SBDC & Partner
Training & Events

Looking to jump start your workday? Join us at our Morning Mingle event! Designed to introduce our newest members to our most seasoned networkers, this casual speed-networking opportunity will start you on your journey to building quality professional relationships through the Chamber. And there's free coffee! Space is limited so snag your seat today!

Morning Business Connections are free monthly meetings that provide members the opportunity to hear from guest speakers on various unique topics as well as network with fellow members.

Join certified instructors and SBDC consultants Brent Hoover and Earl Gregorich for an introductionary workshop on QuickBooks Online. Whether you are a small business owner already using QuickBooks or simply looking to learn more, this workshop is meant for you!

How to reach and grow your audience from your phone
Networking & Marketing
To get Information to take your Business to the next level
How MINDSET makes the MONEY!
Business Consulting
Discovering your gift and monetizing you
Business Spotlight presentation

How do you tell the world about your innovation without giving up your “secret sauce”? You want to showcase your advantage, but you’re worried about giving too much info to competitors. You need to stand out, but hiding your genius just feels safer.
If these worries sound familiar, this webinar will help you figure out what info is truly risky, and what you should be shouting from the rooftops.

Morning Business Connections are free monthly meetings that provide members the opportunity to hear from guest speakers on various unique topics as well as network with fellow members.

Register now for this interactive community forum to help identify the challenges and opportunities to move our county and municipalities forward, together.

Our agenda will include interactive sessions and remarks from our guest speakers.

Canva is an easy-to-use design program. We'll give you a quick lesson on how to create a flyer or Facebook post--select the best template, insert photos, change fonts, etc. This workshop is for beginners or anyone wanting to practice as we'll get to use the Chester Center computer lab! Lunch is free for Chamber members and is available for purchase for non-Chamber members.

Finding purpose through the South Carolina Guard 2nd Batallion.

Guest speaker Theresa Thompson CEO Upstate Warrior Solution & the Hupert House Veteran Center.

At each meeting, two local companies take the stage to share what they do and the challenges they're facing and overcoming in growing their businesses.

After each presentation, the crowd has a chance to both ask questions and offer helpful advice and insight.

Come and hear about the how Law Enforcement Diversion Assisted Program (LEAD) can positively impact your business.

Celebrating Freedom.

Morning Business Connection

A Chamber Networking Event.

Looking to jump start your workday? Join us at our Morning Mingle event! Designed to introduce our newest members to our most seasoned networkers, this casual speed-networking opportunity will start you on your journey to building quality professional relationships through the Chamber. And there's free coffee! Space is limited so snag your seat today!

Join us as we meet with elected officials and county planners from Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson regarding the challenges of growth in the Upstate's 3 largest counties.

Guest speaker Robert Long will provide an update on housing development in Chester County.
Jim Funk will talk about using data to understand your consumers.

What you will learn:
What steps should you take to prepare your business before a disaster strikes?
What type of insurance coverage do you need?
What training do your employees need so that your business will survive a disaster?
How should you communicate with your customers before and after a disaster?
How can the SBDC help a small business owner recover from a disaster?

Morning Business Connection over coffee.

El objetivo principal del Curso de Desarrollo Empresarial (EES, por sus siglas en inglés) es fomentar un ambiente de negocios saludable en la comunidad hispana en el estadode Carolina del Sur.

Logramos este objetivo al capacitar a los dueños de negocios hispanos con la información y las habilidades necesarias para establecer negocios exitosos.

Bringing the Entertainment Industry to the Upstate.

Cash flow may be king, but don't underestimate credit. Especially, when it comes time to obtain a business loan. Whether you are expanding, working on day-to-day operations, or simply starting out, learn the importance of cash flow and building credit.

The plan is simple, one or two entrepreneurs will present their businesses to an audience consisting of YOU, mentors, advisers, business executives, and other entrepreneurs. Each entrepreneur will present for six minutes, followed by a 20-minute question-and-answer session with the audience.