Travelers Rest Area Business Association

Award Sponsored by Carolina First

Congratulations to North Greenville Hospital's Michael Batchelor, who was named the Business Person of the Year for TRABA at an award ceremony March 9. The award presentation follows:

Throughout our lives, we all hear a “voice” that only we hear.  This is sometimes referred to as “a calling”.  Some may chose not to listen, but the ones who decide to listen, simply act upon it.  And as Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

This year’s recipient has definitely heard the “call” and has a strong belief in core values such as, respect, caring, honesty, integrity, and trust.  He strives for excellence and is known to “Walk the walk” everyday. 

Award sponsored by the Bank of Travelers Rest

Our “Citizen of the Year,” Mr. Clyde Carr, has been described as “A hard working man of astute character who maintains a consistent example in his daily walk and is always willing to help others with a pleasant character and self-less giving way”.

He has been active in the Travelers Rest and surrounding area for as long as most of us can remember as a business owner, through his involvement with his church, as a community leader and as a supporter of local charities. 

He has served on the board of the YMCA for Northern Greenville County and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the North Greenville Food Crisis Ministry.