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Business Bridge will hit your inbox on Tuesdays. It will contain chamber events, community events, Business Highlights, member-to-member news, Federal and State legislative updates, and more.
If you have information, updates, or special promotions to share in the newsletter, please email the details to nramirez@easleychamber.org. And if applicable include links to websites or dedicated web pages, as well as attachments of promotional materials in pdf and jpeg/png format. Lastly, reading a newsletter a day helps you work, rest, and play so make this one your Tuesday newsletter.
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Upcoming Events & Socials | |
With a busy schedule, it's hard to add events as they come, so here is the 2023 Chamber Calendar of Events. Make it a goal to attend at least one event to expand your network. It's at your choice- a luncheon, a social, or even a day away from the office in the Easley and Powdersville golf tournaments for PAR TEEs! | |
Executive's Circle Partner Sponsor | |
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Rusty Burns
Anderson County Administrator
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Please join us as Rusty Burns, Anderson County Administrator, shares an update on Anderson County's current activities and projects, as well as future growth and development plans. The County Administrator’s Office provides residents with a healthy and wholesome environment to work and live. Their foremost priority is to offer community distinction through their service to residents in a cost-effective manner; affording a protected quality of life, diverse heritage, and economic well-being.
Thursday, May 25, 2023
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Powdersville Branch Library
4 Civic Court, Powdersville
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Registration: $25 for members; $35 for non-members
Advance registration is required. Please register online or call the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce at 864-859-2693.
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Join us on Tuesday, May 30 for an update from South Carolina Attorney General, Alan Wilson. Attorney General Wilson will provide an overview of the role of the Attorney General's office, as well as share updates on recent South Carolina court trials, federal lawsuits, and his efforts to address human trafficking in our state.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Tri-County Technical College - Easley Campus
1774 Powdersville Road, Easley
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Registration: $30 for members; $40 for non-members
Gold & Silver Sponsorships Available
Advance registration is required. Please register online or call the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce at 864-859-2693.
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Ribbon Cuttings & Milestone Anniversaries
Celebrate With Us
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Ready. Set. Roof. LLC is excited to host its two-year anniversary celebration and ribbon-cutting event at the Easley Chamber Office. Festivities will include networking and refreshments. Now, John and Jessica are committed to serving all of your roofing needs as your local roofer of choice. For the same quality service as large companies while delivering better customer service. For more information, please give them a call at 864-475-7035. Read More
When: Friday, May 19 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Where: 201 North First Street in Easley (Easley Chamber office)
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You are invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Golden Honey Hair Salon in downtown Easley. Join us in welcoming the new salon to the area. You will get to meet the fantastic stylists, and co-owners, Carley and Sarah. Come celebrate, learn more, and get a drink. They are also accepting new clients. To get started, call (864) 307-9885, email goldenhoneyhairsalon@gmail.com, or stop by the salon during business hours. Read More
When: Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 4:30 PM
Where: 118 South Pendleton Street, Unit C in downtown Easley
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The Easley Chamber would love to celebrate your business milestone. Contact Neydi Ramirez at nramirez@easleychamber.org or at (864) 859-2693 to schedule a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the opening/renovations of your business or organize a Milestone Celebration to recognize your first year of business or the second...and onward. | |
This Saturday, join the Dream Center in their Soles for Souls 5K. The 5k course is flat and fun. It finishes at Merrell’s for after-race snacks, music, door prizes, and age group prizes. Registration for the 5K is $25 per person plus registration fees, and includes your race bib and race T-shirt). Race day registration cost is $30 and t-shirts will not be guaranteed, so sign up EARLY! Packet pick-up will be Friday, May 19th between 5 and 7 PM at Merrell's Pizza in Easley, SC! | |
Smithfields Country Club is pleased to announce the 33rd Annual Upstate Junior Classic Golf Tournament will be held June 6-7 at their golf course at 100 Pine Ridge Drive, Easley. This Statewide Major Championship will host 144 of the best junior golf players from across the state! Past Champions of the event include former PGA Tour Players: Kyle Thompson, Matt Hendrix, and Kevin Kisner. This event generates $30,000+ in economic impact revenue for the Easley area and they hope to keep that number climbing! If your business is interested in supporting this year’s event, donations of any amount are welcome and business sponsorships are also available. For details, please contact Alex Hamilton directly at the SC Junior Golf Foundation at 803-221-1157 or ahamilton@scgolf.org. All donations/sponsorships are considered charitable contributions. | |
Ambassador's Circle Partner Sponsor | |
The Dream Center - Stories of Hope | | |
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Want to hear some good news and incredible stories of life transformation? Stories of Hope is a podcast produced by The Dream Center in Easley, South Carolina where you will learn about real-life stories connected to their ministry. These stories are so powerful that the redeeming love of Christ is undeniable. Join us and be encouraged...there is HOPE... Hear Stories of Hope | |
Jack's Parlour, LLC Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary | | |
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On Friday, June 12, Jack's Parlour celebrated its Two-Year Anniversary. Join us in thanking them for their commitment to the downtown Easley community and surrounding areas. Now, Jack's Parlour is a barbershop in our community where you can come and relax with a drink while experiencing a great haircut with a barber you can count on time and time again. Book your appointment today by calling (864) 810-3222 or booking it online at: https://jacksparlour.com/ View Post | |
Want to share special business highlights with chamber members?
