Aug. 19
The Executive Roundtable
- What: A peer group of executives and entrepreneurs who meet each Monday morning to discuss career transition issues. This week’s topic is “Collective Genius-Selected Topics.”
- When: 9 a.m.
- Where: The Office Center @ The Point, 33 Market Point Drive, Greenville
- Info: Free. Contact Golden Career Strategies at 864-527-0425 or steve@goldencareerstrategies.com.
Aug. 20
Five Forks Chapter – Monthly Meeting
- What: Simpsonville Chamber’s Five Forks Chapter’s monthly meeting to discuss issues of importance, events/projects, and common challenges/opportunities
- When: Noon-1 p.m.
- Where: Crave Coffee, 1099 E. Butler Road, Greenville
- Info: Open only to Simpsonville Chamber members. Contact Simpsonville Chamber at 864-963-3781 or info@simpsonvillechamber.com.
Aug. 21
Business Before Hours
- What: Join chamber staff and members as we get our gears turning at a Business Before Hours networking event hosted by The Tutoring Center Simpsonville.
- When: 8-9:30 a.m.
- Where: The Tutoring Center Simpsonville, 926 N.E. Main St., Simpsonville
- Info: Free to Simpsonville Chamber members. Contact Simpsonville Chamber at 864-963-3781 or info@simpsonvillechamber.com.
Links Group No. 4
- What: This noncompete group offers business networking and referral marketing.
- When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: Greenville Chamber, 24 Cleveland St., Greenville
- Info: Ebony Austin at 864-239-3745 or eaustin@greenvillechamber.org
Leads Group
- What: For anyone looking for business leads
- When: Noon-1 p.m.
- Where: Mauldin Cultural Center, Rotary Room; 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin
- Info: Mauldin Chamber at 864-297-1323 or info@mauldinchamber.org
Aug. 22
EmpowerPitch Graduation Ceremony
- What: A celebration of entrepreneurs and small-business owners are graduating from EmpowerPitch, a partnership between the Spartanburg Chamber and Denny’s.
- When: 3:30-5 p.m.
- Where: Denny’s Headquarters, 203 E. Main St., Spartanburg
- Info: Free. Contact Terrance Hawes at thawes@spartanburgchamber.com.
Business After Hours
- What: Bring business cards and a desire to meet new folks.
- When: 5-7 p.m.
- Where: Cotton Mill Apartments, 6000 Spindle Circle, Simpsonville
- Info: Free to Simpsonville Chamber members. Contact Simpsonville Chamber at 864-963-3781 or info@simpsonvillechamber.com.
Aug. 23
Retrain Your Brain
- What: Performance coach Dr. Ann Holland and consultant Liz Parker will discuss using scientific principles as a solution to workplace stress.
- When: 8 a.m.-noon
- Where: Serendipity Labs, 141 Traction St., Greenville
- Info: $129.95/person. Register at www.striveperformancecoaching.com.
Aug. 27
Legislative Luncheon
- What: Part of an annual tour by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce to hear from businesses around the state.
- When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: Thornblade Club, 1275 Thornblade Blvd., Greer
- Info: $25 per person. Contact Nikki Crabtree at nikki@greerchamber.com.
Lunch & Learn Series
- What: Monthly series featuring a guest speaker and information to help grow your business. Topics include marketing strategies, business resources, local industry trends, and more.
- When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: Simpsonville First Baptist Church, 3 Hedge St., Simpsonville
- Info: $10 for chamber members / $20 for non-members. Contact JR Humphries at jrhumphries@simpsonvillechamber.com.
Aug. 28
Links Group No. 2
- What: This noncompete leads group offers business networking and referral marketing.
- When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: Greenville Chamber, 24 Cleveland St., Greenville
- Info: Ebony Austin at 864-239-3730 or eaustin@greenvillechamber.org
Chamber Exclusive Series
- What: A panel of experts including Rudy Messex (CISSP) who will identify current cybersecurity vulnerabilities and mitigate risks for businesses.
- When: 8:30-10 a.m.
- Where: Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 105 N. Pine St., Spartanburg
- Info: Free. Contact Hope Howard at hhoward@spartanburgchamber.com.
Education and Workforce Summit
- What: Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and Fifth Third Bank’s chief investment strategist Jeff Korzenik talk about education reform, overcoming child care barriers, expungement, second-chance hiring, and more.
- When: 8:30-1 p.m.
- Where: Hyatt Place Downtown, 128 E. Broad St., Greenville
- Info: $35 for chamber members; $60 for nonmembers. Contact Madison Hall at 864-239-3748 or mhall@greenvillechamber.org.
