Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber

Programming Information Session
2023-11-28 09:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Palmetto Innovation Center, 218 Main Street, Barnwell, South Carolina, 29812, United States
This will be an in-person information session with two options to discuss all of our programing that will start in January of 2024. You can join us on Tuesday November 28th at 9:30am or 5:30pm. The programs that will be offered starting January are: Propel Business Lab to assist with your small business venture, Homegrown Leadership Institute to help you be a better leader, and Coding Career Connect to support those wanting to pursue a career in software development. So be sure to come out and get some information on these programs to move your career to the next level!!!

Fairfax Candidate Forum
2023-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | 560 4th Street Fairfax, SC 29827
Presented by the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber & Delta Sigma Theta Walterboro Chapter Alumnae . The event will feature an interactive Q&A session where your questions will be asked directly to the Mayoral and Council candidates. Don’t miss out on a chance to gain firsthand knowledge about the visions and plans that the candidates have for the Town of Fairfax.

SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES HERE: https://forms.gle/XYV5UP2LmUTKF2ss9

Barnwell Candidates Forum
2023-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Barnwell County Museum, 9426 Marlboro Ave, Barnwell, South Carolina, 29812, United States
Presented by the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber , this event is exclusively for chamber members within the Barnwell area . The event will feature an interactive Q&A session where your questions will be asked directly to the Mayoral and Council candidates. Don’t miss out on a chance to gain firsthand knowledge about the visions and plans that the candidates have for the city of Barnwell.

SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES HERE: https://forms.gle/1rgQz4iU2RZJNajC8

Propel Business Lab Pitch Competition
2023-09-23 16:00 - 20:00 | Carolina Theater, 425 Main St N, Allendale, South Carolina, 29810, United States
Come out and see entrepreneurs from Allendale and Barnwell competing for $10,000 to support their business! It will be a great evening of food, libations, and cheering on your favorite business at the Carolina Theater in Allendale! This is the culminating event of Propel Business Lab, a 12 week business development course developed by the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber, The Palmetto Innovation Center & Leadership Salkehatchie, and funded in part by USDA RBDG and Barnwell County. This pitch competition event is made possible by the generous support of SRP Federal Credit Union and the Barnwell County EDC, with the goal of fostering new businesses in Allendale & Barnwell Counties.

Limited seating is available, RSVP is required to attend this event: CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR SEAT NOW!

And if you have a great business idea, it’s time to apply so you can compete in the next pitch competition (deadline Nov 6). CLICK HERE TO APPLY

BARNWELL RETAILERS SUMMIT
2023-09-11 12:00 - 13:30 | South Carolina
Presented by the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber and the Barnwell Development Association, this gathering is for all local retailers in Barnwell to discuss strategies for working together to drive customers to your business, particularly during the holiday season. This meeting includes a FREE lunch, and is open to anyone who has a retail business in the greater Barnwell area. You DO NOT need to be a member of either the Chamber or the BDA to attend, but you must RSVP!

State of the Region
2023-09-07 17:00 - 21:00 | USC Salkehatchie, Allendale, 465 James Brandt Blvd, Allendale, SC 29810, Allendale, South Carolina, 29812, United States
The 2023 State of the Region Address and Business Expo presented by SRNS, will take place now on Thursday September 7, 5-9pm at USC Salkehatchie, Allendale Campus. The event is a community wide dinner to inform Chamber members and local residents of recent accomplishments and the future vision of key local organizations and representatives shaping Allendale and Barnwell Counties. The event includes a business expo and social for local businesses and chamber members to network and discuss their work, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Chamber Board Member BJ Jordan featuring these local leaders:

