August 18
Understanding Financial Statements
What: Hosted by small/medium business consultant and former CFO Rich Cleys, this workshop will cover topics including accounting and financial statements.
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Info: Free to attend; Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org.
August 19
Handshakes & Hashbrowns
What: A morning networking event hosted by the Greer Chamber of Commerce.
When: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Where: Virtual meeting
Info: Free for Greer Chamber members; Nikki Crabtree Huber at nikki@greerchamber.com.
Links Group #4
What: This noncompete leads group offers business networking and referral marketing.
When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Greenville Chamber of Commerce, 550 S. Main St., Suite 550, Greenville.
Info: Andrew Van at 864-239-3704 or avan@greenvillechamber.org.
August 20
Closing a Business – How to Legally Close Your Company
What: Join Deborah Sweeney, a former corporate and intellectual property attorney turned entrepreneur, and learn key considerations for the process of closing your business.
When: 1-2 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Info: Free to attend; Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org.
GCYP Connect: Game Night
What: Come network with Greenville Chamber Young Professionals as we break out into teams, get to know one another and answer the top surveys from game shows.
When: 6-7 p.m.
Where: Virtual meeting
Info: Andrew Van at 864-239-3704 or avan@greenvillechamber.org.
August 21
Human Resources Law Update
What: Join over 200 Upstate human resources professionals for this annual one-day event providing a briefing on current HR issues, the opportunity to meet other professionals in the area and a chance to visit with suppliers of human resources services.
When: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Virtual meeting
Info: $305 per person; Hank Hyatt at 864-239-3730 or hhyatt@greenvillechamber.org.
Growth & Infrastructure Committee
What: This committee is open to any Greenville Chamber member interested in issues related to transportation and infrastructure. This committee often hosts guest presentations on important issues such as road projects, rail, air service, public transportation and ports.
When: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Where: Greenville Water Community Room, 407 W. Broad St., Greenville.
Info: Jason Zacher at 864-239-3718 or jzacher@greenvillechamber.org.
August 25
How to Run Great Virtual Events
What: In this webinar, digital marketing expert Jenna Shaffer will discuss how to prepare for your virtual event; running your event and keeping people engaged; and how to follow up after your event.
When: 1-2 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Info: Free to attend; Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org.
Beating Back COVID: SC Companies Leading the Way
What: Join SCBIO as they host a discussion about how companies in South Carolina’s life sciences industry have pivoted and ramped up production to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The panel includes Shea Harrelson and Scotty Branch of Vikor Scientific, John Carrington of Zverse, Jen Thorson of Modjoul, Steve Clemons of VitaLink, and Lou Kennedy of Nephron Pharmaceuticals.
When: 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Info: Register here.
August 26
Coffee & Connections
What: Learn how to maximize on face-to-face opportunities at this structured networking event.
When: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Where: Virtual meeting
Info: Andrew Van at 864-242-1050 or avan@greenvillechamber.org.
Links Group #2
What: This noncompete leads group offers business networking and referral marketing.
When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Greenville Chamber of Commerce, 550 S. Main St., Suite 550, Greenville
Info: Andrew Van at 864-242-1050 or avan@greenvillechamber.org.
Why Salespeople Fail… And What You Can Do About It!
What: This virtual workshop hosted by Sandler Training explores common sales problems. It is targeted for CEOs, business owners, sales managers, those in leadership or sales executives.
When: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Info: Register here.
August 28
Advocacy 101
What: Tyler Jones of Speak Strategic, Wesley Donehue of PUSH Digital, Amanda Loveday of NP Strategy, Antjuan Seawright of Blueprint Strategy, Chip Felkel of the Felkel Group and RAP Index, Matt Moore of First Tuesday Strategies and Ellen Weaver, founding president of the Palmetto Promise Institute, will speak on topics including developing your advocacy strategy, how to build and spend political capital, how to engage public officials, digital advocacy, building a coalition, influencing local government and how to educate versus advocate.
When: 8:30 a.m.-noon
Where: Virtual meeting
Info: $50 per Greenville Chamber member, $75 per non-member; Jason Zacher at 864-239-3718 or jzacher@greenvillechamber.org.
