Check out the latest networking events in the Upstate, Aug. 15-21.
Aug. 15
Upstate Connect
- Where: Join Ten at the Top for this networking event featuring guest speakers Clemson Mayor Robert Halfacre and Julio Hernandez of Clemson University, who will discuss the topic “Town & Gown: The Working Partnership Between the City of Clemson and Clemson University.”
- When: 9-10:15 a.m.
- Where: Nieri Family Alumni & Visitor Center, 220 Madren Center Drive, Clemson
- Info: Register here.
Aug. 18
Voice of Business Brunch
- What: Join OneSpartanburg Inc. for this networking event where a speaker will discuss the topic “Breaking Down the Big Beautiful Bill.”
- When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: The Piedmont Club, 361 E. Main St., Spartanburg
- Info: $35 per OneSpartanburg Inc. member, $45 per nonmember; register here.
Aug. 19
Coffee & Connections
- What: Join the Greenville Chamber for this networking event.
- When: 8:30-9:45 a.m.
- Where: Flywheel, 25 Goldsmith St., Greenville
- Info: Brittney Kessler at bkessler@greenvillechamber.org or 864-239-3742.
Planning for Growth, Simple Steps Growing Your Business
- What: Join SCORE Certified Business Mentor David Gray to discuss the steps for growing your business.
- When: Noon-1 p.m.
- Where: Webinar
- Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org; register here.
The Franchise Advantage: Proven Systems for Building and Scaling Your Business
- What: In this webinar, we’ll explore the specific strategies and frameworks that make franchise businesses so successful and how to implement these same principles in your own business.
- When: 1-2 p.m.
- Where: Webinar
- Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org; register here.
Kindle Direct Publishing
- What: This session will provide an overview of Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing program, offering current and aspiring authors a practical introduction to the fundamentals of self-publishing.
- When: 1-2 p.m.
- Where: Webinar
- Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org; register here.
Business After Hours
- What: Join the Fountain Inn Chamber for this networking event.
- When: 5-7 p.m.
- Where: VooDoo Brewing, 105 Jones Ave., Fountain Inn
- Info: Free for Fountain Inn Chamber members and guests, $5 per nonmember; Marnie Schwartz-Hanley at meshanley@fountaininnchamber.org.
Aug. 20
Mauldin Young Professionals Networking
- What: Join the Mauldin Young Professionals for this networking event.
- When: 8-9:30 a.m.
- Where: Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin
- Info: Mauldin Chamber at 864-297-1323 or info@mauldinchamber.org.
Aug. 21
Women @ Work Power Brunch
- What: Join the Fountain Inn Chamber for this women’s networking event.
- When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: Sweet Catherine’s, 111 S. Main St., Fountain Inn
- Info: $25 per Fountain Inn Chamber member, $30 per nonmember; register here.
From Overwhelmed to Organized – How A Virtual Assistant Can Help You Grow
- What: In this webinar, you will learn how to determine whether hiring a virtual assistant is right for you and identify which tasks you should keep versus delegate.
- When: 1-2 p.m.
- Where: Webinar
- Info: $10 per person; Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org; register here.
2025 A-List Awards Celebration
- What: Join the Simpsonville Chamber for its annual meeting. The event will include dinner and drinks, networking, and an awards presentation.
- When: 5:30-8 p.m.
- Where: Holly Tree Country Club, 500 Golf Club Drive, Simpsonville
- Info: $100 until Aug. 2 per Simpsonville Chamber member, $125 until Aug. 2 per nonmember; Whitney Ferguson at 864-963-3781 or wferguson@simpsonvillechamber.com.
