GREATER CHAPIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS
……May 4, 2010
MAY MEMBERS BREAKFAST
Tuesday, May 18, 7:30 a.m.
The Ruritan Club, 117 Peak Street, Chapin
Program: The New S.C. State Farmers Market
Presented by developer George Lee
16th Annual Chapin
Chamber Golf Tournament
Presented by Russell-Massey & Company
Thursday, May 20, Noon Shotgun Start
Timberlake Country Club
Platinum, Gold, Silver, Cart, & Hole Sponsorships available
$320 per team (Includes cart, greens fees, lunch, beverages, and dinner)
Great prizes and golfer goodie bags
Full BBQ Dinner sponsored by First Citizens
Proceeds benefit:
The Chamber & Visitors Center &
The Annie Epting Scholarship Fund.
For more info, call 803-345-1100.
IN THIS NEWSLETTER….
* New Chapin Magazine in progress
* RE/MAX’s Molly Sims Recognized
* Shaw Spring is Green at Lake Murray Floor Covering
* Palmetto Fine Arts Mother’s Day Sale
* Using Social Networking to grow your business
* Rusty Anchor Quarterdeck now open
* Relay For Life May 14-15
NEW CHAPIN MAGAZINE AD SPACE AVAILABLE
Charlie Rogers is working with us once again on this great publication! Please expect a call from his office regarding advertising opportunities.
Over 5,000 Chapin Magazines are published. They are distributed to:
All 9 Official South Carolina Welcome Centers
Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau
Capital City/Lake Murray Country Visitors Center
The Chapin Chamber & Visitors Center
Newcomers & Visitors who inquire via phone, internet, and in person
Chapin Chamber member businesses (area retailers & real estate offices)
Lexington County Economic Development Department
Chapin Chamber Economic Development Committee
Area homeowners associations for newcomers
All businesses & groups who placed advertisements
Magazine is also available online at www.chapinchamber.com
RE/MAX AGENT MOLLY SIMS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING SALES PRODUCTION
Molly Sims, co-owner of RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants in Chapin, ranked first overall in the Chapin/Lake Murray area with total sales of $5.6 million from January 2009 to the present.
In addition, the RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants office ranked Number One in sales for the same time period for the Chapin/Lake Murray area with total volume of $25,257,000 and accounting for 12.26 percent of the total market share. Making this even more impressive is that Real Estate Consultants has 14 agents compared to some of the bigger firms with 30 or more agents.
Total sales volume for the Chapin/Lake Murray area for the past 16 months was $222,678,296 with the average sales volume per agent of $625,500 among 356 agents who completed sales during this period. For the 14 RE/MAX agents who closed sales in this time frame, the average sales volume was considerably higher at $1.8 million, further demonstrating RE/MAX’s dominance as a top-producing real estate firm in the Chapin area.
Sims has been working in the real estate industry for more than 20 years as a licensed agent in both commercial and residential property listings and sales. She is a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) and an Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR). She also has experience in the mortgage industry originating residential loans, as a licensed appraiser, and as a commercial investment consultant.
RE/MAX has nearly 100,000 agents in more than 75 countries who continue to out-produce the competition, averaging more sales than other real estate agents. With one of the most recognized brands in the world and one of the most trafficked web sites, www.remax.com, RE/MAX leads the industry with experienced, professional agents – agents who are trained and educated through the award-winning RE/MAX University.
SHAW SPRING IS GREEN AT LAKE MURRAY FLOOR COVERING
This month is the Shaw Spring is Green Sale at Lake Murray Floor Covering. From carpet, tile, and hardwood, Lake Murray Floor Covering has the Shaw flooring—and deals—you want.
Choose from the 2010 HGTV Green Home eco-friendly Shaw Epic® hardwoods. Epic is real hardwood, only better…using up to two thirds fewer trees than traditional hardwoods.
Then there’s Shaw Anso® nylon carpet and area rugs. Soft, durable, beautiful…and also environmentally responsible. Anso nylon carpet from Shaw can be recycled into new carpet over and over again.
Visit shawfloors.com and get a $200 coupon plus receive an additional $100 off with an in store consumer rebate for qualifying purchases! See coupon and store for details.
Special financing of 12 months, no interest with payments available to qualified buyers. Located at 10076 Broad River Road in Irmo, on the web at www.lakemurrayfloorcovering.com or at 781-1707. Open until 6:00pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday and open late until 8:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Come home to Lake Murray Floor Covering and Let Your Feet Feel the Difference!
PALMETTO FINE ARTS IS HAVING A MOTHER'S DAY BLOWOUT SALE! Framed Artwork has been reduced as well as all Jewelry buy one get one half off and 25% off all handbags and home decor items. Don't wait till the last minute to grab your Mother's Day Gift!
107 Virginia Street - 803-932-0265 - www.PalmettoArts.com
USING SOCIAL NETWORKING TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS: a SCORE workshop taught by an expert in social networking for those interested in learning how to use sites like Facebook and Twitter to enhance the marketing and promotion of products and services. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., May 18; Greater Columbia Chamber, 930 Richland St., Columbia. More information and registration at www.scoremidlands.org or (803) 765-5131.
RUSTY ANCHOR OUTDOOR QUARTERDECK NOW OPEN
The Rusty Anchor has opened the outdoor Quarterdeck for the season Wednesday through Sunday. This weekend's entertainment includes Jim LeBlanc, Parker Connor, Red Fraley, Weekend Bender, John Scollon & High Maintenance. See the whole schedule at www.MyRustyAnchor.com. Don't forget Friday all-you-can-eat popcorn shrimp, fries & cole slaw for $12.99.
Inside the Rusty Anchor enjoy a great view of the lake from any table, daily all-you-can-eat specials and Chef Wood's wonderful steak and seafood creations. Call 803-749-1555 for reservations.
THE IRMO-CHAPIN RELAY FOR LIFE WALK will be held on May 14-15 at Chapin High School. The Opening Ceremony, Survivor Lap & Survivor Reception will begin at 7:00 pm (CHS Track). The Luminaria Ceremony is planned for 10 pm and the closing of the Relay will be at 6:30 am. Please contact Debra Haddon at 781-2003 with questions or the American Cancer Society Office at 750-1693, website www.relayforlife.org/chapinirmosc.
If you are interested in buying a home in Chapin SC, please feel free to contact me anytime at (803) 237-4885. Also, be sure to check out my website, and my listings.
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