Weekly Update/Golf Tournament Winners/Opportunity Greenville/Mark Basanda & More!

WEEKLY UPDATE Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Greetings!

Mark Cothran, Governor Haley, Elizabeth Edwards and Jim Evers

We had a terrific turnout at our Quarterly Public Policy Luncheon with Governor Haley yesterday. Thanks to everyone who attended and to our sponsors, AT&T, Genesis Press and The Spinx Co.

We'd like to thank all the Sponsors and Teams who participated in our 19th Annual Golf Tournament last week. And a special congratulations to these winning teams!

Team Bell & Carrington LLC

Riverside Course

1st place: Griffin Bell/Lindsay Carrington/Joe Albright/Paul Sparks-Bell and Carrington LLC
2nd place: Steve Mcclure/Mark McClure/Dennis Schwab Jr/Tim Schwab-International Plastics
3rd place: Bill Sorochak/David Hunt/John Deshields/Len Calvert-Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas

Team Goodwin Foust Custom Homes

Chanticleer Course

1st place: Kyle Blakely/Tim Bright/Barrett Foust/Jeremy Revis-Goodwin Foust Custom Homes

2nd place: Collin Mackie/Michael Pitts/Matt Puckett/Brian Rogers-Wachovia
3rd place: Tom Boone/Mike Kaplan/Jerry Lloyd/Scott Taylor-BB&T

Thanks especially to our Golf Tournament Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor: AT&T

After-Play Party Sponsors: Bradshaw Automotive Companies, Inc., Fluor Corporation, The Greenville News, Mediasation, Pepsi of Greenville, Sign Crafters & SYNNEX Corporation

Lunch Sponsors: Greenville Spartanburg International Airport & TD Bank

Beverage Cart Sponsors: Corporate Benefits, Inc. & TD Convention Center

Par 3 Sponsors: Carolina Mechanical Services, Greenville Drive, Godshall Professional Recruiting, Human Technologies, Pebble Creek Apparel & Performance QSA

Tee/Green Sponsors: Bahnson Mechanical, Carolina Mechanical Services, Computer Network Associates, Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, Faiveley Transport, Hampton Inn Riverplace, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., Martin Printing, Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Company, Serenity Rehab and Wellness Center & WYFF 4

Congratulations to our Ambassador of the Month: Mark Basanda!
Mark Basanda is originally from Indiana, and has been in the Greenville area for over 30 years. He is currently the owner of Utility Audit Solutions, LLC. Utility Audit Solutions is a veteran-owned company that specializes in reducing operating expenses for businesses, non-profits, and municipalities. They accomplish this by finding errors and overcharges on utility and telecom invoices, correcting the errors, and thereby lowering the bills for over 80% of their clients.

FALL OPPORTUNITY GREENVILLE STARTS SEPTEMBER 26TH!
Opportunity Greenville is a program designed and facilitated by the Chamber to provide the tools, experience and means to become a leader in the Upstate. Whether you're a long-time Greenvillian or new to the area, this is a terrific opportunity to engage with community leaders whose decisions affect Greenville's education, culture and overall quality of life. Fall Sessions (5) are held on Mondays from 3:00 to 7:00 pm starting September 26th. Click here to register!

Deadline to Advertise in the Chamber's Welcome Card to New Residents!
Many 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! 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! Ad space starts at $199! Call Lorraine Woodward at 239-3742 today!

Support the Greenville Drive with an Electrifying Crowd this Playoff Season!
The Drive is poised to avenge two consecutive runner up finishes and bringing the South Atlantic League Championship home! After the games here in 2009 and 2010, Mike Hazen, VP of Player Development for the Boston Red Sox, called Fluor Field the "best playoff atmosphere in minor-league baseball." In order to live up to this expectation this year, the Drive is asking partners and friends across to help make these games electrifying! Contact Brad Sexton at 864-240-4507 to get playoff tickets for you and your employees today!

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

Here's A Look at Our Upcoming Events!
TODAY! PULSE Social featuring United States Senator Jim DeMint Wednesday, August 31, 5:30-8:00 pm at The Children's Museum of the Upstate PULSE Members Only register here. NEXT WEEK: Small Business Council on Growth: Economic Scorecard presented by Chamber VP of Economic Development Hank Hyatt/The effect of Small Business on our regional economy as compared to similar communities. Tuesday, September 6, 8:00 to 9:00 am at the Greenville Chamber Who Can Come/Cost: All Chamber Members/Free/Register here Non-Profit Alliance: The Role of the Non-Profit Community in the Regional Vision, Dean Hybl, Ten at the Top Tuesday, September 6, 12:00 to 1:30 pm at the Greenville Chamber Who Can Come/Cost: Non-Profit Alliance (NPA) is open/free to Chamber member executive directors of area non-profits or their designates/Fee for Non-member guests is $20 Lunch will be served. Learn more and register here. HR Forum: Headlines & Fine Print/Current & Future HR Land Mines Briefing led by Fred Suggs and Daniel Sulton, attorneys with the Ogletree Deakins Law Firm Thursday, September 8, 8:00 to 10:30 am at Thornblade Club in Greer Who Can Come/Cost: All Chamber Members/$45 Learn more and register here. MORE UPCOMING EVENTS: 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 September 21: Sales Roundtable September 22: Member Orientation September 26: OPPORTUNITY GREENVILLE STARTS View these calendars for more: Chamber Events Calendar & Member Events Calendar

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