Check out the latest networking events in the Upstate, Dec. 3-9.
December 3
First Friday Network Lunch
- What: Join the Greer Chamber for this lunchtime networking event.
- 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 non-member; info@greerchamber.com.
December 7
Community Matters with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
- What: During this virtual meeting, representatives from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina will provide an update on the current health insurance market and discuss the impacts of recent regulatory updates.
- When: 10 a.m.
- Where: Virtual meeting
- Info: Rionne Ridgeway at rridgeway@greenvillechamber.org.
Everything you need to know about Google My Business
- What: In this workshop, you will learn how to claim and optimize your Google My Business listing.
- When: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
- Where: Webinar
- Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org, register here.
What’s Next for Small Businesses as Covid Capital Relief Funds Wind Down?
- What: This webinar, presented by Small Business Majority’s Xiomara Pena, will cover information you need to know about the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and other capital resources, including the latest information on EIDLs and advances, updates on the Employee Retention Tax Credit and other state and local relief programs.
- When: 1-2 p.m.
- Where: Webinar
- Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org, register here.
Upstate Entrepreneur Ecosystem Workshop
- What: Join Michael Nail and the professionals at Ogletree Deakins as they educate us on the laws and regulations founders must adopt when they hit milestone numbers of employees. Each attendee will receive a copy of the Labor and Employment Law South Carolina Desk Reference that briefly summarizes all SC state labor and employment laws.
- When: 3-5 p.m.
- Where: Ogletree Deakins, 300 N. Main St., Greenville
- Info: COVID-19 vaccination is required for entry; masking is required in public spaces; Justine Allen at 864-283-2315 or jallen@tenatthetop.org.
December 8
Pelham Power Hour
- What: Join the Greer Chamber for this morning networking event.
- When: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Where: PuroClean of Greer, 417 S. Buncombe Road, Suite 2, Greer
- Info: Free for Greer Chamber members and guests; Shannon Hansen at shannon@greerchamber.com.
December 9
Links Industrial
- What: This noncompete leads group offers business networking and referral marketing in industrial industries.
- When: 8:30-9:45 a.m.
- Where: Virtual meeting and in-person at Greenville Chamber, 550 S. Main St., Suite 550, Greenville.
- Info: Andrew Van at 864-242-1050 or avan@greenvillechamber.org.
Conversion-Boosting Strategies: Simple Changes that Can Help Grow Online Sales
- What: In this session, FedEx Services marketing director Michelle Hoang and FedEx Dataworks product director Brady Marchione discuss the common reasons customers abandon carts and simple, strategic changes you can make, including user experience tips and returns solutions, to help you reduce your abandonment rate and convert potential buyers into completed orders.
- When: 1-2 p.m.
- Where: Webinar
- Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org, register here.
Business After Hours
- What: Join the Simpsonville Chamber for this evening networking event.
- When: 5-7 p.m.
- Where: The Tech Store, 108 W. Curtis St., Simpsonville
- Info: JR Humphries at 864-963-3781 or jhumphries@simpsonvillechamber.com.
Intellectual Property: What Every Entrepreneur Should Know
- What: This presentation will cover patent, copyright, trademark and trade secrets, as well as common mistakes made with respect to protecting the same.
- When: 6-8 p.m.
- Where: Piedmont SCORE, 31 Boland Court, Suite 150, Greenville
- Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org, register here.
