L EADING, L IVING & L EARNING Featuring Charmayne Brown, Reporter, WSPA NewsChannel 7 L UNCHEON AND C ONFERENCE 2008 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE

THE WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON AND CONFERENCE IS AN ANNUAL EVENT, FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN, PLANNED AND MANAGED BY THE SPARTANBURG AREA CHAMBER’S DIVERSITY COMMITTEE. W OMEN IN B USINESS COMMITTEE MEMBERS INCLUDE: S HAMBI B ROOME, C O- C HAIR, JMB D ESIGNS, LLC ; K ATHY J ACKSON, C O- C HAIR, M ILLIKEN & C OMPANY; M ILLICENT L ANN, W OFFORD C OLLEGE; C ONSTANCE J ONES, S PARTANBURG R EGIONAL H EATHCARE S YSTEMS; B EATE P IRCHMOSER, B I- L INGUAL S ECRETARY; D AALIYAH T ATE, I.T. S OLUTIONS; C INDY T EASTER, C HAMBER S TAFF L IAISON

Charmayne Brown Reporter News Channel 7 Charmayne Brown joined News Channel 7 in August 2005 as a General Assignment Reporter, but months later, she became part of the 7 "On Your Side" team. Charmayne is the Community Watch Reporter. You'll see her cover a variety of stories where viewers write in to have Charmayne help them with Community Related issues. Her stories are featured during the 6:00 p.m. newscast. Charmayne has solved many problems for people in the Upstate. She gets answers and action by holding those responsible, accountable. From time to time, you'll even see her at the Anchor Desk, bringing all the Top Stories of the day. Charmayne Brown is an award winning Journalist. In August 2007, Charmayne received the South Carolina Broadcasters Association ‘Star Award’ for Best News Series for Hardly Handicapped. Charmayne spent weeks on the streets of several cities in the Upstate. She confronted drivers who were illegally parked in handicapped spaces. Charmayne took those concerns to law enforcement and lawmakers for answers and results. Now, programs are in place to help police for this violation in several of those cities where she found violators. 250 International Drive Spartanburg, SC WSPA News Channel 7 Mission Statement Inspire and enable employees success allowing WSPA to be a dominant and innovative producer of high quality local content on multiple platforms. Our core values: Integrity, Passion and Customer Service.

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Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Council Mallard Creek Road, Suite 206 Charlotte, NC Phone: (704) Fax: (704) Carolinas MSDC (or the Council) is a membership organization of major corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, universities that operate within North or South Carolina. It promotes and facilitates the development of business relationships between its members and certified minority-owned business enterprises. The Council works to expand business opportunities for minority-owned companies in an effort to build a stronger, more equitable society by supporting and promoting minority business development. Carolinas MSDC has over 175 corporate members and approximately 425 certified minority businesses. The Council organizes networking events, educational sessions and unique opportunities that serve as venues for MBEs and corporate members to come together and identify mutually beneficial opportunities to work with one another. Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Council

Kathy Jackson, Supplier Diversity Coordinator and Purchasing Training Coordinator for Milliken and Company. Serves as Supplier Diversity contact, for potential suppliers as well as customers. Also, serves as the Training Coordinator for purchasing practices in North America. Tenure at Milliken - 10 years, Previously, Licensed Health Care Administrator and Resident Services Director for Assisted Living Facility. Worked in the Health Care Industry for 18 years. Serves on the Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce Supplier Diversity Committee. Has resided in Spartanburg most of her life, with husband, Lonnie of 27 years. Two grown children, daughter and son. Kathy Jackson, Supplier Diversity Coordinator and Purchasing Training Coordinator for Milliken and Company Milliken & Company PO Box 1926 Spartanburg, SC Milliken and Company

Janet Christy Janet W. Christy Janet Christy has spent the majority of her professional career in marketing, sales and public relations positions. Today she uses that experience to help Small, Woman and Minority Owned Businesses maximize and profit from their opportunities. She also works with government agencies on development programs and services for entrepreneurs. 507 Bluebird Lane Greer, SC Phone: Fax:

