Weekly Update
July 31, 2013

Introducing Leadership Greenville's 40th Class!

We had an extremely competitive applicant pool this year and expect great things from Class 40. Congratulations to these new class participants as they embark on their 10-month Leadership Greenville journey!

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David K. Anna, Wyche, P.A.

Gregory D. Baney, City of Greenville, Greenlink

John Boyanoski, Complete Public Relations

Curtis M. Bull, The Turner Agency, Inc.

Valerie B. Chatman, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

John R. Cocciolone, Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board

Cynthia S. Crick, US Representative Trey Gowdy

Mary C. Crisp, Bridges to a Brighter Future at Furman University

Braddock G. Cunningham, Network Controls

Angelia L. Davis, The Greenville News/Greenvilleonline.com

Rebecca H. Davis, Center for Developmental Services

Marjorie M. Dowd, Greenville County Schools

Charles A. Eldridge, Michelin North America

Jill A. Ellwanger, BB&T 

Jane Harrison C. Fisher, Coldwell Banker Caine

Schylver V. Foster, BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC

Andr�s J. Garc�a-Crespo, General Electric Gas Turbines

Wilbur R. Gay III, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System

Ryan J. Grafft, Sempra U.S. Gas & Power

Cheryl L. Grant, SYNNEX Corporation

Paul D. Greene, Gallivan, White and Boyd, PA

Curt O. Hall, UBS Financial Services Inc.

Jason C. Halliburton, The Halliburton Law Firm, LLC

Ryan T. Heafy, ADEX Machining Technologies

Melodie R. Hudson, The Spinx Co.

Robert E. Hughes, Hughes Development Corporation

Rashida Jeffers, Greenville County Redevelopment Authority

Ryan L. Johnston, Upstate Business Journal

Matthew E. King, Goodwyn Mills Cawood

Dee W. Kivett, NextGen Supply Chain Integrators

Aaron J. Kramer, TD Bank

Anne F. Lamb, BB&T

Joshua D. Lyall, Jackson Marketing Group

Reece C. Lyerly, Greenville Forward

Matthew T. Madden, Elliott Davis

Michael O. Madden, City of Greenville Police

Jessica S. Marchant, GE Power & Water

Joe C. Marett III, Greenville County Sheriff's Office

Bradley R. Mathisen, Acumen IT

Ronnie R. Milligan Jr., Eastern Industrial Supplies, Inc.

Stacey D. Mills, USC Upstate

Joshua L. Moore-Vingia, Studio 7

Joshua M. Morris, Robert Half Technology

Melissa M. Nichols, Julie Valentine Center

Taunja C. Pool, Summit Drive Elementary

Wendi D. Rodgers, SC Office of the Governor Guardian ad Litem Program

Caroline M. Schultz, TD Bank

Lauren Simer, Greenville Technical College

Jocelyn T. Slaughter, Miracle Hill Ministries

Janet L. Thompson, Greenville Health System 

Brian M. Tindall, LS3P/Neal Prince Studio

James M. Trent, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP

Anne K. Tromsness, The Warehouse Theatre

Benjamin R. Urueta, DP3 Architects, LTD

Debra C. Wallace, Verdae Development, Inc.

Nika C. White, Greenville Chamber

Kimberly Witherspoon, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A.

John P. Workman, Dority & Manning, Attorneys At Law, P.A.
Nominations are being accepted now through August 16 for the Minority Business Accelerator program! Click here to learn more and nominate a Minority Business Enterprise.

Special Thanks & Get to Know Our Ambassador of the Month Rachel Nelson

What do you enjoy most about being an Ambassador?
The opportunity to connect with new members, guide them through their first months, and share insight from my experience as a Chamber member. I have been touched by the stories I have heard from passionate entrepreneurs, business owners, and non-profit organizations.

How has being a Chamber investor enhanced your business?
The return on my investment came back to me in a monetary way just two months after becoming a member. Rubbing shoulders with Greenville's business leaders has been invaluable to me. I love networking, attending educational events, and offering my services and products to other members that I meet.

What is your favorite thing to do in Greenville? I love the parks in Greenville. I frequently walk with my husband and children and enjoy watching them play and discover new things.
 
Rachel, originally from Burlington, NC, is an Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay.

Pittsburgh has fostered one of the most educated workforces in the nation. Join us on the Pittsburgh Intercommunity Leadership Visit Oct. 22-24 to learn how!

 

 - Almost 50% of Pittsburgh's young adults have a bachelor's degree or higher

 - Pittsburgh has over 60,000 students

 - #1 Best City for Recent Graduates Huffington Post

 - Where the Brains are Going TheAtlantic.com

 

The Cathedral of Learning, a Pittsburgh landmark, is the centerpiece of the University of Pittsburgh's main campus in the Oakland neighborhood. Standing at 535 feet, the 42-story Late Gothic Revival Cathedral is the tallest educational building in the Western hemisphere and the second tallest gothic-styled building in the world.
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10 Tips to Help You Build and Grow a Stand-Out Small Business Brand by Caron Beesley, SBA.Gov 

 

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Master's Car Stereo is offering $149 Window Tint (save 25%!)! Take advantage of this and more special offers from fellow Chamber members at Member Marketplace. Click here to see what's new - and post your offers, too!

 

CONNECT

Get to know your fellow Chamber members in the morning, before your day gets even busier! Click here to learn more and sign up to attend the next Business Before Hours August 13.

Nominate a Small Business of the Month 
Have you had a great experience with a small business lately? Click here to nominate them for the Chamber's prestigious Small Business of the Month Award!


Save the Date for NETnight! 
September 3 at the Downtown Hyatt
Check out the Entrepreneurial Workshops & Business Information Fair on September 17th! 
Links for Greenville Chamber Member Benefits

Member Marketplace: This feature on the Chamber's website allows anyone to make requests/view deals from Chamber members. Support fellow investors in our business community and get the word out about your offers!

NationJob: Chamber members with up to 25 employees can post local job listings for FREE at NationJob! 

SmartBuys: The Greenville Chamber has selected the best discount offerings for insurance, office supplies, shipping, and  telecommunications that we could find. 
Member Login: Login to this section of our website to add your events to our Member Events Calendar, manage your account, and more!

Mobile Site/App: Access our Business Directory and Calendars while you're on the go! Click from your smart phone and follow the instructions to upload the icon to your home screen.
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