Spartanburg

The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with FordHarrison, is excited to provide Labor Law and Human Resources for our investors and members of the business community. This series provides necessary information to keep your business compliant in 2019. Attendees are eligible for pre-approval for continuing education credits from SHRM and HRCI.
You may choose to attend one course or the entire series. More information about the sessions is included below.

April 9: Labor & Employment Update – What Happened in 2018 and What is Coming Up in 2019 That Employers Need to Know.  Presented by Wade Ballard

April 23: Wage & Hour Update – What has the Trump Department of Labor Done, and What Will it Do Next?  Learn about key minimum wage and overtime compliance issues through a look at the U.S. DOL’s actions during the Trump administration and what major changes are expected to be coming soon. Presented by Grant Close

May 14: Labor Update & Protective Concerted Activity for the Non-Union and the Unionized Employer.  In recent years the NLRB overruled long standing precedent and engaged in rulemaking that placed additional burdens on Employers. The new composition of the NLRB has started the process of unwinding these decisions. This session will focus on the current status of these changes and what to expect in the near future. Presented by Tom Keim

May 28: Protecting Company Assets:  Best Practices for Drafting and Enforcing Non-Competition and Restrictive Covenant Agreements.  Presented by Jeffrey Lehrer

June 11: HIPAA & Healthcare Records – What’s Protected and What Isn’t.  HIPAA privacy law is widely misunderstood.  Understanding the unique challenges facing institutions regarding privacy concerns and access to protected health information is critical to preventing missteps.  Presented by Kristin Gray

June 25: 10 Tips for Avoiding Employment Litigation.  Most people have heard the phrase, “Anyone can sue for anything.”  While this is true to an extent, these practical tips for active employee management have been shown to avoid claims or put your company in the best position to defend a claim. Presented by Matt Gilley

The Greater Inman Area Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development Committee is hosting the 4th Annual  MEET AND GREET to gather community leaders. Food and Drinks will be available.

Learn from the leaders what kind of benefits increased diversity and inclusion can have. Several years ago, Milliken & Company made diversity, equity and inclusion a strategic priority company-wide. Join us April 16 at Milliken for a session, open to business leaders, on how they got their efforts off the ground and became a leader in diversity and inclusion.

The event will also feature a short training on how to use the Pipeline Project database, a tool for Spartanburg County organizations to increase diversity on their boards.

Join us as the top Wofford start-up companies pitch for their share of $10,000 in seed funding! Now in its third year, the Terrier StartUP Challenge is one of the largest new-venture pitch competitions in South Carolina.

Here's how it works: Each venture will have 5 minutes to pitch followed by 3 minutes of Q&A with our expert panel of judges. Winners are announced shortly after the final pitch is delivered. Guests enjoy complimentary food, tasty treats and local craft beer while taking in the captivating stories of Wofford's rising innovators and entrepreneurs.

Contact Tyler Senecal at Senecaltj@wofford.edu for more information.

Everyone is talking about workforce, and Upstate companies are looking for creative ways to recruit and attract talent.

To help fill the gap, the Upstate SC Alliance, with support from the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce, Greenville Chamber, Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, and Ten at the Top, built a website that illustrates the vibrant quality of life and career opportunities within the Upstate.

Join us for this interactive workshop and learn how you can use this site as a tool to fill your open positions. We'll walk you through the site features and answer any questions you have about how to use this resource to recruit talent.

When: Thursday, May 2, 2019
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (Lunch Provided)

Where: Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 105 North Pine Street, Spartanburg

Space is limited. Please RSVP by Monday, April 29th.

Save the date for the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce's Centennial Celebration! Join us at Converse College as we present our timeline of success and highlight a few of the Spartanburg business community’s finest citizens and supporters.

The night will begin with a brief program and awards ceremony in Twitchell Auditorium and will continue with a grand celebration filled with food, spirits, and entertainment on the Quad.

Interested in learning about Construction Trades? Are you looking to increase your financial stability? Come out to learn a New Trade with a direct link to employment. Morning coffee and lunch will be provided on site.