Top Line Activities

Programs and services designed to help you increase sales opportunities.

Bottom Line Activities Programs and services designed to assist members in improving business performance and minimizing business expenses.

Top Line Activities

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. 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 Gaines

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

Bottom Line Activities Expense Reduction Opportunities

SmartBuys

Preferred partners offer substantial discounts for Chamber members.

Staff Contact: Jennifer Powell

Member-to-Member Discounts

Means for Chamber members to offer other Chamber members discounts for their products and services.

Staff Contact: Jennifer Powell

NationJob

Post your job openings on NationJob.com and the Greenville Chamber's web site. Chamber members can post local jobs without any charge.

Staff Contact: Michele Brinn

Learning Opportunities

Friday Focus

A monthly breakfast forum allowing members to network over a buffet breakfast and share in learning from experts and peers on a variety of business topics.

Staff Contact: Claudia Wise or Timika Gaines

Sales Roundtable

a free monthly forum for business owners and sales professionals to learn best practices on sales skills and processes.

Staff Contact: Claudia Wise or Timika Gaines

Sales Manager Roundtable

A quarterly event that provides Sales Managers with a forum of discussion and education through peer interaction and the exchange of ideas and experiences.

Staff Contact: Claudia Wise or Timika Gaines

CEO Summit

A bi-annual forum designed for business owners with 10 or more employees to learn best practices in leadership, marketing, human resources, finance, information technology and other areas which impact business performance.

Staff Contact: Claudia Wise or Timika Gaines

Small Business Start-Up Advisory Forum

A conversational forum designed to help start-up entrepreneurs achieve their goals by gaining valuable guidance from successful business owners.

Staff Contact: Claudia Wise or Timika Gaines

Nonprofit Alliance

Seeks to develop and strengthen partnerships in the nonprofit, private and public sectors; to improve quality of life for our citizens; and, to raise awareness of the economic impact, needs and value of nonprofits in the upstate community.

Staff Contact: Claudia Wise or Timika Gaines

Workforce Toolkit Sessions

Learn about hiring, training, apprenticeships and assessment incentives offered through the Workforce Development System. Learn about WorkKeys, a job-skill match learning system. Also, learn about other services and best practice information related to workforce development issues. These sessions are held periodically throughout the year.

Staff Contact: Becky Godbey

Leadership Development Programs

Leadership Greenville

A program sponsored by the Greenville Chamber to develop informed, committed and qualified individuals capable of providing dynamic leadership for Greenville County. Leadership Greenville continues to attract leaders by offering a unique educational and skill-building curriculum.

Staff Contact: Sandi Coan or Lib Street

Leading Large

A leadership development program that will provide you with valuable information and insight to the inner workings, functions and responsibilities of a community board as a whole and of its individual members.

Staff Contact: Sandi Coan or Lib Street

Opportunity Greenville

A brief program packed with information and activities to help you understand the inner-workings of the Greater Greenville area.

Staff Contact: Sandi Coan or Lib Street

Public Service/Political Symposium

A leadership development two-part symposium designed for those interested in participating in public service. Part I examines opportunities for public service, and Part II is designed for those considering a run for elective office.

Staff Contact: Sandi Coan or Lib Street

Leadership Development Issues Series an annual leadership development program designed to educate and build awareness of an issue affecting the Greenville community, resulting in engaging community leaders in outcome.

Staff Contact: Sandi Coan or Lib Street

Advertising Opportunities

Newcomer Packages

Include your company's flyer or brochure in packages that are mailed or handed out to those looking for information on the Greenville area.

Staff Contact: Pam Freeland

Publications

From the Outlook newsletter to our In Greenville guide, there are numerous publications for which you can purchase advertising space.

Staff Contact: Cam Larson

Event Sponsorships

Sponsorship opportunities, in a wide range of prices, exist for each of our more than 200 networking events per year plus other special events.

Staff Contact: Jennifer Powell

Additional Membership Opportunities

Advantage Greenville

As strong supporters of the Chamber's economic development initiatives, Advantage Greenville serves as the community's economic development advocates and provides critical funding and volunteer support for NEXT, business retention and expansion, talent recruiting and other development projects.

Staff Contact: Debbie Rheaume

Chairmen's Circle

Chairmen's Circle memberships recognize and salute the Chamber's premier investors. With five different levels of investment, the Chairmen's Circle program provides additional benefits and value to each membership level.

Staff Contact: Karen Crowder

PULSE

Is a program designed for young professionals in the Greater Greenville area. PULSE aims to increase the impact of Greenville's young professionals while connecting its members to one another and cultivating their leadership and potential.

Staff Contact: Pam Freeland