BECOME AN ADVOCATE GROW YOUR BUSINESS IMPROVE DIVERSITY & ECONOMIC INCLUSION ACCELERATE OUR ECONOMIC EDGE DEVELOP AS A LEADER
ACHIEVE TOGETHER INVESTING WITH THE GREENVILLE CHAMBER
SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED.
When you invest with the Greenville Chamber, you don’t just open countless doors. You grow personally and professionally. You embrace advocacy and find community. You help realize the potential of our region — and with the help of our collective resources, blaze your own path to prosperity, too.
“From networking events to professional development, the Chamber has been an invaluable resource in advancing my career and the organizations I’ve worked for in this community. My Leadership Greenville experience remains one of the most life-changing development programs I have taken part in. As a Greenville native, I’ve seen firsthand how the Chamber has helped create the Greenville of today and is doing the important work of envisioning the Greenville of tomorrow.”
- MATT IRWIN, FORGE CONSTRUCTION
550 South Main St., Suite 550 | Greenville, SC 29601 greenvillechamber.org | (864) 242-1050
A DIVERSE GROUP OF DRIVEN INDIVIDUALS. The Chamber is a not-for-profit 501c(6) operating in the Upstate with business resources used by you, our Investors. Through your engagement and investment dollars, you play an important role in helping our entire region thrive and prosper — and in turn, we work as a community on your behalf, helping elevate your business and accelerate your future.
OUR VISION. A globally competitive Upstate economy where businesses succeed and people prosper.
OUR MISSION. To lead, convene and mobilize the business community to drive regional economic growth.
OUR VALUES. Achieve together. Do the right thing. Expect excellence. Inspire positivity. Value differences.
550 South Main St., Suite 550 | Greenville, SC 29601 greenvillechamber.org | (864) 242-1050
AN EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO TAKING INITIATIVE.
More than an investment in the region you love, your membership doubles as an investment in yourself as a leader, advocate and success story. We help you achieve this through our five focus areas:
AREAS 5 OF FOCUS
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WHY INVEST WITH THE CHAMBER?
Tap into invaluable opportunities for business promotion, year-round savings and networking across organizations and communities with the Greenville Chamber.
GAIN VISIBILITY Benefit from identification as a proud Investor of the Chamber with exclusive physical and digital signage, public introductions, event discounts, ads and promotions, etc.
MAKE CONNECTIONS Enjoy access to 100+ events, save on professional development opportunities, tap into networking events and advocacy trips — just to name a few.
ENJOY BOTTOM LINE SAVINGS
In addition to your investment being 97 % tax-deductible, utilize Bottom Line Builder partnerships for health & workers’ comp insurance, office supplies, corporate training, certificates of origin, laboratory testing, and-the-like.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF KEY RESOURCES Stay informed with weekly updates, receive Investor-only insights, access exclusive data and market research, complimentary notary service, and so much more.
550 South Main St., Suite 550 | Greenville, SC 29601 greenvillechamber.org | (864) 242-1050
ACCELERATE GREENVILLE INNOVATIVE PATHS TO A PROSPEROUS FUTURE.
Strategy #1: Increase Educational Attainment
Strategy #3: Deliver 21st Century Talent and Workforce
Play a key role in cultivating educational attainment
Workforce is the differentiating factor when
to increase employment and economic mobility for
communities compete for capital investment and
new and current generations.
jobs. Initiatives such as LaunchGVL are solving critical community issues and preparing Greenville for the future.
Strategy #2: Drive Growth of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Support the entrepreneurial community through
Strategy #4: Inform and Influence Economic Decisions with Data
NEXT and the Minority Business Accelerator to
Invest in comprehensive economic and community
help launch and grow knowledge-based companies
data to provide meaningful insight into our path
where pioneers can thrive, ultimately helping
toward building a competitive and welcoming
generate high-quality jobs and wealth.
business environment.
ACCELERATE IS GREENVILLE’S PRIVATE SECTOR-FUELED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, designed to prepare our community for tomorrow. Whether you join today or make it part of your growth plan, you’ll play an integral role in Greenville’s future. As part of the Accelerate program, you are actively helping us build and shape a region that creates a prosperous community for all.
550 South Main St., Suite 550 | Greenville, SC 29601 greenvillechamber.org | (864) 242-1050
KEY SHAREHOLDER BENEFITS AT 3K, 5K & 10K LEVELS GAIN VISIBILTY • MAKE CONNECTIONS • ACCESS TOP RESOURCES As an Accelerate Shareholder at the 3K, 5K & 10K levels, you’ll receive key benefits to unlock a world of new opportunities as you connect and collaborate with locally-invested leaders. Contact us to learn more.
Company Name & Logo in Accelerate
Receive key Shareholder-Only
marketing materials (website/print/etc.)
Communications
Invitation to Quarterly Shareholder Meetings to get updates on the initiative and
Receive one (1) Free Weekly Update
network with like-minded leaders
6,000 Chamber Investors every Wednesday
Ad per Quarter, which is sent to over
“My experiences with the Greenville Chamber and Accelerate initiative have added great value to my business. The Minority Business Accelerator training took years off the DIY learning curve. I have also hired excellent interns through the LaunchGVL program. These efforts really do help businesses succeed.”
- SHAN SMITH, GOOD SENSE AUTOMATION
550 South Main St., Suite 550 | Greenville, SC 29601 greenvillechamber.org | (864) 242-1050
DESIGNED TO FIT YOUR NEEDS. REWARDING ON MANY LEVELS. We’ve created a Tiered Investment Program to reflect your unique business, with unique rewards built into each level. Join at one of these investment levels based on your current business needs.
Trustee Investor $50,000+
Community Builder $5,000
As our highest-level Investors, Trustee Investors
By becoming a Community Builder, you will increase
recognize the relationship between the prosperity
your influence among elected officials and access to
of the region and the success of their own
your prospects and peers. Stay “in the know” about
businesses. Your investment will support influential
economic issues and position your brand for growth.
initiatives that protect the business environment.
Community Champion $30,000
Business Champion $3,000 Maximize your exposure and competitive edge
Community Champion investment level is for
through strategic networking opportunities and
leading visionaries in the community. This level
access to the Accelerate Initiative. Engage with
offers businesses and executives the opportunity
key decision makers and peers to advance the
to enhance the local business landscape by serving
community.
on policy committees and attending exclusive leadership events.
Business Leader $1,500 Increase your visibility with opportunities to
Community Investor $20,000 Gain access to exclusive top Investor events that
collaborate with other influencers in the region and extend your brand as a community leader.
are reserved only for our top level corporations and executives. This leadership level consists of a group of high-powered community leaders and Chamber Investors.
Business Builder $750 Business Builder level offers benefits to build your business and increase your visibility in the Greenville area, while gaining resources to help your business.
Community Leader $10,000 This level is ideal for proactive business executives looking to make higher-level contacts and begin
Small Business $500 Designed for small businesses with less than
positioning their organizations as leaders in the
10 employees, gain access to Chamber Investors
community.
and make connections to build your network with potential prospects and peer businesses.
550 South Main St., Suite 550 | Greenville, SC 29601 greenvillechamber.org | (864) 242-1050
GROWING WITH THE CHAMBER. It’s never been easier to make a difference in our business community and grow as an individual and Investor — and it all begins with the steps below.
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LET’S BUILD THE FUTURE OF YOUR BUSINESS.
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