Advantage Greenville:

Furman’s Leadership Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Join us in downtown Greenville on May 19th as The Hill Institute at Furman presents the next installment of the Advantage GVL series - providing a forum for thought leadership and honest conversations around innovation and entrepreneurship. For the May 19th program, The Hill Institute has partnered with The Shi Institue for Sustainable Communities at Furman to have a lively discussion around how sustainability can serve as a catalyst for innovation. Featured panelist include Milliken's Sustainability Vice President & Associate Gen Counsel, Maurie Lawrence; Mike Haubert, Partner, Development and Manufacturing at local growth stage company Mosaic Color and Additives, and Furman student founder Alexa Valdovinos and her startup, Monte Valle. The discussion will be moderated by Andrew Predmore, Executive Director at The Shi Institute. 

Enjoy complimentary breakfast and networking with Furman alumni, parents, friends, and community business and civic leaders.  

Seating is limited, so reserve your complimentary spot today!

Friday, May 19

7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

SCHEDULE

7:30 - 8:00 a.m.   Networking + Breakfast
8:05 a.m.             Welcome and kickoff from Bryan Davis, Executive Director, The Hill Institute 
8:10 a.m.             Andrew Predmore, Executive Director, Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities Introduction
8:15 a.m.             Andrew Predmore, Executive Director, Panelist Introduction for a Q&A discussion

• • • Maurie Lawrence, Sustainability Vice President & Associate Gen Counsel | Milliken
    • Mike Haubert, Partner - Development and Manufacturing | Mosaic Color and Additives
    • Alexa Valdovinos, Furman Student Founder | Monte Valle

8:55 a.m.    Closing comments by Bryan Davis, Executive Director, The Hill Institute 

The Greenville ONE Center
2 West Washington St.
Greenville, SC 29601
(Enter building from West Washington St.)