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Former Secretary of Labor Catherine Templeton Gives Union Activity Update During
Lunch & Learn
Did you know that South Carolina is the 2nd fastest growing state in the country? More than 40 business leaders gathered Wednesday for an update on union activity in our rapidly changing state, presented by Former SC Secretary of Labor Catherine Templeton. Representing
Palmetto Shield, an organization whose mission is to provide accurate and current information on unions, Mrs. Templeton urged those in attendance to stay up-to-date with business trends, legislation and employee attitudes across the state. She encouraged employers to seek legal advice and create a sound plan for if (when) union organizers approach.
Click here for additional information on Mrs. Templeton and Palmetto Shield.
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Chamber Happenings that
Connect. Educate. Advocate.
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South Carolina requires each county to report on recycling activity yearly. Please complete this important DHEC survey. Call Sharon Bickett at 581-4831 with questions. Thank you!
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The Chester County Tobacco Free Coalition is under the umbrella of the Eat Smart Move More Coalition (ESMMC). We want to protect citizens from the harmful effects associated with exposure to second hand smoke. We hope to educate the community about the benefits of becoming a tobacco-free county with the hope that Chester will follow in the footsteps of other counties in the state and adopt a tobacco-free ordinance.
April Spruell
130 Hudson Street
Chester, SC 29706
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Wyatt Nationwide is a full service insurance agency that sells and services auto, home, life, and commercial insurance as well as financial services.
803-789-0524--Richburg
2827 Lancaster HWY
Suite A
Chester, SC 29706
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THANK YOU to our loyal members who renewed their Chamber memberships this week! Please support these local businesses:
Executive Inn, Chester, SC
H & R Block
Agapa Hospice
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| Take a peak inside the Inn Upon Moon River and learn more about owners Dave & Elizabeth's Claytor's work with 2nd Tuesday Blues as both Chester County businesses are featured in Pomeroy Blue's national blog. |
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Reminders & Mark Your Calendars!
Ribbon Cutting & Business-After-Hours, August 25th at Will Smith Nationwide Insurance, Richburg
Ribbon Cutting & Business-After-Hours, August 31st at No. 9 Junktion and Mark Wyatt Nationwide Insurance, Richburg
Start Your Own Business, September 1st at the
Chamber Office, 10:00 a.m. until noon. Register by calling 803-581-4142.
Creative Marketing, September 1st at the
Chamber Office, 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Register by calling 803-581-4142.
Start Your Own Business, September 7th at the
Great Falls Library, 10:00 a.m. until noon. Register by calling 803-581-4142.
Scholarship Golf Tournament, October 13th!
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School Supplies Needed:
Want to donate school supplies to help ALL students get a great start in 2016?
1. Volunteers will be taking donations at Chester Walmart on Saturday, August 6th from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. You can give them supplies or you can hand them cash and they'll do your shopping! Just look for the big yellow bus.
2. Drop off any donations at the District Office between 9 am - 4 pm Monday - Thursday. Or drop off school supplies at Harmony Baptist Church in Edgemoor.
ALL SUPPLIES DONATED STAY IN OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT!
August 11 - Community ARTreach Class at Active Day
August 18- Youth Art Class: Pottery
August 18- Adult Art Class: Pottery
Relay for Life Food Truck: 8/12/16, 6:00-9:00 p.m., 604 Baseball Alley, Chester: Food, Fun, Entertainment
Battered But Not Broken Gospel Extravaganza, 9/10/16, 4:00 p.m., Chester Freedom Ministries
Mary Liz Fabrics Rental Space Available:
Attached to Mary Liz Fabric Outlet at 2605 Kee Moore Drive, we have office space that has 4 private offices, 2 bathrooms (one with shower), 2 storage rooms, and a kitchenette area with sink. Please email Douglas Josey for more information:
[email protected]
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J. Scott's Catering's famous spreads and casseroles can now be found at the Chester Market of Cotton Hills Farm located at 125 Church Street!
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Anna's Arbor has ice cream!
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