BUSINESS BENEFITS GUIDE
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#1 GOAL = COMMUNITY PROSPERITY Small business is our biggest business.
The Greenville Chamber’s vision is a globally competitive Upstate economy where businesses succeed and people prosper.
MORE THAN 85% OF ALL CHAMBER INVESTORS ARE CLASSIFIED AS SMALL BUSINESS.
“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.”
Phyllis Graydon, CPA, Managing Partner Scott and Company
FOCUS AREAS Strategies for a globally competitive Upstate economy.
CHAMBER BY THE NUMBERS Strength in numbers.
2100+ 80% Consumers are 80% more likely to purchase goods or services from a company after discovering they are a Chamber Investor.*
200k+ *The Schapiro Group Research Study
Investors create the region’s largest business network (2100+ Investors), offering countless opportunities to develop strategic relationships. Who you know and what they know may be your most valuable asset.
49% When consumers know a business is a Chamber Investor, they are 49% more likely to think favorably of the business.*
As leaders of the Upstate Chamber Coalition, we represent 11 Chambers, 8000 businesses and over 250,000 employees to our legislature.
CHAMBER BY THE NUMBERS Strength 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
100k+
Each Investor company profile is included in the online Business Directory at GreenvilleChamber.org, which has over 100,000 visits per year.
97%
200+
The Chamber is an Investor Supported 501(c)6, so your annual investment is a 97% tax deductible business expense.
Opportunities to learn and connect throughout the year.
BUSINESS BENEFITS Discover our community. Leverage our resources. “As a small business owner, you have a checklist and a to-do list a mile long. It’s so reassuring to know that the Greenville Chamber is there looking at the bigger picture, taking care of the things that I can’t always take care of.”
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.
BUSINESS BENEFITS LEARN. SAVE. CONNECT.
LEARN Best Practices
CONNECT
Access to Elected Officials Business Directory Listing Networking Opportunities Promotional Opportunities Events Calendar
Emerging Issues Professional Training
SAVE
Value-Add Partners Accident Fund Worker’s Compensation BlueCross BlueShield of SC Greenville Office Supply UPS Shipping Investor Savings Economic Competitiveness Research Meeting & Office Spaces Certificates of Origin Event Admissions Notary Services
Contact Your Chamber
to learn about these and more benefits. 864-242-1050 www.greenvillechamber.org
“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.
CHAMBER CALENDAR Our events and programs are built for business. BUSINESS ADVOCACY
Annual Legislative Breakfast .......................................................................December 8 Advocacy Committees................................................................................Monthly Advocacy Breakfasts/Lunches .....................................................................3 in 2017 Small Business Policy Council......................................................................Quarterly Upstate Chamber Coalition Charleston Trip ...............................................Fall Upstate Chamber Coalition Advocacy Day in Columbia.............................May 3 Upstate Political Leadership Institute 101 ...................................................September/October Upstate Political Leadership Institute 201 ...................................................March Workforce Summit ......................................................................................October 12
BUSINESS GROWTH
128th Annual Meeting ................................................................................January 31 Business After Hours...................................................................................Quarterly Coffee & Connections.................................................................................Bimonthly Friday Forum...............................................................................................Bimonthly Golf Tournament.........................................................................................September 18 Links............................................................................................................1st Thursdays Nonprofit Alliance.......................................................................................2nd Thursdays Sales Roundtable ........................................................................................Bimonthly Small Business Owners Forum ....................................................................Bimonthly
ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
BBQ Bash....................................................................................................October 5 Education Committee Update ....................................................................Bimonthly Human Resources Law Update ...................................................................March 24 Intercommunity Leadership Visit .................................................................September 27-29 Manufacturers Roundtable..........................................................................Bimonthly
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Leadership Greenville .................................................................................Annual Program Leadership Greenville Alumni .....................................................................Monthly Leadership Summit .....................................................................................March 31 Opportunity Greenville ...............................................................................October 2-30 Youth Leadership Greenville .......................................................................Annual Program Pulse Young Professionals...........................................................................Monthly
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
ACE Leadership Symposium.......................................................................April 20 ATHENA Leadership Symposium................................................................November 14 Diversity & Inclusion Summit.......................................................................October 17 Hispanic Business Council...........................................................................3rd Wednesdays Minority Business Accelerator.....................................................................Annual Program Multicultural Open House...........................................................................March 14 Netnight .....................................................................................................3 in 2017 Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards Dinner..............................................May 10 Women at Work ..........................................................................................Quarterly