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SUMMARY:Public Service BBQ-Barnwell\, Allendale\, Bamberg Fire Department
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber is proud to host our annual Public Service Appreciation Cookout! This special evening is dedicated exclusively to honoring the men and women who faithfully serve our communities every day. \n\n\n\nWe would like to invite all law enforcement\, firefighters\, EMTs\, and public officials with their families for a BBQ meal at your local city fire department. Public service members and their families will be served by volunteers\, local leaders\, and community partners as a heartfelt thank you for their sacrifice\, leadership\, and commitment to protecting and strengthening our communities.
URL:https://southernpalmettochamber.org/event/regional-public-service-bbq/
LOCATION:Barnwell Station Fire Department 1\, 100 Burr Street\, Barnwell\, South Carolina\, 29812\, United States
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SUMMARY:Allendale Propel Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Witness the Future of Local Business and See Who Takes Home the $5\,000! \n\n\n\nAfter 12 weeks of intensive grit\, strategy\, and growth\, our Small Business Lab Propel finalists are ready for the ultimate stage. They’ve crunched the numbers\, refined their missions\, and now they have just three minutes to win it all. \n\n\n\nJoin the Chamber\, the Palmetto Innovation Center\, and our dedicated sponsors for an evening of high-stakes entrepreneurship. This isn’t just a presentation; it’s a showcase of the talent\, passion\, and innovation driving our community’s economy. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us: RSVP RIGHT NOW!
URL:https://southernpalmettochamber.org/event/allendale-propel-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:USC Salkehatchie\, Allendale\, 465 James Brandt Blvd\, Allendale\, SC 29810\, Allendale\, South Carolina\, 29812\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber for a Lunch & Learn featuring Camary Miley\, owner of Raster and Root. This session will cover the importance of having a business website\, how to improve your current website\, and how a strong online presence can benefit your business. \n\n\n\nAttendees will leave with practical tips and a better understanding of how their website can help build credibility\, improve visibility\, and connect with customers. Lunch will be provided.
URL:https://southernpalmettochamber.org/event/lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Palmetto Innovation Center\, 218 Main Street\, Barnwell\, SC\, 29812\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women's Leadership Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring Women’s Leadership Luncheon featuring a powerful conversation on Leading Boldly led by Kywana Ritter. Come be involved in a time of connection\, learning\, and be empowered alongside other dynamic women leaders in our region. Be sure to register and join us!  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://southernpalmettochamber.org/event/womens-leadership-luncheon-5/
LOCATION:Palmetto Innovation Center\, 218 Main Street\, Barnwell\, SC\, 29812\, United States
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SUMMARY:State of the Region
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 State of the Region Address & Business Expo presented by SRNS is a community-wide event designed to bring together Chamber members\, business leaders\, community stakeholders\, and residents to celebrate regional accomplishments\, highlight current initiatives\, and share the future vision shaping Allendale \, Bamberg & Barnwell Counties. \n\n\n\nThe evening will begin with a business expo and networking reception featuring local businesses and organizations\, providing an opportunity for attendees to connect\, learn about regional resources\, and showcase the work being done throughout our communities. Following the expo\, the event will feature a keynote address from the newly elected Mayor Gentle of Allendale\, SC\, highlighting the community’s progress\, opportunities\, and vision for the future. \n\n\n\nThe program will conclude with a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Chamber President & CEO\, Bob Snead\, featuring a diverse group of large and small business owners and regional leaders who will share their insights\, experiences\, and perspectives on economic growth\, workforce development\, and the future of business in our region. \n\n\n\nThe 2026 State of the Region is proudly presented by SRNS with additional support from SRMC \, SRP Federal Credit Union\, and USC Salkehatchie. \n\n\n\n\nGet Your Ticket Now!
URL:https://southernpalmettochamber.org/event/state-of-the-region-3/
LOCATION:USC Salkehatchie\, Allendale\, 465 James Brandt Blvd\, Allendale\, SC 29810\, Allendale\, South Carolina\, 29812\, United States
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SUMMARY:Growth Spark Summit
DESCRIPTION:Click Here To Get Your Tickets!!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Growth Spark Summit is a dynamic regional gathering designed to ignite ideas\, partnerships\, and solutions that support long-term prosperity in rural South Carolina. Bringing together community leaders\, educators\, entrepreneurs\, elected officials\, and business professionals\, the summit will focus on key issues impacting our region including business development\, education\, healthcare\, and housing. Through engaging discussions\, breakout sessions\, and networking opportunities\, the Growth Spark Summit aims to inspire collaboration\, strengthen regional partnerships\, and spark innovative strategies that move our communities forward. \n\n\n\nPresented with Support from:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowth Spark Summit Agenda\n\n\n\nSeptember 24–25\, 2026Denmark Technical College | Denmark\, South Carolina \n\n\n\nDay One: Thursday\, September 24\, 2026Registration Opens & Networking\n\n\n\n11:00 AM \n\n\n\nWelcome & Opening Remarks\n\n\n\n12:00 PM – 12:15 PM \n\n\n\nJoin regional leaders as we officially kick off the Growth Spark Summit and celebrate the collaborative efforts shaping the future of rural South Carolina. Featured Speakers: \n\n\n\n\nSouthern Palmetto Chamber & Foundation Staff\n\n\n\nDenmark Technical College President\, Dr. Eric Brown\n\n\n\nCity of Denmark\, Mayor Harold Johnson \n\n\n\n\nThe Current Spark: Regional Achievements & Highlights\n\n\n\n12:15 PM – 1:15 PM \n\n\n\nEnjoy a light lunch while hearing about the accomplishments\, investments\, and collaborative efforts currently driving economic growth and opportunity throughout the region.  