The City of Greenville will be offering a number of free seminars for owners, managers and employees of businesses located within the city. The first of these seminars will be tomorrow; Wednesday February 25th. The goal of these seminars is to provide participants with information and advice to help them succeed and to promote discussion of real-world challenges of running a business. Each seminar will be led by local members of the Greenville business community.
Each seminar will be held in the 3rd floor conference room of City Hall, located at 206 South Main Street. Drinks will be provided. For more information or to register for the seminars, contact the City’s Economic Development Department at (864) 467-4401 or send an e-mail to mferguson@greenvillesc.gov.
The seminar schedule is as follows:
Energize Your Business: The DNA of Marketing
Wednesday, February 25
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Presented by: Debbie Nelson, Debbie Nelson & Associates, LLC
Join Debbie Nelson, founder of Debbie Nelson & Associates, LLC, as she shares her tips for developing and implementing a successful, cost-effective marketing strategy. Debbie Nelson & Associates, LLC is a local public relations and marketing firm, specializing in developing effective communication tools for both large and small businesses. In 2005, the firm was honored as Small Business of the Year by the Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce.
Crime Prevention & Safety Tips for Your Business
Wednesday, March 25
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Presented by: Deb Wyant & Sergeant Bob Gamble, Greenville Police Department
This seminar is designed to provide business owners with valuable information on how to protect their businesses and their employees. Participants will learn about the City’s Business Watch Program and other initiatives the Police Department has developed to protect businesses and citizens.
Lunch & Learn with Greenville Business Leaders
Wednesday, April 22
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Presenters TBD
Take a seat at the table with some of Greenville’s top business leaders to discuss the real-world challenges of running a business. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to ask questions and hear advice from some of the area’s most successful business owners.
