Greenville SC business community information. Regional branding, development.

Business associations, alliances and other organizations in Greenville SC
City Hall, County Gov't, downtown parking info is at the bottom of this column

Greenville City Hall Information / Greenville Cares Line (864) 232-2273. Also see City of Greenville Website

NEWS: GIBA, a group of independent Greenville businesses has formed to promote the cultural and economic benefits of shopping locally. The group is brand new and developing. A startup website is online at www.ibuygreenvillesc.com

Greenville Forward the non-political organization to benchmark, measure, facilitate, guide and champion Greenville Vision 2025 goals and initiatives and identify and develop emerging leaders to shepherd the Vision forward. Greenville Forward website.

The Greenville Diversity website is an information source in alignment with the Chamber's role in trying to attract and retain best-in-the-world talent for the region. It also aligns with another Chamber initiative called Project Advance, to help build awareness and support for minority suppliers. ---source: greenvillediversity.org Visit the wesbite for more.

InnoVenture2007 Conference. Organizations seeking expertise and resources to grow revenue or enhance productivity. Coming March 27 & 28, Greenville. Online at 2007.innoventurese.com

Greenville Area Development Corporation (GDAC) - Promoting the economic growth of Greenville County by serving as the single source contact for economic development GDAC website.

Greenville County Panning Commission - Promoting managed growth in Greenville County. GCPC website

NEXT nextgreenville.com (formerly known as Digital Alliance) is Greenville's group of high-tech companies.

Upstate Alliance ...to "Position and market the Upstate SC region to successfully compete for business investment globally". The Alliance's goal is to spearhead an aggressive, innovative and comprehensive global marketing strategy to attract new investment to the Upstate region. upstatealliance.com

Upstate Forever promotes sensible growth in upstate South Carolina, including Save Our Streams, a project to control and reduce the impact of pollution and storm water, to protect flood plains from imprudent development, and to preserve critical buffers along streams and rivers. upstateforever.org.

PULSE Professionals United for Leadership and Social Enrichment, is an organization designed for young professionals (age 22-39) in the Greater Greenville area. PULSE provides outlets for social connection, as well as professional and leadership development opportunities. The group was started and is governed by area young professionals looking to enhance their age group's presence in the community. PULSE website

AIRPORTS
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
. . . GSP Airport Web site: gspairport.com
. . . For reservations and information call Airlines.
. . . Paging & information (864) 877-7426
. . . Gift Shop (864) 879-3264
. . . Telephone device for the deaf (864) 848-6280
. . . Parking (864) 879-7615

Greenville Downtown Jetport general aviation airport for flight schools, aircraft management, air taxi, rental, helicopter, etc. greenvilledowntownairport.com

Greenville Memorial Hospital System 701 Grove Road, Greenville SC 29605 USA. Main phone number (864) 455-7000. Patient information (864) 455-7997. Website: www.ghs.org

St. Francis Health Care System One St. Francis Drive, Greenville SC. Main phone number (864) 255-1000. Patient Room Numbers (864) 255-1082 ; Patient Rooms dial (864) 255-1 then room number. Website: www.stfrancishealth.org

The Greenville News - (864) 298-4100, Greenville's major daily newspaper (extensive online archives)
The Greenville Journal (Contact & general info only, no online story archives)
GSA Business (area business news / limited online archives).
theBeat Greenville's entertainment and local issues alternative newspaper (extensive online archives).
Latino "South Carolina's first Latino newspaper" based in Mauldin SC, a few short miles from downtown Greenville.

Behind The Counter Business people profiles published by Greenville Journal.
Book of Lists Published by GSABUSINESS Journal. Annual newspaper publi

cation listing top ranked businesses in a wide range of companies.
Link Area happenings & events published by The Greenville News.
Go The Upstate's free publication resource for endurance sports & serious fitness.

Swamp Fox Insights swampfoxinsights is a Greenville based blog described as "Musings about the power of innovation and entrepreneurship."

TV stations
WYFF/nbc Greenville
WSPA/cbs Spartanburg
WLOS/abc Asheville;
WHNS/fox.

Talk radio in Greenville
newsradioword.com 1330 AM. This is talk radio in its popular conservative programming: local with Bob McLain; national with Limbaugh. This also is where you find Coast to Coast Overnight, with host George Noory and Art Bell, the best radio show on earth.

Greenville Advertising Club gvilleadclub.org From September through June, offering industry leader speakers, social events, parties, and awards programs. Meets third Thursday of each month, and in February at the ADDY's.

Women in Communications awcgreenville.org The Association of Women in Communications offers year-round programs.

