Weekly Update April 3, 2013
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Vivian Wong with Whitney Walters, Executive Director, The International Center of the Upstate
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Congratulations to Vivian Wong: The First Individual Recipient of the Greenville Chamber's International Economic Development Award
Vivian Wong was presented with the 11th Annual International Economic Development Award at the Chamber's 21st Annual International Event last week. Wong is the first individual recipient of this Award, presented annually by Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. Past honorees include GE, BMW Manufacturing Co., CU-ICAR, Fluor, Michelin North America, and the South Carolina Department of Commerce.
Greenville Technical Foundation President Bob Howard; Chairwoman & CEO of G.F. League Company Barbara League, Dean of the USC School of Medicine Greenville Dr. Jerry Youkey, and Mayor Knox White spoke to the importance of Wong's dedication to Greenville's business community, as well as her incredible ability to connect people.
Special thanks to these International Event sponsors: Presenting Sponsor Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd; Gold Sponsors Clemson University College of Business and Behavioral Science and Elliott Davis; Silver Sponsors Acumen IT, AFL, BMW Manufacturing Co., Greenville Technical College, Hilldrup Moving & Storage, and R�dl Langford de Kock, LLP.
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Has your business posted an offer?
This NEW feature on the Chamber's website allows members to make exclusive offers, for the entire community to enjoy!
- 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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 "Leadership Greenville has been a life-changing experience for me. I have enjoyed every aspect of the program and have learned a great deal about the community I'm so passionate about. To grow professionally and personally, it is important to understand the opportunities and challenges that exist in our diverse and changing environment - this program is designed to offer this perspective! The relationships built with my classmates and LG alumni are invaluable!"
-Marie Majarais Smith, Program Manager/Bilingual Victim Advocate South Carolina Immigrant Victim Network
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Bryan Neill is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.
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Meet Chamber Ambassador of the Month: Bryan Neill
What do you enjoy most about being a Chamber Ambassador?
The camaraderie among the Ambassadors is amazing and having the chance to welcome and shepherd new members into the Chamber community is extremely rewarding! On a personal note, being an Ambassador has enabled me to reach so many different individuals and businesses that have proven invaluable in helping me connect with my clients and be a better overall resource for the community.
How has being a Chamber investor enhanced your business?
Being a Chamber investor has helped me gain exposure to clients I would not have reached if not for the Chamber. The business before/after hours and small business events have helped me meet great friends, contacts and clients - and being active/putting myself out there at events has really energized my practice.
What is your favorite thing to do in Greenville?
Wow...hard to narrow it down. I am an avid golfer and the courses here are some of the best in the country. My wife and I have several favorite food spots - and if there is a Cincinnati Bengals football or Indiana University basketball game on, there's a good chance you'll find me at Carolina Ale House.
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Have you been impressed by a small business lately?
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Join us for the new ACE Leadership Symposium
Thursday, April 18,11:30 am-1:00 pm
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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APRIL CHAMBER EVENTS
View our calendars for more upcoming events:
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BEST Tip of the Week: Even though modern thermostats are designed for long term use, they can develop problems quickly. One of the primary problems revolves around the issue of calibration. A correctly calibrated thermostat will accurately control the amount of hot or cold air being produced by the HVAC unit. If it is not calibrated, countless dollars in heating and cooling costs can be spent because of bad readings. For a few simple techniques to calibrate your thermostat and other ways to save money on your monthly utility costs, visit FurmanBEST.biz.
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PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOUR COMPANY IS ALREADY BUYING!
Is your company 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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