# Event Details - **Event Name**: GVL Connect - May - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Welcome to GVL Connect ✨— an event all about breaking bread, breaking barriers, and making authentic connections.About this EventNOTE: This month is extra special as we partner with the Upstate LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce for their monthly networking event. Expect the room to be a bit more full and colorful this month. ✨ Welcome to GVL Connect — Sip, Learn, + Connect! ✨This isn’t your typical networking event — it’s about breaking bread, breaking barriers, and building real community.Each month in Greenville, we gather as one community to shake hands, learn from each other, ask questions, and grow authentic connections with other locals.And as our city continues to grow, so does the importance of staying connected—not just socially, but civically.🌟 What to ExpectFirst of all — parking is free at Venture X, with a large, paved, well-lit lot for easy access.After check-in, grab a drink, snack on charcuterie, and start making meaningful connections. If you're an art lover (or a nervous introvert), feel free to wander and enjoy the local artwork displayed gallery-style throughout Venture X.Around 6:30, our Nonprofit of the Month will share about their impact right here in our community.Then we transition into what makes GVL Connect unique: Joanna will lead a thought-provoking, interactive discussion. In 2026, our conversations are centered around a single American value—one we often assume we all understand. But do we?Together, we’ll explore what that value really means… and how the same value can lead people to very different perspectives, choices, and outcomes.You’ll be joined by a diverse mix of attendees—including local residents, business owners, and civic leaders from across the Upstate—all coming together to better understand one another. Because while we’re exploring American values, we’re also uncovering something closer to home:👉 What are Greenville’s values?👉 What makes this community so special?Afterward, stick around to continue the conversation, deepen connections, sign up with the featured nonprofit, and enjoy another plate before we wrap up around 8:00 PM.Event Organizer—Joanna ReeseJoanna Reese initially launched the GVL Connect event series in 2016 after relocating her marketing agency to Greenville from her hometown of Hendersonville, NC. Nearly a decade and a career change later, Joanna is still a community connector, promoting small businesses, elevating nonprofits, and advocating for others through her role in local government. She is also a full-time realtor committed to strengthening our community.Need to find an answer to something in GVL, just. If she doesn't know the answer, she'll find out who does!Sponsor of the MonthJoanna Reese, REALTORFor every home sold, Joanna donates $500 to a local nonprofit, such as those featured at GVL Connect.If you know of an incredible nonprofit serving Upstate SC, let us know so we can support them too!Non Profit of the MonthMay 2026: Upstate LGBT+ ChamberApr 2026:Mar 2026: Rebuild UpstateFeb 2026: Greenville Co. Boards + Commissions (Spring Openings)Jan 2026: Greenville Human SocietyNov/Dec 2025: Loaves + FishesOctober 2025: Friends of the Reedy RiverSeptember 2025: Greenville Co. Boards + CommissionsAugust 2025: Julie Valentine Center.Tickets + Inclusions — $0Surprise! We no longer charge for tickets, because we truly believe everyone's voice should be included in these conversations. Finances should never restrict someone's access to local community.We provide a large spread for everyone, which typically includes meats, cheeses, dips, veggies, wine, beer, coffee, and more.At the event, please consider making a donation towards the cost of food and drinks if you're able.Agenda🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PMCheck In🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PMGVL Connect Host: Joanna Reese🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMEat, Drink, Connect Info: Our group conversation typically engages everyone, sparking dozens of side conversations. After the program wraps up, grab another plate of food and make some great connections before we wrap up at 8:00. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/greenville/gvl-connect-may/100001986217491986 - **Event Categories**: art, nonprofit, lgbt-pride - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 50, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Greenville - **state**: SC - **country**: United States - **location**: Venture X Greenville - Plush Mills - **lat**: 34.8432345 - **long**: -82.4231339 - **full address**: Venture X Greenville - Plush Mills, 141 Traction Street, Greenville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: GVL Connect - May - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b831d507a5b87da899ba8492337036dfd1beee20e78bbf7b4e908bc34434d3c0-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd9dbd8-gmir.jpg?v=1775916900 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is GVL Connect - May being held? - **A:** GVL Connect - May takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Venture X Greenville - Plush Mills, 141 Traction Street, Greenville, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for GVL Connect - May? - **A:** Tickets for GVL Connect - May are priced at USD 50 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEvent AttendeeFreeAvailableVIP - Drink ChoiceUSD 50Available - **Q**: Who is organizing GVL Connect - May? - **A:** GVL Connect - May is organized by Joanna Reese, 864 Realtor. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** GVL Connect - May is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Greenville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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