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
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:
Jennifer Powell
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:
Jennifer Powell
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
Special Annual Events
An annual event designed to link small business owners with mid-size
businesses.
Staff Contact: Claudia Wise
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:
Jennifer Powell
Grow Expo 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
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
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:
Jennifer Powell
An opportunity for Chamber members to network with one another and sample foods from various member caterers.
Staff Contact: Terry Mannino
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
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
Legislative Committee
Develops the legislative agenda for the
Greenville Chamber
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
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Manufacturer's Group (Plant Managers)
- IT Leadership Forum (Chief Information Officers)
- HR Leadership Forum (Human Resource Professionals)
- Benefits Roundtable (HR Benefits Professionals)
- NEXT (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