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Amazing Upstate Race

Greenville's
newest competitive event

Fridays at the Camperdown Plaza,
S. Main & E. Broad Streets in downtown Greenville

Family-Friendly Event
FREE and Open to the Public

Introductory Salsa lesson at 6:15 PM
Live Latin Band 7:00 PM - 10 PM
Cash Bar * Tons of Fun * Family - Friendly!

July 16
Marcel Potilla Band

August 13
David Rodriguez and The Latin Caravan

September 10
The C.O.T. Band

Thank you to these and many other sponsors:

Enhance your resume, enhance your travel experiences and broaden your global perspective!

All classes taught by native speakers who are passionate about sharing their language and culture. Small class sizes. Affordable.

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Learn a Foreign Language: Upstate International's Language School is the Best in the Upstate

American Sign Language, Chinese, English, Farsi, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish,Turkish, Vietnamese and more! Languages offered may vary by semester.

Become a Corporate Partner

An investment in UI is an investment in our diverse Upstate community.

Enhance your company’s image as a responsible citizen in the ever-increasing global marketplace.

Be part of an organization that is forward thinking, inclusive, and diverse.

Increase your visibility as we promote your company and logo so you are seen as a leader recognizing the importance of the international community.

Contact Tracie Frese at 864-631-2188 or email her at [email protected] to learn more.

Embracing and Empowering all Nationalities in a Thriving Upstate

Upstate International (UI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that exists to empower people and businesses of all nations to thrive in the Upstate by connecting them through programs, events, and initiatives that foster the dynamic exchange of international cultures and ideas.

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WHAT ARE WE?

World Affairs Councils of America is the
largest nonprofit grassroots organization
in the United States dedicated to educating and engaging Americans on global issues with nearly 100 councils across 40 states reaching more than
half a million people a year.

Read about Why the upstate needs a World Affairs Council - Here, on Our Blog

UI Ambassadors

Our ambassador program is designed to connect you to other upstate residents and cultures through programs, groups, and activities.

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Francisco Sanchez

Sara Yoon

Monique Glass

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Meet the UI Ambassadors