The Palmetto Guitar Academy is a guitar lesson business owned by Timothy J. Lee. Tim Lee was born and raised in Greenville, SC. He began playing guitar at the age of 12 and has been pursuing music ever since. The Palmetto Guitar Academy, located in West Pelzer, SC, has only been open for about 2 years now, but has already brought so much joy and learning to clients both young and old.

In the next couple of years, Tim Lee hopes to offer not just guitar lessons, but lessons in a variety of instruments.

Be sure to consider the Palmetto Guitar Academy if you are interested in furthering your musical abilities!

Palmetto Guitar Academy
1 Hindman Street
Pelzer, SC
https://www.guitartimrocks.com/palmetto
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This video story was crafted and produced by digital media students from Anderson University’s Communication Program. As an Assistant Professor of Communication and owner of Rettew Creative, Bobby Rettew led a team of students in the COM 351 Corporate Video Production class to create these stories. This project provided a unique opportunity where students were able to leverage their technical video production skills along with enhancing their soft skills by interacting with clients and connecting with the downtown Anderson business community.

Each class Bobby Rettew shares, “Video production is more than the technical knowledge necessary to capture the story, but also the culmination people management skills and the ‘Tetris’ game of managing all the stakeholders calendars. To find and tell stories, you must know how to work with people and meet them where they are!”

Anderson University Production Team
Jillian Zeltcer – Editor and Producer
Makena Mesenbourg – Editor and Producer
Simon Loftus: Camera operator, director, editor
Katelyn Bass: Producer
Gabe Miller: Camera operator
Bobby Rettew: Professor & Executive Producer

The Bleckley Inn is a hotel in the heart of Anderson, SC, owned and operated by Steve Kay. The Bleckley opened in 2011 and offers 22 rooms for visitors and South Carolina locals to utilize for a luxurious getaway nestled in a small town community. In addition to its rooms, the Bleckley offers multiple event spaces that can be booked for weddings and special events.

The Bleckley will continue to host visitors and special events for years to come. Steve Kay plans to eventually pass on the Bleckley to younger generations that are passionate about the Anderson community.

Steve was a kind and hospitable host and clearly showed his heart for the Anderson community. The legacy that he has developed with The Bleckley Inn will have a long-lasting impact.

The Bleckley Inn
151 E Church Street
Anderson, SC 29624
https://www.bleckleyinn.com
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This video story was crafted and produced by digital media students from Anderson University’s Communication Program. As an Assistant Professor of Communication and owner of Rettew Creative, Bobby Rettew led a team of students in the COM 351 Corporate Video Production class to create these stories. This project provided a unique opportunity where students were able to leverage their technical video production skills along with enhancing their soft skills by interacting with clients and connecting with the downtown Anderson business community.

Each class Bobby Rettew shares, “Video production is more than the technical knowledge necessary to capture the story, but also the culmination people management skills and the ‘Tetris’ game of managing all the stakeholders calendars. To find and tell stories, you must know how to work with people and meet them where they are!”

Anderson University Production Team
Jillian Zeltcer – Editor and Producer
Makena Mesenbourg – Editor and Producer
Simon Loftus: Camera operator, director, editor
Katelyn Bass: Producer
Gabe Miller: Camera operator
Bobby Rettew: Professor & Executive Producer

Matty’s Pattys is a food truck based in Anderson, SC owned by Matt and Sarah Bradford. This company’s goal is to “serve the friendliest burgers in the world.” Matt and Sarah travel from Anderson to surrounding cities to deliver burgers, fries, and homemade cookies to South Carolina residents. Matty’s Pattys honors the heart for community and local businesses in Anderson, SC through making connections at public and private pop-ups.

Matt and Sarah Bradford plan to eventually open a brick and mortar location of Matty’s Pattys in Anderson, SC. Once they finish serving Anderson and the surrounding area with their food truck, they hope lovers of Matty’s Pattys will continue to support them at their permanent location.

Matt and Sarah were personable and evidently passionate about their new business. It was a joy to capture their passion for the Anderson community.

Be sure to be on the lookout for Matty’s Pattys pop-up near you!

Matty’s Patty’s
https://www.mattyspattys.com
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This video story was crafted and produced by digital media students from Anderson University’s Communication Program. As an Assistant Professor of Communication and owner of Rettew Creative, Bobby Rettew led a team of students in the COM 351 Corporate Video Production class to create these stories. This project provided a unique opportunity where students were able to leverage their technical video production skills along with enhancing their soft skills by interacting with clients and connecting with the downtown Anderson business community.

