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I am a regular networker in the Greenville, South Carolina area and I have made a list of my top 10 events. There are a lot to choose from!
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*(in alphabetical order)
◾️Biz Fuel - A networking group that hosts 3 events: an after hours event, morning event, and cigar night.
◾️Business After Hours | Coffee and Connections (with the Greenville Chamber) - Always well attended and well run.
◾️Business & Brews - General networking usually including a 10-15 minute presentation by a local community leader.
◾️Business on Tap - General networking hosted by the Upstate Business Journal
◾️Cigars and Business Cards - A monthly event at Boda Pipes in Greenville.
◾️GVL Connect - Hosted by Tangible Strategies at . Usually meets quarterly at Venture X
◾️GVL Hustle - A regular networking group that has a speaker and a focus on giving back to the community
◾️Ignite Greer - Hosted by The Platform at Greer at The Davenport. Two local business leaders give short presentations to discuss challenges and seek feedback from the local business community.
◾️PNC After Hours - A monthly event hosted by Professional Network Connections that is open to the public.
◾️Tech After Five - A networking event for tech professionals and tech supporters in Greenville and some other cities in SC and NC. Be sure to get on the email list for notifications of this event and other tech events in the area.
(New Event on the Rise) - Upstate Professionals Networking - A new event in 2021 hosted by Tyler Woodall and The WIN Agency
OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST
◾️Collaborators and Cocktails - This is an event hosted by the Endeavor workspace. There is networking and a presenter, usually connected to the advertising world.
◾️TedX Greenville - Usually includes one or two speakers and a chance for networking before and after the event.
◾️UWITSC.com - Stands for Upstate Women in Technology. I have not been to this one but I've heard it's good. Also heard that men are welcome too
◾️Rotary Club lunch. Have to be a member but can get in for free if you know a member. Usually a speaker.
◾️New business Ribbon Cuttings - usually connected to the Greenville and other local Chambers - an underrated location for networking. I search every Chamber event list in the area for events.
WEBSITES
*I usually check these websites and events every weekend to plan what I am going to attend for the upcoming week.
◾️gvltoday.6amcity.com - Their website is good but what you REALLY want to do is get on their daily email list. They have events and other things listed for the day. There is a link to sign up on the site. If I could just give you one thing, this would be it. I read it every morning.
◾️eventbright.com - I search "greenville" every weekend to find any events for the upcoming week. My #1 source for events
◾️Facebook.com events section - I usually search the events section once a week to see whats coming up
◾️Greenville Young Professionals Facebook page. Even if you aren't young or professional, there is often discussion about jobs and events in the area. facebook.com/groups/GreenvilleYoungProfessionals/
◾️Spartanburg Young Professionals Facebook page. Often have good events. facebook.com/SpartanburgYP/
◾️Business After Hours | Coffee and Connections (with the Greenville Chamber) - Always well attended and well run.
◾️Business & Brews - General networking usually including a 10-15 minute presentation by a local community leader.
◾️Business on Tap - General networking hosted by the Upstate Business Journal
◾️Cigars and Business Cards - A monthly event at Boda Pipes in Greenville.
◾️GVL Connect - Hosted by Tangible Strategies at . Usually meets quarterly at Venture X
◾️GVL Hustle - A regular networking group that has a speaker and a focus on giving back to the community
◾️Ignite Greer - Hosted by The Platform at Greer at The Davenport. Two local business leaders give short presentations to discuss challenges and seek feedback from the local business community.
◾️PNC After Hours - A monthly event hosted by Professional Network Connections that is open to the public.
◾️Tech After Five - A networking event for tech professionals and tech supporters in Greenville and some other cities in SC and NC. Be sure to get on the email list for notifications of this event and other tech events in the area.
(New Event on the Rise) - Upstate Professionals Networking - A new event in 2021 hosted by Tyler Woodall and The WIN Agency
OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST
◾️Collaborators and Cocktails - This is an event hosted by the Endeavor workspace. There is networking and a presenter, usually connected to the advertising world.
◾️TedX Greenville - Usually includes one or two speakers and a chance for networking before and after the event.
◾️UWITSC.com - Stands for Upstate Women in Technology. I have not been to this one but I've heard it's good. Also heard that men are welcome too
◾️Rotary Club lunch. Have to be a member but can get in for free if you know a member. Usually a speaker.
◾️New business Ribbon Cuttings - usually connected to the Greenville and other local Chambers - an underrated location for networking. I search every Chamber event list in the area for events.
WEBSITES
*I usually check these websites and events every weekend to plan what I am going to attend for the upcoming week.
◾️gvltoday.6amcity.com - Their website is good but what you REALLY want to do is get on their daily email list. They have events and other things listed for the day. There is a link to sign up on the site. If I could just give you one thing, this would be it. I read it every morning.
◾️eventbright.com - I search "greenville" every weekend to find any events for the upcoming week. My #1 source for events
◾️Facebook.com events section - I usually search the events section once a week to see whats coming up
◾️Greenville Young Professionals Facebook page. Even if you aren't young or professional, there is often discussion about jobs and events in the area. facebook.com/groups/GreenvilleYoungProfessionals/
◾️Spartanburg Young Professionals Facebook page. Often have good events. facebook.com/SpartanburgYP/
