In Touch - Greater Greenville SC Chamber of Commerce
 
Weekly eNewsletter of the Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce Monday, July26, 2010 VOLUME 7 ISSUE 30
7 Experts-7 Tips-7 Minutes this Tuesday
 

7-7-7 is a best practices forum designed after the Pecha Kucha model to address the needs of small businesses. This month's topic is Procurement Procedures & Processes at Mid- to Large-sized Upstate Companies & Organizations: What Small Businesses Need to Know!
Tuesday, July 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Furman University's Younts Conference Center. Please register here.

Is our State Broke? Or is our System Broken?
 

Dr. Michael Fanning of the Olde English Consortium will provide an inspiring look at how South Carolina can improve its economic competitiveness and fund essential services through comprehensive tax reform. If you are concerned about the fiscal state of the State, this event is a must-attend. This Thursday, July 29 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. at the Carolina First Center (free). Please register here.

 

Congratulations to our Small Business of the Month: RIVER FALLS SPA!

 

River Falls Spa is a place where cosmopolitan flair, historic charm, total relaxation and rejuvenation are captured. Owner Lauren Skelton serves not only as the inspirational leader at River Falls Spa, but throughout the community of Greenville as well. A Leadership Greenville Class 34 Graduate, she serves on the board of the South Carolina Children’s Theatre and is a member of Team Harper Cycling Team, Riding with a Purpose.

River Falls Spa is a big participant in Meals on Wheels. They have recently established a program of inspiring women of Safe Harbor through services at the Spa that help them overcome their fears and believe in themselves. And River Falls Spa participates annually in Chocolate Soiree, Heartball, Beach Ball and Greenville Free Clinic.
Congratulations New Leadership Greenville Class 37!
 

Lucas Teague Anthony , The Cliffs Communities
Loretta Jo Bargerstock-Powell, Greenville Hospital System
Rita Bolt Barker, Wyche Burgess Freeman & Parham, P.A.
Neil Manoi Batavia, Dority & Manning, PA
Thomas Bradley Benjamin, Greenville Forward
Karen L. Burgess, Brown Mackey College
Marie Annette Cantrell, Sportsclub Greenville
Michael Sylverster Cashman, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC
William T. Cochran III, Homes of Hope Inc
Deborah Grant Cooper, Community Foundation of Greenville
Gregory Steven Crowe, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
Brian Lanier Disher, Greenwood Capital Associates/County Bank
Christopher James Fay, Harper Corporation General Contractors
Stephanie Gause Flynn, Gallivan, White & Boyd, PA
Shauna Galloway-Williams, Greenville Rape Crisis & Child Abuse Center
James William Gibney III, Michelin, N.A.
George Martin Gilchrist III, General Electric Company
Euleta Florentina Hagins, Universal Supplies & Services, Inc.
Graham Fraser Hardaway, Langston-Black Real Estate, Inc.
Jennifer J. Harrill, Carolina First Bank
Terrance Mark Horomanski, Rodgers Builders, Inc
Joshua L. Howard, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PA
Erica Anne Huggins, BP Barber
Carl L. Jackson, City of Greenville
Jessica Miranda Knight, Office of US Senator Jim DeMint
Rabbi Julie Anne Kozlow, Congregation Beth Israel
Mr. James Palmer LaCoste III, SunTrust Bank
Ms. Campbell Howard Larson, Greenville Chamber
Mark H. Loukides, Greenville Hospital System
Christopher T. Malo, SYS Constructors, Inc.
Joseph John Maloney, Baldor Electric Co.
Robert Richardson Martin, TIC Properties Management, LLC
Matthew G. McFadden, Merge
Iris Catherine Meeker, Neal Prince Architects
Logan John Metcalfe, Arena Consulting, LLC
Jennifer Kelly Miller, Upstate SC Alliance
Pamela Mills, Greenville County School District
Jennifer Adamson Moorhead, Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP
Ahychel S. Mullikin, EXEC3 Corporation
Natalia Sarah Muska, Immedion
Brandon T. Norris, McNair Law Firm, P.A.
Eric Douglas Pitts, Elliott Davis, LLC
Anna Claire Rowe, Human Technologies, Inc.
Melissa Malaika Ryan, Clemson University/Business & Behavioral Science
Delila D. Siburt, United Way of Greenville County
Cheryl Marie Smith, Fluor Corporation
James Wallace Storey, Synnex Corporation
Fred Wilson Suggs III, Roe Cassidy Coates & Price, PA
Melissa Autumn Sullivan, Redemption World Outreach
Scott M. Taylor, Coldwell Banker Caine
Anthony Peter Tiberia, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture
Eric Earl Vinson, Greenville County Planning Department
Megan Scott Williamson, Dixon Hughes, PLLC
Michael Sean Witty, ADEX Machining Technologies
Bryan E. Zeiger, Spinx
Tina Michaele Zwolinski, Woodward & Zwolinski Advertising

