Connecting industrial professionals across the United States since 2015
How a consulting challenge became a nationwide network
In December 2014, our founder, Chris Simmons, began consulting with an industrial construction company in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He soon found that in order to build an effective sales program within the industrial construction industry, he needed additional resources: a strong professional network & strengthened knowledge of the industry.
After months of visiting various networking groups, he realized there was not a group designed to help industrial professionals.
In June 2015, the Industrial Network Group began in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Designed to bring industrial business development & sales professionals together, the group has now grown to multiple chapters throughout the United States.
Our chapters are designed to increase each member's professional network, sales skills & knowledge of upcoming industrial projects.
What drives us to connect industrial professionals
Building meaningful connections between industrial professionals across the United States
Developing and enhancing sales skills specifically for the industrial construction industry
Sharing insights and information about upcoming industrial projects and market trends
Fostering partnerships and collaborative opportunities within the industrial sector
From a single meeting to a nationwide network
Chris Simmons began consulting with an industrial construction company in Spartanburg, South Carolina
5-month beta testing phase to refine the concept and approach
Launched the 1st Chapter in the Upstate of South Carolina - the Industrial Network Group was born
Launched second chapter in Charleston, SC
Split the Upstate, SC Chapter into Greenville & Spartanburg, SC chapters
Launched 1st Chapter in North Carolina
Launched 1st Chapter in Georgia
Launched 1st Chapter in Texas
Launched 1st Chapter in Alabama
Launched 1st Chapter in Illinois
17 Chapters, 6 States, 300+ Members
20 Chapters, 9 States, 360+ Members
Meet the founder who started it all
Founder & CEO
Chris founded the Industrial Network Group in 2015 after recognizing the need for a dedicated networking platform for industrial professionals. His vision has grown from a single chapter in South Carolina to a nationwide network spanning 11 states.
Be part of the premier industrial networking organization connecting professionals across the United States.