Check out the latest networking events in the Upstate, Nov. 8-14.
Nov. 8
Supplier Diversity Event
- What: Join Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands SC and the Greenville Chamber for a free procurement event, designed to help minority and small businesses begin or expand with local diverse companies.
- When: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Where: Unity Park, 320 S. Hudson St., Greenville
- Info: Natasha Pitts at npitts@greenvillechamber.org.
Nov. 12
Caffeinated Conversations
- What: Join OneSpartanburg Inc. for a special edition of Caffeinated Conversations as we welcome Doug Bryson, director at Spartanburg County Office of Emergency Services, for an update on the county’s ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. Hear about the steps that have been taken to rebuild our community, plans toward recovery and essential tips on how you can stay ready for future emergencies.
- 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 PowerUp participant, $10 per nonmember; Kelli Eichelberger at keichelberger@onespartanburginc.com.
Links Group #3
- What: This noncompete leads group offers business networking and referral marketing.
- When: 8:30-10 a.m.
- Where: Greenville Chamber, 550 S. Main St., Suite 550, Greenville
- Info: Greg Dietz at gdietz@greenvillechamber.org or 864-242-1050.
Time Management Strategies for Small Business Owners
- What: In this webinar, our expert presenter will teach you the importance of time management in your business, A foundational process to save time and how to manage your time as a part-time entrepreneur and full-time business owner.
- When: 1-2 p.m.
- Where: Virtual meeting
- Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org; register here.
Nov. 13
GCYP Biz & Coffee
- What: Join the Greenville Chamber Young Professionals group for this networking event.
- When: 7:30-9 a.m.
- Where: New South Spirits, 1 Augusta St., No. 102, Greenville
- Info: Free for Greenville Chamber Young Professionals members, $15 per nonmember; Cheryl Garrison at
cgarrison@greenvillechamber.org.
Kaleidoscope Committee Meeting
- What: Simpsonville Chamber members are welcome to join this Kaleidoscope Business Diversity Initiative meeting. This program serves and supports minority- and woman-owned businesses.
- When: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Where: Simpsonville Chamber, Prisma Health Conference Room, 105A W. Curtis St., Simpsonville
- Info: Simpsonville Chamber at info@simpsonvillechamber.com or 864-963-3781.
Ecommerce
- What: This workshop will help you define how ecommerce will impact your business model, what tools exist to set up online sales and how to start or transition an existing business into an online sales model.
- When: Noon-1 p.m.
- Where: Virtual meeting
- Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org; register here.
Networking for Small Businesses
- What: In this workshop we will explain just what networking is and why it is so important to your small business. We will also cover the various types of business networking that you can use for your business. Finely, we will explain the advantages of effective networking and how to avoid the pitfalls that often occur while giving you tips on how to get the most out of your networking.
- When: Noon-1 p.m.
- Where: Virtual meeting
- Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org; register here.
Beneficial Ownership Reporting Under the Corporate Transparency Act
- What: Presented by FinCEN’s Outreach Director for Beneficial Ownership, we’ll break down the key provisions of the CTA, the beneficial ownership reporting requirements and the important deadlines. Finally, we’ll conclude with a live demonstration of FinCEN’s reporting tool and QA.
- When: 1-2 p.m.
- Where: Virtual meeting
- Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org; register here.
Nov. 14
Links Industrial
- What: This noncompete leads group offers business networking and referral marketing in industrial industries.
- When: 8:30-10 a.m.
- Where: Greenville Chamber, 550 S. Main St., Suite 550, Greenville
- Info: Greg Dietz at gdietz@greenvillechamber.org or 864-242-1050.
Year-End Tax Preparation for Your Business
- What: In this webinar, we will discuss the evolving tax law landscape, identify the tax breaks that apply to you, and learn how to secure them before it’s too late.
- When: 1-2 p.m.
- Where: Virtual meeting
- Info: 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 speaker Taylor Clark of Milo’s Tea.
- When: 3-4 p.m.
- Where: Virtual meeting
- Info: Register here.
Business After Hours
- What: Join the Greenville Chamber for this evening networking event.
- When: 5:30-7 p.m.
- Where: Top Golf, 201 Clifton Court, Greenville
- Info: $10 per Greenville Chamber member, $20 per nonmember; Brittney Kessler at bkessler@greenvillechamber.org or 864-242-1050.
Business After Hours
- What: Join the Mauldin Chamber for this networking event.
- When: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Where: Holiday Inn Woodruff Road, 25 Old Country Road, Greenville
- Info: Mauldin Chamber at 864-297-1323 or info@mauldinchamber.org.
Collaborators & Cocktails
- What: This networking event will feature guest speakers Mary Walsh and Jac Oliver of Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery.
- When: 5-7:15 p.m.
- Where: Endeavor, ONE tower, 1 N. Main St., fourth floor, Greenville
- Info: $30 per person, free for Endeavor members; cocktails included; request an invitation at endeavor@endeavorgreenville.com.
