MEBA's Contributors Make Things Happen!
With the dawning of a new year, MEBA continues to see great results from its mission to connect education and business in order to boost workforce and economic development in Richland, Fairfield and Lexington Counties. MEBA’s success would not be possible without the generous support of community leaders, area businesses and individuals like you. At MEBA’s January Board of Directors meeting, we recognized four such supporters for their tremendous commitment to our work.
Palmetto Health
Palmetto Health's Trip Gregory, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, along with Val Richardson, Workforce Development Manager, presented MEBA with a contribution of $50,000, the second installment of a three-year partnership with a total investment of $150,000 in addition to in-kind programmatic activites.
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L to R: Holly Cummings, MEBA's Director of Development & Philanthropic Relations; Val Richardson, Trip Gregory, Robert Dozier, MEBA Board Chair. |
Lexington Medical Center
Kama Staton, Workforce Development Coordinator for Lexington Medical Center, presented MEBA with a check for $25, 000, the second installment of a three-year partnership totalling $75,000 in addition to in-kind programmatic activities.
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L to R: Holly Cummings, Kama Staton, Robert Dozier |
South Carolina Department of Commerce
Bernadette Houghton, Workforce Program Manager for the South Carolina Department of Commerce, presented MEBA with a grant award of $42,530 to provide soft-skills training opportunities in the Midlands.
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L to R: Holly Cummings, Bernadette Houghton, Robert Dozier |
NAI Avant
Todd Avant, President of NAI Avant, was recognized for NAI Avant's contribution of in-kind meeting space and logistical support.
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L to R: Holly Cummings, Todd Avant , Robert Dozier |
