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SUMMARY:June Upstate RING Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us VIRTUALLY on June 4th for our next UPSTATE RING Meeting \nDate: 6/4/2025 \nTime: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (EST) \nLocation: Virtual via Teams \nRegister: https://site.eventmatches.com/2025Upstate \n\nThe Upstate RING comprises a ten-county area\, including Greenville\, Spartanburg and Anderson\, along the I-85 corridor in South Carolina. Manufacturing\, distribution\, logistics\, and technology are all prominent business industries in the upstate and are changing dynamics of jobs and influencing the way entrepreneurs are starting\, growing\, and acquiring businesses. With several automotive and aerospace related companies headquartered in the upstate supported by a strong system of higher education\, it is considered one of the strongest manufacturing sectors in the United States\, making it a popular hub for entrepreneurs of all ages and backgrounds. \nWhen We Meet\n\n\n\n\nWe welcome you to join our community and connect with our Corporate and MBE members through our monthly meetings and any networking events scheduled. \n\nRING Meeting – May 7th at 11:00 am / VIRTUAL / Register Here\nRING Meeting – June 4th at 11:00 am / Location TBD\nRING Meeting – September 3rd at 11:00 am / Location TBD\nRING Meeting – October 1st at 11:00 am / Location TBD\nRING Meeting- November 5th at 11:00 am / Location TBD
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/june-upstate-ring-meeting-2-2/
CATEGORIES:RING
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SUMMARY:EQUIP Workshop: Field Operations Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:EQUIP Workshop: Field Operations Best Practices\n\n\n\n\n\nDate & Time\nJun 17\, 2025 12:00 PM  in  Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n\n\n\nDescription\nJoin us for the Field Operations Best Practices Workshop\, led by Atlanta-based superintendent Deion Hill. This session will cover key topics essential for success in the field and offer valuable insights into working with Brasfield & Gorrie. After the workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to join virtual breakout rooms to connect with preconstruction managers from across the Southeast.\n\nWorkshop Topics: \nSafety Practices\n Field Coordination\n Communication \nand Teamwork.\n\nHave questions? Email us at EQUIP@brasfieldgorrie.com with any field-related inquiries\, and we will address them during the workshop.
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/equip-workshop-field-operations-best-practices/
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SUMMARY:Walmart Open Call 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us June 24th for the Road to Open Call 2025! Apply now for a chance to see your products inside of Walmart! \nWhat is it? \nRoad to Open Call is Walmart’s national initiative supporting American manufacturing by creating direct access for product-based small businesses to pitch shelf ready goods to Walmart’s sourcing teams. This spring\, the road leads to Atlanta — and there’s no better stage than RICE.  \nEntrepreneurs selected for the Open Call receive expert coaching\, national visibility\, and a chance to scale from local markets to Walmart store shelves. Los Angeles was the first stop\, followed by cities like Austin\, Orlando\, and Kansas City and Atlanta will bring it home!  \n  \nEligibility Criteria: \nTo be considered\, applicants must meet the following qualifications:  \n\n\nMade\, Grown\, or Assembled in the USA  \n\n\nShelf-Ready (URL\, barcode\, and packaging)  \n\n\nProven Scalability (e.g.\, co-packing or self- manufacturing operations)  \n\n\nPurpose-Driven Products  \n\n\nRetail Operations Experience (e.g.\, managing purchase orders\, demand forecasting)  \n\n\nProven Marketing Activation  \n\n\nDigital Sales Performance  \n\n\nNote: This opportunity is exclusive to product-based businesses.\nService providers and non-retail categories are not eligible.  \nTo learn more and to sign up visit https://pickupatrice.my.canva.site/walmart-open-call-2025 \n 
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/walmart-open-call-2025/
CATEGORIES:networking
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SUMMARY:Pre-Certification Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Join us the last Wednesday from 10:00am – 11:30am!\nPre-certification Briefing Meeting Requirements\n\nTo participate in the pre-certification briefing\, a company must be a legally recognized entity of the CVMSDC region and the ethnic minority owner(s) must possess at least 51% of ownership.\nThe company must be ethnic-minority managed and controlled.\nThe orientation will cover information about the Council\n\n– How to Get Certified\,\n– Who can be Certified\n– Certification Criteria \n\nHow long the Process will take.\nONLY ONE ATTENDEE per company and that attendee must be the ethnic-minority owner.\n\n  \nSPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY. \nRegister here: https://site.eventmatches.com/2025Pre
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/pre-certification-briefing-2/2025-06-25/
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