Pace Setters
Featured Mentors
Irv Welling
Irv Welling III, CPA is the firm chairman emeritus, shareholder of the Greenville Office for Elliott Davis. He has practiced public accounting for more than 35 years with concentration in several arenas including real estate, medical/healthcare and manufacturing and distribution. His …more »
Sponsored by Clemson MBA
The PULSE Pace Setters group mentoring program was developed to assist Greenville’s Economic Development Strategy by creating an environment where young professionals are afforded the opportunity to connect with Greenville County’s most successful leaders. Meetings will be designed around a variety of topics to help get you, a PULSE Pace Setter, connected with the Greater Greenville Community.
Applications are now being accepted. Application is open until the end of October.
Please fill out the Pace Setters Online Application Form to be a part of the 2010 class!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who can participate in Pace Setters?
Any young professional who is a member of PULSE. To become a member of PULSE, visit http://www.greenvillepulse.com
How many people are in each Pace Setters group?
Each Pace Setters group consists of 2 mentors and 6-8 young professionals.
How often does each group meet and how long does each meeting last?
Groups meet monthly for 1-2 hours. The exact length of each meeting is determined by individual group preferences.
What time of day do the groups meet?
At the Kick-Off event in early January, each group will determine a set meeting time that works best for them. The application has a section for meeting time preferences and groups will be assembled accordingly.
Is there a fee to participate?
The yearly participation/application fee for Pace Setters is $65 and must be paid in full before your application is processed. In addition, participants 2010 PULSE dues must be paid by January 1, 2010. If you need an invoice sent to your company, please contact PULSE at
What does the $65 application fee cover?
The application fee covers the total cost of participation, including all monthly group meetings, attendance at the Kick-off event, a mid-year retreat at The Clemson University Outdoor Laboratory’s Team Ventures Experience, and the wrap-up event in late Fall.
What will I gain from this program?
- Insights from the careers of experienced professionals
- Enhanced networks
- An understanding of the types of roles that best suit you
- Information on career planning and tools to develop your career goals
- Greater awareness of career opportunities
- Increased communication skills and experience in working with teams
- Access to broader perspectives and second opinions on key issues
- Relationships that will be a reference point for future professional success
Being part of Pace Setters is something you will want to include on your resume.
To apply for this year, all we ask is that you renew your PULSE membership for the upcoming year, complete the application, pay the application fee ($65) and abide by a few easy to follow rules.
Send an email if you would like to be notified when the Application is online and available to be completed.
If you have any questions regarding Pace Setters, please contact us.
This program is proudly sponsored by the Clemson MBA Program.