Weekly Update October 26, 2011 |
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Advanced Maintenance was presented the Award at the October Board Meeting. L/R: Ken Pelanda (Charter Business, Award Sponsor), Sam Konduros (Board Chairman), Charles Runge (Advanced Maintenance Owner/President), Frank Mobley (Immedion, Small Business CMTE Rep.) & Ben Haskew (Chamber President/CEO)
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Congratulations to our Charter Business
Small Business
of the Month:
ADVANCED MAINTENANCE!
Advanced Maintenance specializes in helping Upstate companies lower vehicle maintenance costs by providing commercial customers on-site maintenance for everything from forklifts and pick-up trucks to semi-trucks and trailers. Services include:
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- 24/7 roadside assistance
- Monitoring vehicle maintenance with state of the art software that informs the customer when service is due
- DOT inspections
Advanced Maintenance opened its doors two and a half years ago, at I-85 and Mauldin Road in Greenville, SC. Their customers typically include service companies such as plumbing and HVAC contractors, uniform service companies, truck rental companies, non-profit organizations, landscaper suppliers as well as long haul trucking companies. Owner and President Charles Runge notes that, "Commercial vehicles need to be on the road to be productive, so we meet the needs of customers by going to their location when the customers want the work done."
Strong believers in community involvement, Advanced Maintenance joined the Greenville Chamber in June 2099. They are sponsors of the Manufacturers BBQ Bash, participate in the Small Business Owners' Forum, Sales Roundtable, and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. They support Lungs for Life, The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and Goodwill Industries' Champions Tribute. Learn more at http://advancedmaintenance.com.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
THIS WEEK:
Featuring Dr. Courtney Tollison, Museum Historian at the Upcountry History Museum and Assistant Professor of History at Furman University
NEXT WEEK:
Sponsored by the Upstate Alliance Foundation, the reimagined issues series is taking aim at the emerging mega-region between Charlotte and Atlanta - championing discussions and networking opportunities that unite regions through education and ideas. The event will feature a presentation by Ted Abernathy, Director of the Southern Growth Policies Board and a panel discussion with Hal Johnson, CEO of the Upstate SC Alliance, Ronnie Bryant, CEO of the Charlotte Regional Partnership, and Sam Williams, President of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. The Upstate Forum will provide key insights and identify opportunities to grow business within the emerging Southern I-85 mega-region. Uniting individuals and organizations, the event is designed to expose and connect - building the regional network to excel in a globally competitive environment. Email Richard Blackwell to receive FREE Admission! Are your FMLA Practices Up to Date? The Family and Medical Leave Act is one of the most complicated employment laws to follow and recent changes have made the procedures even more confusing. The Greenville Chamber and Spartanburg Development Association are hosting this one-day workshop to address this continuing compliance challenge. Thursday, Nov. 3: Greenville Chamber Night w/ the Road Warriors! Tickets are available for Chamber members for $6. Ben Haskew, Chamber President and CEO will be dropping the first puck! MORE UPCOMING EVENTS/SAVE THE DATES: Thursday, Nov. 10: SIMPLE EXCELLENCE - ALIGNING MANAGEMENT TO SUPPORT LEAN w/ Bill Waddell Tuesday, Nov. 15: Business After Hours at TPM Wednesday, Nov. 16: Upstate Transportation & Energy Summit
This luncheon will feature keynote speaker Angela Webb, Sr. Executive VP, Certus Bank and these Athena Award Winners:
2001: Patricia Haskell-Robinson
2002: Vivian Wong
2003: Michelle Shain
2004: Susan Lill
2005: Deb Sofield
2006: Chandra Dillard
2007: Barbara League
2008: Judith Prince
2009: Minor Shaw
2010: Susan Hoag & Diane Smock
Many organizations lack the time and resources to provide effective, face-to-face training for supervisors/managers about employee relations issues that are guided by state and federal laws. The Greenville Chamber and Spartanburg Development Association are offering this workshop to help any organization address this need in a timely, cost-effective manner.
Save the Date for the Chamber's Holiday Drop-In December 1st! The Holiday Drop-In is our annual holiday kick-off for members. We plan for 400 of our closest friends come by for some fabulous food and fun! If you'd like to showcase your food and beverages to our business community, please contact Jennifer Powell at 864-239-3731. View these calendars for more upcoming events: |
GROUP SAVINGS FOR OUR MEMBERS
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Greenville Chamber
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Greenville, South Carolina 29601
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