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STORY hires Kaitlyn Ford as Executive Assistant

By Ben Pettit / September 25, 2020

GREENVILLE, S.C. —Greenville-based digital marketing agency, STORY, has hired Kaitlyn Ford as its new executive assistant.

A 2016 graduate of Stevenson University in Maryland, Ford earned her bachelor’s degree in business communications. She then went to work for Black Ankle Vineyards from January 2016 until November 2019. While there, she was responsible for planning, organizing, and executing all winery events as well as executing wine club-oriented events. Ford managed 20% of the company’s 3,200 wine club accounts and analyzed vendor options and materials in order to minimize waste and maximize profit for all aspects of the tasting room.

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The Greenville Story of Ben Pettit

By Ben Pettit / September 2, 2020

Now, let’s meet one of our Greenville neighbors, Ben Pettit.

How long have you been in the Greenville/Upstate area? Since I was two years old.

What is the most interesting fact about yourself? I thrive on moving fast. One semester, I took 23 hours of classes, which I thought was normal.

What is your background? I grew up in Spartanburg and went to high school in that area. Then, I hopped over to Anderson College, which became Anderson University right as I graduated and then settled. My wife and I have been in Greenville since 2011.

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Who Needs an SSL Certificate? You Do.

By Chelsea Valainis / September 5, 2019

We live in a society that is increasingly reliant on the internet. As more people go online for their various needs, progressively more digital business is being conducted – resulting in the need for your business to be on top of the continually rising wave of internet commerce. How can you ensure that your online business stands out among such a crowded pool of competition? The answers to that are many, but for the…

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