July 30, 2014
Leadership Greenville NEW Congratulations to Leadership Greenville Class 41!
The Greenville Chamber's flagship LEAD program Leadership Greenville has accepted 57 participants for its 41st class. Congratulations to all who qualified. See the complete list of Class 41 participants here. 
July Updates from NEXT and our Entrepreneurial Ecosystem  
S.C. Angel Network closes fund, makes first investments! Learn more about this and more news from our entrepreneurial ecosystem in the July issue of NEXT Up here.

Public Policy Lunch Series with South Carolina Senator Vincent Sheheen August 12 at the Poinsett Club

Senator Sheheen is the Democratic nominee running against Republican Nikki Haley for Governor. He will address the Greenville business community and take questions from attendees. Registration and Networking begins at 11:30 am. Lunch and program will start at noon. Cost to attend is $25. Seating is limited. 

Please click here to learn more and register.

#HashtagLunchBagGreenvilleSC this Saturday, August 2: This is a grassroots effort to address hunger throughout Greenville, SC and execute an act of kindness to those in need. Click here to watch the video. Learn more.
Only a few foursomes left for the Chamber's 22nd Annual Golf Tournament Monday, August 25th!
Don't miss out on the fun and connections on the course!
Raffle tickets are available with 15+ great prizes! You don't have to be present to win. See the prize list, purchase tickets and register for the tournament here.
Upstate Career Fair Next Tuesday, August 5th at TD Center
This event, hosted by ECPI University and the Greenville, Greer and Spartanburg Chambers of Commerce, will provide opportunities for employers to connect with potential employees throughout the Upstate. Employer booths are just $200. Employers can sign up to participate here.
Greenville Chamber Night @ Fluor Field with The Drive August 19th! 

Come be part of the fun! Chamber Night at the Drive, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, is a uniquely enjoyable time to celebrate our Chamber while mixing business with pleasure around the terrific entertainment on tap. 

Click here to learn more and register to attend.

Legrand Bakery is offering 2 combos for $10 and buy 1 get 1 free next time (Save 50%)! Check out this and more offers from fellow Chamber Investors - and post your own - at Member Marketplace!
Meet Our Feature Chamber Ambassador: Sunny Handa 
Sunny Handa is the founder of SunTrade Financial. He loves being a Chamber Ambassador because it gives him the opportunity to help new members and others in the community achieve their goals. His favorite event is NETnight because it
"brings the most diverse group of business owners under one roof to learn more about MBE's and their business vision goals." Special thanks to Sunny and all of our Chamber Ambassadors!   
LEAD clr hor It's a great time to join PULSE! Prorated membership fees for the remainder of 2014 are $50 for Chamber members and $75 for non-members. Learn more and see what's happening with the region's premier Young Professionals group in the latest issue of the PULSE E-Newsletter here.
Save the Date for the Minority Business Resource Collaborative:
September 16th at the Kroc Center! Learn more and register here.
Special Thanks to these 110% Investors!
Heads Up: Over the Edge October 4th
Four Greenville Chamber leaders have agreed to rappel off of the Bank of America building in downtown Greenville in order to raise awareness and funds for CAPACITY, the Chamber's initiative designed to foster economic development through diversity and inclusion. Your vote/donation decides who gets to "go over the edge for a better tomorrow."
Have you had a great experience with a Small Business lately? 

Upcoming Greenville Chamber Events 

Raffle Tickets Available for 15+ Prizes, including:
 Tag Heuer Watch from Hale's Jewelers 
Downtown Packages from Local Hotels, Venues & Restaurants
Golf Outings at Chanticleer & Currahee Club
NFL Football Signed by Marcus Lattimore & More!
Tickets are $100 and attendance is not required to win.
Click here to purchase yours today!
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