Each class Bobby Rettew shares, “Video production is more than the technical knowledge necessary to capture the story, but also the culmination people management skills and the ‘Tetris’ game of managing all the stakeholders calendars. To find and tell stories, you must know how to work with people and meet them where they are!”

Anderson University Production Team
Jillian Zeltcer – Editor and Producer
Makena Mesenbourg – Editor and Producer
Simon Loftus: Camera operator, director, editor
Katelyn Bass: Producer
Gabe Miller: Camera operator
Bobby Rettew: Professor & Executive Producer

The Lincoln Taproom is a small business owned and run by one Rick Sanders. The taproom serves their customers by providing craft beers, fine wines, and the coldest root beer in the area. However, the Lincoln Taproom is much more than just a taproom. It is a place for families. Come by and take a seat in their famed beer garden, enjoy live music and food from some of the most popular food trucks in the area. Get your kids an apple juice and let them enjoy themselves by playing games offered such as connect four and cornhole.

It may be located in the small town of Pelzer, but the taproom has garnered attention as of late from surrounding areas such as Greenville and Simpsonville. It is a continuously growing business, one definitely worth checking out.

The Lincoln Taproom
28 Main Street
West Pelzer, SC 29699
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This video story was crafted and produced by digital media students from Anderson University’s Communication Program. As an Assistant Professor of Communication and owner of Rettew Creative, Bobby Rettew led a team of students in the COM 351 Corporate Video Production class to create these stories. This project provided a unique opportunity where students were able to leverage their technical video production skills along with enhancing their soft skills by interacting with clients and connecting with the downtown Anderson business community.

Each class Bobby Rettew shares, “Video production is more than the technical knowledge necessary to capture the story, but also the culmination people management skills and the ‘Tetris’ game of managing all the stakeholders calendars. To find and tell stories, you must know how to work with people and meet them where they are!”

Anderson University Production Team
Taylor Merner: Director
Benjamin Despres: Producer
Jeremy Thompson: Camera Operator
Cameron Cook: Editor
Bobby Rettew: Professor & Executive Producer

Mama’s Sweet Shoppe is a small, locally owned business located at 205 S Main Street Due West, SC 29639. The cafe is owned and run by Sheena Imhoff, a lovely woman with a passion for both the sweets she sells and the community she serves. They specialize in serving delicious, craft donuts made daily and coffee offered in many sweet and savory flavors. The friendly environment created within this cafe is perfect for those who want to have a relaxing afternoon with friends, or even for students who want a nice place to settle down and work on their assignments.

Walking into this cafe to complete this shoot did not feel like our first time entering, we were instantly welcomed as if we had visited several times before. It was a fun and relaxing afternoon at Mama’s Sweet Shoppe, and we look forward to being able to go back and enjoy the atmosphere in our spare time.

Mama’s Sweet Shoppe
205 S Main Street
Due West, SC 29639
ttp://www.donutmamasc.com
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This video story was crafted and produced by digital media students from Anderson University’s Communication Program. As an Assistant Professor of Communication and owner of Rettew Creative, Bobby Rettew led a team of students in the COM 351 Corporate Video Production class to create these stories. This project provided a unique opportunity where students were able to leverage their technical video production skills along with enhancing their soft skills by interacting with clients and connecting with the downtown Anderson business community.

Each class Bobby Rettew shares, “Video production is more than the technical knowledge necessary to capture the story, but also the culmination people management skills and the ‘Tetris’ game of managing all the stakeholders calendars. To find and tell stories, you must know how to work with people and meet them where they are!”

Anderson University Production Team
Taylor Merner: Director
Benjamin Despres: Producer
Jeremy Thompson: Camera Operator
Cameron Cook: Editor
Bobby Rettew: Professor & Executive Producer

Rainbow Records is a small, locally owned business located at 2705 N Main Street Ste B Anderson, SC 29621. The business is owned and run by one Mark Bhembree. The store offers a variety of music and genres for their customers, including genres such as Rock, Country, Bluegrass, R&B, Rap, Blues, Gospel, Electronica, and more! Come by and check out some of their newest additions by currently renowned artists such as Coldplay and Olivia Rodrigo.

