Volume 4, Issue 2 • June 2014
Katz Roadshow - Informative and Fun
Upcoming Events
Friday, July 4
Independence Day
All Stores Closed
Tuesday, July 29
Greenville Business Magazine
Corporate Tuesday,
sponsored by GBS
Upcountry History Museum
5:30 - 7:30 PM
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I’ve learned that people
will forget what you said,
people will forget what
you did, but people will
never forget how you
made them feel.
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~ Maya Angelou
1928-2014
GBS Building Supply, with support from Advantech® flooring and ZIP System® sheathing
and tape, was proud to offer one day of hands-on building clinics to our customers earlier this
month. Mike Sloggatt, remodeling specialist
and a nationally recognized author and teacher,
taught four sessions covering topics such as
Building Weatherization and Wall Performance.
Mike also offered tips on increasing jobsite
productivity, conquering new energy codes,
and improving your bottom line.
Event attendees enjoyed the
day and took home a wealth
of information, as well as
some fantastic door prizes.
GBS would like to thank
Huber for their support, and
for selecting GBS to host
this event. Special thanks
also to these event sponsors: Snavely Forest Products (Breakfast Sponsor), Huttig Building
Products (Lunch Sponsor), Allura, Diamond Hill Plywood, East Coast Millwork, Fiberon,
Georgia-Pacific Engineered Lumber, Jeld Wen Windows & Doors, KBRS Hard Core, Owens
Corning, PlyGem Vinyl & Stone, Simpson Strong-Tie, and Weyerhaeuser.
To learn more about the Katz Roadshow, visit KatzRoadshow.com.
Employee Spotlight: Cheryl Ellis
Cheryl Ellis is the Office Manager for our Anderson store. She says, “My favorite thing about working at GBS would have to
be the people. I love the relationships I have made in the 29 years I have worked here. Coming from a family as an only
child, you tend to adopt people along the way as “brothers” and “sisters,” and I’d say I have adopted quite a few that I
appreciate very much!
Cheryl has has been married to her husband, Gary, for 21 years. They
have two children: Jamie (18, just graduated from Abbeville
High School), and Chandler (14). The family loves their dog,
Petey, a 1½ year-old American Bulldog and Boxer mix.
In her spare time, Cheryl, also known as “Pearl,” enjoys working
in her flower gardens, spending time on the lake, and cheering for
the Clemson Tigers.
Cheryl’s favorite quote is the Serenity Prayer:
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can, and
Wisdom to know the difference.
Stop by our Anderson store and visit with Cheryl this summer.
You’ll soon discover why she’s been a member of the GBS team for 29 years (and counting)!
Product Highlight: 2 Grandview™ Hardwood Flooring
From classic upscale and contemporary styles to the country-inspired look of
hand-scraped and wire-brushed variations, 2 Grandview™ hardwood flooring by
ECMD helps you create the perfect emotionally-engaging living space you envision.
Our broad line of five collections includes a diverse range of textures, tones, colors
and appearances—one is sure to meet the needs of the most discerning designer.
All are crafted by experienced artisans and finished with durable coatings that
will provide many years of enjoyment.
By The Numbers
For more information, visit www.2grandviewflooring.com.
Over the last year, the
home building sector has
added 106,000 jobs to the
American economy.
(Source: http://eyeonhousing.
org/2014/06/10/construction-jobopenings-decline/)
Firework Safety
As warmer weather arrives and Independence Day approaches, fireworks may be part of your various summer
celebrations. While the bright colors and flashing lights of fireworks are a great addition to a summer party, make
sure you use common sense and a few basic safety guidelines to keep the fun from turning into a fire or injury.
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Buy fireworks from a reputable source; don’t alter them and don’t use homemade fireworks.
States have different rules for fireworks; if they’re illegal, leave them to the professionals.
Follow local laws when shooting and
report any illegal explosives.
A designated adult should supervise
all fireworks, and children should not handle them.
Use fireworks outside in a clear area away
from buildings, vehicles and animals.
Have water buckets or a hose nearby.
Soak duds and spent fireworks in water
before disposing of them in the trash.
Never consume alcohol before
shooting fireworks.
Light fireworks one at a time.
gbsbuilding.com
Contact Us
Corporate Office
P.O. Box 159
11 Geneva Court
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 288-3627
Anderson
P.O. Box 1833
100 Ashley Road
Anderson, SC 29622
(864) 225-0555
Mauldin
P.O. Box 159
103 Old Mill Road
Mauldin, SC 29662
(864) 288-6754
Six Mile
148 S. Main Street
Six Mile, SC 29682
(864) 868-9900
Hendersonville
P.O. Box 2582
507 Duncan Hill Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28793
(828) 697-2471
Drywall Division
P.O. Box 159
11 Geneva Court
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 286-2364