Events

Building a successful startup starts with a strong MVP, but getting the right feedback is crucial for growth. Join us for this interactive event designed to help early-stage founders refine their MVPs with insights from experienced product managers. Attendees will have the chance to present their MVPs, receive actionable feedback, and even connect with potential first users. Whether you're fine-tuning features or validating your concept, this is a perfect opportunity to make your product more compelling for the market.

Who Should Attend?

• Early-stage founders with an MVP ready for feedback.
• Startup teams looking to refine their product based on expert advice.
• Entrepreneurs interested in gaining their first users and validating product-market fit.
• Anyone seeking insights from experienced product managers and fellow founders.

Whether you're just starting out or scaling your business, This webinar will help you understand the different loans, grants and other funding options available to you as an entrepreneur or small business owner.

In this webinar, our expert presenter will guide you through the latest funding opportunities available to you, including loans, grants, and alternative financing methods.

You'll learn:

• Different Loan options
• Grant Opportunities
• Alternative Funding Strategies

Live attendees will receive the slide deck and a link to this webinar recording.

Join us to learn who Candid is and how our resources can help your nonprofit thrive. With our trusted data and training, Candid has resources on important issues in the social sector. This orientation will introduce you to Candid's flagship products and other resources to help you effectively fundraise, learn from peers, and tell your organization’s story.

Upon completion of this course you should be able to:

• Identify Candid’s resources for nonprofit professionals and where to find them.
• Determine which Candid resources are most relevant to your organization’s needs.
• Plan to tell your story online, using your nonprofit's Candid profile.
• Explain how Foundation Directory helps you find foundation donors and how to access the tool.

During the meeting we will cover the following:

• Visibility: Promote your work​
• Funding: Insights to find donors​
• Training: Build nonprofit capacity​

In this workshop you will learn some important strategies that you can implement early on that will help your business down the road should you decide to liquidate the business, sell or pass the business, or simply retire.

The Founder Showcase is Silicon Valley's leading international startup pitch event, helping pre-seed startups learn, launch, and connect with investors. At this interactive online event, you can watch the pitches of promising pre-seed startups from across the globe. We'll also have an inspiring keynote presentation from Jonathan Greechan, CEO & Co-Founder at founder Institute, where he will share his insights on what idea-stage and pre-seed startups can expect to see in the startup funding landscape for 2025, and how they can prepare. Stay after the pitches to network with international founders, investors, and executives.

Do you have questions about free resources through the SBA?

• Do you wonder about potential opportunities to sell to the government?
• Do you have questions about possible loans for small businesses?
• Are you aware of free business advising services to help grow your business?

Meet a representative of the SBA and learn about what's available to help grow your business!

New Location!

👉 This event will be held in the Greenville City Club (formerly the Commerce Club)

👉 Prepare yourself for an awesome view of Greenville!

Tech After Five connects the tech community. We invite IT Professionals, Startups, Entrepreneurs, and their community of support to come together and make meaningful professional connections.

You may be looking for work or looking to hire. You might be looking for customers or prospects. You may need co-founders, partners, or mentors. We’ve got you covered.

Tech After Five is not like other networking events. We work particularly hard to make sure we get the right people in the room and then make sure it’s easy for you to find each other. Sign up using the right ticket type for you. We will then follow up with custom emails that let you know who you can expect to meet. We will print custom badges for the event that make it easy for you to find the people you are looking for.

We know that networking can be hard. We try to make it as easy as possible for you to meet the right people. We know that when smart people come together we can make things happen. We hope you will join us and become part of our community.

Choosing the right retail space is crucial for any business owner. Whether you are opening your first store or expanding, knowing how to find the right space for your retail business can set you on the path to success.

In this webinar, you'll learn how to evaluate potential locations, negotiate leasing terms and ensure that your business plan and budget align with your goal of finding a retail space. Our expert presenter will show you practical strategies to help you make informed decisions when choosing a retail space for your business.

Learning Objectives:

• Create a business plan and budget before looking for a retail business
• Define and understand your ideal target customer profile
• Learn how to evaluate different trade areas and locations for your business
• Master the fundamentals of lease term negotiations

Live attendees will receive the slide deck and a link to this webinar recording.

Great companies start with great people, so the Founder Institute startup accelerator has been collecting social science data since 2009 to identify the personality traits that correlate with building great startups. On this interactive online event, Jonathan Greechan (Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute) will share exclusive insights and data collected from over 15 years of research, 175,000 social science assessments, and 7,000 launched companies. If you are interested in the learning the components of "Entrepreneur DNA", then don't miss this candid and informative event.

If you're interested in learning about startup funding and discovering how the Founder Institute can help, join this live and interactive online event featuring Jonathan Greechan, CEO and Co-Founder of the Founder Institute. The webinar will kick off with a brief presentation on fundraising and an overview of the Founder Institute, followed by 30-45 minutes of 'Ask Me Anything' (AMA) covering all topics related to FI and entrepreneurship. Bring your questions and make the most of this opportunity to get expert advice and insights!

Are you interested in starting your own business or nonprofit? If so, the STEPS TO STARTING A BUSINESS course is right for you. In this course, offered via Zoom, you will learn all about start-up funding, financial tools, business plan essentials, marketing considerations, and more.

