Upcoming Events
May Happy Hour
Join us at one of our favorite Catholic businesses in town, Fireforge Brewery! The UCBN will host happy hour from 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 8. Stop by for a drink, and connect with other Catholic businesspersons in the Upstate!
April Breakfast and Speaker
Our April breakfast speaker is Brendan Dudley. Brendan is the Executive Director of Christ on Main.
UCBN Lunch and Learn: DEI in the Workplace: A Catholic Guide
UCBN Lunch and Learn: DEI in the Workplace: A Catholic Guide
Tuesday 12 March at 12 Noon
Poinsett Club: Palmetto Room
We all keep hearing the term DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion) being used across America’s workplaces. Come enjoy lunch and listen to local Catholic attorney George Campbell unpack the phrase, as he explains what it means for us Catholics us in the professional world and how we can navigate such a hot button topic. There are only 25 spots at this Lunch and Learn so don’t miss your chance to be part of this timely discussion.
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$25 per person. Lunch includes Southern Fried Chicken Breast, Herbed Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, tea, coffee and Assorted Cookies. Business Casual Attire.
March Breakfast and Speaker
Our March breakfast speaker is Timothy (TJ) Nielsen , who will lead a Lenten reflection. TJ is the Executive Director of the Center for Evangelical Catholicism.
December Breakfast and Speaker
Our December breakfast speaker is Fr. Jonathan Duncan, who will lead an Advent reflection. Fr. Duncan is the Director of Spiritual Care at Bon Secours St Francis Health, as well as serving as the chaplain to St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Catholic chaplain to Furman University, and assisting priest at St. Mary’s, Greenville.
November Breakfast and Speaker
Our November breakfast speaker is Theresa Gevaert. Theresa is the Co-Founder of Incora Health, a company offering cutting-edge technology to empower women to meet their fertility and wellness goals.
September Happy Hour
Join us at one of our favorite Catholic businesses in town, Fireforge Brewery! Thanks to our platinum sponsor, Cyber Risk Analysis Group, the UCBN will host happy hour from 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 20. Stop by for a drink, and connect with other Catholic businesspersons in the Upstate!
July Breakfast and Speaker
Our July breakfast speaker is Wanda Jaraczewski. Wanda is the Middle School Director at St. Joseph’s Catholic School.
May Breakfast and Speaker
Our May breakfast speaker is Stephen Astemborski. Stephen currently serves as the Director of SC Aerospace at the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes).
May Happy Hour
Join us at one of our favorite Catholic businesses in town, Fireforge Brewery! Thanks to our gold sponsor, Take 5 Oil Change, the UCBN will host happy hour from 5:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 2. Stop by for a drink, and connect with other Catholic businesspersons in the Upstate!
March Breakfast and Speaker
Our March breakfast speaker is Nina Obier. Nina is an Author, Speaker, and Clarity Coach, and hosts a live talk show titled “Cup of Joy” where women of faith join in to share & celebrate what’s going right.
February Happy Hour
Join us at one of our favorite Catholic businesses in town, Fireforge Brewery! The UCBN will host happy hour from 4:30-6:30 on Tuesday, February 7. Stop by for a drink, and connect with other Catholic businesspersons in the Upstate!
January Breakfast and Speaker
Our January breakfast speaker is Charlie Seiter. Charlie is recent a transplant to Greenville and works as a Development Officer for Cross Catholic Outreach.
December Breakfast and Speaker
For our December breakfast, Fr. Michael Cellars from St. Mary Magdalene will offer an Advent reflection.
October Happy Hour
Join us at one of our favorite Catholic businesses in town, Fireforge Brewery! The UCBN will host happy hour from 4:30-6:30 on Tuesday, October 25 , sponsored by Cyber Risk Analysis Group. Stop by for a drink, and connect with other Catholic businesspersons in the Upstate!
October Breakfast and Speaker
Our October breakfast speaker is Dr. John Carrano. Dr. Carrano is the founder of Paratus Diagnostics, is a veteran of the United States Army, served on the faculty of the United States Military Academy at West Point, and in 2012, was appointed to the Department of Homeland Security’s Science Advisory Board by Secretary Janet Napolitano.
Lunch and Learn: Living a Holy Life at Work
Join us for a 3 week Lunch and Learn program at the Poinsett Club on how to Live a Holy Life at Work presented by Brad Hamlet if CRAG443 (Cyber Risk Anaylysis Group). $20 per lunch or $50 for all three.
September Breakfast and Speaker
Our September breakfast speaker is Jake Reinstein, owner/operator of Sully’s Steamers in downtown Simpsonville. Jake is a graduate of St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Greenville and Franciscan University of Steubenville.
June Breakfast and Speaker
Our June breakfast speaker is Dr. Samantha Curtis, founder and owner of Cotyledon Chiropractic. Dr. Sam is a 2018 convert to the Catholic faith, and is also an NFP instructor in the Marquette method.
May Happy Hour
Join us at one of our favorite Catholic businesses in town, Fireforge Brewery! The UCBN will host happy hour from 4:30-6:30 on May 18 , sponsored by Cyber Risk Analysis Group. Stop by for a drink, and connect with other Catholic businesspersons in the Upstate!
May Breakfast and Speaker
Our May breakfast speaker is Brad Hamlett. Brad is the founder and Principal at Cyber Risk Analysis Group, a managed service provider serving clients throughout the Southeast.
April Breakfast and Speaker
For our April breakfast, Fr. Michael Cellars from St. Mary Magdalene will offer a Lenten reflection.
March Breakfast and Speaker
Our March Breakfast will feature a panel of non-profit workers from the Upstate community, moderated by Jordan Roberts. Present on the panel will be Scott Braud from Project Hope Foundation, Catherine Pelicano the Upstate Warrior Solution, and Jessica Thrall from Catholic Charities.
February Happy Hour
Join us at one of our favorite Catholic businesses in town, Fireforge Brewery! The UCBN will host happy hour from 4:30-6:30 on February 22nd, sponsored by Precision Machine and Cyber Risk Analysis Group. Stop by for a drink, and connect with other Catholic businesspersons in the Upstate!
February Breakfast and Speaker
Our February breakfast speaker is Billy Martin, owner of Upstate All Pro Home Inspections.
January Breakfast and Speaker
Our January breakfast speaker is Corban Cunningham. Corban is a Senior Manager at T-Mobile, where he has been since 2007. In 2018, Corban moved to Human Resources when a new Employee Relations team was created. In addition to supporting field HR’s investigative efforts, the primary focus of the Employee Relations team is to manage complex discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims. Corban relocated from the Seattle area to Greenville/Simpsonville in 2021.
December Breakfast and Speaker
The Upstate Catholic Business Network will host our regular Breakfast and Speaker on Weds 1 December. Our speaker is Mike Munafo, President of Ever Green Environmental, LLC.
Happy Hour and Social
Come and meet other Catholic business professionals in the Upstate at our inaugural UCBN Happy Hour and Social at the offices of the Furman Co. in Falls Tower at Camperdown.
October Breakfast and Speaker
The Upstate Catholic Business Network will host its next Breakfast on October 6.
Our speaker is Dan Weidenbenner, Executive Director of Mill Village Ministries. Dan will discuss his journey back to the Church and the many facets of Mill Village Ministries.