Weekly Update May 8, 2013
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College Interns Can Now Sign Up for PULSE Talent
PULSE, the Chamber's young professional's organization, has started registration for its 2013 Talent program.
This program, which is sponsored by ScanSource, is aimed at allowing interns with Greenville Chamber member businesses to learn more about what the Upstate has to offer. This summer program includes an opening night event, a PULSE Leadership Luncheon, a PULSE social, a Greenville Drive baseball game, a walking tour of downtown, a behind the scenes kitchen tour of the Table 301 group, a CEO roundtable at the Commerce Club and more.
Talent retention has been identified as a critical need by the Chamber via the annual Regional Economic Scorecard. And as part of the Chamber's LEAD Initiative, one of the main goals of PULSE is to create leadership opportunities for young professionals so they will be more inclined to stay in the area. "This is PULSE's way for our young professionals to give back to the community and foster a key Greenville Chamber initiative," said John Boyanoski, 2013 PULSE chairman.
Companies interested in sending interns through the program can click here to sign them up. Cost is $35 per intern. Space is limited and the program starts on May 30.
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NEXT Company Scio Diamond Featured on Fox Business News Show "Built in America"
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Please join us for the 9th Annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards Dinner May 23rd!
This event is hosted annually by the Greenville Chamber and the Riley Institute at Furman in partnership with the Anderson, Greer, Simpsonville and Spartanburg Chambers. This year's speaker is Rev. Baxter Wynn, who is the Minister of Pastoral Care and Community Relations at First Baptist Church, Greenville. He is a 1974 graduate of Wofford College, and received a master of divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling from Wake Forest University, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Philadelphia.
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Sign Up to Bid on Buyer Requests!
This feature on the Chamber's website allows members to make offers and bid on requests from community members!
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With only five weeks left in the 2013 regular session, the House of Representatives and the Senate had a long, busy week with both bodies working on the floor and in committees to move bills before the crossover deadline on Wednesday.
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Please join us for a Public Policy Lunch Series featuring the
"State of Education" with Superintendent Mick Zais
Monday, June 3, 2013 at the Poinsett Club Greenville
11:30 am: Registration/Networking/Noon-1 pm: Lunch/Program
Cost to Attend: $25, includes lunch.
Greenville Chamber members only.
Sponsorships are available. Please contact Elizabeth Edwards at 864-239-3748 for details.
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Your Small Business Resource
Great opportunities for small businesses to LEARN, SAVE & CONNECT:
LEARN
Wed, May 15 11:30am-1:15pm
Wed, May 22 11:30am-2pm
Date Changed to Thursday, May 30 11:30am-1pm
SAVE THE DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 18
National Small Business Week Celebration!
CONNECT
Tues, May 14 7:30-9am Tues, May 21 5:30-7:30pm Tues, June 11 6-8pm |
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Have you been impressed by a small business lately?
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UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Monday, May 27: Chamber Closed for Memorial Day Holiday
Thursday, May 30: Ribbon Cutting at ACS (Affiliated Construction Services)
View our calendars for more upcoming events:
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BEST Tip of the Week: Did you know that up to 90% of the cost of operating washing machines is associated with the energy needed to heat the water? Save up to 10% on your water heating costs by washing and rinsing items in cold water. Select a laundry detergent formulated to clean effectively in cold water and pre-soak heavily soiled items. In addition, wash only full loads to reduce your water consumption.For more ways to save money and our environment, 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, a nd Windstream Communications are dedicated to helping your business save money. Click here to start saving today!
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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