Articles of Interest
Make Time for Your Priorities
Claire Louder for IOM
Chamber and association executives, particularly those in small organizations, often find their days consumed with putting out fires.
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Staff Leadership Development Conference
Annual Management Conference
October 11-13, 2017
Spartanburg, SC
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Executive Director
Clarendon County (SC) Chamber of Commerce
chamber@clarendoncounty.com
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How long have you been in Chamber work?
9 years
How long have you been in your current position?
1 year
What do you love most about your job?
I love the fact that you never know who you will meet, what opportunities will arise and being part of making Clarendon County a better place to live, work, play and do business.
Tell us about your most embarrassing Chamber moment.
I'm not sure if this would be embarrassing, but it's definitely one I will never forget. I was pregnant with my oldest daughter and had really bad morning sickness. We had a visitor in our office, and I was up talking and giving her brochures about our area. I started feeling really hot and sick. I motioned to another co-worker to come talk to her, and I ran to the back. The lady looked at my co-worker and said "She must have been tired of talking to me." My co-worker tried to explain to her that I was pregnant, had morning sickness and that it was nothing against her. I felt so bad that she thought it was something she had done for me to run away from her.
Which Chamber Executive has had the biggest impact on your career and how?
The Chamber Executive that has had the most impact on me would have to be our previous director, Dawn Griffith. Dawn and I started at the Chamber together. She became director, and I was information specialist. She taught me that events aren't always going to be perfect and people will let you down but you just have to roll with it with a smile on your face. I catch myself saying things and doing things she did from time to time.
What is your Chamber's signature event? Tell us about how it is run and what time of year it is held...
The Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce's signature event would be the Striped Bass Festival that is held the end of April every year. This will be the 38th year. We have crafters, information booths and food vendors as well as amusement rides, car show, hometown parade, live entertainment and fishing tournament. It is a much anticipated event that our citizens look forward to. The Striped Bass Festival would not happen without our numerous volunteers.
What is your favorite Carolina destination outside of the one you represent and why?
It's hard to name just one Carolina destination. I love going to different communities, meeting new people, seeing how things are done and what makes each town so unique.
What is your favorite hobby?
My favorite hobby would be crafting. My mom and I started a side business because we both love doing crafts so much. My sister and one of my daughters have started helping us, too, so it's good family time.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
When I was younger I always wanted to be a teacher. We had/have several family members in education, and I wanted to be just like them.
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