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WEEKLY UPDATE  Wednesday, September 21, 2011  

Greetings! 
The time has come for us to develop our 2012 Legislative Agenda. Input from our members is critical to making this important planning tool relevant for Upstate businesses.
Please click here to take the 2012 Legislative Survey.
Congratulations to our Small Business of the Month: ENGENIUS!
 

EngeniusEngenius is a web development company specializing in web design, mobile applications, and online marketing. Every new client relationship begins with a consultation to identify what clients need and what problems they need a website or mobile app to solve. Engenius then creates a unique set of recommendations to meet each client's needs, budget, and goals. In addition to creating websites and mobile applications, Engenius also achieves client goals through online advertising, search engine optimization, custom web-based software development, web hosting, social media strategy, and continued support.

 

Engenius is a proud and active member of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce through regular participation at events, service on committees, and promoter of membership with the Chamber to area businesses. Their managing partner, Chris Manley, is a Chamber Ambassador and received the Ambassador of the Month award in his first month of service. Additionally, Engenius is a member of NEXT and sponsor of the GSA Technology Council.

 

SBOM Engenius

Ben Haskew (Greenville Chamber President/Ceo), Ken Pelanda (Charter Business, Small Business of the Month Sponsor), Sam Konduros (Chamber Board Chairman), David Mitchell (Talent Management Solutions, Small Business Committee Representative), Chris Manley (Engenius Managing Partner) and Chase Finch (Engenius Creative Director).

Engenius strongly believes in supporting the community at large and does so through grants, event sponsorships, and support for employees who volunteer and serve with area nonprofits. Its Engenius Grants program, now entering its third year, annually provides no-cost web design services through a competitive grant process. Since the beginning of last year, Engenius has provided over $25,000 in donations, support, and no-cost services for Upstate charities.

 

Nearing its fourth anniversary, Engenius continues to grow and has doubled its revenue every year since its founding. They're on track to do the same again this year after passing last year's total revenue in June. Additionally, their staff has doubled over the past twelve months with plans to continue hiring in the months to come.

 

Engenius is proud to support over sixty clients throughout the Southeast with exceptional service and cutting edge solutions. If you're looking for a firm with integrity, passion, and the knowledge to help grow your business, Engenius would love to talk with you. Learn more at www.engeniusweb.com!

Nominate a Small Business of the Month!

 

 

FALL OPPORTUNITY GREENVILLE STARTS SEPTEMBER 26TH!

Opp Gville Fall 2011 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.

Fall Sessions(5) start September 26th and are held on Mondays from 3:00 to 7:00 pm.
Click here to register! 

 

 

Why Celebrate Manufacturers?

BBQ BashThe Upstate has 84% more individuals employed in manufacturing than the national average.   


Join us at our Annual Manufacturers Celebration 

Thursday, October 6 at Hartness Estate! 

 


Learn more and register here.

 

 

SAVE THE DATE FOR 7 EXPERTS-7 TIPS-7 MINUTES: OCTOBER 13TH!
OPPORTUNITIES & EXPERIENCES FOR FINANCING YOUR BUSINESS

Our October 13th 7-7-7 will feature tips for financing your small business. Each of these experts will have seven minutes to offer an actionable tip to help save you money, time or anxiety. 
  • Partnership: Jim Alexander, Special Services Corporation
  • Michelin Small Business Loan Program: Robin Bylenga, Pedal Chic
  • Friends/Family Sources: Bill Davis, Thomas Creek Brewery
  • SBA Loans: Jason Holeman, Greenville Refrigeration
  • Bootstrapping: Zac Painter, Loggerhead Apparel
  • Upstate Carolina Angel Network (UCAN): Evan Solida, Cerevellum
  • Traditional Bank Lending: Jim Twining, Southern Tide, LLC 

Matthew Cotner, Certus Bank will moderate. Click here to learn more and register.

 

 

Introduce Yourself to Our Newest Residents! Deadline is September 26th!

WelcomeLooking for creative ways to let new residents know about your business? Something MORE than just advertising? We're sending a Welcome Card to New Residents and invite you to join us! L

et them know about your business within weeks of their move - and get access to a new resident database for follow-up, and online advertising too! 

Welcome Card Inclusion Starts at $199! Call Lorraine Woodward at
864-239-3742 by September 26th to reserve yours!

 

 

Here's A Look at Our Upcoming Events!

THIS WEEK:     
September 27: Youth Leadership Greenville Class 6 Orientation & Reception 
September 28: Small Business Owners' Forum 
September 28: PULSE Leadership Luncheon

 

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS: 
October 20: NationJob Partnership - As a Greenville Chamber member, you are eligible to participate at low or no-cost in a very effective program for recruiting the talent you need to be competitive. On October 20th, NationJob CEO Ralph Hejlik will host a lunch at the Greenville Chamber offices to discuss new offerings available to the manufacturing community. NationJob is an excellent addition for your current talent attraction toolkit. For additional information on this meeting, contact Hank Hyatt at hhyatt@greenvillechamber.org.

  

October 31: Preparing for Snap Union Elections - While "Card Check" may be dead in Congress, efforts by the National Labor Relations Board and the Department of Labor are underway to accomplish the same goal of snap union elections, with little room for employer resistance. To help better prepare your manufacturing, distribution center or related facility, the Greenville Chamber, in partnership with Positive Management Leadership, is pleased to invite you to a first-ever SlimDog Pet Food™ Union Simulation training session in Greenville on Monday, October 31 at the Chamber. This 3.5-hour training is designed to help your team realize and ultimately avoid costly chaos, confusion, poor communications and bad decisions. Space is limited. The cost per person for Chamber members is $400 ($600 for Non-members).  Click here to register online.
 
View our calendars for more:  Chamber Events / Member Events Calendar

 

 

Are You Saving Your Company Money with SmartBuys?

Windstream 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. Save 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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