Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
In today’s episode, we sit down with Mark Thompson, Executive Director of the Walhalla Performing Arts Center, and Matt Wills, Vice President of Government Affairs for the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, to talk about what’s ahead for the Upstate as we close out 2025 and look toward 2026.
We discuss:
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What’s next for the Walhalla Performing Arts Center after its final shows of 2025
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How the arts impact local jobs, tourism, and economic growth in the Upstate
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The top legislative and business issues facing South Carolina heading into the 2026 session
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Why culture, commerce, and community investment are more connected than ever
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How local leadership, public policy, and private enterprise shape the future of the region
This is a wide-ranging conversation about arts, business, economic development, and the future of the Upstate, with insight from two leaders who work daily at the intersection of culture and commerce.
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