Connect Young Professionals - Greenwood SC Chamber of Commerce

10/04/2026

The deadline to register for the November 3rd election is today at 11:59pm. Visit scvotes.gov to register.

09/29/2026

🍽️ WHAT’S ON THE MENU? EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION! 🗣️

Let's talk about something we ALL use every day: communication!

Join Connect Young Professionals for our next On the Menu featuring Abby Banks, Public Information Officer for Greenwood County.

Abby will share practical tips on how to:
✨ Make your message clear
🎯 Know your audience
💬 Communicate with purpose
📣 Get your message heard—especially when it matters most

Whether you're leading a team, working with customers, presenting to a room full of people, or simply trying to get your point across, strong communication skills matter!

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 Greenwood Chamber Conference Room
110 Phoenix St.

💚 CYP Members: FREE
👋 Guests: $15

⚠️ Space is limited, so grab your spot now! Registration link in comments.

Come hungry for lunch AND a little professional development. 🍴💡

09/25/2026

09/16/2026

Last chance to register!!

🌟 Congratulations to the 2026 Greenwood Under 40 Stars! 🌟

Help us celebrate these amazing young professionals and recognize all they’re doing to make a difference in our community! 👏✨

Brittany Aga, Piedmont Technical College
Kristen Bennett, Main & Maxwell
Dr. Lance Braye, Uptown Family Practice - Carolina Health Centers
Stephanie Greer, Piedmont Technical College
Dalton Hagen, Lonza
MaryKate Leggieri, Lander University
Sarah Jane Scheirer, Crescent Hospice

📅 Thursday, September 17th
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Harris Baptist Church

Come celebrate, connect, and cheer on the 2026 class! 🎉

Registration link in the comments! ⬇️

09/15/2026

Why you should start your Board career earlier than you think!

Discover how joining a nonprofit board can help emerging leaders build governance skills, expand networks, gain experience, and advance their careers.

09/11/2026

Today, September 11, we pause to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001.

09/01/2026

Congratulations to these amazing young professionals!

🌟 Congratulations to the 2026 Greenwood Under 40 Stars! 🌟

Help us celebrate these amazing young professionals and recognize all they’re doing to make a difference in our community! 👏✨

Brittany Aga, Piedmont Technical College
Kristen Bennett, Main & Maxwell
Dr. Lance Braye, Uptown Family Practice - Carolina Health Centers
Stephanie Greer, Piedmont Technical College
Dalton Hagen, Lonza
MaryKate Leggieri, Lander University
Sarah Jane Scheirer, Crescent Hospice

📅 Thursday, September 17th
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Harris Baptist Church

Come celebrate, connect, and cheer on the 2026 class! 🎉

Registration link in the comments! ⬇️

08/23/2026

Starting a business??!! Young people are rolling up their sleeves. Link in the comments.

08/17/2026

✨ Connect Young Professionals Etiquette Dinner Recap ✨

Our Connect Young Professionals had a wonderful evening learning, connecting and sharpening their professional etiquette skills at our Etiquette Dinner!

A special thank you to the wonderful staff at for graciously hosting us and helping make the evening such a success. From the delicious meal to the warm hospitality, we couldn’t have asked for a better setting!

Thank you to everyone who joined us—we hope you left with a few new skills, new connections and plenty of confidence for your next professional dinner! 🍽️🤝

Contact the Chamber for more information on the CYP program - 864-223-8431.

08/04/2026

Hope to see you next Tuesday!

Calling all Young Professionals!! Please join us for our etiquette dinner on August 11th at Inn on the Square! Register by tomorrow at noon.