Greenville Magazine - June 2008 - (Page 43)

SPeCial advertising section Live, Work and Play in Anderson nderson, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, lies in the state’s northwestern corner in a region known as The Upstate. It’s just two hours from Atlanta and Charlotte on the shores of Lake Hartwell, one of the most popular lakes in the Southeast. Lake Hartwell is 56,000 acres, with more than 900 miles of shoreline, making it a paradise for fishing and boating. Our destination is also home to many great state parks and three dozen waterfalls. Visitors and residents alike are impressed by what Anderson has to offer: thriving industry, exceptional health care, year-round entertainment opportunities, an appreciation of art and culture and a wealth of educational facilities. All of these make Anderson an inviting and enjoyable place to live, work and play. Anderson offers residents a quality of life second to none. AnMed Health recently opened its $112 million North Campus in Anderson. It’s home to the Women and Children’s Hospital, a cancer center, an orthopedic center and a cardiac center. The North Campus joins the 400+ bed Medical Center Campus downtown in providing excellent health care to our community. One of the newest additions to the county’s thriving business community is the new Walgreen’s Distribution Center, which will eventually serve 800 stores in the Southeast. The center has become a national model for its commitment to hiring and training the developmentally disabled for a significant percentage of its workforce. In addition to an excellent public and private K-12 school system, Anderson University annually enrolls more than 1,800 students and now offers an MBA degree program. Tri County Technical College’s new Anderson campus educates hundreds of students each year. Anderson is studded with landmarks from its past, including historic Pendleton, an entire town on the National Register of Historic Places, the Woodburn & Ashtabula historic homes and the Anderson County Museum. The South Carolina National Heritage Corridor travels through Anderson County as part of its 240-mile route through our state. Anderson’s climate, with four distinct, yet mild seasons has made it a popular relocation destination for both people looking to leave the harsh winters of the Northeast and Midwest and the hot summers of Florida. Our spirit and quality of life has earned national recognition as Anderson County was named an “All-America City” in 2000 by the National Civic League. Our progressive and growing county is home to 175,000 friendly people who welcome visitors and newcomers with true Southern hospitality. n –Provided by the Anderson Convention and Visitor’s Bureau ANDERSON COUNTY a 864-226-3454 www.andersonscchamber.com 877.282.4650, ext 45 www.visitanderson.com may/june 2008 | Greenville maGazine 43 http://www.andersonscchamber.com http://www.visitanderson.com

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Greenville Magazine - June 2008 Contents From the Publisher My Greenville Everyday Heroes Tackling Diversity Greenville’s Gone Global In The Lead From the Pros Anderson Suburban Sprawl Wellness The REAL State of Real Estate Something to Bark About Minority-owned Business A Look Back 1-Tank Trips Private School Resource Guide After Hours The Bulletin Around Town Viewpoints

Greenville Magazine - June 2008

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