If you're interested in learning about startup funding and discovering how the Founder Institute can help, join this live and interactive online event featuring Jonathan Greechan, CEO and Co-Founder of the Founder Institute. The webinar will kick off with a brief presentation on fundraising and an overview of the Founder Institute, followed by 30-45 minutes of 'Ask Me Anything' (AMA) covering all topics related to FI and entrepreneurship. Bring your questions and make the most of this opportunity to get expert advice and insights!

Who Should Attend:

• Anyone who has an idea for a startup or an early-stage company.
• Any with a pre-seed startup (pre-funding).
• Anyone interested in learning about the Founder Institute program.

The Greenville Chamber is dedicated to supporting our small business community. One way we do this is by recognizing an extraordinary small business each month. The Small Business of the Month is chosen by a selection committee who review submissions of the applications submitted by Greenville Chamber investors. If selected as a Small Business of the Month, the business is automatically in consideration for Small Business of the Year.

Benefits of being named a Small Business of the Month include:

• Personalized plaque
• Blog feature
• Weekly Update feature
• Social Media shout-out
• Recognition at Networking Events
• Recognition on the Chamber's Homepage
• Opportunity to be named the Small Business of the Year
• Feature on WSPA’s Your Carolina show with live appearance and recognition on the WSPA website

All nominees must be a for profit business with 50 or less employees, in business for at least 3 years and a current Greenville Chamber investor in good standing.

Nominations are accepted year-round. We accept nominations from past SBOM winners, current investors, members of the business community and civic leaders. Self-nominations are also accepted.

Join the SC SBDC and SC CCR&R for a series of essential workshops designed to help you build and grow a successful childcare business.
Each month has a new key topic:
Intro to Small Business Child Care: Meet SC SBDC and CCR&R team members to learn what a small business childcare centers need to succeed
Business Planning - Financial Management: Discover the key strategies for business planning and financial management that will drive sustainability and growth in your childcare business.
Operating a Business: Review the importance of accounting systems and best hiring practices for childcare centers.
Marketing: Develop the essential strategies to effectively promote a childcare center, how to use the referral platform, and the importance of networking
Taxes: Understand specific federal and state tax regulations along with incentives and credits applicable to childcare centers.
Don't miss this opportunity to take your childcare business to the next level!

Intro to Small Business Child Care 1/8/2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EST)

Business Planning - Financial Management 2/12/2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EST)

Operating a Business 3/12/2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EDT)

Marketing 4/9/2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EDT)

Taxes 5/14/2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EDT)

Building a great Co-Founder team is one of the most difficult yet important steps in founding a startup. While many founders may start alone, there are multiple benefits of having a Co-Founder, and taking the time to establish a quality team can mean the difference between failure and success. Join us for this fun and interactive event where you will learn best practices for building an effective Co-Founder relationship. In addition, you will have the opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs who are looking for a Co-Founder at virtual tables and speed networking sessions.

Before attending, we encourage participants to take the Entrepreneur DNA Test to enhance the matching process by identifying traits and compatibility for a more tailored co-founder experience. Don’t miss this chance to build your dream team!

In the world of startups, mastering go-to-market (GTM) strategies and building robust sales functions are key to driving growth. Join us for an exclusive fireside chat and AMA session with Mark Kosoglow, a luminary in the SaaS industry, known for his pioneering GTM leadership. As the first sales hire at Outreach.io, Mark played a pivotal role in scaling the company to unicorn status by building and refining their sales development function. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the top leaders in SaaS sales. Come prepared with your questions and get direct answers in this interactive event!

Elizabeth Gibson, HR Director, Coastal Conservation League with walk attendees through how to prepare Total Benefits Statements that show employees the total cash value of their employee benefits.

The NxLevel Program for Micro Entrepreneurs is a seven-session program hosted by the Chapin Chamber of Commerce and the South Carolina Small Business Development Centers. The program will be held on seven consecutive Tuesdays at the Chapin Chamber of Commerce, 302 Columbia Avenue, Chapin, SC 29036 starting January 21, 2025.

The multi-session course presents options and strategies for achieving self-sufficiency through self-employment, with an emphasis on learning and meeting professional standards for financial management, marketing, and customer service.

This is an IN-PERSON series of workshops taught by Experts. It will not be available to remote participants.

Meet with fellow Chamber Investors and maximize face-to-face connections build your network at the next Coffee & Connections.

Don’t forget to bring your elevator pitch and business cards — we’ll have the coffee!

Our networking events sell out quickly and limited spots are available. Register now!

Join us for "Starting Point" with your Greenville Chamber where you will learn how to:

* Start your Engagement Plan by beginning to engage with other new Investors

* Start utilizing the Investor Portal to engage in events and programs

* Start learning about your exclusive savings on essential business services through our Bottom Line Builder partners to help run any sized business.

This is a great way to meet Chamber staff and other new investors as well.

A brief networking starts at 9:00 AM , the meeting begins promptly at 9:15 AM

This event is complimentary and requires registration. We do ask that only one representative per investor company attend. Soon to be Investors are welcome to join this meeting.