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Weekly Update December 5, 2012
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Leadership Greenville Projects Underway!
GREAT NEWS! After two years of hard work, the Leadership Greenville Class 37 project to bring a Bike Share system to Greenville is officially happening! Under the direction of Upstate Forever, funding for the "B-Cycle" operated system was made possible by the Greenville Hospital System, Greenville Transit Authority, and Greenville Rec District. In-kind donations were also provided by Erwin Penland, Safe Kids Upstate and LiveWell Greenville. The system will launch in the Spring of 2013 with 6 stations and 28 Trek-built bicycles.
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Artist rendering of Swamp Rabbit Trail Rail Car provided by LS3P Architects.
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Class 39 is Celebrating SC Arbor Day
at the Swamp Rabbit Station Groundbreaking this Friday, Dec. 7th and You're Invited!
Leadership Greenville Class 39 is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony and tree planting
ceremony for the new Swamp Rabbit Station at the railcar located by the Sulphur Springs Road and Greenville Hospital System Swamp Rabbit Trail intersection this Friday, December 7th at 2:00 pm. This Friday is also SC Arbor Day, and Class 39 has partnered with TreesGreenville to raise awareness about their important mission while beginning the beautification of the pocket park. Everyone is invited - please come!
One of three Leadership Greenville projects this year, Class 39 is working with Greenville County Recreation District to refurbish a 70-year-old boxcar and create a unique destination that will be a resting/gathering point along the Greenville Hospital System Swamp Rabbit Trail. Class members envision the park, located at the Sulphur Springs Road intersection, to act as a gateway to a revived Berea community. Swamp Rabbit Station will stand in the center of the 17-mile trail, a heavily used resting and turn around spot for families, cyclists and runners. Lead and asbestos have been removed from the railcar, and paint restoration is next on the list. Greenville Water System and the Greenville Track Club will contribute a water fountain and Mast General Store and Keen Footwear will provide park benches. Class 39 is seeking a primary sponsor to fund the project and receive naming rights to the park.
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Feature Your Business in our 125th Year Edition 2013 Business Directory!
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. Click here to learn more about featuring your business. |
Last Chance to Register for the
Legislative Breakfast
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Member to Member Discount of the Week: BPI Media Group
BPI Media Group is offering fellow Chamber Members Special Postcard Pricing!
Need to do a mail out? BPI Media Group can help! Full-color postcard up to size 6x11 on 100# gloss cover. Printing and mailing included. 500 postcards $570.00; 1,000 postcards $770.00 + postage. Contact Elizabeth Stewart for details on larger quantities, design or variable data. Visit them at www.bpimediagroup.com. Ref:CHAMBER Exp:12/31/2012 |
Diversity Leadership Pipeline
As part of our efforts to support talented women and minorities in our community in achieving leadership positions in greater numbers, the Chamber has developed the Diversity Leadership Pipeline. With this Pipeline, the Greenville Chamber serves as a key resource for Upstate organizations looking to fill volunteer leadership roles. The Pipeline is currently gathering information from qualified individuals who may be interested in serving in various leadership capacities, including nonprofit and corporate boards of directors in our community. If you'd like to be included in this database, click here to join the Diversity Leadership Pipeline!
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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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BEST Tip of the Week On average, 50% of a waste container's contents are materials that can be recycled. If you get the right recycling vendor and process in place, you can lower your overall waste bill through recycling. If your business is looking to start a recycling program, or even if you already have one in place, one of the easiest ways to promote recycling is to make sure recycling containers are well labeled and as convenient as - or more convenient - than trash cans. Take time to train employees about what gets tossed into recycle bins and/or trash. Be specific with descriptions, using product names used in your establishment. For example, cans from the XYZ company get recycled, but the ABC company containers go into the trash. Compile a list of what can be recycled and post it on the bulletin board or at work stations. Visit FurmanBEST.biz for more ways to reduce your waste and landfill contributions.
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 NEW DATE: BB&T CEO Connection
featuring Businessman & Educator Dr. Nido Qubein
Thursday, January 31, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
at the new Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center
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Thursday, February 21, 2013!
Featuring Fluor Chairman & CEO David T. Seaton
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Have you been impressed by a small business lately?
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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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MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
Learn about what hard can science teach us about soft skill techniques!
Special Location: Clemson at the Falls! Presented by Gail DePriest, Clemson MBA Director of Corporate Relations & Leadership Development
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 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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