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Stay Successful. You can start HERE. You can SCALE here. The stories shared below should make a you a believer in #StartupGVL. We are future-proofing our economy, leading the state in business growth and watching a couple of young guns take the entrepreneurial leap.

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City Council Considers Economic Development Strategic Plan

Greenville City Council got a first look at our Economic Development Strategic Plan. Focus areas include Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Attracting New Investment, Talent Recruitment and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
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Man checking out robotic tank at CMI event

Supporting Doers and Makers

Last week, we celebrated Greenville’s rich history of supporting Doers and Makers at the Greenville Chamber’s 2022 Manufacturers Celebration at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI).
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ITC staff accepting honor as fastest growing company in South Carolina

Honored: Fastest Growing Companies

Congratulations to Greenville-based Industrial Project Innovation, named the #1 fastest growing company in South Carolina! The project management, planning and operations company received the top honor at the 50 Fastest Growing Companies Ceremony in Columbia. Greenville’s Luxor Scientific, iTrust Wellness Group, Diversified Medical Healthcare and Jordon Construction Company all made the top ten.
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Rocket Fizz owner standing in front of his business

Mayor Knox White and Council member Dorothy Dowe cutting the ribbon at the opening of RocketFizz

Three Greenville entrepreneurs sitting on couch at Old Skool Outfitters

We are bubbling with excitement at the Grand Opening for Rocket Fizz! Mayor Knox White and Councilwoman Dorothy Dowe cut the ribbon for the soda and candy shop.

Put on your throwback jersey and help us celebrate the opening of Old Skool Outfitter! The retro clothing store opened its doors on Main Street.

Watch how the 23- and 24-year-old co-founders made the magic happen!

• Boots to Business: Veteran Entrepreneurship Training – November 3, 8:30AM-4PM, Greenville, SBDC, Judson Mill (701 Easley Bridge Road)

Boots to Business (B2B) is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as part of the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program (TAP). B2B provides participants with an overview of business ownership and is open to transitioning service members (including National Guard and Reserve) and their spouses.

• CampFire Cocktails: A Gathering for Small Business Owners – November 3, 5:30PM, Greenville, CampFire Marketing Agency, Bramlett Business Park (1105 W. Bramlett Road)

CampFire Cocktails is a monthly gathering intended to connect local business owners in the Upstate area. Join CampFire for complimentary cocktails, authentic conversations and guest speakers as they strive to grow and empower our local small business community. This month, the featured guest is Mayor Knox White!

• Collaborators and Cocktails – November 10, 5-7:15PM (5-5:45PM: Networking, 5:45-7:15PM: Presentation), Endeavor Greenville (1 N. Main Street, Fourth Floor)

Speaker: Sarah Kay; author, former head of global brand innovation for Nike and founder of global brand strategy consultancy Create A Bold Future. Cost: $30

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