Hello dreamers, doers and makers,

We have so much to be grateful for here in Greenville. Our city showed up to support founders during Global Entrepreneurship Week; we received national attention from the TODAY Show, Forbes and The Washington Post; and as we head into the holiday season, we are eager to showcase our merchants during our annual Shop Downtown campaign.

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Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) empowers budding entrepreneurs and those who face systemic barriers to start and scale their company.

GEW Education shines a spotlight on partners and activities and who are shaping the way we educate fledgling founders.
Watch: CommunityWorks hosts Lender Matchmaking
GEW Ecosystems inspires communities to collaborate and share their networks to help their rising startups thrive.
Read our blog: NEXT Founder’s Forum
GEW Inclusion highlights the work startup champions are doing to minimize barriers and obstacles for entrepreneurs.
Watch: Village Launch celebrates its 18th cohort
GEW Policy highlights the work of governments and policymakers to help entrepreneurs start and scale.
News: City Council formally adopts Economic Development Strategic Plan with focus on Innovation

Entrepreneur magazine editor posing with local business people

VIP Visit

Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, and author of “Build for Tomorrow,” was the keynote speaker at Advantage Greenville. Feifer also participated in a fireside chat with CAIRS Shoes founder LaShon Edmunds and ChartSpan co-founder Shane Grivich. The panel was moderated by Bryan Davis who was named Executive Director of the Hill Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Furman University earlier this month.

Women's Basketball Returns

Slam Dunk! The SEC Commissioner visited Greenville to announce Bon Secours Wellness Arena as the home of their Women’s Basketball Tournament through 2026.

“To walk around, to go for a run and see the growth and then to feel the excitement in our tournament when we've been here, that's combined to create this feel,” says Greg Sankey, SEC Commissioner. “And I think a relationship has brought us back.”

The Washington Post reported on Greenville’s tribute to Eugenia Duke, creator of Duke’s Mayonnaise, by making and donating 10,000 sandwiches in one day to organizations that feed the hungry.

Upscale Magazine named the Grand Bohemian Lodge of the top 21 resorts in the world for 2023 excursions. They said the lodge is the place to stay if you desire romance, beautiful art, and a tranquil atmosphere.

The TODAY Show ranked Greenville among the 25 Best Christmas Towns in the U.S. for a winter getaway. They point to our tree lined streets, ice rink and tree lighting ceremony.

We made Forbes list of Best Christmas Destinations around the South. Forbes says "every holiday season Greenville transforms into a Hallmark movie, as the tree-lined sidewalks twinkle with lights and Santa's motorized sleigh."

Who Said It?

“You have to be willing to say, ‘My baby is ugly,’” on why you must take a hard look at your business plan and be willing to pivot when the company you love has plateaued. Find the answer here!

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