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2017 CACCE
Event Dates
Be sure to save the dates for our 2017 CACCE programs:
Staff Leadership Development Conference
April 26-28, 2017
Salisbury, NC
Annual Management Conference
October 11-13, 2017
Spartanburg, SC
Jennifer Walters
Executive Director Little River (SC) Chamber of Commerce & Visiters Center
jennifer@littleriverchamber.org
How long have you been in Chamber work?
7 years
How long have you been in your current position?
7 years
What do you love most about your job?
I love the day to day challenges and the fact that every day is different. You can't get into a rut with so many different hats to wear!
Tell us about your most embarrassing Chamber moment.
While en-route to our weekly radio show, Chamber Chat, I glanced down to write myself a note and drove over a plastic paint barrel that was in the middle of the highway. I had to get a tow truck to wench my car off of it. Needless to say the reason for my absence from the show that day was broadcast to the community. They had fun teasing me about driving and paying attention to the road for many weeks after.
Which Chamber Executive has had the biggest impact on your career and how?
Chuck Ewart. I met Chuck as faculty at institute. I have implemented more of his ideas and strategies in my chamber than any other influence in my career. Plus, he is a great guy!
What is your Chamber's signature event? Tell us about how it is run and what time of year it is held...
Our signature event is the
World Famous Blue Crab Festival. In its 36th y
ear and held the week-end after Mother's Day, it has become a tradition along the Grand Strand. This 2-day, old fashioned southern street festival celebrates our beach music heritage and hosts more than 300 Arts & Crafts vendors, a business expo and children's activities. It is responsible for $3 million in economic impact to our community and has been voted the best festival/event for the last 8 consecutive years!
What is your favorite Carolina destination outside of the one you represent and why?
I live at the beach so it has to be the mountains. I was born in West Virginia, so I have the mountains in my blood. Fortunately, we have access to both right here in the Carolinas!
What is your favorite hobby?
Cooking. It is my refuge and stress reliever. You can get all of your aggressions out with a chef's knife while preparing a great meal - both pretty good outcomes.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Probably a teacher. I loved playing school when I was a kid and still to this day, the first thing I think about when I attend professional development or continuing education is how I can share things I learn with others.
