Events Calendar
Explore family friendly events, theatres, galleries, concerts, nightlife, things to do, and more in the Greenville, SC and Upstate areas.
Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.
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In 2017, voters approved a one percent sales tax that has funded a new Courthouse and more. In November, voters will decide whether the one percent sales tax is continued, with revenue going to road projects. Overall, Spartanburg County roadways earned a failing grade. The penny sales tax is the most cost-conscious way to fix roads and fix them quickly, especially with 34%-39% of the cost covered by non-residents. Learn more about the condition of our roads and a potential solution to fix them with Spartanburg County Administrator Cole Alverson, and hear the benefits of voting YES in November with OneSpartanburg, Inc. President/CEO Allen Smith.
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Here is what you can expect from us:
- Best in class professional networking
- Fresh ideas on your venture
- A chance to meet your next employer, customer, partner, or colleague
- Career advice & connections
- a chance to practice your personal introduction in a Zoom full of supportive and helpful people.
How do you make all this happen? Sign up and show up.
The event is virtual. Join from anywhere.
Recruiting Solutions will be on-site at Motus Integrated Technology every Tuesday in August. We are hiring for Production and Assembly Associates.
When: Tuesdays in October
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Where: Motus Integrated Technologies
320 John Martin Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29303
What: Immediately hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift Production and Assembly Associates
Benefits:
• Temp-to-Hire
• Pay Raise (once hired on)
• Weekly Pay
• $100 referral bonuses
If unable to attend, please call our office at (864) 234-0072 or apply at https://www.recruitingsolutionsonline.com/…/production…/
Power Up Spartanburg’s Community Captains are representatives of our county’s municipalities, working to connect small and minority business owners and entrepreneurs in the area to Spartanburg’s small and minority business development initiative. Meet your Chesnee Captain, Ysante McDowell!
Power Up Spartanburg’s Community Captains are representatives of our county’s municipalities, working to connect small and minority business owners and entrepreneurs in the area to Spartanburg’s small and minority business development initiative. Meet your City of Spartanburg Captain, Santiago Mariani!
October’s Middle Tyger Area Council meeting is sponsored by United Community Bank who invites you to join at their location in Duncan for a tailgate style business after hours! Food, beverages, and giveaways are on the schedule, so bring a friend and enjoy networking with fellow Middle Tyger area businesses!
Thank you to United Community Bank for sponsoring this event
The Upstate Entrepreneur Ecosystem welcomes Travis Sheridan, the Chief Community Officer of Wexford Science and Technology. Join us for lunch as Travis outlines the tools and tactics you can use immediately to build a meaningful community. These tools have been refined over nearly 30 years of testing in the field — with much success and a few failures.
Want to stand out from the crowd? Want your reach and influence to grow organically? What to turn admirers into advocates? It starts with building an authentic community around your brand, your company, your service, or your organization. There are ways to create moments of serendipity, but it can’t be left to chance — it must be engineered.
In this session we will spend time Topics include: – Some will. Some won’t. So what? Move on. – I want to meet you. I want to know you. I want to help you. – Attract. Develop. Promote. – So an attorney and an acrobat walked into a bar… – It’s not about you! (Sorry, Dr Phil) – Kindtagious: The ideal pandemic
Travis holds the position of SVP & Chief Community Officer at Wexford Science & Technology, liaising closely with university partners, civic leaders, and community groups within Wexford’s Knowledge Communities. He pioneers the creation of inclusive urban spaces, directs community engagement strategies, identifies fresh partnerships and initiatives, establishes funding means for diverse innovators, and reinforces connections between the Knowledge Community and its geographic context. Additionally, he heads the Wexford SciTech Seed Fund’s investment committee.
Before Wexford, Travis made significant strides as President of the CIC Venture Café Global Institute, managing its global expansion. Earlier, as the Assistant VP of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, he oversaw a business plan contest, launched a biotech incubator, and managed multiple business incubators.
Travis continues to contribute by serving on the boards of various local organizations, including the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis Public Radio, and the Chairman’s Circle and Policy Council of Greater St. Louis Inc. He is also a founding member of the St Louis Charter Commission.
Armed with a bachelor’s in psychology, a master’s in organizational behavior, and doctoral coursework in organizational leadership, Travis applies innovation and entrepreneurship to foster community and economic growth. A resident of Old North STL, he proudly lives in a house he built from shipping containers.
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The first penny sales tax, passed by voters in 2017, led to significant facilities improvements across Spartanburg, including a new Spartanburg County Courthouse, and a joint City-County Government Complex. In November, voters will head to the polls again to decide if another six-year penny sales tax is passed, with all funds raised by the new penny to be directed to roads. Learn the benefits of voting YES in November with OneSpartanburg, Inc. President and CEO Allen Smith and County Administrator Cole Alverson.
Business Plan
Topics addressed:
- Am I bankable?
- The business plan outline
- Financial forecasting
- Understanding market research
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Join Ten at the Top and the Urban League of the Upstate for an informal networking event to be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on Friday, October 13 at the Park 37 Community Room as we discuss the ingredients for being a “Great Place to Work”!
Panelists include:
*Yolanda Lewis – Human Resources Director, SCRA
*Gina Freeman – Project Communications Specialist, ReWa
*Tom Tyra – VP Cheif Marketing & Communications Officer, GSP Int’l Airport
*Kaye Davis – Sustainability Services Officer, ReWa
*Mike Garren – Director of Business Development, Trehel Corporation
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Advocating for Spartanburg County’s Business Community
Make sure your business’ voice is heard in Columbia by filing out the Upstate Chamber Coalition’s Legislative Priorities survey. This survey is taken by businesses from across the 10-county region, and we need to make sure Spartanburg County businesses get involved in this process.
The survey takes only a few minutes to complete, and will remain open until Monday, Oct. 23.
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GSP International Airport is conducting an update to its IT Master Plan to determine the types of technology, services, and amenities needed in the future at the airport.
Public Meetings October 17 and 19
The best version of the Saluda Grade Trail is one that includes your input! We want to know your hopes and dreams for the trail. We also want to know your concerns so we can understand and address potential problems.
You are invited to your choice of two public meetings—in Inman, SC on Oct. 17 or Columbus, NC on Oct. 19.
These meetings will be held drop-in style, so come on your schedule—no need to stay the entire time. You can circulate through various stations, where you’ll have opportunities to learn about the trail and give input on your vision, goals, and concerns.
When and Where
SC Public Meeting
Tuesday, Oct. 17
5:30-7:30 PM (drop-in)
Inman Library
50 Mill Street
Inman, SC 29349
NC Public Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 19
5:30-7:30 PM (drop-in)
Polk County High School
1681 NC-108
Columbus, NC 28722
Please RSVP so that we can plan this event and communicate with you about any changes or updates. Your RSVP info will only be used to communicate with you about these meetings.
This dive into Power Up Spartanburg, our county’s small and minority business development initiative, will focus on what start-up businesses need to know.