Upstate business leaders schedule 18 networking and training events for November 2026

Business groups in the Upstate region have finalized the schedule for 18 networking and educational events taking place in November 2026.

The calendar includes morning coffee meetups in Mauldin and Greer, along with virtual workshops on grant writing and business planning hosted by Piedmont SCORE.

The Mauldin Chamber will host a coffee and pastry session on Nov. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 101 E. Butler Road. The event includes door prizes and an informal setting for attendees to meet other local professionals. Interested parties can call 864-297-1323 or email info@mauldinchamber.org for details.

Ten at the Top will hold two major gatherings later in the month. On Nov. 10 from 4:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., the group will present a session titled “Capital Project Sales Tax Priorities & Progress in Greenwood County” at the Discover Greenwood Destination Center. Dean Hybl at dhybl@tenatthetop.org manages inquiries for that specific event.

On Nov. 12, Ten at the Top will partner with Dr. Kandi Fredere of the South Carolina Department of Public Health and Allison Huffstutler of BRIDGED for a public health update via webinar. The session runs from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Piedmont SCORE will offer three one-hour webinars throughout the month. The first, scheduled for Nov. 10 from noon to 1 p.m., covers the fundamentals of grant research and writing. A second session on Nov. 12 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. focuses on the stages of building a business. A third workshop on Nov. 24 from noon to 1 p.m. helps participants evaluate business loan options. All SCORE sessions are accessible via 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org.

The Greer Chamber will host two early morning events. On Nov. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., members can network at Southern Way Catering at 8 Distribution Court. On Nov. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., the Greer Chamber Ambassadors will facilitate an open discussion at Barista Alley Coffee Co. at 101 Trade St. Contact 864-877-3131 or info@greerchamber.com for registration.

The Greenville Chamber is organizing a networking event for Nov. 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Paloma, located at 315 S. Main St. Greg Dietz at gdietz@greenvillechamber.org and Nan Perry at nperry@greenvillechamber.org handle coordination. The Simpsonville Chamber will host two events: one on Nov. 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 416 S.E. Main St., and another on Nov. 24 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their office at 105-A W. Curtis St. Whitney Ferguson at 864-688-9552 or wferguson@simpsonvillechamber.org is the point of contact for both.

The largest event on the calendar is the Ten at the Top annual Celebrating Upstate Successes, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. This ceremony is set for Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Greenville at 220 N. Main St. Attendees will recognize regional organizations and individuals, award Burdette and Welling Awards, and announce winners of the Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Community Vibrancy grants. The cost is $35 per person.

Other scheduled activities include a luncheon with the Museum of Revolutionary War History on Nov. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mauldin Cultural Center, and a GCYP networking event at the same time at Southern First in Greenville. The GCYP event is free for members and costs $30 for nonmembers, with Cheryl Garrison at cgarrison@greenvillechamber.org listed as the contact.

Additional events are being added throughout the month. Organizers direct attendees to their respective websites for the most current lists, including mauldinchamber.org/events, members.simpsonvillechamber.com/events, greenvillechamber.org, tenatthetop.org/ten-at-the-top-events, fountaininnchamber.org, greerchamber.com, onespartanburginc.com, and score.org/piedmont.