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Celebrating our Administrative Professionals

The Chester County Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted Administrative Professionals Day on Wednesday. PPG Plant Manager Ken Hale, a Chamber Board member, welcomed guests and thanked them for their dedication to both their businesses and Chester County. These professionals were provided lunch by KJ'z Wings & Ale restaurant. Karlisa Parker Dean, Director of Economic Development for Chester County, was the interesting (and entertaining) guest speaker. Mrs. Dean reminded the administrative professionals that they are important ambassadors for our county and their work is vital to building a successful and sustainable economy in Chester County. Mrs. Dean discussed exciting changes that are coming to the county (as in new industry and development) and encouraged those in attendance to be involved and engaged in the business community. Guests were given Cotton Hills Farm strawberries as a "thank you" gift from PPG and Hunter's Florist provided beautiful flower arrangements in honor of the hard work of all administrative professionals. Thank you to PPG, CHF, Hunter's Florist, KJ'z Wings & Ale, and Chester County (War Memorial Building) for your contributions to the day's event; thanks also to our caring team of Chamber Ambassadors who set up, cleaned up and photographed the day!

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The i2i Yard Sales Workshop spells SUCCESS and “MO MONEY”. Do you want to raise money for yourself or for your favorite home/work project, or church mission or non-profit organization? The i2i Yard Sale on June 2-3 here in Chester is the perfect chance for you to do just that. To make the most of this opportunity, join us for a Yard Sale Workshop this Thursday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church located at 132 Center Street in Chester. Also, refreshments will be served.

The i2i Yard Sale Workshop is designed to share information on WHEN, WHERE and HOW to set up a yard sale to attract the host of tourists whose sole purpose for coming to Chester on June 2-3 is to purchase items for sale along the Yard Sale Route. In addition, workshop attendees will be able to sign up for a space in the designated places where Yard Sale-ers can set up and where tourists will be directed to visit for their purchases. All attendees will receive their Personal Yard Sale Participant Sign.

It is most important that you have all the information and support that you need to gain the most out of the i2i Yard Sale regional and national promotion effort to bring in tourist for this BIG 52 mile spectacular yard sale event.

Everyone is invited to attend. Call (803) 379-1683 for more information.

Wesley Memorial UMC IS SEEKING VENDORS & DOOR PRIZES. COST FOR BECOMING A VENDOR IS LOVE OFFERING!

VENDORS: You will have opportunity to set up table and adverstise your company at the event and place advisements/flyers in hospitality bags.

CONTACT DAN SULLIVAN at (803)504-2633 or email him at wesleymemorialpastor@gmail.com if you are interested or have questions.

Palmetto Plaza has space available for rent! Located at 1631 J.A. Cochran By-Pass, it's the perfect location for many types of businesses that rely on customers having easy and fast access to a service/product. Contact Sam Giltner @ 803-374-7400. Space available form 800 sq. ft. to 1500 sq. ft.

The SC Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 27th Annual HR Conference (May 10-12, Hilton Head). The conference will offer 8 HRCI General Hours and 8 SHRM PDCs.

Chester County Chamber members may use the promo code PartnerSponsor for a $25 discount on the payment screen.

Event Schedule

May 11: Flower / Pineapple Painting Class

Now thru May 11: Supt. Annual Art Show winning artwork on exhibit in ACCC Gallery

June: Youth Art Classes begin. Details TBA.

SUPPORT Chester County Tourism, Local Artists & Musicians, & Advertise Your Business!