ADVOCATE FOR BUSINESS
CONNECT BUSINESSES & PEOPLE
INCLUDE EVERYONE
ACCELERATE ECONOMIC GROWTH
DEVELOP TALENT
GROWING A GREATER
GREENVILLE
INVESTING WITH THE GREENVILLE CHAMBER
SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED.
When you invest with the Greenville Chamber, you don’t just open countless doors. You grow personally and professionally. You embrace advocacy and find community. You help realize the potential of our region — and with the help of our collective resources, blaze your own path to prosperity, too.
“Serving as Chair of the Greenville Chamber is both a privilege and an honor. As an entrepreneur, I deeply respect the Chamber’s mission and can personally speak to the impact their programs and initiatives can have on a small business. As I look ahead, I am excited about the opportunities before us and confident that together, we can build a stronger more connected business community where businesses thrive and people prosper.”
- Traci Newkirk, 2025 Board Chair
YOUR GROWTH CATALYST.
The Chamber is a not-for-profit 501c(6) operating in the Upstate with business resources used by you, our Investors. Through your engagement and investment dollars, you play an important role in helping our entire region thrive and prosper — and in turn, we work as a community on your behalf, helping elevate your business and accelerate your future.
OUR VISION.
A globally competitive Upstate economy where businesses succeed and people prosper
To lead, convene and mobilize the business community to drive regional economic growth.
Achieve together. Do the right thing. Expect excellence. Inspire positivity. Value differences.
THE GREENVILLE CHAMBER PROMISE
Tap into invaluable opportunities for business promotion, year-round savings and networking across organizations and communities with the Greenville Chamber.
GROW YOUR NETWORK & BUILD YOUR SALES PIPELINE
Build connections with the Greenville Chamber’s regional network of influential business leaders and decision makers.
DRIVE COST OUT OF YOUR BUSINESS
Reducing costs is critical to business success and Chamber members take advantage of exclusive savings.
DEVELOP & RETAIN TOP TALENT
Leverage the Chamber’s suite of leadership programs designed to develop your talent at all levels
HELP US GROW A GREATER GREENVILLE
When you invest in the Greenville Chamber, you also invest in the community through advocacy, workforce development and entrepreneurial growth initiatives.
BOTTOM LINE BUILDERS
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS & SAVINGS ON BUSINESS ESSENTIALS
Health Insurance
BlueCross
BlueShield of SC
As a business owner, you need to find health insurance you and your employees can count on. BlueCross BlueShield of SC provides numerous plan options for businesses of all sizes with access to the largest network of providers in South Carolina.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Accident Fund
Workers’ compensation insurance through Accident Fund is the benefit that pays you back! Businesses receive 5% up-front savings on their premium, access to safety tools and materials, and the opportunity for dividend payments based upon the entire group’s loss history.
Prescription Drug Savings
FreeRx
FreeRx.com offers a monthly subscription service that provides access to 800+ generic medications and urgent care telehealth visits at no additional cost. Monthly subscriptions are $29.99 for individuals or $34.99 for families. Plus, businesses offering FreeRx as an employee benefit can save an additional $5.
Marketing Creative Services
LocaliQ
LOCALiQ offers Chamber Investors a FREE Digital Presence Consultation. This digital dashboard compares your business to competitors and scores your online presence. Their expert team will review results and discuss how you could benefit from their digital services.
Electronic Certificates of Origin
American World Trade Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored by First National Bank, this partnership offers Investors electronically chamber-stamped Certificate of Origin and export-related documents at a 50% discount. Electronic Certificates of Origin provide easier and faster Customs clearance and productivity gains for companies.
Office Supplies
Greenville
Office Supply
Our group program through Greenville Office Supply (GOS) gives you an account-dedicated business product specialist, discounts on every order, next-day free delivery nationwide, no order minimums or maximums and easy online ordering. From office supplies to furniture, GOS has you covered.
Labor Law Posters
Poster Compliance Center
The compliance plans provide full coverage of mandatory State, Federal, and OSHA notices, along with mandatory updates employers must post for their employees, and a $41,000 violation warranty, giving you peace of mind and protection. If you have employees, you must have these posters. Why not save?
A C C E LER AT E
GRE EN V I LL E
INNOVATIVE PATHS TO A PROSPEROUS FUTURE.
