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WEEKLY UPDATE            Wednesday, August 17, 2011  

Greetings! 

We have a couple deadlines approaching that we want you to be aware of:

  • Make sure to register for our upcoming luncheon featuring Governor Haley's first address to the Greenville business community since her election in November. Deadline to register is August 24th! More info below.
  • If you'd like to buy a Raffle Ticket to support the Chamber and enter for a chance to win some terrific prizes, the deadline for online purchasing is this Friday, August 19 at 5:00 pm. (Tickets will be available at the Golf Tournament next Monday as well). More info below.

Our Golf Tournament sold out, but RAFFLE & AFTER-PLAY PARTY TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE!

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Governor Haley to Speak at our Next Quarterly Public Policy Luncheon August 30th

Governor Haley

Join us for our next Public Policy Luncheon featuring 
South Carolina Governor

Nikki Haley

Tuesday, August 30 at the TD Convention Center

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Networking and registration will begin at 11:30 am

     

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY AUGUST 24TH 

 

 

Greenville is growing! Let our newest residents know about your business!

Welcome to Greenville sign.2Many of our Business-to-Consumer Members are looking for creative ways to get in front of new residents in the area. We are sending them a welcome card and invite you to participate! D

on't miss this opportunity to let new residents in the area know about you and your goods or services! Participants will: 
  • Target 2000 New Residents with a direct mail piece from the Greenville Chamber within 2-4 weeks of their move.
  • Get a database of new residents for follow-up
  • Advertise online, too!

 Space is limited and starts at $199! Call Lorraine Woodward at 239-3742 today!

 

 

Summer Small Business Focus

Don't miss today's Sales Roundtable featuring tips from these top area sales professionals:

    • Stacy Anthony (Acumen IT)
    • Brandon Brown (Schneider Tree Care)
    • Chris Collins (SC Insurance Brokers)
    • Lori Noblock (Clear Channel)

Get tips for financing for your business!  Join us on a Bus Trip to this Small Business Matchmaking Workshop in Columbia on Wednesday, August 31st!  The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and statewide partners are having a one-day workshop on how to finance your small business on August 31st from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Columbia Conference Center. The workshop will offer advice from bankers and small business service providers on how to effectively pitch a business idea to secure financing. After the sessions, participants will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with lenders, resource providers and other non-bank sources of capital. The bus will leave the Chamber's lower parking lot on Wednesday, August 31 at 6:30 am, and return at approximately 6:30 pm. The cost is $40 and includes event registration, lunch and bus ridesClick here to register.      

 

Have you been impressed by a small business lately? 
Click here to nominate them for our Small Business of the Month!

 

 

Here's A Look at Our Upcoming Events!

Sales Roundtable featuring Tips from these Sales Pros: Stacy Anthony (Acumen IT), Brandon Brown (Schneider Tree Care), Chris Collins (SC Insurance Brokers) & Lori Noblock (Clear Channel)
Date/Time: TODAY! Wednesday, August 17, 11
:30 am-1:30 pm
  
Where: Greenville Chamber Board Room
Cost: Free/Jason's Deli will be here w/ $7 Box Lunches or Bring Your Own/Drinks provided/Register here
 
Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Meeting   
Date/Time: Friday, August 19, 
8:00
-9:00 am
   
Where: Greenville Chamber Board Room

Golf Tournament After-Play Party 
Date/Time: Monday, August 22, 5:00 
pm
    
Where: Greenville Country Club
Who Can Come: All Greenville Chamber Members
Cost: $35/Please register and/or purchase raffle tickets here

  

SC OSHA Training - Lock Out/Tag Out and Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 23, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Who Can Come: All Greenville Chamber Members 
Where: Greenville Chamber Board Room
Cost: $10(includes lunch)/Learn more and register here 
 
Environmental Issues Committee Meeting: Upstate Forever Update w/ Brad Wyche 
Tuesday, August 30, 8:00-9:00 am
Who Can Come: All Greenville Chamber Members 
Where: Greenville Chamber Board Room
Breakfast Sponsor: 3M
Cost: Free/No registration necessary 
  • August 30: Nikki Haley Luncheon
  • August 31: Small Business Matchmaking Bus Ride to Columbia
  • August 31: PULSE Social featuring US Senator Jim DeMint
  • September 6: Small Business Council on Growth
  • September 6: Non-Profit Alliance
  • September 8: HR Forum: Headlines & Fine Print/Current and Future HR Land Mines
  • September 9: Legislative Issues Committee Meeting
  • September 12: Business Women in Action Forum
  • September 13: Business Before Hours
  • September 14: Manufacturers Roundtable
  • September 16: Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Meeting
  • September 20: Business After Hours at Land Rover Greenville
View these calendars for more: Chamber Events Calendar & Member Events Calendar

 

 

Get Your Pro-Rated 2011 PULSE Memberships Now!

PULSE Logo PULSE, the Chamber's program for young professionals, now has pro-rated membership rates (valid July 1-December 31, 2011) available for $35 for Chamber Members!
Click here to get pro-rated memberships!

 

 

Are You Saving Your Company Money with SmartBuys?

Blue Cross Blue Shield SC To help our members save money, we've selected the best discount offerings for health insurance, office supplies, and  telecommunications that we could find. Our SmartBuys partners are BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Office Depot, and Windstream Communications. 
Start saving with them today!

 

 

Is your company hiring? Post Local Jobs for FREE at NationJob!

Greenville NationJob LogoChamber Members can post local job listings for FREE at NationJob! Take advantage of this valuable benefit by E-mailing the job description to njlistings@nationjob.com and note that you are a Greenville Chamber member, or call 888-256-0919 for further details. 

 

 

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