A guide to the latest networking + business events

Nov. 14

PartnerMD Small Biz and Executive Happy Hour

PartnerMD Small Biz and Executive Happy Hour 5-7 p.m. | Rick Erwin’s West End Grill A networking event for human resource profession-als and small business executives. RSVP at www.upstatebusinessjournal.com/executivehealth by Nov. 11. Heather Propp, Heather@communityjournals.com

What: This workshop for HR officials will help them learn how to better understand the needs of veterans and increase veteran hiring.
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Milliken, 920 Milliken Road, Spartanburg.
Info: Complimentary admission with lunch provided. attendees must register in advance; contact Kaitlan Morehouse at kmorehouse@upstatewarriorsolution.org.

What: The topic of the seminar is communicating across generations.
When: 9-11:30 a.m.
Where: Thornblade Club, 1275 Thornblade Blvd., Greer.
Info: $99 per Greer chamber member, $129 per non-member; Josh Shaffer at josh@greerchamber.com.

What: The Five Forks Chapter of the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce meets to discuss issues of importance, events/projects, and common challenges/opportunities.
When: Noon-1 p.m.
Where: Lowes Foods Five Forks Community Table, 2815 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville.
Info: Open to Simpsonville chamber members; Simpsonville chamber at 864-963-3781 or info@simpsonvillechamber.com.

What: The Johnson College of Business and Economics at USC Upstate presents a panel discussion and perspective featuring Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette; Jaime Wall, partner, WJ Partners; and Robyn Hussa Farrell, co-founder and CEO, Sharpen. This event will be moderated by Meredith Brunen, vice chancellor for university advancement, USC Upstate.
When: 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Where: George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics, 160 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.
Info: Admission to the event is free; box lunch is provided; Preregistration is required at www.uscupstate.edu/gew; Brian Brady at bbrady3@uscupstate.edu.

What: A breakfast networking event hosted by the Greer chamber.
When: 8-9 a.m.
Where: Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce, 111 Trade St., Greer.
Info: Free for Greer chamber members; contact Josh Shaffer at josh@greerchamber.com.

What: Meet fellow Greenville chamber members and learn how to maximize your face-to-face opportunities with this structured networking event.
When: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Where: Greenville chamber, 24 Cleveland St., Greenville.
Info: Andrew Van at 864-239-3702 or avan@greenvillechamber.org.

What: This non-compete leads group offers business networking and referral marketing.
When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Greenville chamber, 24 Cleveland St., Greenville.
Info: Andrew Van at 864-239-3702 or avan@greenvillechamber.org.

What: This presentation is part of the Johnson Innovation Speaker Series. The speaker is John Rossman, former Amazon executive and expert on digital disruption, innovation and the internet of things.
When: 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Where: USC Upstate, Johnson College of Business and Economics, Room 150 (BMW Classroom), 160 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.
Info: Seminar is free, but advance registration is required at www.uscupstate.edu/upstateinnovates; Brian Brady at bbrady3@uscupstate.edu or at 864-503-7623.

What: An evening networking event hosted by the Simpsonville Chamber of Commerce.
When: 5-7 p.m.
Where: D.R. Horton-Heritage Village, 200 Raleighwood Lane, Simpsonville.
Info: Free to Simpsonville chamber members; Simpsonville chamber at 864-963-3781 or info@simpsonvillechamber.com.