Our Holiday Drop-In was a huge success!  Thank you to Charter Business for being the presenting sponsor and to the following vendors for providing delicious treats: Bagatelle Caterers, Bell Partners, Inc., BiGrani's Brew, CityScape Winery, Costco, Funnelicious, Good Life Catering, Hyatt Regency Greenville, Jason's Deli, Liquid Catering, Merus Refreshment Services, Pabst Brewing Co., Panera Bread, Pepsi, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Table 301, Thomas Creek Brewery, Upcountry Provisions & The Westin Poinsett Hotel.

Special thanks to all who kicked-off the season with us and for your generous donations (over 550 toys!) for Toys for Tots. Happy Holidays!

Nominate Deserving Businesses and Business Leaders for the Greenville Chamber's Annual Awards! Awards will be presented at our Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 16, 2012:

• ATHENA®  Leadership Award: Honors women who strive toward their highest level of accomplishment and leadership.  
• Minority Business of the Year: Recognizes the achievements of a local, minority-owned business and the contributions they make to Greenville.  
• Young Professional of the Year: Recognizes the professional accomplishments and community spirit of a young professional in the Greenville area.    
• Max M. Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award: Honors an individual or a Non-Profit organization each year for their achievement in improving a neighborhood or community through physical appearance of the area, human development of the residents, or other efforts that improve quality of life.

Click here to download nomination forms today (the Deadline for nominations is Wednesday, December 21)!

PULSE Annual Report to Members: "The Status of the Young Professional" This Evening @ Larkin's Sawmill

This presentation for PULSE Members will focus on the issues surrounding young professionals, as well as the health of PULSE. 

Speakers include Liberty Fellowship founder Hayne Hipp, Greenville Chamber and PULSE Leadership. PULSE Members register here. 

Members of Greenville's Legislative Delegation will offer their perspective on the upcoming 2012 session of the South Carolina General Assembly. 

Last Day to Register for this Friday's CEO Connection

7 Experts-7 Tips-7 Minutes Programming Committee: Assist in developing programming for these quarterly, topic-driven events. Contact Claudia Wise at 239-3728.

Greenville Chamber Ambassadors: Engage new members throughout their first year of membership by providing time and advice to help make the most of their investment.Contact Lorraine Wodward at 864-239-3742.

Business Women in Action Committee: Meet regularly to uncover and discuss needs for women in the workplace and design programs accordingly. Contact Claudia Wise at 239-3728.  

Member Events Committee: This go-to group helps plan and maximize networking events. Contact Lorraine Woodward at 239-3742 to sign on.

Small Business Matters: Help identify issues that impact small businesses, find initiatives in which small businesses can impact, and plan monthly meetings. Contact Claudia Wise at 239-3728.  

Small Business Owners' Forum Committee: This group of Small Business Owners helps design programming based on the critical needs of small businesses. Contact Claudia Wise at 239-3728.