Strategy #1: Increase Educational Attainment
Play a key role in cultivating educational attainment to increase employment and economic mobility for new and current generations
Strategy #2: Drive Growth of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Support the entrepreneurial community through NEXT and the Business Accelerator to help launch and grow knowledge-based companies where pioneers can thrive, ultimately helping generate high-quality jobs and wealth
Strategy #3: Deliver 21st Century Talent and Workforce Workf communities compete for capital investment and jobs. Initiatives such as LaunchGVL and TalentRiseGVL are solving critical community issues and preparing Greenville for the future
Strategy #4: Inform and Influence Economic Decisions with Data
Invest in comprehensive economic and community data to provide meaningful insight into our path toward building a competitive and welcoming business environment
ACCELERATE IS GREENVILLE’S PRIVATE SECTOR-FUELED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE,
designed to prepare our community for tomorrow. Whether you join today or make it part of your growth plan, you’ll play an integral role in Greenville’s future As part of the Accelerate program, you are actively helping us build and shape a region that creates a prosperous community for all
KEY SHAREHOLDER BENEFITS AT 3K, 5K & 10K LEVELS GAIN VISIBILTY • MAKE CONNECTIONS • ACCESS TOP RESOURCES
As an Accelerate Shareholder at the 3K, 5K & 10K levels, you’ll receive key benefits to unlock a world of new opportunities as you connect and collaborate with locally-invested leaders. Contact us to learn more.
Company Name & Logo in Accelerate marketing materials (website/print/etc.)
Receive key Shareholder-Only Communications
Invitation to Quarterly Shareholder Meetings to get updates on the initiative and network with like-minded leaders
Receive one (1) Free Weekly Update Ad per Quarter, which is sent to over 8,000 Chamber Investors every Wednesday
“My experiences with the Greenville Chamber and Accelerate initiative have added great value to my business. The Business Accelerator training took years off the DIY learning curve I have also hired excellent interns through the LaunchGVL program. These efforts really do help businesses succeed.”
-SHAN SMITH, GOOD SENSE AUTOMATION
DESIGNED TO FIT YOUR NEEDS. REWARDING ON MANY LEVELS.
We’ve created a Tiered Investment Program to reflect your unique business, with unique rewards built into each level. Join at one of these investment levels based on your current business needs.
Trustee Investor $50,000+
As our highest-level Investors, Trustee Investors recognize the relationship between the prosperity of the region and the success of their own businesses. Your investment will support influential initiatives that protect the business environment.
Community Champion $30,000
Community Champion investment level is for leading visionaries in the community. This level offers businesses and executives the opportunity to enhance the local business landscape by serving on policy committees and attending exclusive leadership events.
Community Investor
$20,000
Gain access to exclusive top Investor events that are reserved only for our top level corporations and executives. This leadership level consists of a group of high-powered community leaders and Chamber Investors.
Community Leader $10,000
This level is ideal for proactive business executives looking to make higher-level contacts and begin positioning their organizations as leaders in the community.
Community Builder $5,000
By becoming a Community Builder, you will increase your influence among elected officials and access to your prospects and peers. Stay “in the know” about economic issues and position your brand for growth.
Business Champion $3,000
Maximize your exposure and competitive edge through strategic networking opportunities and access to the Accelerate Initiative. Engage with key decision makers and peers to advance the community.
Business Leader $1,500
Increase your visibility with opportunities to collaborate with other influencers in the region and extend your brand as a community leader
Business Builder $750
Business Builder level offers benefits to build your business and increase your visibility in the Greenville area, while gaining resources to help your business.
GROWING WITH THE CHAMBER.
It’s never been easier to make a difference in our business community and grow as an individual and Investor –and it all begins with the steps below.
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Meet with your Chamber Investor Engagement Manager Contact us at 864-242-1050 or fill out an application online
4 Proudly display your chamber window decal and web icon
23 Decide which investment level is right for your business
7 Meet with your Chamber representative to create an engagement plan
5 Attend a networking event to build your sales pipeline and relationships in the community
6 Promote your business through the Chamber’s website or sponsorship
8 Drive cost out of your business with Bottom Line Builders savings for you and your employees
9 Get the industry expertise you need to grow and prosper