Did you know that April is “National Financial Literacy Month,” “National Mental Health Month,” and “Pets are Wonderful Month?” Rightfully so, because the weeks ahead are filled with ways to give back, stay healthy + learn more about our community – and we already celebrate our pets every day (shout out to Caly, our office dog).

If you want to start or grow your business...

April 4 | 8:30 a.m. | Ciclops Cyderi & Brewery, Spartanburg

Participate in 1 Million Cups, a program by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. The goal is to educate, engage and connect entrepreneurs with their communities, empowering them with the tools and resources to break down barriers that stand in the way of starting and growing their businesses. (Here’s the link to GVL’s, which meets weekly.)

If you’re a student who loves challenges…

Apply to the Anderson Center by midnight April 4

Student-owned start-up businesses seeking funding can apply to the Boyd Venture Challenge. The seed-fund grant awards up to $20,000. The competition is hosted by the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in UT’s Haslam College of Business.

If you want to improve your health…

April 7 | 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | TD Convention Center | Free

Greenville Health System is hosting the 12th Annual Community Health Summit to raise awareness about diabetes and mental health. It’s also a venue for youth to learn about careers in health care. This year’s keynote speakers are known as “The Three Doctors.” Drs. Sampson Davis (an emergency medicine physician), Rameck Hunt (an internist) and George Jenkins (a dentist) are authors of the books “The Bond,” “The Pact” and the children’s book “We Beat the Street.” Registration is required through ghs.org/summit. Lunch provided for adults and youth ages 10 with registration. Groups, including churches and schools, can register by calling 864-832-0260.

If you want to get involved...

April 7 | 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Spartanburg Community College, Downtown Campus

The 4th Annual Neighborhood Conference is a free conference that gives citizens the opportunity to learn about Spartanburg’s everyday workings, like code enforcement, neighborhood associations, and fair housing. Breakfast + lunch will be provided, call 864-596-2052 for more info.

If you want to be stronger…

April 10 | 6 – 8:30 p.m. | York Technical College, Rock Hill

Join the class “Strengthening Your Business Foundation,” designed for business owners and aspiring business owners. The Winthrop Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and York Technical College are partnering for a “5 for $55” series of workshops (also on May 8, June 12, July 10 and August 14).

If you want to explore other perspectives…

April 10 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Pelham Road Library Branch

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) organizes a free presentation by persons living with a mental health condition called In Our Own Voice. Greenvillians who have experienced mental illness share their experiences and help shape perceptions of those with mental illnesses and raise awareness + understanding.

If you’re ready for a new chapter…

April 17 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Coldwell Banker Caine

Skillpop’s How to Buy A House will teach you everything you need to know about finding the right neighborhood, determining your price range, how to prioritize your needs, and what the timeline will look like from beginning to end. Register here, $25.

If you want to be inspired...

April 24 | 5:30 – 8 p.m. | Aloft Greenville Downtown

Join the Pulse Connects event from Pulse Young Professionals for great networking. This group is designed for young professionals (ages 22-39) in the Upstate area. Pulse Connects engages and inspires through leadership development, social enrichment and community investment.

If you want to be a leader…

April 26 | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Greenville One Center

The Greenville Chamber’s Leadership Summit can help you develop valuable new relationships, build your leadership capacity through insightful speakers, and challenge you to think differently and push yourself to grow as a leader.

If you’re a student looking for an internship to launch your career…

Apply here for a June – July internship

The Greenville Chamber + Greenville County Schools have partnered to create LaunchGVL, an initiative to connect high school students with paid work opportunities in Greenville’s high-demand occupations, like advanced manufacturing, construction + healthcare.

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