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Weekly Update September 26, 2012
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Last Chance to Take the Legislative Survey!
The input form our members is critical to the development of our 2013 Legislative Agenda. Please complete this LEGISLATIVE SURVEY so we can best assess and address the needs of our business community. The survey will close at the end of this week. Thanks for your input!
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Thanks to our Sponsors, Exhibitors,Organizers, Speakers & Attendees for making the Greenville Chamber Business EXPO such a great success!
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 Chamber President Ben Haskew, Board Chair Mike Riordan, Award Committee Member Mercedes Bartow (370 Consulting Group), Award Sponsor Ken Pelanda (Charter Business) & Michael Wilson (Michael & Co. Interiors).
Michael & Co. Interiors President Michael Wilson accepted the Chamber's Small Business of the Month Award at last week's board meeting. Michael & Co.'s 5,500-square-foot showroom gives customers a first-hand look at the features and benefits of a wide range of flooring options, and a well-stocked 15,000-square-foot warehouse allows for a shorter installation process on many projects. Wilson attributes their success to a dedicated team who believe in delivering a quality product at a fair price, on time, and within budget. Wilson believes in the continuing growth of the area's residential and commercial markets, and is prepared to grow with it! Click here to learn more.
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Impressed by a small business lately?
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 The Greenville Chamber is honored to have received the Organization of the Year Award from the Minority Economic Development Institute, Inc. (MEDII) at the Minority Enterprise Development Week Achievement Awards Banquet last Thursday. Organizer S.T. Peden acknowledged the Chamber's work creating a senior position devoted to diversity and inclusion and being an advocate for economic prosperity for minority owned businesses. Learn more about MEDII at www.mediiupstate.org.
Click here to learn more about the Chamber's Diversity & Inclusion initiative.
Photo right: MEDII Chairman S.T.Peden presents award to Nika White, Chamber VP, Diversity & Inclusion.
Courtesy of Stephen B Photography.
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PaceSetters, PULSE's premier group mentoring program, is taking applications for the 2013 Class.
Click here to learn more & apply.
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Member2Member Deal of the Week
Highland Lake Inn is offering fellow Greenville Chamber Members 10% OFF Lodging with a minimum two-night stay! Check them our at http://www.HLinn.com
and book your relaxation stay today! Ref #: GVL2012 Expires: 12/31/2012
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Manufacturing accounts for more than 16% of the total Gross State Product in South Carolina!
Join us for our 15th Annual Celebration of Upstate SC Manufacturers on Thursday, Oct. 4th at Hartness Estate featuring BBQ, Prizes, Music, Hot Air Balloon Rides & MORE! Click here to learn more and register.
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LAST WEEK TO SIGN UP FOR
OPPORTUNITY GREENVILLE 2012!
October 1-29
Minority Business & Community Open House
October 11 from 7:30 to 8:45 am at the Kroc Center
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BEST Tip of the Week
Did you know that by insulating your water heater with a water heater blanket of R24 or higher can save 4 - 9% water heating costs and can reduce standby heat losses by 25 - 45%? If your tank`s outer surface is hot to the touch, you need insulation. Electric water heaters you can insulate yourself; however, you will want to have a professional insulate gas or oil-fired units. To learn more low cost measures that will reduce your utility costs, visit FurmanBEST.biz.
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Have you uploaded your Greenville Chamber App?
Go to web.greenvillechamber.org from your smart phone, follow the instructions to upload the Application to your Home Screen, and get to our Business Directory to find fellow members quickly and easily while you're on the go! If you have questions or trouble uploading, please contact Marion Mann at 864-239-3729.
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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!
Individual Health Care Plans Are available!
If you need a health care plan that lets YOU control costs, the Chamber's individual insurance program may be a perfect fit. This Individual plan has 10 plan designs to choose from with four different deduction levels. Contact Jennifer Powell for more information at 864-239-3731.
NationJob: Chamber members with 0-25 employees 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. Sponsorships for the Chamber's Employment page are also available.Call 888-256-0919 for further details.
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MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
Save these Dates/Sponsorships Available!
View our calendars for more upcoming events:
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