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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.

Program & Events

Membership Committees

Small Business Committees

Public Policy Committees

Economic Development Committees

Ambassador

Programs & Events

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 Events

Annual 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 Harmon

Transportation 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

Membership Committees

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

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Small Business Committees

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

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Public Policy Committees

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

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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

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Ambassadors

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.

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