Planner: Networking events in the Upstate, July 19-25

Check out the latest networking events in the Upstate, July 19-25.

July 23

Caffeinated Conversations

• What: This meeting will go into the $47-million Spartanburg School District 7 referendum that will go before voters in the District Aug. 20. The referendum would fund a new Jesse Boyd Elementary and an addition to Mary H. Wright Elementary School. The referendum, if passed, would also provide classroom space for a needs-based 3K program and a reduced-cost employee childcare program.
• When: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
• Where: OneSpartanburg Inc., Milliken Board Room, 105 N. Pine St., Spartanburg
• Info: Hope Howard at hhoward@onespartanburginc.com.

Lunch & Learn Series

• What: Join the Simpsonville Chamber for this networking event.
• When: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Where: Simpsonville Chamber, Prisma Health Conference Room, 105-A W. Curtis St., Simpsonville
• Info: $10 per Simpsonville Chamber member, $20 per nonmember; Whitney Ferguson at 864-963-3781 or wferguson@simpsonvillechamber.com.

July 25

How to Start a Business

• What: SCORE representatives will cover the important aspects for consideration when planning to start a business, and will guide attendees through the process to help them decide if they are ready.
• When: Noon-1 p.m.
• Where: Webinar
• Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org; register here.

Business After Hours

• What: Join the Simpsonville Chamber for this evening networking event.
• When: 5-7 p.m.
• Where: Cotton Mill Luxury Apartments, 6001 Spindle Circle, Simpsonville
• Info: Free for Simpsonville Chamber members, $5 per nonmember; Whitney Ferguson at 864-963-3781 or wferguson@simpsonvillechamber.com.