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Weekly Update October 17, 2012
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Non-Profit Spotlight: Susan G. Komen SC Mountains to Midlands
Though Susan G. Komen lost her battle with breast cancer, her legacy lives on through the work of Susan G. Komen for the CureŽ, the organization her sister Nancy G. Brinker started in her honor. Komen for the Cure is the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested more than $1 billion since its inception in 1982. Komen's promise is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.
Across the country, that promise is upheld by a network of 122 local Affiliate offices. The SC Mountains to Midlands Affiliate is dedicated to combating breast cancer at every front. Up to 75 percent of the Affiliate's net income goes toward funding grants to local hospitals and community organizations that provide breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs for medically underserved women. The remaining net income (a minimum of 25 percent) supports the national Komen Grants Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific programs around the world. Learn more at http://www.komenscmm.org/.
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Member2Member Deal this Week: Rainvin LLC is offering fellow Chamber investors home cleaning free-bees and domestic care discounts. Choose one of the following:
1. Free Basic Cleaning: 1 Living Room or Dining Room
2. Complete Home Basic Cleaning: 2 Rooms For Free
3. Free "Just in Case Service": 1 Pet Care Event, or One Load Laundry, or One Pick-up and Delivery of Dry Cleaning or Prescription Medicine
Not valid on Holidays or in combination with any other offer. One service per prospect. Call them today at 864-350-1071 and ask about their referral discounts. Ref #: 011cch Expires: 12/31/2012 |
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Feature Upcoming Events
We're having a Pitch Party today from 3-5pm. Come check it out!
Business Women In Action has partnered with The Greater Women's Business Council to offer a chance for Women business owners to pitch their businesses to a panel of experts for a chance to win one of 100 scholarships for the Business Accelerator Program! Click here to learn more and register.
Over 400 people have registered for tomorrow's Minority Business & Community Open House
See you here! October 18th 6-8pm
Monday, October 22
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS TOMORROW 10/18 Public Policy Lunch Series
Washington Update w/ US Senator Jim DeMint
Kroc Center 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Get some tips from our local Small Business Allstars! Wednesday, October 24: Learn the secrets of success from the best businesses in our region - past winners of our Small Business of the Year Award. Panelists include:Steve Bailey, Merus Refreshment Services(2005); Roger Clinkscales, Bradshaw, Gordon & Clinkscales(2007); and Tim Justice, Rescom Construction(2011), moderated by David Wyman, Associate Director of the Spiro Institute at Clemson University! Click here to learn more and register.
Thursday, November 1 Business Women in Action will Celebrate ATHENA Leadership AwardŽ Winners Featuring 2011 Recipient Virginia Uldrick. Tuesday, November 13 BB&T CEO Connection featuring Dr. Nido Qubein
5:30 to 8:30 pm at the
Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center
Wednesday, November 28: ATHENA Leadership Symposium Advancing Women's Leadership and Corporate Board Service Featuring Sharon Decker. |
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Impressed by a small business lately?
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The deadline is fast approaching to apply for the 2013 Class of PaceSetters, PULSE's premier group mentoring program! Submit your application by October 26 to be considered. Click here to learn more and apply!
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BEST Tip of the Week
One of the most effective ways to reduce utility costs is through employee engagement. No matter how efficient your equipment may be, its efficiency will not be optimized if your business does not promote a culture of conservation. Consider posting monthly usage rates to employees and management and celebrate reductions. This helps people to see that the changes they are making are actually making a difference! Additional motivators include:
- Offering employees a percentage of the first year's direct savings from water & energy conservation & waste reduction
- Throwing an employee party or cookout with the money they have helped your business save
Find more simple solutions to keep your employees engaged in your utility saving strategies at 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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MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, November 14: ACCELERATE! Quarterly Investor Meeting
Save the date!
View our calendars for more upcoming events:
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PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOUR COMPANY IS ALREADY BUYING!
Are you taking advantage of your Greenville Chamber group buying power programs?
SmartBuys
Our SmartBuys partners Accident Fund (NEW!), 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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