Manufacturing

Manufacturers Roundtable  

The Manufacturers Roundtable supports a competitive, world-class manufacturing region by providing a forum for plant managers from across various industry sectors to address issues impacting their operational competitiveness. The Roundtable value proposition includes:

  • Developing a strong, networked leadership base of manufacturers in the region
  • Sharing of best practices and learning experiences among this base
  • Promoting a union-free environment
  • Facilitating engagement with governmental  and other leaders who impact manufacturing
  • Providing training and information to support the manufacturing community

Eligibility for Participation in the Manufacturers Roundtable

Top leaders in regional manufacturing facilities are eligible to participate. This may include plant managers, CEOs, general managers, site leaders, etc. Some facilities choose to have their lead HR person or top Safety professional participate.

Manufacturers are defined as “establishments engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products” with a market for these products outside of the Upstate region. These establishments are often described as plants, factories, or mills, and characteristically use power-driven machines and materials-handling equipment.

Based upon our experience with the Roundtable, the best potential members are those that are involved in the following in their own facilities:

  • Implementing Lean Manufacturing Processes
  • Implementing Quality/Six-Sigma Systems
  • Promoting a Safety Culture
  • Engaged in some form of Sustainability Initiatives
  • Encouraging a Positive Employee Relations Environment


The Manufacturers Roundtable is guided by the Manufacturers Roundtable Steering Committee.

Manufacturers Roundtable Events & Sponsorship Opportunities

Monthly Roundtable Meetings
Manufacturing leaders meet at the Chamber on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (except for July and December) to share best practices and build relationships with top manufacturing leaders in the region. Each meeting features an expert speaker and timely take-aways to improve operations.Click here to learn more.

Plant Tours
Several times a year, the Roundtable hosts plant tours so members can directly benchmark operations and share ideas.

Roundtable Socials
We bring together plant managers from the region twice a year for a light networking event. Click here to learn more.

BBQ Bash
This annual event honors our local community of manufacturers and their collective impact on our economy and quality of life. The BBQ Bash provides for a relaxing evening of great food, refreshments and fellowship for the region’s manufacturers and those that support them. A portion of the proceeds from this event fund an advanced manufacturing scholarship at Greenville Tech. Click here to learn more.

More Ways for Manufacturing Member Companies to Get Involved

Annual Wage and Salary Survey: Select members are invited to participate in this survey of manufacturers and major employers in early summer. More than 151 positions are covered in more than 170 companies.

Bi-Annual Benefits Survey: Similar to the Wage survey, select members are invited to participate every other year in this survey covering a variety of benefits topics.

For more information about the Chamber's Manufacturing initiatives, please contact Hank Hyatt at 864-239-3714.