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TAKING THE FORK IN THE ROAD

By Dean Hybl, TATT Executive Director

There is little question that the first eight months of 2020 have provided all of us with personal and professional challenges that go beyond general expectations. In fact, I have no doubt that history books will be written about 2020 for many generations to come.

As I think about 2020, one of the things that has been most impressive has been seeing leaders from across the region quickly adjust to dealing with unimaginable adversity. Their willingness to move forward down a path filled with uncertainty makes me think of a quote attributed to that well-known American philosopher Yogi Berra, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.”

Since the very beginning of this health crisis that has led to the greatest economic crisis since the great depression, community and business leaders have been confronted with many “forks in the road.”

Rather than balk at the challenges, I have witnessed many leaders assess the challenges and quickly move forward down the road they believe will provide the greatest opportunity to overcome the immediate challenge and best support the community.
JOIN TEN AT THE TOP FOR A TATT CHAT

Since early April, Ten at the Top has been hosting regular TATT CHATs, featuring leaders from across the Upstate sharing about local, regional and national elements of the COVID-19 pandemic and the community response. Here is a link to read and watch summaries from past sessions.

We are currently hosting TATT CHAT sessions every other Thursday through the end of November. The next TATT CHAT is scheduled for August 27th and will feature Sean Dogan, interim CEO of the Urban League of the Upstate as the guest speaker. The virtual meetings will be held from 3:00-4:00 p.m. (join us starting at 2:40 p.m. for virtual networking before the call) and are open to anyone interested in staying connected with other leaders from across the Upstate.
FIND COVID-19 RESPONSE INFORMATION ON THE UPSTATE REGIONAL LINK REPOSITORY

Through the Upstate COVID-19 Information Repository, Ten at the Top has created a one-stop place to find links to all the key sites for information related to the COVID-19 response.

The site includes links to education, health care, utilities and other key areas from across the entire Upstate region. In addition, you can find links to the latest information related to the COVID-19 response as well as updates on good news and ways you can help make a difference during this community crisis.
CHECK OUT THE LATEST
STAYING ON TOP BLOGS

Each week the Staying on Top blog has featured leaders from across the Upstate sharing ideas and insights around their particular stakeholder area. Below are links to the most recent posts.

Evictions: The Impending Disaster-Within-A-Disaster, Julie Capaldi, President, United Way of Pickens County - Click Here to Read

5 Ways to Lower the Cost of Translation for Corporate Communications - Darren Jansen, Content Manager, IVANNOVATION Language Management - Click Here to Read

A Bright Future for SC Life Sciences - Sam Konduros, CEO, SCBIO - Click Here to Read

Community Health Centers Light the Way for Healthier Communities - Regina Mitchell, President/CEO, New Horizon Family Health Services - Click Here to Read
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS

August 26 - Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Workshop (Virtual) - 1:00-2:00 p.m. - Click Here to Register

August 27 - Senior Workshop (Virtual) - 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Click Here to Register

August 27 - TATT CHAT - 3:00-4:00 p.m. - Click Here to Register
Contact Dean Hybl if you would like to talk about how
your company or organization can become part of Ten at the Top for 2020.