The City of Greenville is hosting a series of free educational seminars for owners, managers and employees of businesses located in the City of Greenville. The monthly seminars have been designed to provide participants with information and advice to help them succeed, as well as to provide them with a unique opportunity to discuss the real-world challenges of running a business. The seminars will be led by some of the area’s top consultants and business leaders and will feature a variety of topics.
Each seminar will be held in the 3rd floor conference room of City Hall, located at 206 South Main Street. Drinks will be provided, but attendees should plan to bring their own lunch. 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.
Seminar Schedule
Habits of Highly Effective People: Concepts and Skills for High Performance
Wednesday, August 26
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Norm Crouse, City of Greenville
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In his best selling book, Steven Covey talks about the habits of highly effective people.
This seminar will provide an overview of those habits and an introduction to the key
concepts that have made Covey’s work so popular and widely accepted. Participants
will learn how to improve the way they approach their job, relationships, problems and
opportunities.
Norm Crouse is the training specialist for the City of Greenville. He has 25 years of
experience in both government and private sector. He is also the author of “Motivation
is an Inside Job: How to really get your employees to deliver the results you need.”
Creative Problem Solving
Wednesday, June 24
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kathy Kegley, Synchlora LLC
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Kathy is owner and principal consultant with Synchlora LLC, a company dedicated to creative leadership development. She is also adjunct faculty in the MBA program at Clemson University where she teaches the course "Creativity in Business" and conducts research in creative thinking.
This interactive workshop introduces tools and techniques for developing solutions to challenging, open-ended problems by combining creative thinking with critical thinking. Individual thinking preferences will be explored to leverage the mental diversity of team members contributing to the solution. Participants will gain first-hand experience in creative problem solving using a topic related to the economic growth of the city of Greenville.
Lunch & Learn with Greenville Business Leaders
Wednesday, April 22
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Brad Halter, Coldwell Banker Caine
- Julie Godshall Brown, Godshall Staffing Services
- Carl Sobocinski, Table 301
- Michael Quattlebaum, 10Best Inc.
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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.
This event is only open to owners, managers and employees of businesses operating in the City of Greenville. Space is limited for this exciting event, so please be sure to register.
 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
Join us for a free educational seminar, designed to provide business owners, managers and employees with valuable crime prevention
and safety tips. Deb Wyant and Sergeant Bob Gamble will discuss the City’s Business Watch Program and other initiatives the Police
Department has developed to protect businesses and citizens. Participants will also learn effective strategies to protect their
businesses and their employees.
 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.
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