Presented by Southern Carolina Alliance.  \n\n\n\nNetworking Break\n\n\n\n1:15 PM – 1:30 PM \n\n\n\nOpening Keynote Session: Featuring Melody Warnick\n\n\n\nEmpowering Communities & Igniting a Spark for Economic Development in Rural Regions\n\n\n\n1:30 PM – 2:30 PM \n\n\n\nDrawing from her books If You Could Live Anywhere and This Is Where You Belong\, Melody Warnick explores how stronger connections between people and place can become a catalyst for rural economic growth. Through powerful stories and practical strategies\, she will share ways communities can attract residents\, retain talent\, encourage entrepreneurship\, and strengthen civic engagement—creating places where people choose to live\, work\, and invest. \n\n\n\nNetworking Break\n\n\n\n2:30 PM – 2:45 PM \n\n\n\nBreakout Sessions\n\n\n\n2:45 PM – 3:45 PM \n\n\n\nRural Creative Economies: Arts\, Culture & Small Business Incentives\n\n\n\nExplore how arts\, culture\, and creative entrepreneurship can become powerful tools for downtown revitalization\, tourism growth\, and small business development. \n\n\n\nBuilding Workforce Pipelines Through Education\n\n\n\nDiscover innovative partnerships between education\, workforce development\, and industry that prepare rural communities for tomorrow’s opportunities. \n\n\n\nRural E-Commerce\, Digital Market Expansion & Virtual Businesses\n\n\n\nLearn how rural entrepreneurs and businesses can leverage technology\, digital platforms\, and online markets to expand beyond traditional geographic boundaries. \n\n\n\nNetworking Break\n\n\n\n3:45 PM – 4:00 PM \n\n\n\nBreakout Sessions\n\n\n\n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM\n\n\n\nThe Future of Civic & Community Leadership in Rural Communities\n\n\n\nDiscuss the importance of developing engaged leaders who can create vision\, build partnerships\, and guide rural communities into the future. \n\n\n\nCollaborative Approaches to Developing Holistic Rural Health Systems\n\n\n\nExplore how communities can work together to improve healthcare access\, strengthen partnerships\, and create healthier places to live and work. \n\n\n\nRural Quality of Life as a Competitive Advantage\n\n\n\nDiscover how rural communities can leverage their unique assets\, amenities\, and sense of place to attract residents\, businesses\, and investment. \n\n\n\nInnovative Housing Development in Rural Communities\n\n\n\n5:00 PM – 6:00 PM \n\n\n\nModerator: Ahmad Mikell\, Founder & Owner of S.A. Mikell & Company \n\n\n\nA conversation focused on creative solutions\, partnerships\, and strategies to address housing challenges and expand opportunities for rural growth. \n\n\n\nEvening Networking Reception\n\n\n\n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n\n\n\nJoin fellow attendees\, entrepreneurs\, and regional leaders for an evening of networking\, collaboration\, and relationship building. \n\n\n\nDay Two: Friday\, September 25\, 2026\n\n\n\nTable Topic Breakfast Conversations\n\n\n\n8:30 AM – 9:30 AM \n\n\n\nEngage in facilitated discussions focused on the challenges and opportunities facing rural communities. \n\n\n\nDiscussion Topics Include: \n\n\n\n\nBringing Old Buildings Back to Life\n\n\n\nUsing AI to Grow Your Business\n\n\n\nHow Arts\, Culture & Tourism Strengthen Rural Communities\n\n\n\nHelping Small Manufacturers Succeed\n\n\n\nWhy Housing Matters for Rural Growth\n\n\n\nHealthy Communities & Strong Economies: The Link Between Healthcare and Economic Development\n\n\n\nKeeping Young Talent and Attracting the Next Generation\n\n\n\nGrowing Stronger Communities Through Partnerships\n\n\n\n\nNetworking Break\n\n\n\n9:30 AM – 9:45 AM \n\n\n\nMorning Keynote Session\n\n\n\nShaping What’s Next\n\n\n\n9:45 AM – 10:45 AMFeaturing Deb Brown | Save Your Town \n\n\n\nDeb Brown will introduce the Idea Friendly Method—an approach designed to bring more voices into shaping the future of rural communities. Participants will explore how communities can create momentum around tourism\, downtown revitalization\, entrepreneurship\, and local opportunities. \n\n\n\nNetworking Break\n\n\n\n10:45 AM – 11:00 AM \n\n\n\nIdea Friendly Workshop\n\n\n\n11:00 AM – 11:45 AM \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Deb Brown | Save Your Town \n\n\n\nTurn inspiration into action during this hands-on workshop. Participants will collaborate with community members and leaders to identify opportunities and develop ideas around some of rural America’s most pressing challenges\, including housing\, childcare\, healthcare\, education\, entrepreneurship\, and talent retention. \n\n\n\nNetworking Break\n\n\n\n11:45 AM – 12:00 PM \n\n\n\nClosing Session & Lunch\n\n\n\nWhy Rural Communities Must Think Bigger Together\n\n\n\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \n\n\n\nA powerful closing conversation focused on the importance of regional collaboration\, shared vision\, and bold thinking to create stronger\, more resilient rural communities. \n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nIf you need free translation services or accommodations for accessibility\, please reach out to hello@southernpalmetto.org\, we are here to help! Click Here for more info about accessibility at the Chamber. \n\n\n\n\nClick Here To Get Your Tickets!!
URL:https://southernpalmettochamber.org/event/growth-spark-summit/
LOCATION:Denmark Technical College\, 1126 Solomon Blatt Blvd\, Denmark\, South Carolina\, 29042
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SUMMARY:BBQ Blues & Boos
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our annual fundraising event
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