Membership Involvement
Get involved! With so many great programs and opportunities, there's no reason not to. The Chamber has various ways of making your membership dollars work for you, including networking series, training seminars, leadership programs, and money saving partnerships! And, if you can't find what you're looking for, call us at 864-242-1050.
Economic Development Committees
Business Networking Events
Business After Hours
A social networking event that draws 150 - 200 people. This event has no formal program and is best for those who prefer to attend networking functions in the evening.
Staff Contact: Pam Freeland
Business Before Hours
A more intimate networking event, usually drawing 40 - 50 people. This is a slightly more structured networking opportunity and appeals to those people who want to meet before the workday begins.
Staff Contact: Pam Freeland
New Member Reception
A networking event for companies that recently placed membership with the Chamber, providing a forum for them to briefly introduce themselves and explain their business.
Staff Contact: Jennifer Powell
Structured Networking Events
CEO Connection
An annual event designed to link small business owners with mid-size businesses.
Staff Contact: Claudia Wise or Timika Gaines
Special Annual EventsAnnual Meeting
the largest networking event of the year, drawing a crowd of 1,200 people. The event features a well-known speaker and recognition of the Chamber's annual award recipients.
Staff Contact: Pam Freeland
Grow Conference
recognizes growing businesses in the community and provides an opportunity for small business owners to network and share business concepts with other companies in the Upstate through an innovative exhibit hall.
Staff Contact: Claudia Wise or Timika Nesbit
Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards
helps to foster business opportunities between diverse suppliers and larger companies, as well as educate both groups on how to do business with one another.
Staff Contact: Claudia Wise or Timika Gaines
International Reception
an event designed to celebrate the different cultures represented in the Upstate and to acknowledge the international companies involved in the Chamber.
Contact the Chamber at 864-242-1050
Industry Appreciation Event
an event held in honor of the manufacturers in Greenville County and the Upstate.
Staff Contact: Debbie Rheaume
Inter-Community Visit
a trip to an exciting city or cities whose outstanding achievements in a given area are reviewed by Greenville's local leaders and Chamber members. Past trips include Valencia, Spain; Boston, Orlando, Portland, Nashville and Baltimore.
Staff Contact: Hank Hyatt
Golf Tournament
an opportunity to network and enjoy a day of golf with fellow Chamber members.
Staff Contact: Steve Curtis
• Holiday Drop-In
an opportunity for Chamber members to network with one another and sample foods from various member caterers.
Staff Contact: Steve Curtis
National Issues Forum
in conjunction with the Spartanburg Chamber, business leaders from the fourth congressional district spend three days in Washington, D.C. to meet and mingle with senators, congressmen and other elected officials.
Staff Contact: Sunnie Harmon
Legislative Breakfast
Upstate business leaders have the opportunity to present their priority issues to their state senators and house members at this event.
Staff Contact: Sunnie HarmonTransportation Summit
an annual event bringing together business and civic leaders to discuss the latest transportation issues.
Staff Contact: Sunnie Harmon
Environmental, Safety and Health Event
an annual event bringing together business and environmental leaders to discuss the latest environmental, safety and health issues.
Staff Contact: Sunnie Harmon
Ambassadors
these volunteers visit new members to educate them on the Chamber's programs/services and to help them make the most of their membership.
Staff Contact: Jennifer Powell
Membership Events
assist in obtaining sponsorships, working out event logistics and in helping to plan membership events.
Staff Contact: Jennifer Powell
Eastside Area Council
exists to promote and protect the interests of businesses located on Greenville's Eastside. This group meets bi-monthly to hear from guest speakers and to discuss issues of importance.
Staff Contact: Jennifer Powell
Cherrydale Area Council
exists to promote and protect the interests of businesses located in Greenville's Cherrydale area. This group meets bi-monthly to hear from guest speakers and to discuss issues of importance.Staff Contact: Jennifer Powell
Links Committee
establishes, coordinates and facilitates networking opportunities for the Chamber's small business members.
Staff Contact: Claudia Wise or Timika Gaines
Learn Committee
helps the Chamber's small business members tap into best practices and resources.
Staff Contact: Claudia Wise or Timika Gaines
Localization Committee
focuses on fostering pride and encouraging community support of our homegrown small businesses.
Staff Contact: Claudia Wise or Timika Gaines
Leadership Committee
develops leadership processes within the Chamber's small business community.
Staff Contact: Claudia Wise or Timika Gaines
Logistics Committee
focuses on developing ways to maximize member participation and value, as well as, encouraging and coordinating special interest groups in our community.Staff Contact: Claudia Wise or Timika Nesbit
Legislative Committee
develops the legislative agenda for the Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce.
Staff Contact: Sunnie Harmon
Transportation Committee
develops strategy for chamber initiatives on transportation-related activities in Greenville and the Upstate.
Staff Contact: Sunnie Harmon
Environmental Committee
provides updates on environmental issues that affect Chamber members' businesses and industry.
Staff Contact: Sunnie Harmon
Economic Development Committees
Real Estate Group
provides quarterly forums for highlighting topics of interest for the local real estate community.
Staff Contact: Debbie Rheaume
Peer-to-Peer Best Practices Groups
- Manufacturer's Group (Plant Managers)
- IT Leadership Forum (Chief Information Officers)
- HR Leadership Forum (Human Resource Professionals)
- Benefits Roundtable (HR Benefits Professionals)
- NNEXT (Technology Entrepreneurs)
Staff Contact: Debbie Rheaume
Economic Development Initiatives
Your membership also supports the Chamber's leadership role on a number of strategic economic development initiatives in the area such as NEXT, business retention and expansion and talent recruitment, just to name a few.
Staff Contact: Debbie Rheaume
Greenville Chamber Ambassadors work year-round to serve as the vital link
between the Chamber and its new member businesses. Each Ambassador committee
member visits new businesses on behalf of the Chamber in order to acquaint
new business member officials with programs, services and events that are
offered by the Chamber.
Ambassadors also encourage members to participate in Chamber programs,
projects and events, as well as listen to any challenges, concerns or
questions new members may have.
As a result of the Ambassadors efforts, the Chamber staff goes the extra
mile to provide opportunities for its ambassadors. Ambassadors have
opportunities to meet key decision-makers, participate in informal executive
forums and participate in the growth of the Greenville business community.
If you are interested in becoming an Ambassador, contact Jennifer Powell at
864-239-3731.
