11/11/09 | Belle Vive Owner Christy Griffin graduates

Local salon and spa owner Christy Griffin attended and graduated from an advanced level industry training class with 17 other businesses from across North America. Christy completed a one year class at the Strategies Business Academy in Centerbrook, Connecticut. The class, called Strategies Mastery Series, is a 4-session course that began in March 2009 and is the 3rd and final step in the salon owner Leadership Path offered by Strategies. The seminar, offered only once each year, links concepts presented in Strategies' pre-requisite classes together to provide attendees the ability to execute "big picture thinking". Strategies was founded by Neil Ducoff, one of the most respected minds in business education for more than 30 years. Throughout the company's initial history, Strategies entrenched its expertise in the professional salon, spa, hotel resort and medical spa industries, delivering Fortune 500 business systems to a core group of service industries where there was- and still is - a rich demand for progressive business training and consulting. With growth comes evolution. Given the synergy between Strategies' core business teaching and those being used in today's leading corporate environments, demand started to increase for Strategies' coaching and education services across a wide array of businesses.

10/13/09 | BelleVive staff had a fun night at the Campground Massacre. Lots of screaming, scratches and bruises ... lots of fun!

9/02/09 | Alisia Graduates to Advanced Designer - Congratulations Alisia!

Photos are from the celebration of Alisia's graduation, and the makeovers she performed.

7/23/09 | Team members attend Bumble University

Christy Griffin and Joanna Arbucle recently attended Bumble University in New York City. Christy completed the Business Immersion I Training and Joanna completed the Network Educator I training.

Joanna was recently promoted to Belle Vive's Bumble Network Educator position. A Bumble Network Educator is responsible for facilitating monthly In-House trainings to staff. This includes How to give Full Service to all of your clients as well as keeping up to date with the latest trends in hair. Bumble and Bumble is dedicated to transforming this industry and being an advocate for the integrity of our craft and we are excited to begin this journey with them. Joanna states "I cant wait to share all of the new information and inspiration with my team".

02/19/09 | Team members attend training at SBS
Laura Lanza, Christa Eibl, Joanna Arbucle and Christy Griffin recently attended a Strategies SBS Class in Centerbrook, CT. Christy Griffin just finished a year of SBS classes and received her certification in Strategic Business Solutions. She will begin the Master program in March 2009.

05.15.08 |Belle Vive Spa and Wellness Centre, located in Fort Mill, South Carolina, hosted its quarterly makeover event Tuesday, April 22, 2008.  Partnering with the Lake Wylie Women’s Group, Belle Vive Spa and Wellness Centre gave four members a luxurious day at the spa, complete with a 30-minute facial and massage, manicure, full hair service, make-up application and provided lunch.

The four ladies chosen from the Lake Wylie Women’s Group were Peggy Finch-Hyatt, Melanie Wilson, Gina Saftner and Tracy Stiff. 






12.3.07 | Belle Vive Spa and Wellness Centre invited the Fort Mill Garden Club
to choose three members to enjoy complimentary makeovers at their “Fort Mill Garden Club Makeover Party,” held quarterly at Belle Vive Spa, located at 134 Clebourne St. in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Garden Club members Carol-Mason McMeekin, Jennifer Anderson, and Susan Palmer received haircuts, colors, highlights, and makeup application. Over 50
guests attended the event, and sampled wine, cheese, and light hors d'oeuvres during the transformation and “unveiling.”