Rainbow Records is a place where people can indulge in their love for music. Take time to explore their stock and talk with employees about your passion. Records are becoming more popular as of recent, so if you are interested in growing your record collection, then Rainbow Records is certainly the place to start. It was an amazing experience, being able to go and film this project at Rainbow Records. We were welcomed in by the relaxing atmosphere created by the shop, and were able to have a smooth and productive shoot.

Rainbow Records
2705 N Main Street
Ste B
Anderson, SC 29621
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This video story was crafted and produced by digital media students from Anderson University’s Communication Program. As an Assistant Professor of Communication and owner of Rettew Creative, Bobby Rettew led a team of students in the COM 351 Corporate Video Production class to create these stories. This project provided a unique opportunity where students were able to leverage their technical video production skills along with enhancing their soft skills by interacting with clients and connecting with the downtown Anderson business community.

Each class Bobby Rettew shares, “Video production is more than the technical knowledge necessary to capture the story, but also the culmination people management skills and the ‘Tetris’ game of managing all the stakeholders calendars. To find and tell stories, you must know how to work with people and meet them where they are!”

Anderson University Production Team
Taylor Merner: Director
Benjamin Despres: Producer
Jeremy Thompson: Camera Operator
Cameron Cook: Editor
Bobby Rettew: Professor & Executive Producer

Studio Main is a landscape architecture company located in West Pelzer. This company combines a main street approach and the handlebar perspective to cultivate active communities.

The business was started in 2016 by Blake Sanders, the President of Studio Main. He was inspired to start the business after being involved in the design of pedestrian trails in the Greenville area.

Studio Main has served areas of the southeast such as Greenville, Travelers Rest, Anderson, West Pelzer, and more. Sanders has designed the master plan for the Saluda river blue trail, the town of Jonesville, and Limestone University campus. Sanders serves as the Mayor of West Pelzer and he is active in supporting local businesses in the area.

Blake Sanders was very welcoming to our crew and enthusiastic to tell his story. We enjoyed meeting with him and learning about his passion for cultivating community.

Be sure to stop by Studio Main in West Pelzer for all your landscaping and architecture needs!

Studio Main
1 Hindman St
Pelzer, SC 29669
https://studiomainllc.com/
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This video story was crafted and produced by digital media students from Anderson University’s Communication Program. As an Assistant Professor of Communication and owner of Rettew Creative, Bobby Rettew led a team of students in the COM 351 Corporate Video Production class to create these stories. This project provided a unique opportunity where students were able to leverage their technical video production skills along with enhancing their soft skills by interacting with clients and connecting with the downtown Anderson business community.

Each class Bobby Rettew shares, “Video production is more than the technical knowledge necessary to capture the story, but also the culmination people management skills and the ‘Tetris’ game of managing all the stakeholders calendars. To find and tell stories, you must know how to work with people and meet them where they are!”

Anderson University Production Team
Bonnie Frick: Producer/Interviewer
Ellie Yandle: Second Camera Operator
Morgan Lane: Camera Operator/Editor
Joshua Senter: Production Coordinator/Editor
Daniel Similton: Assistant Camera Operator/Equipment Manager
Bobby Rettew: Professor & Executive Producer

Crowe’s Corporate Promotions is a promotional product distributor located right outside downtown Anderson. Crowe’s has access to over 3000 suppliers and offers promotional items such as apparel, drinkware, hand sanitizers, golf accessories, and many more. Crowe’s mission is to help businesses create long-lasting relationships with their clients through the power of promotional products.

Crowe’s is a family-run business, with co-owners Karen and Tim Crowe and their two daughters Haley and Amanda ensuring each product and customer interaction is completed with a personal touch.

Mr. Crowe was a pleasure to interview and accommodated our every need. Haley and Amanda were great hosts and allowed our production to function with no hindrances. We are thankful for the opportunity to work with Crowe’s Corporate Promotions and encourage local businesses to visit Crowes for all their promotional needs!

Crowe’s Corporate Promotions
1106 Ella St.
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone: (864) 226-6685
Email: tim@ccppromo.net
http://www.ccppromo.net/
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This video story was crafted and produced by digital media students from Anderson University’s Communication Program. As an Assistant Professor of Communication and owner of Rettew Creative, Bobby Rettew led a team of students in the COM 351 Corporate Video Production class to create these stories. This project provided a unique opportunity where students were able to leverage their technical video production skills along with enhancing their soft skills by interacting with clients and connecting with the downtown Anderson business community.

