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Weekly Update November 14, 2012
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NEXT Leaders Receive SCRA's Knowledge Economist Award!
Greenville Chamber Executive Vice President John Moore and Vice President of Entrepreneurship Brenda Laakso received the SCRA's Knowledge Economist Award for the Chamber's NEXT economic development initiative. CEO Bill Mahoney presented the award to Moore and Laakso at the annual Innomobility conference in Greenville last Wednesday, November 7.
The Knowledge Economist Award, presented by SCRA to leaders whose efforts have supported and
strengthened the knowledge-based economy of South Carolina, was given to both Moore and Laakso for their
longstanding efforts to enable economic development and the technology-based economy through the Chamber's NEXT economic development initiative.
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Non-Profit Spotlight: The American Red Cross 
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; Supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; Teaches skills that save lives;
Provides international humanitarian aid; and Supports military members and their families.
The organization's response to Sandy is massive. To date, the Red Cross has helped families and individuals in ten states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico affected by Sandy. They have:
- Served 5,181,780 meals and snacks
- Provided more than 70,100 overnight stays out of a total of 130,000 provided by all organizations
- Made more than 49,00 health services and emotional support contacts
- Handed out more than 983,000 relief items
- There are currently more than 5,700 Red Cross disaster responders from all 50 states assigned to the operations in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia/DC and West Virginia. About 90% volunteers.
- More than 300 Red Cross feeding trucks have mobilized as well as rental cars, trucks and other vehicles to distribute supplies and food in neighborhoods.
- Over the weekend, the Red Cross handed out thousands of bags stuffed with relief supplies including cleaning, hygiene, and comfort items in all five New York boroughs and New Jersey.
The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org.
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Member to Member Deal of the Week: Herlong Bates Burnett Insurance, Inc.
Herlong Bates Burnett Insurance is offering fellow Greenville Chamber members up to 10-12% discounts on auto, business and home-owner insurance! Contact them today to find out how you can save! 864-527-0424 www.hbbins.com Ref:GvilleChamberM2Mdiscount
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FEATURE UPCOMING EVENTS
Sales Roundtable TODAY: The Sales Doubler featuring Nicole Cendrowski Special Location: Clemson At The Falls | 11:30 am-1:30 pm | Register here.
ATHENA Leadership Symposium
Wednesday, November 28, 8:30 to 10:00 am
Advancing Women's Leadership and Corporate Board Service
Featuring Sharon Decker & Minor Shaw
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Thursday, November 29 5:30-8pm
Participating members include Bakery off Augusta, Bell Tower Catering, The Chocolate Moose, CityScape Winery, Costco, Ellen's Delicatessen & Catering, Ellie's Uptown, Funnelicious, Good Life Catering, Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches, Liquid Catering, Merus Refreshment Services, Overlook Grill, Papa Murphy's Take'n Bake Pizza, Pepsi, Pomegranate on Main, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Table 301 Catering, Valley Spring Water & Coffee, and The Westin Poinsett Hotel.
Admission is one new, unwrapped toy for the United States Marine Corps' Toys For Tots campaign. Don't have time to shop? Let us do the shopping for you! Make a donation when you register and we will purchase a toy for you!
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Please join us for our 2012 Legislative Breakfast
Thursday, December 6, 8:30 to 10:00 am
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Thursday, February 21, 2013!
Featuring Fluor Chairman & CEO David T. Seaton
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Get Involved in 2013!
Be a Chamber Ambassador! The Chamber's team of dedicated Ambassadors engage new members throughout their first year of membership. They provide personal contacts and advice on how to make the most of their Chamber membership. Ambassadors meet at the Chamber for lunch once a month to share best practices for engaging new members. Contact Lorraine Woodward at 864-239-3742 to learn more today.
Join the NEW Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening Committee! We are looking for members to get involved with and attend our member Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Openings. Contact Lorraine Woodward at 864-239-3742 to learn more today.
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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, please contact Marion Mann at 239-3729.
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125 Years!
2013-2014 will be our 125th year of operation. In celebration, we are re-launching the official printed Greenville Chamber Business Directory. We hope you'll take advantage of this opportunity to further your support of the Chamber and promote your business to our membership, prospective members, area newcomers and more.
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BEST Tip of the Week
Did you know that leaky duct work is one of the biggest contributors to heating/cooling loss in buildings? The regular inspection and repair of air ducts can reduce your HVAC energy costs by 20%. Because ducts are often concealed in walls, ceiling, attics, and basements, repairing them can be difficult. But there are things that you can do to improve duct performance in your facility.
- Start by sealing air leaks using mastic sealant or metal tape and insulating all the ducts that you can access. Never use duct tape, as it is not long-lasting.
- Be sure to check the joints in ductwork because 25 - 40% air leakage occurs here.
- Make sure that the connections at vents and registers are well-sealed where they meet the floors, walls, and ceiling. These are common locations to find leaks and disconnected ductwork. Straighten any kinks in flexible ductwork to improve air flow.
Visit FurmanBEST.biz for more ways to take control of your utility costs.
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Impressed by a small business lately?
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MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
TODAY, Wednesday, November 14: ACCELERATE! Quarterly Investor Meeting
Thursday, Nov. 22 & Friday, Nov. 23: Chamber Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Save the Date for the Greenville Chamber's 124th Annual Meeting February 21, 2013!
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?
Our SmartBuys partners Accident Fund (NEW!), BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Office Depot, and Windstream Communications are dedicated to helping your buisness save 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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