Check out the latest May networking events in the Upstate.
May 1
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.
May 5
Women’s Impact Network
- What: Join the Simpsonville Chamber for this networking event.
- When: 8:30-10 a.m.
- Where: Simpsonville Chamber, 105-A W. Curtis St., Simpsonville
- Info: Whitney Ferguson at 864-688-9552 or wferguson@simpsonvillechamber.com.
Men’s Engagement Network
- What: Join the Simpsonville Chamber for this networking event.
- When: 4-5:30 p.m.
- Where: Local Fairway LLC, 139 N. Main St., Suite 1C, Simpsonville
- Info: Free for Simpsonville Chamber members, $10 per nonmember; Whitney Ferguson at 864-688-9552 or wferguson@simpsonvillechamber.com.
May 6
Leads Group Meeting
- What: Join the Mauldin Chamber to gain leads at this networking event.
- When: Noon-1:30 p.m.
- Where: Mauldin Cultural Center, Rotary Room, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin
- Info: Mauldin Chamber at 864-297-1323 or info@mauldinchamber.org.
Spartanburg County Small Business Summit
- What: This year’s Small Business Summit is your chance to get yours. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to scale, The blueprint is designed to give you the tools, strategies and connections that turn vision into reality.
- When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Where: Indigo Hall, 190 Ezell St., Spartanburg
- Info: $45 per person; register here.
May 12
Coffee Connections Referral Group
- What: Join the Mauldin Chamber to build valuable connections, share ideas and elevate your network.
- When: 8-9:30 a.m.
- Where: Mauldin Cultural Center, Rotary Room, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin
- Info: Mauldin Chamber at 864-297-1323 and info@mauldinchamber.org.
Leadership Greer Graduation
- What: Join us as we celebrate Leadership Greer Class 46 and Junior Leadership Greer Class 36 at this year’s graduation ceremony, presented by Pelham Medical Center. This special evening recognizes the dedication, growth and leadership demonstrated by participants throughout the program.
- When: 6-8 p.m.
- Where: Historic Greer Depot, 300 Randall St., Greer
- Info: $10 per child 12 and under, $15 per ticket; register here.
May 13
Manufacturing Excellence Breakfast Q2
- What: Join the Mauldin Chamber for this networking event facilitated by Kirsten Gallagher of Kaizen Ninja.
- When: 8-9:30 a.m.
- Where: Mauldin Chamber, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin
- Info: Mauldin Chamber at 864-297-1323 or info@mauldinchamber.org.
Greer Means Business
- What: Join the Greer Chamber for this networking event.
- When: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Where: DD Customs and D&D Commercial Sales, 13721 E. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer
- Info: Register here.
DevelopSYP: LinkedIn Live
- What: Join us for LinkedIn Live, an interactive networking experience designed to help you build real connections, boost your online presence and leave with a stronger profile, all in one jam-packed event.
- When: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Where: OneSpartanburg Inc., Milliken Board Room, 105 N. Pine St., Spartanburg
- Info: $5 per person; register here.
May 14
Women @ Work Power Brunch
- What: Join the Fountain Inn Chamber for this networking event.
- When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: The Farehouse, 111 N. Main St., Fountain Inn
- Info: $25 per Fountain Inn Chamber member, $30 per nonmember; register here.
May 19
Rise & SYP
- What: Join Spartanburg Young Professionals for this networking event.
- When: 7:30-9 a.m.
- Where: Knowledge Perk, 578 N. Church St., Suite B, Spartanburg
- Info: $5 per person; register here.
Coffee & Connections
- What: Join the Greenville Chamber for this networking event.
- When: 8:30-9:45 a.m.
- Where: Oak & Honey, 200 E. Washington St., Greenville
- Info: Brittney Kessler at bkessler@greenvillechamber.org or 864-242-1050.
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.
May 20
Pause for a Cause
- What: Join the Greer Chamber for this opportunity to give back to the Greater Greer community while connecting with fellow professionals.
- When: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Where: Just Say Something, 850 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite 202, Greenville
- Info: Greer Chamber at 864-877-3131 or info@greerchamber.com.
GCYP Leadership Luncheon
- What: Join the Greenville Chamber Young Professionals for this networking event.
- When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: Southern First Bank, 6 Verdae Blvd., Greenville
- Info: Free for GCYP Members, $30 per nonmember; Cheryl Garrison at cgarrison@greenvillechamber.org.
May 26
Coffee Connections Referral Group
- What: Join the Mauldin Chamber to build valuable connections, share ideas and elevate your network.
- When: 8-9:30 a.m.
- Where: Mauldin Cultural Center, Rotary Room, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin
- Info: Mauldin Chamber at 864-297-1323 and info@mauldinchamber.org.
May 27
Lunch and Learn
- What: Join the Mauldin Chamber for this networking event featuring a guest speaker.
- When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: Mauldin Cultural Center, Rotary Room, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin
- Info: Mauldin Chamber at 864-297-1323 and info@mauldinchamber.org.
May 29
Sippin’ in Simpsonville Beer Tasting
- What: Join the Simpsonville Chamber for this craft beer tasting tour of Simpsonville’s downtown shops and local businesses. Ticket holders will enjoy craft brews, local food, live music, retail vendors and Simpsonville’s downtown atmosphere as they walk along the tasting route, which will feature over 30 businesses pouring two ounce samples of local, craft and seasonal brews.
- When: 5:30-10 p.m.
- Where: Downtown Simpsonville
- Info: $40 in advance, $60 day-of per regular ticket and $65 in advance, $85 day-of per VIP ticket; Simpsonville Chamber at 864-963-3781 or info@simpsonvillechamber.com.
June 2
Women’s Impact Network
- What: Join the Simpsonville Chamber for this networking event.
- When: 8:30-10 a.m.
- Where: Simpsonville Chamber, 105A W. Curtis St., Conference Room, Simpsonville
- Info: Whitney Ferguson at 864-688-9552 or wferguson@simpsonvillechamber.com.
June 3
Leads Group Meeting
- What: Join the Mauldin Chamber to gain leads at this networking event.
- When: Noon-1:30 p.m.
- Where: Mauldin Cultural Center, Rotary Room, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin
- Info: Mauldin Chamber at 864-297-1323 or info@mauldinchamber.org.
More events are added throughout the month. For more information, visit mauldinchamber.org/events, members.simpsonvillechamber.com/events, greenvillechamber.org, tenatthetop.org/ten-at-the-top-events, fountaininnchamber.org, greerchamber.com, onespartanburginc.com and score.org/piedmont.