Each class Bobby Rettew shares, “Video production is more than the technical knowledge necessary to capture the story, but also the culmination people management skills and the ‘Tetris’ game of managing all the stakeholders calendars. To find and tell stories, you must know how to work with people and meet them where they are!”

Anderson University Production Team
Bonnie Frick: Producer/Interviewer
Ellie Yandle: Second Camera Operator/Editor
Morgan Lane: Camera Operator
Joshua Senter: Production Coordinator/Editor
Daniel Similton: Assistant Camera Operator/Equipment Manager
Bobby Rettew: Professor & Executive Producer

Mr. Sandless of Greenville is a franchisee wood refinishing service located in West Pelzer, South Carolina. It was opened in 2017 under the ownership and management of Chase Ford.

Mr. Sandless uses a unique wood refining technique that doesn’t produce sand or sawdust, making it a clean and convenient operation, though they do have the capability to perform traditional wood refinishing. Ford goes out of his way to make sure his clients have the easiest and best experience possible.

While the business is operated out of West Pelzer, Ford has a wide area of business doing work in towns such as Greer, Greenville, and Anderson.

Mr. Ford was incredibly kind and helpful during our interview. We were very privileged to have the opportunity to speak with him and learn about what he does.

Make sure to ask Mr. Sandless of Greenville for help with all your floor refinishing needs.

Mr. Sandless of Greenville
1 Hindman St,
Pelzer, SC 29669
Phone: (864)-360-8488
https://www.mrsandless.com/greenville.php
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This video story was crafted and produced by digital media students from Anderson University’s Communication Program. As an Assistant Professor of Communication and owner of Rettew Creative, Bobby Rettew led a team of students in the COM 351 Corporate Video Production class to create these stories. This project provided a unique opportunity where students were able to leverage their technical video production skills along with enhancing their soft skills by interacting with clients and connecting with the downtown Anderson business community.

Each class Bobby Rettew shares, “Video production is more than the technical knowledge necessary to capture the story, but also the culmination people management skills and the ‘Tetris’ game of managing all the stakeholders calendars. To find and tell stories, you must know how to work with people and meet them where they are!”

Anderson University Production Team
Bonnie Frick: Producer/Interviewer
Ellie Yandle: Second Camera Operator
Morgan Lane: Production Coordinator/Editor
Joshua Senter: Camera Operator
Daniel Similton: Editor
Bobby Rettew: Professor & Executive Producer

Meals on Wheels – Anderson has been serving the Anderson community for over 40 years. Located in the heart of downtown, this organization is able to provide meals for elderly and disabled individuals all over the county.

Haley Daniel, Clemson University grad, is the special event coordinator for Meals on Wheels – Anderson. She has a passion for reaching the community and uses that passion when planning each fundraising event.
They have over 350 volunteers weekly who deliver meals Monday-Friday to individuals in the community. The volunteers not only deliver meals but also provide social interaction and conversation to people who don’t have access to it on a regular basis.

Meals on Wheels is always looking to reach more people in need. If you know of someone who needs help or if you want to volunteer yourself, be sure to reach out by contacting them or stopping by!

Meals On Wheels – Anderson
105 S Fant Street
Anderson, SC 29624
https://acmow.org/
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This video story was crafted and produced by digital media students from Anderson University’s Communication Program. As an Assistant Professor of Communication and owner of Rettew Creative, Bobby Rettew led a team of students in the COM 351 Corporate Video Production class to create these stories. This project provided a unique opportunity where students were able to leverage their technical video production skills along with enhancing their soft skills by interacting with clients and connecting with the downtown Anderson business community.

Each class Bobby Rettew shares, “Video production is more than the technical knowledge necessary to capture the story, but also the culmination people management skills and the ‘Tetris’ game of managing all the stakeholders calendars. To find and tell stories, you must know how to work with people and meet them where they are!”

Anderson University Production Team
Cara Johnson: Producer/Camera Operator/Editor
Savannah Huskey: Assistant Producer/Camera Operator/Interviewer
Ryan Gundersen: Camera Operator/Editor
Adam Crawford: Camera Operator/Editor
Bobby Rettew: Professor & Executive Producer