Old Town New World Podcast: Winthrop and Rock Hill with Gary Simrill

OTNW: Winthrop and Rock Hill with Gary Simrill

In this episode of Old Town New World, former SC representative and house majority leader Gary Simrill joins us to talk about his new role at Winthrop University. He tells us what drives him and about lessons he learned from both success and failure. We discuss the turmoil in modern politics and its impact on…
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Walk2Campus Logo

RevenFlo + Walk2Campus

If you’ve driven the streets surrounding Winthrop University, you’ve probably noticed more than a few homes with a blue & white plaque on the front. These plaques represent homes that are part of the Walk2Campus program. Walk2Campus works with several universities along the East Coast to provide convenient and affordable housing for college students. Whether…
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Jason to Judge 2017 Student Innovation Competition

“Those who are crazy enough to think they can change the world usually do.” – Steve Jobs For the past 3 years, students from Winthrop University, York Technical College, and Clinton College have submitted their most creative business ideas for the Student Innovation Competition. The event is planned and coordinated by the Technology Incubator at…
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cameron at revenflo office

A Semester at RevenFlo

To say the life of a college student is stressful can be an understatement. For me, juggling classes, homework, a job, sleep, and a social life was enough to almost fill up my schedule. So when I heard about an opening at RevenFlo, I figured “why not go all in and juggle an internship as…
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Rock Hill Economic Development Retreat

RevenFlo’s Jason Broadwater guest at Rock Hill’s Economic Development Retreat

On Friday, October 24, community educators and leaders met for the Rock Hill Economic Development Retreat. The retreat hosted a number of speakers from York Tech, Winthrop University, and local businesses. Beginning at 8 a.m. the focus of this year’s discussion centered around the Knowledge Park Innovation Initiative, a collaborative effort between the community’s leaders…
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RevenFlo Welcomes a Summer Intern

The RevenFlo team is happy to welcome a new intern for the summer. Alisha Kennerly is a senior Mass Communication major at Winthrop University. Alisha was the Arts and Culture Editor for The Johnsonian for two semesters, where she was named Miss Congeniality for her upbeat and friendly work presence. Her talented writing skills, creative…
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Jason Discusses Aday Remus on SCETV Radio

Yesterday, Jason was interviewed by Donna London, the host of SCETV Radio program “Your Day,” about Aday Remus.  They discussed the purpose of the site, the pilot project conducted with Winthrop MBA students, and his book, “Old Town New World”.  Your Day provides programming in the NPR tradition, but with a South Carolina flavor.  After discovering Aday Remus, the show was…
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Winthrop University Old Town New World Conference

RevenFlo, Winthrop University MBA Students, and Talent Recruitment

Throughout the fall semester, Winthrop MBA students utilized Aday Remus to develop business ideas for downtown Rock Hill. At the end of the semester, these ideas were presented to other Winthrop students, Rock Hill residents, and community leaders at the Old Town New World Conference. Jason gives a full run-down of this project and how it relates to…
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The Hive Kicks Off For Fall 2013

The Hive, a collaborative of students from York Technical College and Winthrop University has begun its fall semester, which will see the creation of 3 new websites for area non-profits: Taste of Fort Mill This event brings together local restaurants and entrepreneurs to raise money in support of The Palmetto School, which provides a safe…
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Hive Economic Development Project Submitted For National Award

RHEDC is so impressed with the Bleachery website’s mapping technologies, GIS, and interactive content they have submitted the project for a national Innovation in Economic Development award. The goal of the site is to create greater awareness and understanding of the opportunities that exist in Rock Hill’s historic textile cooridor.

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Knowmad Technologies Speaks at The Hive

William McKee and Diona Kidd, President and Vice President of Knowmad Technologies, spoke to a room full of local business professionals, and a group of Winthrop University and York Technical College students.

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