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Weekly Update May 16, 2012 

Greetings Members! 

Congratulations to the South Carolina Department of Commerce: Recipients of the 2012 International Economic Development Award
International Award 2012
Representatives from the South Carolina Department of Commerce(SCDOC) accepted the award from Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.(HSB) at our International Reception May 10th at the Poinsett Club. LtoR: Frank Davis(HSB), Clarke Thompson(Director of International Trade, SCDOC), Anne Ellefson(HSB), Ford Graham(Director of International Investment and Managing Director for SC's Europe Office, SCDOC), Knox White(HSB, Mayor of Greenville), Edward Kluiters(HSB), Will Johnson(HSB), Carl Roberts, Jr.(HSB) & Ben Haskew(Chamber President/CEO).

Special thanks to these event sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor 

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Gold Sponsor
 Elliott Davis Logo

Silver Sponsor 

Greenville Technical College
Bronze Sponsors

AFL | Bentley World Packaging | ELS Language Centers 

GreenWood, Inc. | Hilldrup Companies | Koyo Bearings USA 

M.B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. - Argo Division
Multi Media | South Carolina Ports Authority | TD Bank 
Upstate Global Professionals | Wells Fargo 

Need help engaging your summer interns? PULSE can help!

The Chamber's premier and largest young professionals association in the Upstate-PULSE-has started a program designed to cultivate and retain Greenville's college-based interns by getting them engaged in the area. PULSE Talent will run from late May to August with a series of events aimed at upper level college students interning for area businesses. Learn more at greenvillepulse.com.

We're Celebrating National Small Business Week with Special Events and Prizes
May 21-25!
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Attention Chamber Members: 
Enter to win prizes for every event you attend - and for every Small Business owner/non-member you bring along!

 
Monday 5.21 GREENVILLE DAY
"State of Greenville Address" kickoff lunch with Mayor Knox White & County Council Chairman Butch Kirven
Tuesday 5.22 ACCESS DAY
Events all day long to feature ways for Small Businesses to access BIG Businesses, Funding & Resources
Wednesday 5.23 GROW YOUR INFLUENCE DAY
Featuring a FREE Dale Carnegie Workshop "Win Friends & Influence People - In the Digital Age" & More!
Thursday 5.24 CONNECT DAY
Featuring a Marketing & Technology Expo with local experts & More!
Friday 5.25 GREEN DAY
Featuring presentations with local Sustainability Partners & the 
PRIZE DRAWING PICNIC!
BEST Sustainability Tip of the Week: Did you know that you can save 50% on paper and 30% on ink costs within a matter of minutes? Set your printer defaults to 2-sided and your font to Century Gothic (it uses 30% less ink than Arial). Learn about more ways to reduce your operating costs and carbon footprint at FurmanBEST.biz.
Non-Profit Feature of the Month: The YWCA of Greenville
YWCA

YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

The YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization in the world. They build strong women leaders, and advocate for women's rights and civil rights in Congress. YWCA Greenville provides job training, career counseling, a nationally accredited child care facility, and opportunities for health and fitness. Learn more at www.ywcagreenville.org.

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Save the Date for the Greenville Chamber's Business Expo:

September 25th!  

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR EARLY BIRD BOOTH RATE BY JUNE 1st!

Member2Member Discount of the Week:EngeniusU

Greenville Chamber Members can receive a 50% OFF your registration for EngeniusU's May 22 Seminar: Blogging to Increase Your Bottom Line. Discuss ways to create your blog, how to use it effectively, and create a plan to make it part of your marketing strategy. Click here to register. Reference code: greenvillechamber Expires:5/22/12

Sponsorship Feature: Newcomer/Relocation Packet 

More than 1200 people approach the Greenville Chamber when making a move to the Upstate each year. Be one of the first to reach them! Our newcomer packet program allows our members to place a brochure in each packet we mail or hand out. Pricing for one year is $500 per insert. Contact Lorraine Woodward at 864-239-3742 for info.

Have you been impressed by a small business lately? Click here to nominate them for the Small Business of the Month Award!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, May 28: Chamber Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
View our calendars for more upcoming events: 
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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