• In 2020, we scored 33 out of 100
• In 2021, we scored 33 out of 100
• In 2022, we scored 52 out of 100

Municipality as employer

Services and programs

• 2020 score: five
• 2021 score: five
• 2022 score: 10

Law enforcement

• 2020 score: 12
• 2021 score: 12
• 2022 score: 22

Leadership on LGBTQ+ equality

• 2020 score: two
• 2021 score: two
• 2022 score: six

Looking ahead

• Teacher Happy Hour | Monday, June 12 | 5-7 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St., Ste. 200, Greenville | Price of purchase | Teachers receive 15% off a glass of house bubbles or beer with a valid teacher ID.
• Trailside Blazers | Monday, June 12 | 6-9 p.m. | The Commons, 147 Welborn St., Greenville | Free | Take a skate down the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.
• Chautauqua History Comes Alive Festival | Monday, June 12-Thursday, June 15 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin | Free | Get ready to laugh, cry, and have a great time at this outdoor festival of non-stop live history and fun for the whole family — bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic.

• Live Music: Charlie Sleeth | Tuesday, June 13 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Piano Lounge at Westin Poinsett, 120 S. Main St., Greenville | Free | Listen to live piano and singing while enjoying dinner and a drink.
• SPENGA Open Workout | Tuesday, June 13 | 6-7 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza, 20 E. Broad St., Greenville | Free | Enjoy a free outdoor HIIT class on Camperdown Plaza on the last Tuesday of every month from April to October.

• Trivia Night | Wednesday, June 14| 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pangaea Brewing Co, 115 Welborn St., Greenville | Price of purchase | Put your knowledge to the test + enjoy a craft beer.

• Two 75- to 90-minute sessions per week
• Cardiovascular conditioning
• Fitness and quality of life assessments before + after participation
• And more.*

• Southern Pressed Juicery’s Southern First location will stock Good to Go Greenville’s “gourmet provisions” starting today. Good to Go offers sandwiches, salads, snacks, and take home meals to complement your cold-pressed juice and smoothies.

• Itron plans to expand its operations in West Union. The Washington-based tech company works with cities in the US and internationally, and plans to spend $28.5 million establishing its Oconee facility as its Center of Excellence for North American operations. (Upstate Business Journal)
• Gaffney Bakery LLC announced that it will invest $96 million to start operations in Cherokee County. The frozen baked goods manufacturer plans to renovate an existing bakery and create 260 when it opens in mid-2024. (Post and Courier)

• Bobby’s BBQ was selected as one of six barbecue restaurants to take part in Kingsfords’ 2023 Preserve the Pit fellowship. The program elevates barbecue’s Black history in the US through culinary tours and mentorships with barbecue legends. (Greenville News)

• Greenville County nonprofit Senior Action is offering $50 farmers market vouchers to qualifying adults ages 60 and up. The organization helps keep Greenville’s older adults healthy with access to farm-fresh produce. See if you qualify. (Greenville News)

• $7.2 million. That’s the investment New Jersey-based pigment + coatings manufacturer Pan Technology Inc. is making in Spartanburg. A new facility is expected to create 72 jobs and open up shop by the end of the year. (Upstate Business Journal)

• The Upstate Mobility Alliance will conduct a study to determine whether a transit hub should be established at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. The study, funded by a $100,000 grant from the SC Dept. of Transportation, starts in July and will finish up in December. (Greenville News)

• Low Country Shrimper anticipates a move from its current 105 E. Butler Rd. location in Mauldin to The Mill at Fountain Inn located at 100 Ellison Ave., according to Don Deas, owner of the establishment. The Mill at Fountain Inn is slated to open in the fall. (Greenville News)

• Five visual arts seniors at the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities received scholarships as a result of a $10,000 donation by local investment firm Pacolet Milliken. The donation marks $40,000 in total financial support over the last five years.

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• If your dad is where the sun rises and sets in your eyes, here’s a Father’s Day gift idea: RYSE is offering 10% off their entire store of SmartShades easy-install, tech-forward motorized window shades and accessories with code FATHER10 now through Sun., June 18. Snag the deal.*

• Our online store (Six & Main) now features Good Printed Things, a Greenville-based publisher of small-batch print projects focused on creative collaboration. Founded by Lib Ramos, this brand offers a way to facilitate collaboration between writers, designers, artists, and makers. Shop now.

• How to make skincare more fun: the Marshmallow Whip Maker, which turns any cleanser into a fluffy, marshmallow-like foam that’s rich and creamy on the skin.*

• We want to wish a happy birthday to our teammate Rachel, 6AM City Senior Account Manager. Happy birthday, Rachel!