick/app_281001515344456
Our next "Shred Day" will be held Friday, October 6th
from 12 noon until 2:00 pm - Refreshments!
Cohen's Closeouts
307 West Main Street - look for the gorilla!
583-0777
Gallery East will feature artist Lee Simmons in an opening reception, During Art Walk,
on Thursday, October 18th from 6-9 pm.
Wine and snacks will be served and the exhibit will be on display through the end of the month.
Gallery East will have extended hours for Retail Therapy on Thursday, October 18th,
until 9 pm. Lots of great new art, gift items, and home decor have arrived so come on down
and see what's new!
Gallery East is located at 512 East Main Street in Downtown Spartanburg
Under new ownership - Rachel Smith
Welcome to our team LAUREN HENSLEY
We are also specializing in Hot head extensions!
green papaya salon is located at
1824 East Main Street near Hillcrest Mall
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Health Care and Education
An Evening of Great Conversations The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina Upstate will host its sixth annual "An Evening of Great Conversations" on Tuesday, October 16. This event showcases an elegant dinner in downtown Spartanburg where diners select among 12 conversations of important topics. Each dinner table engages in a specific conversation, which is facilitated by a faculty expert on the topic. Table leaders include Fulbright Scholars, award-winning authors, technologists, social scientists, and area-studies specialists. The table conversations are extraordinarily interesting, and varied. This year's list of topics includes: - Germany: Its Culture, History, and Beauty
- Bringing the Dead Sea to Life
- Making First Impressions
- Decapitations and Tyrants: The French Revolution as it Really Happened
- The South: From The Help to "Honey Boo Boo Child" and "Hillbilly Handfishin"
- Inside the Actor's Craft
- Moved by Music in Film
- You Thought Writing Was the Difficult Part
- From Cold War to Cardigans: The Myth of the 1950s
- Presidential Crystal Ball: Can You Predict the Winner?
- Alien Invasions: People, Pythons, and a Global Pandemic
- Is 60 REALLY the New 40? Maybe!
"The table hosts and topics this year are representative of the talented and creative faculty at the University," said Dr. Jennifer Parker, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at USC Upstate. "We have added many new topics that are sure to generate thought-provoking conversation." "An Evening of Great Conversations" is sponsored by Roebuck Advertising, SunTrust Bank, Integra Benefits Consulting, LLC, Piedmont Natural Gas, and OfficeMax. For more information, including how to purchase tickets, contact Shawn Masto at (864) 503-5700 or smasto@uscupstate.edu or visit www.uscupstate.edu/greatconversations. |
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What is SDA?
The Spartanburg Downtown Association (SDA) works to make downtown Spartanburg an even more vibrant, exciting place to live, work, play and invest.
The SDA acts as an advocate and information source for its members on issues such as special events, parking, marketing, sanitation, and security.
Our members are downtown businesses, property owners, residents and patrons.
Members receive free and reduced cost advertising both individually and collectively in the Association's marketing campaigns and through member to member communications. Members network at bi-monthly meetings and socials with other downtown stakeholders. To learn more about the many benefits of SDA or to join, contact Kathy Chandler at 864-494-9621 or kathydowntown@charter.net.
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