Life really is sweeter together. | Photo by Scout’s Doughnuts
Small Business Week is here, and we’re gearing up to spread the local love.
We’ve partnered with some of Greenville’s small businesses to celebrate the folks who make up the backbone of our local economy.
From Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10, you can expect Q+A’s with local entrepreneurs that shine a light on what it’s like being a part of Greenville’s small business community.
It’s like a Small Business scavenger hunt. | Photo via Proxi Maps
We have something special for our readers, too. We’ve created an interactive map of can’t-miss deals, limited edition menu items, and fun events being offered exclusively during Small Business Week.
From enjoying a free pop-in printmaking workshop at Good Art Co. to getting your glow on with a free lipstick or gloss in your color season at House of Colour, there will be plenty of ways to support Greenville’s small businesses.
Grand Opening + Cinco de Mayo Celebration | 11 a.m.-12 a.m. | The Matador | Cost of purchase | Enjoy all-day drink specials, live music, tequila-forward cocktails, twice-a-day happy hour, and Mexican-inspired cuisine.
Monday Night Yoga | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza | Free | Unwind and recharge under the open sky with yoga.
Tuesday, May 6
Spring Concert | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Peace Center | $10+ | Feast your ears on this concert featuring the Greenville County Youth Orchestras students led by conductors.
Wednesday, May 7
Rosé Pop-In Tasting | 6-8 p.m. | The Community Tap | $15 | Sip on pink wine while you grab snacks.
Thursday, May 8
Mother’s Day Petal Picnic | 12-3 p.m. | Topsoil Kitchen and Market, Travelers Rest | $95 | Build a bouquet with Sarah DuBose of Sassafrass Flower Farm and enjoy a chef’s picnic.
GVL Sister Cities Celebration | 6-8 p.m. | OASE Day Spa | Free entry | Sip on a Bergamo Spritz, indulge in a variety of Italian sweets, and listen to Italian cafe music as you get a complimentary brow wax, hand treatment, and makeup consultation.
Friday, May 9
Artisphere presented by Prisma Health | Friday, May 9-Sunday, May 11 | Hours vary | Main Street | Free | Voted one of the top five arts festivals in the country by USA TODAY’s 10Best, Artisphere is bringing 140 makers, live music, tasty eats, and more downtown.*
We’ve partnered with GSP and Breeze Airways to give one lucky GVLtoday reader the chance to fly away on one of these flights. The prize package — valued at $1,000 — includes:
50,000 BreezePoints ($500 value) for Breeze Airways
One pass for up to 10 consecutive days of valet parking
Churchill Downs has nothing on Falls Park on the first Saturday in May. ICYMI, thousands of rubber ducks raced down the Reedy River in the Duck Derby.
List
Grab your tote bags. Farmers market season is officially upon us. We always have a list of local farmers’ markets in our City Guide.
Mansion Monday
Three, four, and 11,761. That’s how many bedrooms, bathrooms, and square feet (respectively) our Mansion Monday feature has. It also features a finished basement recreation room, a custom wine cellar, a gourmet kitchen, and a sunroom.
ICYMI
The Carolina Panthers visited Cleveland Park on Friday for its annual “Keep Pounding” Day of volunteerism. Panthers players put on a field day for local students + donated $51,000 to the construction of Brooks’ Playground.
Edu
Several SC colleges (Erskine College, Newberry College, Coker University, Southern Wesleyan, Charleston Southern University, and Converse University) are offering to help students affected by the closure of Limestone University. Aid ranges from a $25,000 scholarship each year of attendance to accelerated admissions. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Celebrate
Looking for plans tonight? Greenville News put together a list of Cinco de Mayo events in the Upstate. From fundraisers to axe throwing, and salsa dancing to bar crawling, there’s something for everyone.
Announced
You’re gonna hear them roar. The Clemson University Board of Trustees has approved Phase 2 of the Douthit Hills expansion. The project will add “360 beds, classrooms, collaborative spaces, faculty apartments.” Did you think we’re done?Two new degree programs were announced — a doctorate in counselor education + a masters in finance. (Greenville Journal)
Number
7 million. That’s how many vehicles BMW Manufacturing at Plant Spartanburg has made. “We are excited about our future as we prepare to assemble fully electric vehicles at this plant,” said President and CEO of BMW Manufacturing Robert Engelhorn. (Upstate Business Journal)
Ranked
Liability Brewing Company won a Gold Award at the 2025 World Beer Cup for its Feral Garden Gnome brew. Fun fact: There were 8,375 entries from 1,761 breweries across the world.
Cause
From rising temperatures to plastic pollution, our oceans need more help than ever. Ocean Conservancy shares news, stories, and ways to protect our planet. Sign up for updates + learn how to take action.*
Health
Calling all expecting moms. Greenville Technical College offers free ultrasounds for those between 22 and 30 weeks. See your baby with a live 4D scan + bring home a 3D keepsake photo. Scans are performed by student sonographers under expert supervision. Call 864-250-8290 to book.*
Wellness
Discover your biological age with a single blood test taken at home. Starting at $499, TruAge gives you a personalized longevity plan — save 20% with code WELLNESS20.*
Announced
While spots in our 2025 Parents’ Gift Guide are closed ahead of Mother’s Day, we have a few more for Father’s Day. Hurry — save 20% with code PGG2025 when you secure your spot now.
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