Business Resources


If you are starting a business or looking to improve your business, the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce will link you to the resources you need.  We work with area organizations to help our local businesses achieve success.

dot_smallerSmall Business Development Center – The 1st Tuesday of every month, the SBDC hosts free one on one business consulting at the Chamber Office from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. by appointment.

The SBDC provides one-on-one consultations to assist you in your business aspects.  Throughout the year, the SBDC also provides seminars and training courses.  For more information visit SBDC’s website at www.clemson.edu/sbdc.

Contact: Melissa Thomas/ Greenville Area SBDC,
55E. Camperdown Way, Greenville, SC 29601 864-370-1545

dot_smallerSCORE - SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association that provides entrepreneurs with free, confidential face-to-face and email business counseling.  The fourth Thursday of every month, Piedmont SCORE hosts a free business consultation at the Chamber Office from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. by appointment.  www.piedmontscore.org


dot_smallerBuildU – BuildU, sponsored by Charter Business, was created to address the educational needs of area businesses.  The seminars are designed to help each business owner succeed and help business professionals gain an edge in today's market. BuildU classes will be held quarterly, on the second Thursday of the month from 11:45 - 1:30pm. Click here for more information about the February 9th class.

Economic Development


The Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce along with the city of Simpsonville is dedicated to attracting, expanding, and retaining diversified  economic opportunities in the Simpsonville area to enhance the quality of life for our community.

Starting a Business


Developing a business plan, start-up checklist, and conducting research will help you start your business.

Useful Links


Our useful links connect you with the organizations that can help answer many of the frequently asked questions when you are developing your business plan.

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  • "The Clemson SBDC offers a tremendous service to the local community.  Leaving corporate America and starting my own business is a huge risk, and Melissa Thomas provided a great deal of un-biased and sound advice ..."

    Mark Rodeffer
    Upstate Town Planner

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  • "I am really happy that I was able to meet with Melissa from the SBDC at the Chamber.  She is very knowledgeable and has so much information to offer. I also met with her the following week and spent another hour looking at options to further promote my business..."

    Kimberly Hymson
    Five Forks Insurance Center, LLC

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