Village Launch Markets, hosted through Mill Village Ministries, are community‑focused pop‑up markets that highlight local minority‑ and women‑owned small businesses. Each event features a variety of emerging entrepreneurs, delicious food trucks, good music to set the vibe, and a welcoming, family‑friendly atmosphere. These markets create a supportive space for small business owners to showcase their […]
The Tailwind Tech Summit is South Carolina's premier gathering for founders, investors, and builders who believe the best chapter is still being written. We bring together early-stage startups ready to scale, active investors looking for their next great bet, and the service providers, mentors, and community leaders who make it all possible. This isn't another […]
Part of the Fix My Pitch Workshop Series Not a designer? Not “artsy”? This workshop is for you. You do not need to be a designer to make your pitch look strong. But you do need to understand the basics. In this workshop, Ross McClain, Head of the Art Department at Furman University, will break […]
Doors open at 5:00, pitches start at 5:30! Watch startups pitch, get investor feedback, and join the audience Q&A. Ready to witness the next wave of innovation? Join us for an exciting pitch event where scalable, investor-ready founders take the stage to present their investment thesis to a panel of friendly, experienced investors. Whether you're […]
A celebration of Small Business Week and the achievements of entrepreneurs and community champions. CommunityWorks is excited to host our Second Annual Empowering Entrepreneurship event on Wednesday, May 6th, at Avenue in downtown Greenville, SC. Join us for an inspiring evening as we celebrate Small Business Week 2026 and recognize the resilience, innovation, and impact […]
SUDs, short for Startup Drinks is back! This unstructured networking event is open to entrepreneurs, ecosystem allies, and all community members of the #StartupGVL ecosystem. The first drink is free, so get this one on your calendars.