The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce would love to share your business highlights in the Business Bridge Newsletter. Highlights can be awards, celebrations, certifications, recognitions, and more. Please let us know what you would like to share by contacting us at 864-859-2693 or nramirez@easleychamber.org. It's our business to share YOUR business!
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A Non-Profit in Pickens County is a Recipient of First Ever Grant Distribution by the Upcountry Fiber Foundation
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the philanthropic arm and permanent endowment of internet service provider Upcountry Fiber, gave $24,320 to three Upstate non-profit organizations. This is the first time the foundation has awarded grants since its creation in September of 2022. Upcountry Fiber Foundation supports non-profit organizations in Anderson, Northern Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, and Northern Spartanburg counties that serve the community with education, youth, culture, arts, and health and human services... Read More
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Anderson County Hosting Meetings for 2026 Comprehensive Plans in District 2
What changes are you wanting to see implemented in the 2026 comprehensive plan in Anderson County? Let your voice be heard at your District Community Meeting Homeland Park Fire Department on May 18 at 6 pm. Discussed will be Population, Industry, Housing, Education, and Natural Resources... View all events
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SC Has More Revenue Than Expected
Last week, the South Carolina Board of Economic Advisors (BEA) met to provide an update on the state’s revenue collections and revise their existing economic forecasts. Notably, the BEA raised their FY2023 and FY2024 General Fund Revenue estimates by $564 million and $240 million respectively. The BEA cited continued wage growth and consumer spending as reasons for the increase in collections. Lawmakers must allocate the revenue and finish the budget plan before the end of the state’s fiscal year (June 30, 2023).
Although the FY2024 estimate was increased by $240 million, the BEA expects an economic slowdown with slower income growth and less consumer spending in the next fiscal year. In a recent press release, they said, “The BEA remains concerned about persistent inflation, the effects of Federal Reserve interest rate increases, issues within the banking industry, and international conflicts, all leading to deeper concerns about the potential for a recession within the next year.”
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SC Legislative Update
While last Thursday was technically the last day of the regular legislative session, the House and Senate both adjourned without a sine die resolution which would have officially ended the regular session. In the absence of a sine-die resolution, Governor Henry McMaster called the legislature back to Columbia for a special session to work through outstanding issues. The House and Senate are expected to meet over the next few weeks to work on these issues with the expectation to truly adjourn before the beginning of June. A lot of action happened last week and numerous bills made it across the finish line and over to the Governor’s desk for his signature.
PASSED:
- The House concurred with Senate amendments to a bill that will streamline our state's workforce training programs, provide more accountability, and consolidate control of them under the Department of Employment and Workforce
- The Senate concurred with House on legislation that would allow local governments to use 15 percent of their accommodations tax revenue to fund affordable housing projects.
- The Governor signed a bill that reforms occupational license procedures and prevents a licensing agency from denying a license strictly because of someone's criminal record -- provided the record does not apply to the job being sought.
- A bill that allows air travelers to take alcoholic beverages out of the restaurants to the gate (behind the TSA checkpoint) passed the House and Senate. We are one of the very few states that do not allow this practice. The commercial airports were looking for this change.
HEADED TO CONFERENCE COMMITTEE:
- The state budget.
- A bill to split DHEC into a public health agency and an environmental agency will head to a conference and the House and Senate try to hammer out differences. DHEC is the state's largest government agency.
STILL OUT THERE:
- A tax credit for hiring apprentices got caught in the political crossfire this week. The House amended the bill with the tangentially related headquarters tax credit, which the Senate refused to consider. This could be taken up when the legislature returns.
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