Weekly Greenville Chamber Update | March 5, 2014
Congratulations to our Annual Award Winners!
 
 
Special thanks to all who supported and attended our 125th Annual Meeting last Thursday. The Greenville Chamber was honored to recognize the following annual award winners for their dedication and contributions to our premier business community:
 
The Young Professional of the Year Award was presented to author and President of Complete Public Relations John Boyanoski, for his passion for and dedication to Greenville.
 
The ATHENA Leadership Award� was presented to Jennie Johnson,  Executive Director of Liberty Fellowship, for assisting women in reaching their full leadership potential. 
 
The Leadership Greenville Distinguished Alumni Award honored Upstate Forever Executive Director Brad Wyche for his outstanding civic and community contributions. 
 
The Arts Leadership Award recognized The Graham Foundation for exemplary 
leadership in promoting and advocating the arts.  
 
The Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award honored the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail for its exemplary efforts toward neighborhood improvement and empowerment. 

The Buck Mickel Leadership Award recognized Liberty Fellowship founders Anna Kate and Hayne Hipp for having a dramatic impact on the community through leadership.

The Minority Business of the Year Award was presented to theideagroup for their exceptional solutions with extraordinary outcomes on behalf of their clients.

The Small Business of the Year Award was presented to Human Technologies, Inc. for their dedication to community and sustaining economic development in the Upstate.

The Chairman's Award recognized Matt Puckett for his role in moving the Chamber toward improved investor relations and the largest membership in six years.

The Special Chairman's Award was presented to the USC School of Medicine Greenville for bringing transformational change to our region.

 Brenda Verdone, founder of Greater Greenville Greeter, was recognized with the Ambassador of the Year Award for the vital link she plays in the Chamber's critical retention efforts. 
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Both the House and the Senate met in regular session and in committees last week. The Senate spent most of their week debating ethics, while the House prepared to take up the budget this week. 

LEADERSHIP GREENVILLE CLASS 41 APPLICATIONS ARE READY!

TBM Consulting Group, Inc. is offering $500 for one day of professional consulting / diagnostic analysis (Worth $3500. Save 86%)! 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! 
Please join us for NETnight  tomorrow, March 6th! Pre-registration has ended, but you can  register at the door for $15. Learn more here. 
 
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Save the Date for Lunch with South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley 
Monday, March 17

The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps 

Community Center

Registration and Networking: 11:30 a.m. 

Lunch and Program: Noon 

Cost to Attend/Chamber Members: $25, includes lunch 


Small Business Owners' Forum Rescheduled for Friday, March 21st

Attention Small Business Owners: Who doesn't need more predictable revenue? Please join us for this panel discussion at the Chamber on Friday, March 21st.

Feature Panelists:

  • Adam Anderson, Palmetto Software Group
  • Myles Golden, Golden Career Strategies, Inc.
  • Michael Mino, PropertyBoss Solutions (Moderator)
  • John Tripoli, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network 
  • Terry Weaver, Chief Executive Boards International 

 

SAVE THE DATE MARCH 25th

 

Did you know...South Carolina stands out as a top destination for foreign investment, ranking #1 nationwide in attracting jobs through foreign investment for the second year running, according to analysis by IBM-Plant Location International.


Join us for the Chamber's 22nd annual International Event to celebrate international investment in Upstate SC. Click here to learn more and register.
Greenville County Schools are hosting their annual teacher recruiting event, Shining Stars, on Friday, April 4th at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Upstate businesses interested in helping our community attract the finest teachers in the country (and their trailing family members) can contact Patty Fox at [email protected].


Check out the latest issue of UBJ "The Long Haul" here.

Download the latest issue of the CAPACITY Connector here.
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See what's happening with PULSE Young Professionals in their latest newsletter here.
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Upcoming Greenville Chamber Events 

3/8 PULSE Sports: March Madness

3/11 Business Before Hours

3/11 Ribbon Cutting - Patewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

3/14 Legislative Issues Committee Update

3/17 Public Policy Lunch with South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley

3/18 Healthcare Providers Network

3/18 Business After Hours

3/19 Sales Roundtable: How to Make Your Customers Stick to You like Glue!

3/20 Bringing Futurist Thinking to Urban American & Minority Communities

3/21 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Update

3/21 Small Business Owners' Forum - "Predictable Revenue"

3/24 PULSE Sports Events - Deadline to Register

3/25 Environmental Issues Committee Update

3/25 22nd Annual International Event

4/2 Manufacturers Roundtable: Pitch Your Issue Panel

Links for Greenville Chamber Member Benefits

Member MarketplaceThis 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!

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

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