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Weekly Update March 27, 2013
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Congratulations to our Charter Business
Small Business of the Month: EDTS!
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Chamber CEO Ben Haskew, 2013 Chair Luanne Runge, Small Business Awards Committee Representative David DeVita, and Award Sponsor Ken Pelanda/Charter Buisness present the March 2013 Small Business Award to EDTS Director of Sales Jonathan Philipsen.
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EDTS is a leading provider of technology consulting and IT solutions for growing Southeastern organizations. EDTS delivers customized IT and technology consulting services to hundreds of satisfied customers throughout the region. Their responsive, flexible, and cost-efficient solutions can meet a diverse range of needs - helping businesses increase productivity and profitability. For expert managed services, networking, IT security, telephony, and tech support, turn to EDTS.
"We believe strongly in the value of our Greenville Chamber membership and gratefully accept this honor."
-Charles Johnson, EDTS Founder & CEO
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Have you been impressed by a small business lately?
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Join us for the Chamber's 21st Annual International Event
Tomorrow, Thursday, March 28 from
Presenting Sponsor Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. will honor Ms. Vivian Wong with the 2013 International Economic Development Award.
Please note registration ends today,
March 27th at 5pm!
The program will include remarks from Greenville Technical Foundation President Bob Howard; Barbara League, Chairwoman & CEO, G.F. League Company, Inc.; and Dr. Jerry Youkey, Executive Vice President of Medical & Academic Affairs & Dean of the USC School of Medicine Greenville.
The Chamber's International Event is one of many events being held during March to celebrate 100+ cultures living and working in Upstate of South Carolina. Official representatives from Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Haiti, Japan, Nigeria, and Taiwan will be represented.
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Join us for Export 101: Achieving Global Success Tomorrow!
Thursday, March 28 from 8:15 to 10 am at the Chamber
Hear from local, state and federal agencies that support exporting practices. Gain understanding from a local business perspective on processes and practices. Haiti will be represented to share marketplace advantages for doing business in Haiti.
No cost to attend. Light breakfast will be provided.
Featured Panelists:
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Congratulations to NEXT Advisory Board Chair Peter Waldschmidt for being named a 2013 Ambassador for Economic Development
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Governor Haley recognized Waldschmidt as a 2013 Ambassador for Economic Development
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The South Carolina Department of Commerce kicked off Industry Appreciation Week with a ceremony recognizing statewide "Ambassadors for Economic Development." The annual event highlighted 47 individuals from 46 counties for their exceptional efforts to bolster community and economic development activities in South Carolina.
Waldschmidt is founder and CEO of Gnoso Inc., a NEXT company that researches and commercializes software products. Gnoso's flagship product NCover helps software teams improve code quality by reporting the effectiveness of their automated tests and is used by thousands of companies globally in banking, insurance, healthcare and other industries.
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"Effective leaders are 1) well versed on the issues and threats to prosperity, 2) holistic in their approach to problem solving, and 3) inclusive during the decision making process. Leadership Greenville provides future leaders with the necessary tools to make a meaningful positive impact on our community, as well as insight on our future challenges."
-John Castile, Greenville CityManager,
Leadership Greenville Class 31
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Have you posted your offer?
This feature on the Chamber's website allows you to make exclusive offers, request products and services and promote your business for FREE!
- Hover over the "Buy" tab and select "Request Something"
- Follow the simple on-screen instructions and click "Submit Request"
- You'll be notified via email by local and trusted member businesses that are ready to meet your needs
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 Today is the Deadline to take the Shipping Survey and Enter to Win a $100 Visa Card! Group Transportation Services offers members exclusive discounts on freight services. In an effort to evaluate your interest in using these services, we are asking members to take a brief survey. It takes less than 5 minutes, and everyone who completes it by end of day today, Wednesday, March 27, will be entered in a drawing to win a $100 Visa gift card! Click here to take the Shipping and Freight Survey! |
Featuring guest speakers Walter Davis, Co-CEO of CertusBank and Bridget-Anne Hampden,
Deputy Chief Information Officer for US Department of Education.
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MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
View our calendars for more upcoming events:
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BEST Tip of the Week: One person's trash is another person's treasure. If you have a lot of waste as it pertains to a particular composite or form, you may want to find someone who will buy it, trade it, or at least pick it up for free. BEST members have total access the BEST Waste-X-Change, which supports the ability to post as well search for all types of waste. BEST will also provide you with valuable information pertaining to the economic impact you create if you are able to place your waste and/or acquire someone else's waste/scrap. Learn more at FurmanBEST.biz.
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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 group savings partners Accident Fund, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, GTS, Office Depot, and Windstream Communications are dedicated to helping your business save money.
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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Have you uploaded your Greenville Chamber App?
Go to web.greenvillechamber.org/mobile 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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