Weekly Update
November 6, 2013
What a Difference a Year Makes!

The latest CAPACITY Connector newsletter is out.
Are you frustrated with the condition of the roads and bridges in SC? Join us for the Upstate SC Transportation Summit
 
We'll discuss potential solutions to what the SCDOT calls a "$29 billion problem" over the next 20 years. 
 
Friday, November 22, 2013 from 9-11:30 am at BMW Zentrum  
Cost to attend: Included with your Chamber Membership  

 
Your Small Business Resource 

"I listen twice as much as I talk because I have two ears and one mouth."  ~Michelle Gethers-Clark at Tuesday's ATHENA Leadership Symposium

LEARN 

Attention Small Business Owners: Got KPI's? Is your business financially healthy and how do you know for sure? The Topic for today's Small Business Owners' Forum is "Small Business Vital Signs"
Panelists:
Roger Clinkscales, Bradshaw Gordon & Clinkscales, LLC
Frank Devita, DeVita & Associates, Inc.
David Pence, AcumenEDGE.com
Darren Springer, DeVita & Associates, Inc.
Terry Weaver, Chief Executive Boards International (Moderator)
Agenda: What are KPI's? Why are they important? How do you determine what is important to you? Sales | Financials | Operations
Learn more here.

 

SAVE

I See You Beautiful Photography is offering $199 for a $425 Portrait Photography Session, good until 10/30/14 (Save 53%!). 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

On December 17th 11:30-1:00, the Chamber's Healthcare Providers Network is hosting an annual Holiday drop in. This is a great way to connect with local healthcare providers.  Lunch will be provided and booths will be set up to visit. Save the Date! Click here to let us know you're coming.
Have you Nominated a Small Business Lately? 
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!
Special Offer for Greenville Chamber Members: Clemson Athletics is offering our members $24 tickets (regularly $50) to their football game against Georgia Tech on Thursday, November 14th. Just click here and enter the promo code COMMERCE (make sure it is in all caps) to get yours while they last.

Call for 2014 Chamber Ambassadors

 

"If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to partner with area business owners while increasing your book of business, then the Greenville Chamber's Ambassador program is for you. As an Ambassador you'll serve as an advocate for local business owners to help them stay connected and informed of what's going on in the community while walking them through the process of the many benefits of their membership." 

-Sylvia Hunt, BB&T


The Chamber's team of dedicated Ambassadors engage new members throughout their first year of membership. Ambassadors meet at the Chamber for lunch once a month to share best practices for engaging new members. To learn more, contact: Lorraine Woodward at 864-239-3742.
PULSE PaceSetters
PULSE PaceSetters 2014

Accepting Applications 

Young professionals wanting to get more in-depth leadership can now sign-up for PULSE's 2014 PaceSetters program.

 

The PaceSetters program connects participants with some of Greenville County's most successful leaders for a one-year, group-mentoring relationship. The Greenville Chamber is proud and excited to facilitate this investment in the community's future by connecting the leaders of today with the leaders of tomorrow.

 

PaceSetters is open to PULSE members only. Applications for the PaceSetters Class of 2014 are available here and are due THIS Friday, November 8. For more information about PaceSetters, please contact Tami Miller at 864-239-3743.
Save the Date for Holiday NETnight December 3rd from 6 to 8 pm in Studio 220 at The Hyatt Regency Downtown Greenville. Click here to learn more and preregister!
Save the Date for our Holiday Drop-In December 5th!

We kick off the season early with delicious treats from our member caterers and restaurants! Admission is one new, unwrapped toy for the United States Marine Corps' Toys For Tots campaign. Don't have time to shop? Click here to register/make a donation and we'll purchase a toy for you.

 

Upcoming Greenville Chamber Events 
11/15/2013 Year-End HR Review 
12/3/2013 NETnight
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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