POLICE (City) (864) 467-5258, City desk, when an officer is not needed. Visit the police website.
SHERIFF (County) (864) 467-5300, County desk, when an officer is not needed. Visit the Sheriff website.
FIRE DEPARTMENT (864) 467-4450,
NON-emergency.

Municipal Court Administration (864) 467-6650. 426 N. Main St. 29601.
Traffic Court (864) 467-6638

Greenville City Hall Gov't. Offices Information / Greenville Cares Line (864) 232-2273. Also see City of Greenville Website




	Greenville area info \| Memo-News \| Area photos \| Art news \| History \| Outdoors \| House & Garden \| Pets & wildlife \| Links \| Homepage \| E-mail \| Site Map Business associations, alliances and other organizations in Greenville SC City Hall, County Gov't, downtown parking info is at the bottom of this column Downtown Parking Information (864) 467-4900 If you're coming to downtown it's a good idea to glance at our city parking plan. Visit the City of Greenville's parking lots & garage map webpage. Chamber of Commerce (864) 242-1050 or visit the website. Greenville City Hall Information / Greenville Cares Line (864) 232-2273. Also see City of Greenville Website Convention & Visitors Bureau (864) or visit the website. NEWS: GIBA, a group of independent Greenville businesses has formed to promote the cultural and economic benefits of shopping locally. The group is brand new and developing. A startup website is online at www.ibuygreenvillesc.com Greenville Forward the non-political organization to benchmark, measure, facilitate, guide and champion Greenville Vision 2025 goals and initiatives and identify and develop emerging leaders to shepherd the Vision forward. Greenville Forward website. The Greenville Diversity website is an information source in alignment with the Chamber's role in trying to attract and retain best-in-the-world talent for the region. It also aligns with another Chamber initiative called Project Advance, to help build awareness and support for minority suppliers. ---source: greenvillediversity.org Visit the wesbite for more. InnoVenture2007 Conference. Organizations seeking expertise and resources to grow revenue or enhance productivity. Coming March 27 & 28, Greenville. Online at 2007.innoventurese.com Greenville Area Development Corporation (GDAC) - Promoting the economic growth of Greenville County by serving as the single source contact for economic development GDAC website. Greenville County Panning Commission - Promoting managed growth in Greenville County. GCPC website NEXT nextgreenville.com (formerly known as Digital Alliance) is Greenville's group of high-tech companies. Upstate Alliance ...to "Position and market the Upstate SC region to successfully compete for business investment globally". The Alliance's goal is to spearhead an aggressive, innovative and comprehensive global marketing strategy to attract new investment to the Upstate region. upstatealliance.com Upstate Forever promotes sensible growth in upstate South Carolina, including Save Our Streams, a project to control and reduce the impact of pollution and storm water, to protect flood plains from imprudent development, and to preserve critical buffers along streams and rivers. upstateforever.org. FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PULSE Professionals United for Leadership and Social Enrichment, is an organization designed for young professionals (age 22-39) in the Greater Greenville area. PULSE provides outlets for social connection, as well as professional and leadership development opportunities. The group was started and is governed by area young professionals looking to enhance their age group's presence in the community. PULSE website GETTING AROUND the REGION AIRPORTS Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) . . . GSP Airport Web site: gspairport.com . . . For reservations and information call Airlines. . . . Paging & information (864) 877-7426 . . . Gift Shop (864) 879-3264 . . . Telephone device for the deaf (864) 848-6280 . . . Parking (864) 879-7615 Greenville Downtown Jetport general aviation airport for flight schools, aircraft management, air taxi, rental, helicopter, etc. greenvilledowntownairport.com OTHER REGIONAL AIRPORTS Columbia SC's Metropolitan Airport columbiaairport.com Asheville NC Regional Airport flyavl.com Asheville NC Jet Center ashevillejet.com Hendersonville NC hendersonvilleairport.com Atlanta Georgia's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport atlanta-airport.com Charlotte North Carolina's Douglas International Airport website Pickens County Airport website: pickensairport.com National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce HOSPITALS Greenville Memorial Hospital System 701 Grove Road, Greenville SC 29605 USA. Main phone number (864) 455-7000. Patient information (864) 455-7997. Website: www.ghs.org St. Francis Health Care System One St. Francis Drive, Greenville SC. Main phone number (864) 255-1000. Patient Room Numbers (864) 255-1082 ; Patient Rooms dial (864) 255-1 then room number. Website: www.stfrancishealth.org LOCAL NEWSPAPERS / MEDIA The Greenville News - (864) 298-4100, Greenville's