For Entrepreneurs & Innovators

Entrepreneurs and innovators, you don't want to miss the May Huddle! Get the info here: https://www.theplatformatgreer.com/o/platform/article/1568592

Check out our April newsletter for info on tomorrow night's Huddle, Greer Moves grants, and much more: https://mailchi.mp/cityofgreer.org/platform-at-greer-april-newsletter-1029247?e=[UNIQID]

A female founder who shares stories from the trenches in a weekly entrepreneurship podcast is one of the featured guests for this month’s Huddle. Jennifer Sutton founded Bright Marketing and OrangeWIP. The mother of four has made it her mission to help other entrepreneurs tell their stories, avoid common pitfalls, and grow their businesses. Join us for drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a great conversation about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Stories from the Trenches Thursday, April 4 5:30-7pm Greer City Hall Events Center

The founder and CEO of one of the state’s fastest growing companies in one of the state’s fastest growing industries is one of the entrepreneurs sharing Stories from the Trenches with us at this month’s Huddle. David Stefanich founded Rymedi, a digital health company. He’s also an active member of the Clemson University Industry Advisory Board and is the Chairman of the Board of SCbio, which champions SC’s Life Sciences industry. Join us as we get real about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship this Thursday at Greer City Hall Events Center from 5:30-7pm. We’ll have heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and the chance to network with some of the region’s most dynamic entrepreneurs. See you then!

Featured at the next IGNITE Greer: A young, female entrepreneur on wheels and a founder who empowers seniors to age safely and gracefully in their own homes Emily Kerszko is the founder of Little Leaf Coffee. She’ll tell us what’s next for mobile coffee bar. Jim Turley, the founder of Palmetto Safe Home Solutions, will talk about how he helps folks maintain their independence as they grow older. Join us Wednesday, March 20 from 8:30-9:30am at Cartwright Food Hall in Greer. Registration link: https://theplatformatgreer.com/o/platform/forms/register-for-ignite-greer

We're getting serious about social in the March Huddle. On Thursday, March 7, you can learn some social media marketing tricks from the pros and network with some of the area's most dynamic entrepreneurs. We'll gather inside one of the coolest production studios on the east coast. You don't want to miss this opportunity! Get more info here: https://www.theplatformatgreer.com/o/platform/article/1494367

Social media marketing, opportunities to connect with other entrepreneurs, and a launch party are on the agenda for March. Learn more about all of that and more in our latest Platform newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/cityofgreer.org/platform-at-greer-march-newsletter-1029232

Congrats to Joel and Jennifer Zera, the winners of the Bootcamp 13 Pitch Event! The couple owns and operates Wittez Vertical Printing with Penelope, a robot that can print on nearly any vertical surface.

Our first Bootcamp of 2024 is thinking BIG! Lucky #13 kicked off at Greer City Hall this morning. Their challenge today: Talk to your customers. Why? The lack of market validation is the #1 reason companies fail to get funding.

Congratulations to the founders who bravely dove into the presentation pool first thing this morning! Talk about a jolt of adrenaline! If you missed IGNITE Greer this morning, check out Platform Ambassador/Bootcamp grad Jaime Snell's new venture, Breathing Room at Home, as well as Bill Vicary's tech services for seniors through Just Call Bill! Next chance to connect with The Platform community: The Huddle on March 7 at Pronk Studios! Check out our Events tab to learn more.

Are you the person your mom calls when she can't get her computer to work? Maybe you're the person who calls your daughter when you can't figure out how to take a selfie. This Wednesday morning, find out why you might want to Just Call Bill! He might save your sanity and your relationship. Join us February 21 from 8:30-9:30am upstairs at Cartwright Food Hall. Come prepared to network with other entrepreneurs and community supporters. As usual, we'll provide the coffee. You provide these founders your feedback!

A Bootcamp grad is coming back to The Platform community to share her latest business venture. Support Jaime Snell at IGNITE Greer this Wednesday morning at 8:30am at Cartwright Food Hall!

The winner of the last Bootcamp Pitch Event shares his experience with the program. Ben Waldrop, the co-owner of Century Printing and Packaging, talks about how the first-class coaching addressed specifically what he needed to launch a spin-off of their already established business. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/NlLtES-uW6A?si=gQa0mezssfB3s_xX

Humble brag alert (and a word of thanks!): #theplatformatgreer is the proud recipient of a grant designed to grow South Carolina’s innovation economy. @sccommerce announced the 2024 Relentless Challenge Grant recipients this morning. The funding will help us expand the reach of our signature Bootcamp program. The goal is to find small-to-medium sized companies from across the state that are looking to bring a new product or service to the market. Those companies would come to Greer for two days of intense training and return to their home communities armed with new innovation strategies. Thanks to the Department of Commerce for their generous support!