 
REGISTER NOW for the 18th Annual Greenville Chamber Golf Tournament August 23rd!
 
The 18th Annual Greenville Chamber Golf Tournament is coming up on Monday, August 23rd at the Greenville Country Club’s Riverside and Chanticleer Courses. Space is limited, so act quickly to secure your spot to play! Sponsorship opportunities are also still available.

All players, sponsors and non-playing members are invited to attend the After-Play Party at the Greenville Country Club following the tournament. Join us for a barbeque dinner, drinks and a silent auction featuring vacation homes, sports memorabilia, restaurant/hotel packages and more! Click here to register or to find out how you or your company can participate

 
PULSE Has Pro-Rated its Membership for 2010
 

Haven't joined PULSE? Join now at a pro-rated price for the remainder of the 2010 membership year. Click here for details.

 
Are you doing business with Chamber Members?
 
The best way for us to reach our vision to build one of the premier business communities in the world is to engage all businesses in the Upstate! Find out if the people you do business with are Chamber members. If not, have them call Dot Drennon at 864-239-3707 to join today!
 
REGISTER FOR OPPORTUNITY GREENVILLE 2010!
 
The Chamber's next session of Opportunity Greenville starts September 27. Call Lib Street at 864-239-3730 for information. Learn more and register here.
 
SC's 25 Fastest Growing Companies - CALL FOR ENTRIES DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 31st!
 
Does your company rank among South Carolina's finest? This program, now in its ninth year, is the exclusive ranking honoring the achievements of SC's top-performing private and publicly-owned companies. Do you know of or do business with one of our state's top-performing private or publicly-owned companies? Forward this to them today! Deadline for entries extended to July 31st: http://www.thecapitalcorp.com/entry-form.php
 
 

This Week
July 26-30, 2010

The New Health Care Reform: Recent Developments & Employer Actions
Tuesday, July 27 from 8:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Thornblade Club

7 Experts - 7 Tips - 7 Minutes
Procurement Procedures & Processes
Tuesday, July 27
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Younts Conference Center at
Furman University

Michael Fanning: Is Our State Broke?
Thursday, July 29
8:30 to 9:45 a.m.
Carolina First Center

Next Week
August 2-6, 2010

Non-Profit Alliance
Tuesday, August 3
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Greenville Chamber

PULSE Social
Tuesday, August 3
5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Chiefs Wings & Firewater

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Mark Your Calendars!

August 23rd: The 18th Annual Greenville Chamber Golf Tournament
This year's Golf Tournament will be held at the Greenville Country Club's Riverside and Chanticleer courses. The After Play Party and Silent Auction (open to non-players) will be held that evening at GCC's Clubhouse.
Please register here!

October 7th:
Industry Appreciation Tent Party
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Hartness Estate

Welcome New Members!

Click here to view our new members. Thank you for your investment in the Upstate's business community!

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