Events Calendar

Join us every other week to hear from business and community leaders from across the Upstate!

Guest Speaker Tom Tyra

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the Greater Greenville Master Gardener Symposium. Featuring entertaining and informative speakers from near and far, the annual GGMG symposium is held on February 10th. Furthering their mission of educating the public, the symposium provides attendees with an inspiring and engaging day and an introduction to new ideas in the ever-changing world of horticulture.

Parking off of Eisenhower Drive.

1. College Affordability
2. College and Career Connections
3. Adult Degree Completions
4. Childcare & Early Education
5. Talent Marketing & Attraction

🎯 Craft Axe Throwing Presents: Networking Speed Dating Event

Get ready to hit the bullseye in more ways than one! Join Craft Axe Throwing on February 13th for a unique and exciting Networking Speed Dating event, designed exclusively for like-minded business professionals in the Spartanburg, SC area.

📅 Date: February 13th, 2024

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Location: Craft Axe Throwing, 226 W Main St STE D

✨ Event Highlights:

🔥 Axe-citing Networking: Forge new connections with fellow professionals in a dynamic and energetic setting. Craft Axe Throwing provides the perfect backdrop for breaking the ice and building meaningful relationships.

🏹 Speed Dating with a Twist: Experience a modern take on traditional speed dating, where you’ll have the chance to rotate through different axe-throwing stations. It’s a fun and interactive way to get to know potential business partners or friends.

🍻 Crafty Libations: Enjoy a selection of craft beers and refreshments available for purchase throughout the evening. Unwind and socialize with a drink in hand after showcasing your axe-throwing prowess.

Don’t miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to mix business with pleasure! Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a budding entrepreneur, Craft Axe Throwing’s Networking Speed Dating event is the perfect occasion to expand your network while having a blast.

It’s time to aim for success in both your professional and social life.

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Learn how your small business can engage in business opportunities with Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. Join us for an informative session featuring Steve Hyatt, System Director of Supply Chain Services, and Marchele Garrett, Diversity Officer and System Director of Language Services

Join TATT and the Urban League of the Upstate for an informal networking event to be held from 9-10:15 a.m. on Friday, February 16 at Anderson United Way at 604 N Murray Ave. This event will be limited to 30 people to allow for small group discussion.

Enjoy an Evening of Education and Networking with the United Way of Anderson County Join the United Way’s African American Leadership Society (AALS) for a networking event as we celebrate Black History! This networking event will take place at Tucker’s Restaurant on February 16, 2024 from 6:30-8:00pm.

This virtual workshop is mandatory for any Power Up Spartanburg participants hoping to get loan funding from The CLIMB Fund. These sessions will cover details of the loan application, required document checklists, and will provide clarity on the loan process for applicants.

Recruiting Solutions will be having an on-site hiring event February 21^st for 50+ positions. We are hiring for Machine Operators, Inspectors, and Packers.

Available Positions:
Machine Operator (2nd & 3rd Shifts)- Starting pay of $16.25
Machine Operators (12-hour shifts)- Starting pay of $17- $18.50
Inspector/Packers (12-hour shifts)- Starting pay of $17-$18.50

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.

Two days of educational programs, trade show featuring over 40 vendors and the annual meeting of the NC Tomato Growers Association

This is the largest commercial vegetable grower event in the region with a high quality educational program put together by vegetable extension specialist/agents at NC State University. We hope that you take advantage of this opportunity to learn about current issues associated with vegetables and take time with the representatives from agricultural companies and other businesses that support our industry during our 2-day trade show.

• New education track for small farms/direct market growers/organic production
• A sponsored lunch and awards program will be included at noon on Thursday.
• Pesticide credits will be available for attendees. (X,O, D, N)
• NC Private Applicator Recertification Class (V)
• Fumigation Recertification Class (Z)
• There will be a trade show again this year with a large number of sponsors and exhibitors setting up their displays for attendees to visit. Interested vendors should register early.
  

  SPONSORS/EXHIBITORS

  We welcome sponsors for our event. Sponsorships give you the opportunity to showcase your business and allow us to make this a special conference for attendees. Sponsorships also support scholarships. Details are included on the sponsorship ticket descriptions in the “get tickets” link above. If you need to be invoiced and send a check, please contact Ellen Moss at [email protected].

  SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS

  This year we will be holding a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction to support our scholarship fund. Raffle prices are $10/each or 12 for $100. During the conference see the Registration Desk to purchase your raffle tickets or for more information. Drawing will occur at the Tomato Growers Association Luncheon on Thursday. You Must Be Present to Win! If you are not interested in purchasing a raffle ticket or bidding on the silent auction, but would still like to support the scholarship fund, donations are greatly appreciated! Your generosity ensures that NCTGA continues to support future generations of farmers with an endowment fund used to offer merit/need-based scholarships. You can make a donation through this Eventbrite page via the donations ticket button. Details are included in the “get tickets” link above. If you need to be invoiced and send a check, or need a receipt for a tax deduction please contact Ellen Moss at [email protected].

Join us for Membership 101 to learn about the benefits, services, and resources that are a part of your OneSpartanburg, Inc. membership.

New members are encouraged to attend Membership 101 after joining the OneSpartanburg, Inc., but this is also a great refresher course for existing members who want to maximize their benefits.

During Membership 101, members will:

• Meet other new members and OneSpartanburg, Inc. staff
• Learn more about the benefits of their membership
• Learn how to utilize the website to update member information, post events, and register for OneSpartanburg, Inc. events

Liability laws, and liquor liability insurance in particular, have been hot-button issues for small businesses across Spartanburg County, and South Carolina. Join us for a Voice of Business Brunch featuring experts discussing these liability and insurance issues, how they’re impacting local bars, restaurants, and venues, and what some next steps could be.

SPEAKERS:

Russ Dubisky
Executive Director,  SC Insurance Association

Sara Hazzard
President and CEO, SC Manufacturers Alliance

Susan Cohen
President and CEO, SC Restaurant and Lodging Association

Late winter is the perfect time to start planning for summer gardens and what better way to start than with the Basics of Vegetable Gardening class! Come prepared to learn about what it takes to start growing your own vegetables in our area. Join experienced teacher and former director, John Murphy, as he guides you through vegetable gardening basics.

Trying to fund your start-up business can be tricky. Join us to learn how you can Power Up your business by accessing low-interest loans with our Fiduciary Partner, The CLIMB Fund.

Join us for Power Up 101 to learn about the initiative and resources that are available to you as a small business owner in Spartanburg County.

Participants are encouraged to attend Power Up 101 after completing the initial intake form, but this is also a great refresher course for existing participants who want to maximize their benefits.

During Power Up 101, participants will:

• Meet other small business owners and OneSpartanburg, Inc. staff
• Learn more about the resources available
• Learn how to utilize the website for the upcoming GRID and technical support resources