Check out the latest networking events in the Upstate, Feb. 6-12.
Feb. 6
First Friday Coffee
- What: Enjoy coffee and pastries, sometimes door prizes, and an informal setting to meet, mingle and make contacts.
- When: 8:30-10 a.m.
- Where: Mauldin Chamber, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin
- Info: Mauldin Chamber at 864-297-1323 and info@mauldinchamber.org.
Feb. 10
Caffeinated Conversations
- What: Join OneSpartanburg Inc. for this networking event featuring guest speaker John Wade, Spartanburg County transportation engineer, who will talk about road work and safety improvements that have already been completed and diving into the project slate for the year ahead.
- When: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Where: OneSpartanburg Inc., Milliken Board Room, 105 N. Pine St., Spartanburg
- Info: Free for OneSpartanburg Inc. members, $5 per Power Up participant, $10 per nonmember; register here.
Women’s Impact Network
- What: Join the Simpsonville Chamber for this networking event.
- When: 8:30-10 a.m.
- Where: Simpsonville Chamber, Conference Room, 105A W. Curtis St., Simpsonville
- Info: Whitney Ferguson at 864-688-9552 or wferguson@simpsonvillechamber.com.
Are You Loan Ready?
- What: This workshop will help you understand the key information you need to know and be prepared to discuss with a bank loan officer or anyone you approach for funding.
- When: Noon-1 p.m.
- Where: Webinar
- Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org; register here.
Your SEO Roadmap: How to Get Your Website Found Online
- What: In this free webinar, we’ll strip away unnecessary jargon and focus on what actually matters for small business websites. You’ll leave with a clear, practical roadmap for improving your site’s SEO so it attracts qualified traffic, supports lead generation and works as a reliable, long-term business asset.
- When: 1-2 p.m.
- Where: Webinar
- Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org; register here.
Feb. 11
Greer Means Business
- What: Join the Greer Chamber for this networking event.
- When: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Where: Hampton Inn & Suites Greenville/Spartanburg I-85, 108 Spartangreen Blvd., Duncan
- Info: Register here.
Business Burst: Fast-Track Your Growth
- What: Curious about artificial intelligence but not sure where to start? This introductory course is designed especially for small business owners and professionals who want to understand how AI can save time, cut costs and spark new ideas—without requiring any technical background.
- When: 8:30-10 a.m.
- Where: City Club of Greenville, 55 Beattie Place, Floor 17, Greenville
- Info: $25 per Greenville Chamber member, $50 per nonmember; David Merhib at dmerhib@greenvillechamber.org.
Feb. 12
Lunch & Learn Series
- What: Join the Simpsonville Chamber for this networking event featuring a guest speaker.
- When: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: Simpsonville Chamber, 105-A W. Curtis St., Simpsonville
- Info: $15 per Simpsonville Chamber member, $25 per nonmember; Whitney Ferguson at 864-963-3781 or wferguson@simpsonvillechamber.com.
Keep More at Tax Time with Smart Bookkeeping: Understanding Your Financial Reports
- What: In this semi-live, bookkeeping expert Phyllis Johnson will walk you through practical bookkeeping steps every small business owner should know. You’ll learn how to create profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and other essential reports, along with tips to streamline your process and avoid costly mistakes.
- When: 1-2:30 p.m.
- Where: Webinar
- Info: $15 per person; Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org; register here.
TATT Chat
- What: Join Ten at the Top for this virtual meeting featuring guest speakers Kristy Ellenberg of SC Department of Environmental Services, John Ko of Hone Restaurant Incubator and Dan Weidenbenner of Mill Village Ministries.
- When: 10-11 a.m.
- Where: Virtual meeting
- Info: Register here.