major daily newspaper (extensive online archives) The Greenville Journal (Contact & general info only, no online story archives) GSA Business (area business news / limited online archives). theBeat Greenville's entertainment and local issues alternative newspaper (extensive online archives). Latino "South Carolina's first Latino newspaper" based in Mauldin SC, a few short miles from downtown Greenville. Special Publications (some published by the above) Behind The Counter Business people profiles published by Greenville Journal. Book of Lists Published by GSABUSINESS Journal. Annual newspaper publication listing top ranked businesses in a wide range of companies. Link Area happenings & events published by The Greenville News. Go The Upstate's free publication resource for endurance sports & serious fitness. Swamp Fox Insights swampfoxinsights is a Greenville based blog described as "Musings about the power of innovation and entrepreneurship." Time & Weather by phone: 233-3000 TV stations WYFF/nbc Greenville WSPA/cbs Spartanburg WLOS/abc Asheville; WHNS/fox. Talk radio in Greenville newsradioword.com 1330 AM. This is talk radio in its popular conservative programming: local with Bob McLain; national with Limbaugh. This also is where you find Coast to Coast Overnight, with host George Noory and Art Bell, the best radio show on earth. Greenville Advertising Club gvilleadclub.org From September through June, offering industry leader speakers, social events, parties, and awards programs. Meets third Thursday of each month, and in February at the ADDY's. Women in Communications awcgreenville.org The Association of Women in Communications offers year-round programs. GOVERNMENT etc POLICE (City) (864) 467-5258, City desk, when an officer is not needed. Visit the police website. SHERIFF (County) (864) 467-5300, County desk, when an officer is not needed. Visit the Sheriff website. FIRE DEPARTMENT (864) 467-4450, NON-emergency. Municipal Court Administration (864) 467-6650. 426 N. Main St. 29601. Traffic Court (864) 467-6638 Greenville City Hall Gov't. Offices Information / Greenville Cares Line (864) 232-2273. Also see City of Greenville Website Greenville County Gov't. Offices Click here to see the County's Web site. Photos: © 2006 greenvillesouth.com --gs		R E L A X I N G for Greenville's business travelers KICKING BACK at the HOTEL Local Time & Weather by phone: 233-3000 Area TV stations WYFF/nbc Greenville WSPA/cbs Spartanburg WLOS/abc Asheville; WHNS/fox. Radio 90.1FM National Public Radio SC 93.7FM WNCW National Public Radio NC 1490AM Advertising-free station run by a Mac computer (definitive r&b, all genres). Talk radio in Greenville newsradioword.com 1330 AM. This is talk radio in its popular conservative programming: local with Bob McLain; national with Limbaugh. This also is where you find Coast to Coast Overnight, with host George Noory and Art Bell, the best radio show on earth. DINING There are too many restaurants to list, but you'll find a good restaurant guide at The Greenville News Link (newspaper) website. Look for "FOOD & DRINK" Dining Guide on their website. GOING OUT LIVE MUSIC in Cafe Setting / Downtown Area GreenvilleSouth's choice music source is Horizon Records, a classic and very astute mom & pop record store of the kind rarely found across the country anymore. One of the best spots in town for area songwriters, musicians and CDs, DVDs, vinyl records. Intimate promo performances by touring musicians in café setting, most shows are FREE. For schedule, see Horizon Records / The Bohemian Café. Noon, afternoon and later shows are offered, some start as late as 10PM (kitchen is usually closed at this late-ish hour, but bar service is in full bloom). North Main Street area. Acoustic Seen at Coffee Underground Café. Acoustic music performances by songwriters presented by Dry Ridge Productions. Corner of Coffee Street and Main Street. WiFi. coffeeunderground.biz Dry Ridge Productions presents Acoustic Seen, Underground Folk, Special Events. Learn more at www.dryridge.org Live Music Stage The Handlebar The Upcountry's premier concert venue for entertainers and music lovers alike, people seeking excellent artistry, musical diversity, renowned acoustics and intimacy. The Handlebar presents artists ranging from Grammy winners to local favorites -- performing rock ‘n’ roll, blues, Celtic, reggae, folk, bluegrass, jazz, alternative, country, jam, metal and pop. Addy's Dutch Cafe offers Jazz. (First authentic Dutch cafe in America). Main Street area. Website. The Brown Street Club offers jazz based music, recently expanded space. Fine menu and wines. Main Street area. Website. Greenville County Museum of Art visit the website for exhibitions and events Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery For complete information about BJUM&G programs, please visit the website: www.bjumg.org Art Galleries for a list, see the art section. First Friday of every month over 20 art galleries remain open late for touring. See FirstFridays. Library (864) 242-5000, Main branch, downtown. Online Library catalog. greenvillelibrary.org --gs