Check out the latest networking events in the Upstate, Dec. 2-8.
December 2
First Fridays for Nonprofit Organizations
- What: Nonprofit professionals and volunteers are invited to participate in this Fountain Inn Chamber networking event.
- When: 9-10 a.m.
- Where: Virtual meeting
- Info: Marnie Schwartz-Hanley at meshanley@fountaininnchamber.org.
First Friday Network Lunch
- What: Join the Greer Chamber for this lunchtime networking event featuring guest speaker John B. Duncan of North Greenville University.
- When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: Greer City Hall, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer
- Info: $10 per Greer Chamber member, $15 per nonmember; Angie Anderson-Moton at info@greerchamber.com.
December 5
Golden Career Strategies Roundtable
- What: Golden Career Strategies Roundtable meets most Mondays and serves as a network of those in career transition, executives, leaders, entrepreneurs and others. This session will cover the topic “Productivity Myths/Time Wasters.”
- When: 9-10 a.m.
- Where: Virtual meeting
- Info: Register here.
Creating A Safer Upstate: Beyond The Shield: Community Leaders and Law Enforcement
- What: Join Ten at the Top for this webinar discussing how to create a safer Upstate.
- When: 6-7:30 p.m.
- Where: Webinar
- Info: Register here.
December 6
Women’s Impact Network
- What: Join the Simpsonville Chamber for this morning networking event.
- When: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Where: Simpsonville Chamber, 105-A W. Curtis St., Prisma Health Conference Room, Simpsonville
- Info: Free for Simpsonville Chamber members, $5 per non-member; Whitney D. Ferguson at 864-688-9552 or wferguson@simpsonvillechamber.com.
Caffeinated Conversations
- What: Join OneSpartanburg Inc. for this morning networking event and learn more about Apprenticeship Carolina, a division of the SC Technical College System.
- When: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Where: OneSpartanburg Inc. | Milliken Board Room, 105 N. Pine St., Spartanburg
- Info: Free for OneSpartanburg Inc. members, $10 per nonmember; Taylor Dement at tdement@onespartanburginc.com.
Business Finance Basics
- What: Join Miranda Teague of Truist Bank in the Upstate as she walks attendees through the fundamentals for business growth.
- When: Noon-1 p.m.
- Where: Webinar
- Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org; register here.
How To Build A Website for Your Business – Live Q&A
- What: In this webinar, Jessica Baldwin and Joshua Toenyes of Cardsetter will answer all of your questions about building and maintaining a website.
- When: 1-2 p.m.
- Where: Webinar
- Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org; register here.
December 7
How to Write a Business Plan and Avoid Getting Stuck
- What: In this webinar, Cheri Bales of Hannah/Gold Communications will walk attendees step-by-step on how to fill out each section of a business plan by explaining what parts are necessary to get started and which areas can be finished as you continue your business journey.
- When: 1-2 p.m.
- Where: Webinar
- Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org; register here.
Professional Pours
- What: Join OneSpartanburg Inc. for this evening networking event.
- When: 5:30-7 p.m.
- Where: AC Hotel Spartanburg, 225 W. Main St., Spartanburg
- Info: Free for OneSpartanburg Inc., $10 per nonmember; Taylor Dement at tdement@onespartanburginc.com.
December 8
What Do Small Businesses Need to Know About Securing Capital?
- What: In this webinar, Brad Cantrell of Countybank will discuss sources of capital, bank funding, Small Business Administration lending and preparing for a loan request.
- When: Noon-1 p.m.
- Where: Webinar
- Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org; register here.
How to Trademark Your Brand
- What: In this webinar, Jason Lott of Trademarks Customer Outreach at the United States Patent and Trademark Office will discuss what a trademark is and what you can trademark; the benefits of federal trademark registration; and how to select a trademark that is both federally registrable and legally protectable.
- When: 1-2 p.m.
- Where: Webinar
- Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org; register here.
TATT Chat
- What: During this virtual event, Upstate Mobility Alliance Director GP McLeer will discuss the topic “Mobility in the Upstate.”
- When: 3-4 p.m.
- Where: Virtual meeting
- Info: Register here.
