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NEXT Venture Summit returns for its eighth year

Known as the “premier gathering of the area’s startup community,” this summit connects entrepreneurs with the best in the biz.

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The home of the next great startup. | Photo provided by Upstate Business Journal

Thank you, NEXT. Starting year number eight, the NEXT Venture Summit is shining the spotlight on 10 of the most exciting startups in the area. NEXT offers opportunities for entrepreneurs to “connect with funders, founders, and other experts” for two days starting on Tuesday, Sept. 12.

Now known as the “premier gathering of the area’s startup community,” executive director Eric Weissmann says this summit “showcases the dynamic nature of entrepreneurship in Greenville and the wider region.”

Know a budding entrepreneur? Tickets for the summit are on sale now.

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