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News from the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce - Chapin SC Area Information

By Robby Milam

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX AT THE LAKE

October 02, 2009 04:03 AM

News from the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce……September 29, 2009

October Members Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 6:00 p.m.
(Chamber’s Annual Business Meeting)
Hosted by:
Russell & Jeffcoat Realtors
539 Columbia Avenue, Chapin
Food & Drinks, Networking & Fun

In the news….
* Letter from Laura
* Ambassador of the Month Beth Mack, Carolina First
* Welcome New Members
* Chapin Elementary Groundbreaking
* Grant to Chapin Middle School
* Golf Tournament planned for October 17

LETTER FROM LAURA
     Your Chamber is a member of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, and also its Small Business Committee. We, along with other chambers throughout the state, assist the S.C. Chamber in forming and publicizing their legislative agenda for our state's business interests each year. The State Chamber then lobbies the State Legislature and other bodies/entities on behalf of business and economic development.
     This is an opportunity for small business and small Chambers to have a voice in impacting legislation and policy which affect us, such as taxation, healthcare, infrastructure, workforce development, energy, environment, and immigration.
     The S.C. Chamber has invited me to attend a forum this week to discuss a comprehensive statewide business strategy. As I will be there as your representative, I would love to receive any suggestions or areas of particular concern you have. Please drop me a line or call me any time.
     Thank you, Laura   345-1100

“AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH “ BETH MACK, CAROLINA FIRST
     The Greater Chapin Chamber introduces Beth Mack to you as our “Ambassador of the Month.” Beth Mack serves as an Ambassador and Secretary of the Board for the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce. She is a graduate of The University of South Carolina.
     Beth has been employed in the banking industry for 5 years and has been with Carolina First Bank in Chapin since April 2007 as a Branch Manager and Assistant Vice President. See Beth to get the financial expertise you need to succeed! She is located at 260 Columbia Avenue, phone number 803-345-9830.

Ambassadors of the Chamber are interested members who donate their time to contacting other members of the Chamber. The Ambassadors serve as liaisons to hear members’ suggestions and concerns in order to allow the Chamber to better serve its membership.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
H&H Fabricating, Inc.
Kyle Hess, 518-0656
PO Box 842, Chapin

Erin Long Accounting and Consulting
741-6292
Chapin

Chapin Elementary Groundbreaking on Sept. 30
Chapin Elementary will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for their new building at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30. The public is invited to attend.

Grant to Chapin Middle School (as noted in the Chapin Times)
Chapin Middle Students are enjoying new books this year thanks to a grant from the Chapin Woman’s Club. “Nothing thrills our language arts teachers and students more than the smell of new books,” said language arts teacher Roselyne Thomas.
“”I’m so glad we could provide these books to the language arts department,” said Patsy Grimes of the Chapin Woman’s Club. “They are a very hard working group of dedicated professionals, and we are happy to do whatever we can to help them out.”

Golf Tournament planned for October 17
Chapin United Methodist invites you to play in their Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 17. There will be a 12 noon Shotgun Start with Captain’s Choice 4-person teams. Singles are welcome. Fee is $60 per golfer, which includes a deli style buffet after the tournament. Proceeds to go to the church building fund.
Deadline to register is October 9. Contact Ben Cosby 345-1668 or 381-2859

*Reminders….
- Flu vaccines: Oct. 4, 11 am to 1:30 pm in Family Life Center, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Info: Nancy Allen 898-3257.

- Oyster Roast – October 12, Tickets $25: 932-9002 Chapin Sertoma

- Columbia Concert Community Band at Chapin United Methodist Church, Oct. 16, 7:30 PM, Admission: canned food suggested. http://cccb.bandlink.org

- Free Seminar: “Tangible Return Investing: managing your money for income and growth in good times and bad.” Presented by James C. Owens, Jr., Vice President, Stephens, Inc. Greater Chapin Chamber, Thursday, October 22, 6 p.m. Info: 343-0144 or james.owens@stephens.com.

- American Red Cross Golf Tournament, sponsored by Servpro of The Dutch Fork, November 2, Golden Hills Country Club to benefit the American Red Cross. Info: Jeannie 803-749-0178 or 803-920-8478.