Belton Alliance
The Belton Alliance is a non-profit organization established to work with public, private and civic entities to promote economic growth and quality of life in the Belton area. The mailing address is PO Box 111, Belton, SC 29627. The Alliance is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of the following individuals:
2020 Officers
President Kevin Craft
Vice President Gene Jameson
Treasurer Rex Maynard
Secretary Eleanor Dorn
Immediate Past President Greg Tysl
2020 Board Members
Jan Bratcher
Joseph Brice
Richard Dorn, Jr.
Michael Gilreath
Patrick O’Dell
Tony Saville
Larandas Yeargin
John Neel
Tony Robinson
Nathan Brown
Ex Officio Board Members
Ray Graham, Anderson County Council
Tiffany Ownbey, City of Belton Mayor
Alan Sims, City of Belton Administrator
Jay West, South Carolina House of Representatives
To build a better and brighter Belton, the Belton Alliancehas five strategic priorities:
1. Economic Development
The Belton Alliance works with city and county officials to encourage economic development and growth in the area. This includes an inventory of existing and potential manufacturing, industrial and retail properties. Efforts will also be made to secure investments for spec buildings and to upgrade abandoned buildings and improve parking in and around The Square.
2. Belton Area Revitalization
The Belton Alliance encourages beautification and revitalization throughout the Belton community. This includes The Square, gateways to the city and much more. The Alliance encourages revitalization and maintenance of existing properties and upgrades to the city’s aesthetics and image.
3. Outreach and Web Presence
The Belton Alliance promotes all that Belton has to offer through a professionally designed and maintained website (www.gobelton.com) and social media. The website and Facebook will focus on a community calendar, economic development and living in and visiting Belton.
4. Promotions and Events
The Belton Alliance promotes and markets community activities and events to further enrich the quality of life in our area. Efforts will be made to support and enhance existing events and encourage new activities to promote the Belton area and help us tell “our story.”
5. Organizations, Boards, Committees
This priority focuses on the Belton Alliance Board of Directors, committees and members….all necessary and important parts that are essential to carry out the work and reach the goals of the four strategic priorities outlined above.
Memberships are available at the following annual dues:
| Retail & Service: | $75 |
| Property Owners: | $75 |
| Manufacturing & Industrial: | $75 |
| Churches: | $50 |
| Non Profit Organizations: | $50 |
| Individuals: | |
| – Gold | $25 |
| – Silver | $50 |
| – Platinum | $100 |