Congratulations to Team #38 (Drillin’ and Fillin’)  for taking home the 2010 championship trophy.

Event benefits Special Olympics South Carolina.

Greenville, SC — Verdae Development, Inc. (VDI), the master developer for the 1,100-acre integrated community of residences and businesses within the City of Greenville (known as Verdae), announced today the appointment of Tecumseh “Tee” Hooper, Jr. to its board of directors.  Hooper replaces P. Edwin Good, who now serves as chairman of the board for Hollingsworth Funds, Inc., the parent company for VDI.

“Each member of our board is actively engaged in the mission and business activity for this unique project.  After an extensive search, we selected a candidate with proven leadership skills, broad management experience in established companies, and a reputation for innovative thinking,” said John C. Cothran, chairman of the board for VDI. 

Hooper is the CEO of General Wholesale Distributors, a Trane HVAC distributor in the state of South Carolina.  He serves on the board of FGP International Inc., an executive and temporary placement service company; Sign Crafters, USA, a sign manufacturing and service company and Southern First Bank board.  Hooper graduated from The Citadel in 1969 with a degree in business administration, and he received a master’s in business administration from the University of South Carolina in 1971. He has served the community as a board member of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, Camp Greenville, YMCA, The United Way, and as president of the Greenville Urban League.  Hooper has also served on the board of directors for Leadership Greenville, Leadership South Carolina, and as chairman of Patriots Point Development Authority in Charleston, and chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation.  For his work with the Department of Transportation he was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian award given by South Carolina. 

“Tee’s experience and entrepreneurial accomplishments will provide additional focus and leadership in making Verdae an exemplary live-work-play community with enduring value,” said Cothran.

Board of Directors – Verdae Development, Inc.
John C. Cothran – Chairman
Robert M. Austell – Vice President
Paul S. Goldsmith
M. Graham Proffitt
Tecumseh “Tee” Hooper, Jr.

About Verdae
In 2005, the master plan was announced for Verdae, an 1,100-acre tract of prime real estate located in the city of Greenville.  With planning and construction underway for the classically-styled community, Verdae will include a diverse collection of quality residential with various price points, a host of corporate and professional office buildings and suites, a retirement community, and a town center for retail, entertainment and more.  A system of trails, parks, and other green spaces provide the necessary connectivity to promote a unique live-work-play experience for everyone.  Designed to be home to over 10,000 residents and 15,000 employees, Verdae follows the principles of “New Urbanism” encouraging “walkability” and sustainability. 

For more information, contact Debbie Wallace.

Greenville, SC

Terry’s career spans approximately 30 years of finance, operations and leadership management experience, including more than 18 years as President of Carolina First Bank and Executive Vice President & Director of Corporate Banking for South Financial Group, Inc. He has been integrally involved with numerous Upstate civic and philanthropic activities and organizations, holding many leadership roles.  Terry is a graduate of the University of North Carolina.

“Jim Terry is extremely qualified for this position,” said P. Edwin Good, Jr., Chairman of the Hollingsworth Funds Board of Directors.  “His strong track record in operational leadership and financial management, combined with a true heart for the Greenville community will play an integral part in furthering the mission of the Funds organization.”

About Hollingsworth Funds
Hollingsworth Funds, Inc. was established as a charitable support organization by Mr. John D. Hollingsworth in 1964.  Upon his death at the end of 2000, almost all of his estate, valued at approximately $290 million, passed to this foundation.  Under provisions of trust documents and his will, approximately 45% of the annual income distribution is designated for Furman University; 10% to the Greenville YMCA; and 45% to public charities (501(c)(3) organizations) operating within Greenville County, South Carolina as selected each year through a competitive grants application process with the Community Foundation of Greenville.  Total grants to beneficiaries (2001 through 2009) have exceeded more than 22 million dollars.

For more information, contact Debbie Wallace at (864) 329-9292 or visit www.hollingsworthfunds.org.

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The March issue of US Airways Magazine features all that is great about the city of Greenville, SC.

Verdae locations highlighted:
Azalea Hill Suites at Verdae
Bonaventure Office Park
Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Conference Center
The Cascades at Verdae
Hollingsworth Park at Verdae

First Annual Upstate Bocce Bash at Verdae

May 22, 2010 - Tournament - 9:30 AM
Location: Legacy Park at Verdae

Charleston has celebrated this highly anticipated tournament, benefitting Special Olympics, for the last 10 years. Now, Greenville prepares for the Upstate version of Bocce Bash!
This is sure to be a FUN day for players and spectators alike.

The tournament will be held on 16 courts with four teams per court. The morning competition is round robin play with the highest scoring team returning after lunch for single elimination play.

Sign up a team or join as a tournament sponsor today!

Contact Debbie for more information!

It’s no secret that residents of Greenville, SC are very proud of the downtown area.  The revitalization that has taken place over the last 20-30 years has been incredible.

This week City of Greenville officials announced that Main Street has been named one of ten “Great Places in America: Streets” by the American Planning Association. 

Way to go Greenville!

Full story at:  http://www.planning.org/greatplaces/streets/2009/index.htm

Celebrating a hot summer day, the youngest residents of Ruskin Square enjoyed a special ice cream treat in Legacy Park.  Visit our photo gallery to see the happy smiles and maybe a few drips of goodness.

Happy August 4th!

Verdae releases another residential option for homeowners in Hollingsworth Park

Debra L. Baker of Verdae Development pictured with future Hollingsworth Park residents, the Kramers.

