About Us

MISSION:

Advancing the Future of Business and Community

CORE VALUES:

• Uncompromising integrity in all situations
• Honestly and justly holding each other accountable in ethical challenges
• Embracing different perspectives, experiences, cultures, backgrounds, talents, and contributions of others
• Striving for excellence in workforce and community development

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PY25 Meeting Dates (See events for location and time)
Board Meeting:                          One Stop Committee:                 Youth Committee:                 Disabilities Committee: 

August 25, 2025                         August 4, 2025                             August 5, 2025                      August 12, 2025
October 27, 2025                       October 6, 2025                            October 7, 2025                    October 14, 2025
January 26, 2026                       January 5, 2026                           January 6, 2026                     January 13, 2026
March 23, 2026                          March 2, 2026                               May 12, 2026                         May 5, 2026
June 1, 2026                               May 4, 2026

Staff

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  Dana Hudgins
  Executive Director
  o: 864.596.2028 ext 1000
  Email Dana

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  Kelly Tillinghast
  Associate Director
  o: 864.596.2028
  Email Kelly

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  Brent Bishop
  Finance Manager
  o: 864.596.2028 ext 1100
  Email Brent

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  CJ Jackson
  Board Relations Coordinator / Executive Assistant
  o: 864-596-2028 ext 1120
  Email CJ