September 17, 2014
HAPPY LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK!
It's Officially Local Small Business Week!
It's not too late to join in on the fun! You can still register for Friday's Celebration Lunch and Small Business Expo. You don't want to miss speaker Thom Shea, former Navy SEAL and author of UNBREAKABLE: A Navy SEAL's Way of Life. Click here to register for lunch (Noon-1:30pm) and see who will be at the participating in the Small Business Expo!
Tell us what's important to your business in 2015!
It's time to develop our Legislative Agenda to advocate for Upstate SC businesses in 2015. Please take a few minutes to tell us what's important to you and your business. 
You're Invited to an Extra Special NETnight!
September's NETnight is dedicated to helping Greenville Chamber CAPACITY go Over the Edge for a Brighter Tomorrow. Your vote and gift will ultimately decide which Chamber leader will rappel off the edge of the Bank of America building! Mark your calendars for September 23rd from 6-8 pm. Pre-registration deadline is this Friday, September 19th. Pre-register here today! 
Celebrate with SC Just Right Sept. 24th at GSP
Join other business leaders to celebrate the great state of South Carolina and learn why we're #1 when it comes to our business climate. Plus get an exclusive preview of GSP's $125 million renovations. Join us from 4-6 pm in Stevens Hangar One for economic updates and fun. RSVP today.
Friday Forum with Jon Wilken - "Retail to Real Estate to Research"
Former President and CEO of BILO Inc., Wilken is currently one of three partners at The Point, as well as President and CEO of HS Pharmaceutical. Join us at the Embassy Suites September 26th 8-9:30am to learn from this courageous entrepreneur!  
Manufacturing Drives Innovation: Nationally, manufacturers account for 68% of private sector R&D.
Join us to honor Upstate Manufacturers and the impact they have on our local economy!  Our 17th Annual BBQ Bash will feature music, prizes, a hot air balloon, a dunk tank and more! Join us October 2nd at Hartness Estate, 5:30-8:30pm. Reserve your spot today! 
2014 Upstate SC Employers Compensation Survey now available for purchase. This annual survey, conducted in partnership with the Upstate Employers Network, provides data from 152 manufacturing and major employer locations across the region covering 151 occupations, based on July 2014 payroll information. For more details, contact Hank Hyatt at [email protected] or 864-239-3714. (Some limitations apply). 
Attention Leadership Greenville Alumni & New Class 41
Drop in to meet new Class 41 participants and catch up with alumni from years past at the Annual LGAA  Kick-Off on Thursday, Sept. 25, 6-8pm at The Old Cigar Warehouse.
Greenville Women@Work to Launch September 25th
Please join us for a networking social to kick off  our Greenville Women @ Work program (GW@W) at the Poinsett Club, 6-8 pm. Click here to register. Click here to learn more about GW@W's mission. *For those who have previously registered, please note the change in venue.
Opportunity Greenville Engage Your Potential with Opportunity Greenville!
The Fall 2014 Session (5 Weeks, Mondays 3-7pm) kicks off on September 29th! Take this opportunity to receive the tools, experience and means to become a leader in the Upstate. Learn more & register for the Fall Session!

Directory Ad Sponsorships Now Available!  
Promote your business in the upcoming Chamber publication, BusinessGreenvilleSC, the official Business Directory of the Greenville Chamber and Local Guide to Business Success. 
IGNITE Greenville - Latest Program in the LEAD Initiative
The Chamber is excited to announce a new LEAD initiative offering as part of the Corporate Leadership Series. IGNITE Greenville supports organizations as they "ignite" their employees to become more engaged in our community. Learn more. 
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PULSE E-Newsletter: See what's happening with the region's premier Young Professionals group in the latest E-Newsletter.
ATHENA Leadership SymposiumATHENA Organizational Leadership Award� Nominations
Know an organization excelling in the area of support and development of women leaders? Nominate them for the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award. Click here to download a nomination form (PDF).
Friends of Pickens County Guardian ad Litem is offering tickets to the 1st Annual Clusters for Kids Oyster Roast for $50 (Save 33%)! Event is November 1, 2014. Check out this and more offers from fellow Chamber Investors - and post your own - at Member Marketplace!
Check out the latest issue of the CAPACITY Connector
See what's happening with the Chamber's Diversity and Inclusion initiative. Read the full newsletter here. 
Special Thanks to these 110% Investors!

Data Network Solutions

Environmental Holdings Group

Green Cloud Technologies

Greg Porter Body Shop

Grill Marks

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County

LiveWell Greenville

The Local Taco

Melloul Blamey Construction SC Ltd.

Walgreen's District Office

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