FORT MILL, S.C. – ( April 08, 2015 ) – The Anne Springs Close Greenway will recognize its first completed capital project from the “Nature Needs You” capital campaign with a ribbon cutting and York County Regional Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event on Apr. 9 at the new Comporium Amphitheater. The event is planned to begin at 4p.m. at the amphitheater site near the Greenway’s Dairy Barn.

 Bryant Barnes, Comporium’s president and CEO, plans to address the invited guests and dignitaries on behalf of the Barnes Family, while Anne Springs Close, the matriarch of the Close Family, will make remarks on behalf of the hosts and handle the ribbon cutting along with Comporium Vice Chairman Lad Barnes, Jr. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and music provided by the Tim Hartis Group.

“The Comporium Amphitheater is a shining example of corporate and environmental stewardship,” said Ell Close, son of Anne Springs Close and board member of the Anne Springs Close Greenway. “Without partners like Comporium, projects like the Amphitheater would not be possible. We are proud to bring such a unique community asset to the region.”

The new amphitheater provides an outdoor entertainment venue that can be used for concerts and educational events, featuring a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. The facility, composed of natural wood and dark stonework, offers open-lawn seating and a large area that can accommodate picnics and group events.

“We at Comporium are deeply honored to have been extended the opportunity to support the Anne Springs Close Greenway’s new Amphitheater,” said Bryant Barnes. “Like the Springs-Close Family, our family has a deep love for this part of South Carolina and its natural resources,” added Barnes. “Comporium has a tradition of supporting organizations that focus on protecting the outdoors, and we applaud what is being done here for the enjoyment of this area’s citizens. This is simply a first class operation.”

About Comporium
Comporium, Inc., headquartered in Rock Hill, S.C., is a diversified privately held communications company providing voice, video, data, wireless, security and advertising services. Comporium’s ventures include companies providing fiber transport and business solutions, data storage and managed services, smart devices and connected home/car services, and digital signage. For more information, please visitwww.comporium.com.

About Anne Springs Close Greenway
Opened in 1995, the Anne Springs Close Greenway is a 2,100-acre natural preserve that offers hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking and more, while maintaining a natural habitat for wildlife. Its mission is to provide stewardship and protect the cultural, ecological and scenic features of the land, while also offering recreational and educational opportunities that promote the health and wellness of the community. Owned and operated by the nonprofit Leroy Springs & Co., Inc., the Greenway receives no tax money to build, maintain and operate trails and facilities. It is funded in part by the generous donations from individuals and corporations. For more information, please visit www.ASCGreenway.org.