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Thursday, May 24, 2012
"Get Down to Business" Series!
A Celebration of National Small Business Week!
Time: 7:30am-12:00pm
Location: Greenville Marriott, 1 Parkway East
Celebrate Small Business Week with Get Down to Business: a FREE, action-packed, nationwide series of business building events.
Led by the industry’s top experts in email and social media marketing, Get Down To Business is your kick-off for small business success. It’s also your chance to meet and mingle with other small businesses and local influencers to learn:
- Proven tips and strategies for reaching your next great customer
- How to get existing customers to bring you new ones
- How to create engaging marketing campaigns
- And much more
So whether you have all the customers you can handle or if you’re looking for new ones, you’ll find tons of useful info that will help you boost your bottom line in no time.
There is NO COST to attend but attendees MUST pre-register. Seating is limited for this event.
This event is hosted by Constant Contact!
Friday, Jun 1, 2012
First Friday Luncheon
Greer City Hall (301 E. Poinsett Street)
11:30am until 1:00pm
Price = $10 for Chamber members, $15 for non-members
Speaker: Gerry O'Brion, Nationally recognized speaker, author and executive
Presenting Sponsor of the Year: Greer Memorial Hospital
CANCELLATION POLICY: If a notice of cancellation is not provided within 48 hours of the event, an invoice will be generated.
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Charter Media presents nationally known speaker, Gerry O’Brion live June 1st.
Grow your business like the big guys, using the same strategies they use. Gerry O’Brion has worked on several billion dollar brands, and translates that experience into techniques any business can use. He will help you develop an action plan to make your business stronger now and over the long term.
Generate real ideas you can use immediately through a fun, thought-provoking dialogue. You look at your business with a fresh perspective and reexamine your differentiation.
If you’re a business owner, executive, or manager, this information will improve your business, regardless of your budget. The "What Big Brands Know" presentation is packed with information, strategies and case studies about companies that are doing it right.
About Gerry:
Gerry O’Brion is a speaker and author who translates big brand strategies into knowledge that any business can use to win in the marketplace. Gerry built his career growing big brands. After earning his MBA at the University of Michigan, he worked with Procter & Gamble on brands such as Crisco, Tide, Mr. Clean, and Spic & Span. Next, at Coors Brewing Company he managed Coors Light, a $2 billion business. He was then VP of Marketing for the $1.5 billion Quiznos restaurant chain. Gerry was most recently VP of Marketing for Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, a $1 billon brand.
Tuesday, Jun 5, 2012
Candidate Forum
presented by the Greer Political Action Committee
Time: 4:30-6:30pm
Location: Grace Hall - 108 Trade Street
This event will feature light h'orderves, refreshments, and the opportunity to hear from each candidate. Candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives District 4, SC Senate, SC House of Representatives have been invited.
All welcome to attend! Please register below.
Wednesday, Jun 6, 2012
Handshakes & Hashbrowns
presented by Greer Middle College Charter High School!
Please join us at Greer Middle College Charter High School for networking and a HOT breakfast including yummy hashbrowns! This is a great way to do a little business before the business day!
Location: Greer Middle College Charter High School
138 West McElhaney Road
Taylors, SC 29687
Time: 8:00-9:00am
Cost: Free to attend! Please RSVP.
Thursday, Jun 7, 2012
Minority Business Summit
Presented by Greer Memorial Hospital
Location: Grace Hall in downtown Greer
Time: 8:00am to 2:00pm
Price: FREE
The Minority Business Summit features panel discussion, exhibit booths, networking, and keynote speaker - Merl Code.
The panel discussion will feature prominent minority business leaders speaking on topics such as: Access to Capital, Career Advancement, Business Logistics, and Marketing and Communication.
8-9:30am - - Networking, exhibit booths, and breakfast
9:30-10:45am - - Panel discussion
10:45-11:30am - - Networking and exhibit booths
11:30-1pm - - Lunch and keynote address
1-2pm - - Networking and exhibit booths
Everyone welcome to attend!
Please register below for free continental breakfast and lunch!
Coffee and Breakfast provided by the Stomping Grounds in downtown Greer!
Thursday, Jun 7, 2012
Chamber 101
Presented by: Costco Wholesale
Greer Chamber Conference Room
8:30am
This is an opportunity for all Chamber members - whether you have been a member for 1 day or 10 years - to learn about member benefits and how to maximize your membership.
Bring your business cards to share with other members who attend the orientation and also any promotional items/brochures for our display area in the lobby!
