Weekly Update April 4, 2012 |
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A few items of note at the Greenville Chamber this week:
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 Announcing the Chamber's 20th annual event to celebrate the investment of International companies in the Upstate - May 10th at the Poinsett Club! Presenting Sponsor Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. will present the 10th annual International Economic Development Award to the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) for helping international companies establish, relocate and expand business operations in Upstate SC. |
All Upstate Young Professionals are invited to attend PULSE's largest event of the year-the annual Hangar Party at the Greenville Jet Center! Click here to register.
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 Non-Profit Feature of the Month
Bridges from Augusta assists adult individuals and families who have experienced burn injuries and trauma, and helps them transition back into the community by providing education and empowerment support while building community alliances.
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Save the Date for the Greenville Business Expo Sept. 25!
 The Chamber has partnered with JBM & Associates, a Greenville-based event management and marketing company, to produce the new Greenville Business Expo to be held September 25th at TD Convention Center.
Click here for more info!
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Premier Auto Wash is offering our Member-2-Member Discount of the Week! Fellow members get 10% off any full service package! (Packages begin at $14.95 with FREE Tire Shine!) Offer expires 9/25/2012.
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Sponsorship of the Week: Small Business BIG Topics on
Generational Diversity-Merging the Gap
How many times have you said, regarding a peer, boss or direct report, something like I just don't GET them? Dealing with diversity in the workplace can mean understanding and relating to different age groups with different working styles and attitudes.
Panelists will include Tim Justice with Rescom Construction, Liz Seman with Meals On Wheels, Jacqui Rose with Hilton Garden Inn and Ted Vereen with AT Net. Ava Smith with Flat Fee Recruiting will facilitate.
Sponsorship/$500 & Exhibitor/$100 Opportunities Available!
Click here to learn more about supporting this event.
Click here to register to attend the event!
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Save the Date: Workers' Compensation Briefing May 4th
Work-related injuries, or claims of injuries, are serious matters for all employers, regardless of size. South Carolina's regulations and practices for handling Workers' Compensation matters can be confusing, cumbersome, and complex. To address this topic, the Chamber is working with Spartanburg Development Association to host a briefing for Upstate human resources, safety, and health professionals. Click here to learn more and register.
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| Did you know that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees? It's easy to start a paper recycling program! Put an empty paper box in each office and copy/printing area. Many local recycling companies will pay for white paper or at least haul it off for free. Visit our partners at FurmanBEST.biz for more ways your organization can have a positive impact on our community. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
View our calendars for more upcoming events:
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PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOUR COMPANY IS ALREADY BUYING!
Your Greenville Chamber Membership qualifies your company for group savings! Are you taking advantage of them?
SmartBuys: Our SmartBuys partners BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Office Depot, and Windstream Communications are dedicated to help save you money.Start saving with SmartBuys today!
NationJob: Chamber 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. Call 888-256-0919 for further details.
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Leadership Greenville Class 39 Applications Online NOW!
If you're interested in applying for the Chamber's Signature Leadership Development Program - or know someone who may be - CLICK HERE!
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