Kim Niskey Kim Niskey brings entrepreneurial drive and networking savvy to ConnectsU, LLC, a woman-owned Greenville-based business development training and consulting firm, serving as the company’s President. Known as a “connector” in the community, she enjoys building relationships and gains the majority of her business from referrals. She has more than 25 years of experience in outside sales and has held several leadership positions in the community. Kim was named WGVC’s Businesswoman of the Month for May She founded the current Greater Greenville and Greater Greer Chamber referrals groups and has won multiple networker awards. MEMBERSHIPS Better Buisness Bureau- Accredited Business Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce- Chair, Sales Strategies for Success program Upper State Apartment Association YWCA of Greenville- Board Member 33 Market Point Dr. Greenville, SC Phone: Cell Phone:

700 S. Converse St. Spartanburg, SC Phone:  Seek to nurture the spiritual lives of each other  Provide outreach programs to meet the needs of God's people  Present Christ to the people of our church and community in a warm-friendly environment  Help everyone reach their full potential in order to become all that GOD would have them to be  Our mission is to know Christ and to make him known through worship and service. Matthew 28:19-20 Joy of the Lord Broadcast! Sunday Mornings 8:00 AM UPN-Channel 9 Sunday Evenings 8:00 PM Charter-Channel 99 MISSION Letitia Jones, Operations Manager

Administrative Office: 325 South Church Street Spartanburg, SC Office #: (864) Fax #: (864) Spartanburg Clinic: 750 South Church Street Spartanburg, SC Office #: (864) Fax #: (864) ReGenesis Community Health Center is a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive, high-quality health care in a culturally appropriate manner. Any individual who needs health care, or a place to call their medical home will be equally taken care of by board certified physicians and qualified medical staff.RCHC is one of 20 federally qualified community health centers in South Carolina and the only center of its kind in Spartanburg and Cherokee counties.Beginning in November 2007, our services and care expanded to other communities and counties, allowing for more individuals to receive health care that is beneficial for their own health.Plans for an additional health care facility in Union County remain in the future for ReGenesis. This will give another community the needed medical care and health education that are already benefiting the communities of Spartanburg and Cherokee counties.ReGenesis Community Health Center's goal is to remain dedicated to reducing and eliminating economic, racial, social, gender, age and other barriers to wellness in the communities that are served. ･ Family Medicine ･ Internal Medicine ･ Pediatrics ･ Geriatrics ･ Clinical Laboratory Services ･ Case-Management Services ･ Community-based Health Education ･ Behavoral Health Counseling ･ W.I.C. (Women, Infants, & Children) ･ Family Planning ･ Immunizations ･ Medicaid Services ･ Diabetes Education Services Offered

Gold Sponsors:  Denny's Corporation  Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System  Spartanburg Water System  Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District Silver Sponsors:  University of South Carolina Upstate SPONSORS A S PECIAL T HANKS TO OUR S PONSORS Presenting Sponsor: USC Upstate

800 University Way Spartanburg, SC Phone: (864) PRESENTING SPONSOR Silver Sponsor

Denny’s Corporation Nelson J. Marchioli Chief Executive Officer and President Denny's Corporation Staff Gold Sponsor Denny’s is the most recognized name in family dining providing good food and service for more than 50 years. With approximately 1,600 restaurants across America and systemwide sales of more than $2 billion, Denny’s is the largest full-service family restaurant chain in the United States E Main St Spartanburg, SC 29319

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Gold Sponsor 101 E Wood St Spartanburg, SC (864) Health care is more than healing. It's wellness of the body, mind and spirit. Our mission at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System is delivering quality care for life. Quality Care for Life

Gold Sponsor Spartanburg Water System & Sewer District The mission of Spartanburg Water is to provide quality water and wastewater services to our region in a reliable manner. We are proudly committed to protecting public health, being good stewards of the environment, and supporting our community’s desired quality of life. PO Box Commerce Street Spartanburg, SC (864) (864) Fax: (864)

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