Single-family residential packages now available from the $300s

Reflecting the design of historic districts across America, Hollingsworth Park offers a return to traditional community values: beautiful surroundings, inspiring architecture, and close proximity of residential, civic and commercial entities for a simplified way of life. In keeping with the 20-year masterplan to create a community that will offer residential options for all ages and stages of live, Verdae has released a new product within Hollingsworth Park, making it possible for more buyers to make the community their home.

Debra Baker, director of sales for Verdae Development, said the addition matches the median price point for homes sold in the area and satisfies the request from customers who desire to build a quality, custom home in a premium location at the targeted price point.

“The trend in the marketplace for the surrounding areas is towards homes in the $300s,” she said. “We now have more than a dozen floor plans that can be built starting in that price range. As the entire Verdae development continues to progress, additional options for housing will be introduced.”

Based on the principles of Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND), plans for Hollingsworth Park include a variety of housing alternatives, including 128 homes in a traditional neighborhood setting - Ruskin Square - and 54 homes in The Manor estate section. Other residential options such as flats, apartments, townhomes and integrated live/work units will be available as set forth in the masterplan.

“The new designs fit in well with the diverse neighborhood we’re creating here at Hollingsworth Park,” Baker said. “Similar to the I’On community, located in the lower part of the state, homes of various price points and square footage create a unique and desirable neighborhood. It’s a new concept for Greenville, and we’ve seen a great response from the public already.”

In Verdae, the various neighborhoods will be connected to commercial areas, and to the 20-acre Legacy Park, by a network of paths and streets with sidewalks, giving residents the option of walking, biking or driving to the places they go most often.

In addition to the community’s proximity to the park, a wealth of other conveniences is nearby, such as shopping, dining, and an award-winning downtown district. The community has easy access to both I-85 and I 385, and businesses like Clemson University I-CAR, Internal Medicine Associates, Millennium Campus and much more.

“It’s all right around you and it will only continue to get better when retail shops are opened in the commercial area,” Baker said.

Builder Rick Quinn of Quinn Satterfield Builders agreed that the location of the community is exceptional, and said growth in the direction of Woodruff Road may make the vicinity surrounding Verdae and Haywood Road “’the new Mid-town.”

Quinn, who grew up in the North main area and has built over 125 homes there and in the Augusta Road area, praised the developers’ experience, foresight, and “spare no expense” attitude in the creation of Hollingsworth Park.

“This release responds to market demand.” he said. “It was most important that we develop plans that would maximize the efficiency of living space in the home and also meet the strict architectural design criteria within Hollingsworth Park. The new plans maintain the presence of 10-foot ceilings, and details like heavy moldings, hardwood flooring, and granite countertops.”

Plans also include two-car attached garages, Hardi plank exteriors, brick foundations, generous porches, and feature classical or Greek revival style architecture, he said.

Keith Rodgers of Rome Construction, another preferred builder in Hollingsworth Park, said customers are demanding homes with less wasted space and that are more energy efficient.

“It’s a great product in a great location. The single-story, one-and a half, and two-story designs are not only functional and well-suited to the community, they are built to maximize the homeowner’s desired level of green certification,” Rodgers said.

Current market conditions make this a particularly good time to build a custom home, he said.

“There will not be a better time to build a home than in the next six months. Material costs are down, tax credits are available to those who qualify, and lenders are making funds available.” he said. “I would encourage interested buyers to come and see the masterplan to envision what the community will become over the next 5-10-20 years.”

That vision is what drew future residents Jack and Kathy Kramer to Hollingsworth Park. Kathy Kramer had lived in a neighborhood of similar design in Valencia, California, Jack Kramer said, with parks, paths, and sidewalks.

“I wanted so much to give my wife what she had before, which she believed was the perfect community,” he said.

They closed on a homesite, then met with a representative of Allison Ramsey Architects to discuss a home design as a birthday surprise. They look forward to breaking ground on their home in the near future.
“What we bought was not just a lot, but a piece of a community,” Kramer said. “We could not be more excited.”

For more information, contact the Sales Office at 864-329-8383.

For details concerning reservations, please contact
N & H Enterprises, Inc. at (864) 467-1600. ]]> http://www.verdae.com/2009/06/legacy-park-cabana-rental-information/feed/ http://www.verdae.com/2009/04/cascades-verdae-to-host-public-forum-on-state-of-economy/ http://www.verdae.com/2009/04/cascades-verdae-to-host-public-forum-on-state-of-economy/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:23:21 +0000 admin http://www.verdae.com/2009/04/cascades-verdae-to-host-public-forum-on-state-of-economy/ Beginning April 21st, The Cascades Verdae, South Carolina’s premier continuing care retirement community, will host a series of economic talks that are free and open to the public.  Ken Bolt, CEO of Banyan Senior Living, parent company for The Cascades Verdae, and COO, Sandy Knezevich, have invited the public to join them for an open discussion addressing questions and concerns regarding retirement community viability.

Edwin Waingart, first Vice President of Morgan Keegan, will join Bolt and Knezevich to lead the forum. Waingart is a financial advisor and manages approximately $60 million in client assets.  Prior to joining Morgan Keegan, he was a financial advisor with UBS. Waingart has held various management positions encompassing responsibility for financial planning, analysis, reporting and consulting, at companies such as Fluor Corporation, PL Industries and Digital Equipment Corp.

“Uncertain economic times call for reassurance. We want to use this forum to assure the community that the Cascades Verdae will provide support and care for its residents at every stage of retirement, now and in the future.”

The forum will begin at 3:30 p.m. in The Cascades’ Clubhouse and is free and open to the public. To reserve your place or for more information, please contact the concierge at (864) 528-5501 by April 19th.