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.
Business Networking Events
Business After Hours
Business Before Hours
New Member Reception
Structured Networking Events
CEO Connection
Special Annual Events
Annual Meeting
Grow Expo
Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards
International Reception
Industry Appreciation Event
Inter-Community Visit
Golf Tournament
Holiday Drop-In
National Issues Forum
Legislative Breakfast
Transportation Summit
Environmental, Safety and Health Event
SmartBuys
Member-to-Member Discounts
NationJob
Learning Opportunities
Sales Roundtable
CEO Summit
Small Business Owners' Forum
Non-Profit Alliance
Leadership Development Programs
Leadership Greenville
Opportunity Greenville
Public Service/Political Symposium Leadership Development Issues Series
Advertising Opportunities
Newcomer Packages
Event Sponsorships
Additional Membership Opportunities
Advantage Greenville
Chairmen's Circle
PULSE
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:
Vickie Fowler
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:
Vickie Fowler
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:
Vickie Fowler
An annual event designed to link small business owners with mid-size
businesses.
Staff Contact:
Claudia Wise
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
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
An event designed to celebrate the different cultures represented in the
Upstate and to acknowledge the international companies involved in the Chamber.
For more information, contact the Chamber at 864-242-1050.
An event held in honor of the manufacturers in Greenville County and the
Upstate.
Staff Contact:
Debbie Rheaume
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
An opportunity to network and enjoy a day of golf with fellow Chamber
members.
Staff Contact:
Vickie Fowler
An opportunity for Chamber members to network with one another and sample
foods from various member caterers.
Contact the Chamber for more information, 864-242-1050.
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
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
An annual event bringing together business and civic leaders to discuss the
latest transportation issues.
Staff Contact:
Sunnie Harmon
An annual event bringing together business and environmental leaders to
discuss the latest environmental, safety and health issues.
Staff Contact:
Sunnie HarmonBottom Line Activities
Expense Reduction Opportunities
Preferred partners offer substantial discounts for Chamber members.
Staff Contact:
Jennifer Powell
Means for Chamber members to offer other Chamber members discounts for their
products and services.
Staff Contact:
Vickie Fowler
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
a free monthly forum for business owners and sales professionals to learn best
practices on sales skills and processes.
Staff Contact:
Claudia Wise
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
A
conversational forum designed to help start-up entrepreneurs achieve their
goals by gaining valuable guidance from successful business owners.
Staff Contact:
Claudia Wise
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
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
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
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
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
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:
Vickie Fowler
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:
Vickie Fowler
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 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:
Darlene Parker
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:
Jennifer Powell