July 23
Greer Chamber’s Glenn Shephard Seminars: How to Manage Problem Employees
- What: A world-class professional development course. This course is designed specifically for supervisors on the front line who directly manage two or more
employees. - When: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Where: Thornblade Club, 1275 Thornblade Blvd., Greenville
- Info: $129 Chamber members / $149 non-members. 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: JR Humphries at jrhumphries@simpsonvillechamber.com
Propel Greenville
- What: Week two of a five-week board training and executive leadership program that exposes integral elements of board membership and effective board and committee service.
- When: 2-5 p.m.
- Where: United Way of Greenville, 2529 Edinburgh Court, Greenville
- Info: $500/person for the series. Ebony Austin at 864-239-3730 or eaustin@greenvillechamber.org
July 24
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
Voice of Business Brunch
- What: Legislative Session Wrap-Up and What’s Next for Education Reform. Speakers include the Upstate Chamber Coalition’s Jason Zacher and Melanie Barton, executive director, Education Oversight Committee.
- When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: Spartanburg Marriott, 299 N. Church St., Spartanburg
- Info: $20 for chamber members / $40 for nonmembers. Meg Collins at mcollins@spartanburgchamber.com
July 25
Caffeinated Conversation
- What: Discussion on retaining Spartanburg County teachers.
- When: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Where: Coldwell Banker Caine, 151 S. Daniel Morgan Ave., Spartanburg
- Info: Free for members / $10 for nonmembers. Contact Meg Collins at mcollins@spartanburgchamber.com
Freshman to Founder
- What: Discussion on building a successful business in college. Speakers include Logan LaMance of Kanga and Adam True, CEO, True Island Apparel.
- When: 4-6 p.m.
- Where: ONE, 1 N. Main St., Greenville
- Info: Free. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freshman-to-founder-building-a-successful-business-in-college-tickets-62712234983
Business After Hours
- What: Networking to grow your business in the Simpsonville area.
- When: 5-7 p.m.
- Where: Ballantyne Commons Apartments, 5001 Ballantyne Drive, Simpsonville
- Info: Free to chamber members. Contact the Simpsonville Chamber at 864-963-3781 or info@simpsonvillechamber.com
SYP ‘n’ Shag
- What: Hosted by the Spartanburg Chamber, shagging experts will teach the state dance.
- When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Class starts at 6 p.m.
- Where: Ciclops Cyderi & Brewery, 197 E. St. John St., Spartanburg
- Info: Free for SYP members / $10 for nonmembers
July 26
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
July 30
Upstate Professional Planners Workshop
- What: Discussion on planning for the environment led by Katherine Amidon of Synterra, Joelle Teachey of TreesUpstate, and former Pacolet Milliken horticulturalist Stewart Winslow.
- When: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
- Where: Milliken & Co., 920 Milliken Road, Spartanburg
- Info: Kaylee Harrison at 864-283-0346 or kharrison@tenatthetop.org
Propel Greenville
- What: Week three of a five-week board training and executive leadership program that exposes integral elements of board membership and effective board and committee service.
- When: 2-5 p.m.
- Where: United Way of Greenville, 2529 Edinburgh Court, Greenville
- Info: $500/person for the series. Ebony Austin at 864-239-3730 or eaustin@greenvillechamber.org
Aug. 1
Links Group No. 1
- What: This noncompete group offers business networking and referral marketing.
- When: 8:45-10 a.m.
- Where: Greenville Chamber, 24 Cleveland St., Greenville
- Info: Ebony Austin at 864-239-3730 or eaustin@greenvillechamber.org
Chamber Connects Referral Group 2
- What: Members are encouraged to bring qualified, quality referrals to other members. Each group is industry-specific with only one seat reserved for each profession.
- When: Noon-1 p.m.
- Where: Simpsonville Chamber of Commerce, 100 W. Trade St., Simpsonville
- Info: Free to chamber members. Contact Josh Wiseman at JoshWiseman@KW.com
LeaderSYP: CEO Roundtables
- What: SYP is bringing together the top executives in Spartanburg to answer your questions.
- When: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Where: Spartanburg Country Club, 2500 Country Club Road, Spartanburg
- Info: Free for SYP members / $10 per guest. Contact Meg Collins at mcollins@spartanburgchamber.com
Aug. 2
Upstate Political Leadership Institute — Advocacy 101
- What: Learn how to advocate for your business’ interests and increase your knowledge of how policy issues affect you.
- When: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: Greenville Chamber, 24 Cleveland St., Greenville
- Info: $85 chamber members / $150 nonmembers. Contact Jason Zacher at 864-239-3718 or jzacher@greenvillechamber.org
