Greater Inman Area Chamber of Commerce News
Business and community news from the Greater Inman Area Chamber of Commerce.
Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Celebration at The Upstate Coffee
The Greater Inman Area Chamber of Commerce (GIACC) is hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of The Upstate Coffee. The event will take place Friday, October 30, 2020 at 5:30 pm at 14 Mill Street, Downtown Inman, SC. We cordially invite all GIACC members to attend and take part in this ceremony.
Piedmont S.C.O.R.E. Online Workshops
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The Importance of Managing Cash Flow – 10/20/2020 – C0232
October 20, 2020, 6:00pm EDT
Are you ready to hire your first employee?- 10/28/2020- C0232
October 28, 2020, 11:30am EDT
Sales 101: Create a Successful Sales Process – 11/05/2020- C0232
November 5, 2020, 11:30am EST
LEAN Start-Up: Rapidly Determine The Viability Of Your Business Idea 11/12/2020 – C0232
November 12, 2020, 6:00pm EST
Branding: Successfully Position Your Small Business in Your Target Market 11/17/2020 – C0232
November 17, 2020, 11:30am EST
Tips to strengthen your online presence 11/18/2020 – C0232
November 18, 2020, 11:30am EST
SC Small Business Development Center Training Webinars
Lending for Small Business – COVID 19 Impacts
Date: 11/2/20
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EST)
Status: Open – 176 places remaining
Registration Deadline: 10/31/20 8:00 AM (EDT)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: Todd Phillips 803-323-2283
Program Format: Webinar
Training Topics: Business Financing
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Start Smart Small Business Webinar Series Part 3:
Marketing Your Business
Date: 11/3/20
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (EST)
Status: Open – 470 places remaining
Registration Deadline: 11/3/20 8:00 AM (EST)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: Jim Johnson 803-536-8445
Program Format: Webinar
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Description:
This course is designed and taught by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SC State University. The SBDC is a U.S. Small Business Administration resource partner that offers no charge one on one business consulting and training. The SBDC has partnered with the Department of Social Services to offer this course on starting a small business.
Small Business Smart Start is a 4-week course that is structured to provide a systematic approach to the creation, assessment, growth/development and operation of new and emerging small business enterprises. During the class, students will explore the various aspects of small business creation and management through readings and the development of a business plan focused on a new enterprise of their choice.
Classes will be held at 3 pm on Tuesdays on October 20 & 27, November 3 & 10. The webinar will be presented on Zoom and a link will be sent upon submission of registration.
The class will include handouts and course work which will be sent after registration. The outcome of this class includes a working business plan.
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Building Your Digital Marketing Strategy
Date: 11/4/20
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (EST)
Status: Open – 54 places remaining
Registration Deadline: 11/3/20 4:00 PM (EST)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: Carolyn Strange 843-740-6160
Program Format: Webinar
Training Topics: COVID-19 General Support, Marketing/Sales, Social Media
Description:
With the brand challenges and opportunities created by COVID 19, now may be the time to dial up (or start up!) your digital program. Customers and prospects are online like never before. Can they find you and will they want to engage with your brand? This fast-paced, hour-long workshop will “de-mystify digital,” helping you answer these questions: ? How do I go about building my digital strategy? ? What digital assets make the most sense for my brand? ? How do some of the leading assets/tools work? [Digital 101] o Search engine optimization (SEO) – paid and organic o Pay Per Click (PPC) advertising o Display advertising o Email campaigns o Geofencing o Social platforms This webinar has something for everyone, regardless of where you are in your digital journey.
Presenter: Kathy Rauch is President and Co-Founder of The Satori Group Ltd., a woman-owned Marketing consulting company established in 2000 to help clients identify, evaluate, and effectively communicate their value to target markets.
Instructions: Zoom meeting; link will be emailed after registration closes.
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Money Matters: Finance & Cash Flow Your Small Business
Date: 11/12/20
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (EST)
Status: Open – 472 places remaining
Registration Deadline: 11/12/20 8:00 AM (EST)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: Lonnie Chestnut, III 803-536-8445
Location: Orangeburg SC 29117-0001
Training Topics: Cash Flow Management
Description:
Learn the following:
How to obtain funding
Alternate funding sources
Managing your business cash flow during COVID
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How to Start a Food Truck Business
Date: 12/3/20
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (EST)
Status: Open – 476 places remaining
Registration Deadline: 12/3/20 8:00 AM (EST)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: Jim Johnson 803-533-3964
Location: Orangeburg SC 29117-0001
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Description:
Learn the concepts of:
Understanding the mobile food business
Regulations and resources needed to start up
Marketing your food truck for success
Share Your Company News or Events
Greater Inman Area Chamber of Commerce Members are invited to share company news items with other members. We want to know if a member wins an award or acquires a new designation. Spread the word about any new goods or services. Manufacturers let members know about the new products produced at your facility or when a key executive has been hired.
Send us your press releases or content no later than the 10th day of the month for inclusion in the current month’s newsletter. Or, logon to the Members Only section of the website and post your news item.
Community Beautification Day 2020
City-Wide & 29349 Area Clean-up
The Inman Community Beautification Day held on Saturday, September 26, was a great success. Many thanks to all the volunteers from the Chamber, the City of Inman, and the community who showed up and helped conduct a city-wide and area code 29349 area cleanup. You all really made a difference!