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A large crowd gathered in Aug . 2020 in excitement as the official Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for Zaxby ’ s took place in the Camellia City .
REFERRAL SERVICE : Every day , your local chamber receives calls from individuals and businesses looking for potential vendors , and chamber members typically recommend chamber members . BUSINESS EXPOSURE : With a chamber membership , you can reach potential clients through member exclusive advertising and marketing opportunities for business-to-business , new business and publicity . INTERNET PRESENCE : Members of the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce who provide us with their Internet address will be automatically linked through the Chamber site on www . greenvillealchamber . com . TRAINING SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS : The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce consistently strives to offer local businesses the opportunity to participate in special training sessions and seminars designed to help your business prosper . The Chamber offers a variety of business-related topics throughout the year . WEEKLY NEWSLETTER : The Chamber of Commerce distributes a weekly newsletter that is distributed to more than 500 individuals and businesses highlighting member sales , promotions , employee features and highlights , and important “ save the date ” items . BUSINESS AFTER HOURS : These are member only social events held at local businesses to give attendees an opportunity to network with other other local business associates . COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT : The Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of opportunities to get involved in community events . FALL SUPPER : The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Fall Supper in October at the Greenville-Butler County Public Library ‘ s Camellia Pavilion . Guests can expect good food , live entertainment and door prizes . The Fall Supper offers a wonderful opportunity to network and socialize with other business and community leaders in the community . CELEBRATE AMERICA : The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Greenville sponsor the annual Celebrate America fireworks show the first weekend in July at Tiger Stadium . TRICK OR TREAT ON COMMERCE STREET : Thousands of costumed kids and their families roam downtown Greenville on Halloween night as the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce ‘ s Trick or Treat on Commerce Street takes place . The event is family-friendly and offers candy booths , festivities in the park , live entertainment , and much more . CHRISTMAS PARADE : Mark your calendars for the first Tuesday in December , as an eagerly-awaited holiday event returns to downtown Greenville . Parade goers enjoy a fun-filled evening of activities in the park , a visit from Santa , tasty refreshments , and an impressing lineup of float entries . MEMBER BANQUET & AWARDS CEREMONY : The annual Member Banquet and Awards Ceremony is held annually to recognize and honor local businesses for longevity , success and value they add to our community . The banquet features a meal , awards ceremony and keynote speaker . SOCIAL MEDIA : Iinteracting with consumers on social media is an important marketing strategy for businesses . The Chamber uses its social media platform to help your business build brand awareness , increase your customer base , and connect with current customers . Social media boils down to engagement and the Chamber of Commerce has one of the most active social media sites in the area .

CHAMBER DECALS ARE VISIBLE AT LOCAL BUSINESSES SIGNIFYING MEMBERSHIP !

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