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“As the voice of business, the Greenville Chamber helps to create the essential soil conditions that allow our firm and others to prosper. For Scott and Company, every minute of time and every dollar invested in our Chamber is time and money well-spent.”

#1 GOAL = COMMUNITY PROSPERITYSmall business is our biggest business.

The Greenville Chamber’s vision is a globally competitive Upstate economy where businesses succeed and people prosper.

Phyllis Graydon,CPA, Managing Partner

Scott and Company

MORE THAN 85% OF ALL CHAMBER INVESTORS ARE CLASSIFIED AS SMALL BUSINESS.

FOCUS AREASStrategies for a globally competitive Upstate economy.

ADVOCATE for policies that promote business growth and oppose policies that stifle growth.

CONNECT businesses to clients, programs and resources that help their businesses grow.

DEVELOP our region’s next generation of business leaders and community stakeholders.

INCLUDE all stakeholders in initiatives that allow all citizens opportunities to share in the Upstate’s economic prosperity.

ADVANCE our region by working with area partners to attract, develop and retain talent, and expand our entrepreneurial ecosystem.

CHAMBER BY THE NUMBERSStrength in numbers.

Investors create the region’s largest business network (2200+ Investors), offering countless opportunities to develop strategic relationships. Who you know and what they know may be your most valuable asset.

When consumers know a business is a Chamber Investor, they are 49% MORE LIKELY to think favorably of the business.*

Consumers are 80% more likely to purchase goods or services from a company after discovering they are a Chamber Investor.*

As leaders of the Upstate Chamber Coalition, we represent 13 Chambers, 8000 businesses, and over 250,000 employees to our legislature.

*The Schapiro Group Research Study

CHAMBER BY THE NUMBERSStrength in numbers.

“Being engaged with the Greenville Chamber comes with significant value for our company, our employees, and the overall community.”

Hardy Auston, H.D., Auston Moving Systems

Each Investor company profile is included in the online Business Directory at GreenvilleChamber.org, which has over 100,000 visits per year.

Opportunities to learn and connect throughout the year.

The Chamber is an Investor Supported 501(c)6, so your annual investment is a 97% tax deductible business expense.

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BUSINESS BENEFITSDiscover our community. Leverage our resources.

“As a new business owner, I’m super busy and challenged with attending events and participating. However, knowing that my contribution is helping to grow Greenville in a positive way makes me feel like part of the business community, which is definitely worth my investment.”

Betsy Exton, Pure On Main

OUR MISSION IS TO LEAD, CONVENE AND MOBILIZE THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO DRIVE REGIONAL ECONOMIC GROWTH.

We will accomplish this by advocating for the things that enable our businesses to grow, thrive, and remain relevant and forward-thinking in an ever-changing world.

We will fulfill our mission by becoming the uniting force that brings together and leads all those who work to improve the quality of life in our community through business growth.

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CONNECTBest PracticesEmerging IssuesProfessional Training

Value-Add PartnersAccident Fund Worker’s CompensationBlueCross BlueShield of SCGreenville Office SupplyGroup Transporation ServicesNationJob Talent RecruitmentUPS ShippingWindstream Communications

Investor SavingsEconomic Competitiveness ResearchMeeting & Office SpacesCertificates of OriginEvent AdmissionsNotary Services

Access to Elected OfficialsBusiness Directory ListingNetworking OpportunitiesPromotional OpportunitiesEvents Calendar

“Being an active Investor of the Greenville Chamber affords Synesis the opportunity not only to network with fellow business owners, but also to share our leadership and industry expertise in support of growing area businesses.”

Ricardo Studart,Synesis International, Inc.

to learn about these and more benefits.864-242-1050www.greenvillechamber.org

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ANNUAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS

CHAMBER CALENDAROur events are built for business.

MONTHLY EVENTSCoffee and Connections | 1sts WednesdaysEnvironmental Issues Updates | 4th TuesdaysFriday Forums | 4th FridaysHealthcare Issues Updates | 4th ThursdaysHispanic Issues Updates | 2nd TuesdaysIndustry Roundtables | 1st WednesdaysLegislative Issues Updates | 2nd FridaysLinks | 1st ThursdaysNonprofit Alliance Meetings | 2nd ThursdaysSales Roundtable | 3rd WednesdaysTransportation & Infrastructure Updates | 3rd Fridays

BIMONTHLY EVENTSHuman Resources SeminarsPulse Young Professionals Culture & CommunityPulse Young Professionals Diversity & InclusionPulse Young Professionals Leadership SeriesPulse Young Professionals SocialsPulse Young Professionals VolunteersSmall Business Owners’ Forums

QUARTERLY EVENTSAccelerate Greenville/Economic Issues UpdatesBusiness After HoursGreenville Women at WorkIntro to Pulse Young ProfessionalsNetnight

ACE Leadership SymposiumAnnual MeetingAnnual Legislative BreakfastATHENA Leadership SymposiumBuilding Effective Boards WorkshopCandidate SchoolDC Fly-In/National Issues ForumDiversity SummitEducation & Workforce Policy SummitGolf TournamentHoliday PartyHuman Resources Law UpdateLeadership GreenvilleManufacturers BBQ BashMentorship ProgramMinority Business AcceleratorOpportunity GreenvillePulse Young Professionals Ballpark BashPulse Young Professionals PacesettersPulse Young Professionals Intern ExperienceSmall Business CelebrationUpstate Chamber Coalition Advocacy DayUpstate Diversity Leadership Awards DinnerUpstate Healthcare SummitUpstate Legislative SummitYouth Leadership Greenville