Intercommunity Visits to Greenville

The Greenville Chamber is your direct connection to one of the nation’s leading models for transformational growth.

Each year, we host delegations from across the country—and around the world—who come to Greenville to learn what drives our success. Through immersive, multi-day visits, we provide behind-the-scenes access to the partnerships, leadership, and strategies shaping our community.

What your community will gain:

Exclusive access

Exclusive access to business and community leaders

Curated tours

Curated tours showcasing Greenville’s downtown evolution

Candid conversations

Candid conversations about what worked—and what didn’t

Proven strategies

Proven strategies for economic growth, placemaking and collaboration

The Greenville Chamber designs every visit around your community’s goals. We connect you with the right people, build a targeted itinerary, and create meaningful opportunities to learn, engage, and apply insights back home.

Over the past five years, more than 65 communities—including Richmond, Sarasota, Little Rock, and Sioux Falls—have partnered with us for insight and inspiration.

Ready to bring Greenville’s playbook to your community?
Review our FAQs and submit an Intercommunity Visit request to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

Spring and Fall are the busiest times. Please check the calendar here for availability. We receive so many requests throughout the year; we can only effectively accommodate 1 group per month.

A planning fee is required. In recognition of the services provided by the Chamber, all visiting organizations are asked to contribute to the Greenville Chamber. The fee is $25 per person with a minimum of $500.

The Greenville Chamber meets with the visiting delegation planning team and walks them through the development of their agenda. Introductions to speakers are made as well as confirming meeting venues and restaurant recommendations. An introduction to VisitGreenville (CVB) is also provided to assist with hotel arrangements.

Most communities visit for 2.5 days, beginning with a welcome reception the night of arrival. This is followed by a full day of learning from local and community leaders throughout Greenville. Topics of interest are downtown revitalization, public-private partnerships, local business and industrial recruitment, regionalism, visitors center, arts and culture, city management, affordable housing, community development, young professionals, higher education, workforce, and entrepreneurship. Group dinners are always encouraged so visiting attendees can get to know one another. The last day is usually wrapped up with a morning session then departure.

Meetings with City staff, economic development partners, individuals from the education field, workforce and talent professionals, a presentation and walking tour with Greenville’s Mayor. Optional items include:
1. Tour and/or enjoy a game at Fluor Field, where Greenville’s baseball team plays, the Greenville Drive. The Drive is the South Atlantic League affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
2. Walk or bike the Swamp Rabbit Trail, a 19.9-mile multi-use trail. Stop at Unity Park for a rest.
3. Driving experience or tour at BMW, about a 30-minute drive from downtown Greenville.
4. Tour Greenville’s arts district or catch a show at the Peace Center or Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
5. Enjoy shopping and dining in Greenville’s downtown area. Downtown Greenville offers more than 200 restaurants to choose from.

What's Next?

Ready to reserve your space and schedule your visit to Greenville? Follow these easy steps:

1) Check the Chamber Calendly below to ensure desired date availability.

Note: Due to scheduling and other challenges, we may not be able to accommodate multiple delegations in any one month.

2) Submit the Jotform sharing more info about your trip, including top 3 desired dates.

Step 1 - Check the Chamber Calendly to ensure desired date availability.

CALENDLY

Step 2 - Complete this Form

For more information, contact Brittney Kessler.