United Way Of Pickens County Campaign, Local companies set the pace
On September 10, 2009, the local business community, social service agencies, friends and volunteers of United Way of Pickens County gathered at Southern Wesleyan University to announce the results of the current Pacesetter Campaign.
Pacesetter companies are community leaders and strong supporters of United Way. They are chosen to be Pacesetters because they are willing to assume a leadership role within the United Way campaign and because they show an amazing commitment to helping those in need in our community.
The 2010 Pacesetter companies are:
- Blue Ridge Electric
- Carolina First
- CommunitySouth Bank
- Cornell Dubilier
- JC Penney
- Peoples National Bank
- Shaw Industries
To date, these Pacesetter companies have raised a total of $157,080
Each year, United Way honors the most outstanding Pacesetter company with a Pacesetter Award Trophy. The criteria to win this award include: increases in employee giving, increases in corporate giving, employee participation, conducting special events, conducting United Way presentations, and participating in employee events. Easley Chamber of Commerce member CommunitySouth Bank was the recipient this year.
Easley Chamber member Nate Barrett of Carolina First National Bank is the Pickens County United Way campaign chairman for 2010, with a goal of $850,000.
From left are Darlene Cole (CommunitySouth Bank) and Steve Crowe (SunTrust)
Press Releases | Easley Chamber of Commerce September 15, 2009