–Daniel Alexander, Barnwell County Council, to speak on the county’s work on supporting business development-Dr Ashley Barnes, Low Country Health Care System, to speak on their work and healthcare broadly through the region–Danny Black, Southern Carolina Alliance, to speak about future industrial development in the region alongside the big wins SCA has had over the last three years–Steven Brown, DIG Afterschool Program, to speak on work to infuse local education with STEM skills–Matthew Connelly, Allendale County Council, to speak on that county’s work to support business and what they are doing to prepare for the new Tin Thanh plant–Joni McDaniel, SC Department of Employment and Workforce, to speak about workforce readiness in the region–Ronnie Pernell, Mayor of Blackville, to speak on Blackville’s work on revitalizing its downtown, alongside his personal business of building houses–Robert Thomas, Southeastern Housing & Community Development, to speak about incentivizing housing development within the region

DINNER: Hibatchi Steak & Chicken Dinner by Eat Street in Barnwell, SC!

The 2023 State of the Region is proudly presented by SRNS with additional support from Rebekah Grubbs Group, SRP Federal Credit Union, and USC Salkehatchie.

Small Business Resource Day
2023-07-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Palmetto Innovation Center, 218 Main Street, Barnwell, South Carolina, 29812, United States
Loan Officers from the CLIMB Fund will be visiting Barnwell to meet with business one-on-one to discuss funding for your business, and then they will have a loan readiness info session on July 25th. sign up below if you would like to schedule a one-on-one consultation. Click here to register https://forms.gle/HLcskpwcqvP39TwWA

Homegrown Leaders Summit
2023-06-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Blackville Community Center, 19464 Solomon Blatt Ave, Blackville, SC 29817, Blackville, South Carolina, 29817, United States
The Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber is proud to present the Homegrown Leaders Summit, an evening of motivation, networking, and unity. This year’s summit will focus on men in rural leadership and business, featuring presentations by inspiring leaders from throughout the region. The event will host the launch of an ongoing leadership program from the Chamber, special awards for both men and women business leaders, and a new scholarship program to support the next generation of leaders in the region. The evening will consist of great entertainment, a delicious BBQ Dinner with libations, and words to help inspire your ambitions. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Speakers include former NFL & Clemson Player Ricky Sapp, Dr. Sean Alford of SRNS, Jeremy Creech of Barnwell First Baptist, & Eric Stroom of Befesa.

Presented with support by the Town of Blackville, Manpower of Aiken, SCACED, South Carolina Department of Commerce, and Blackville CDC.

FREE for Chamber Members (limited to two tickets per member) / $30 Non-Members

PowHER Call: Compound Effect
2023-06-13 11:00 - 11:15 | South Carolina
Free & Open to All Women in Business, Leadership, and Community. Topic of Discussion: What is the Compound Effect and how can it make you better at business and life?

Join the PowHER Call online: Tuesday, June 13 · 11:00 – 11:15amTime zone: America/New_YorkGoogle Meet joining infoVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/rdy-tprq-zsrOr dial: ‪(US) +1 575-587-5805‬ PIN: ‪848 603 492‬#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/rdy-tprq-zsr?pin=6566196129207

Propel Business Lab: Application Deadline
2023-04-18 23:59 | South Carolina
It’s time to apply for YOUR chance to win $10K for your BIG IDEA with Propel Business Lab at the Palmetto Innovation Center! Applications are open RIGHT NOW, Deadline April 18th: https://palmettoinnovation.center/propel-business-lab/

The 12 week program starts in May and gives you all the tools you need to be a successful business owner AND after you finish, you can pitch to win a $10k grant for your business!

Alicia Davis from Davis Tax Consulting & Financial Services leads the sessions to support participants’ work towards success!

Women's Leadership Luncheon
2023-04-13 12:00 - 13:30 | South Carolina
This is a free event to enjoy some great cuisine from Eat Street and Network with women in leadership within our region. Please RSVP to Rebekah Grubbs , rebekah@southernpalmetto.org or 803-571-7338

Blessing of the Crops
2023-03-23 17:30 - 19:30 | King George Lavender Farm, 490 Daisy Lane, Barnwell, South Carolina, 29812, United States
The Blessing of the Crops is a new outdoor dinner event presented by AgSouth Farm Credit and hosted by the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber & the Barnwell Farmers Market for agriculture producers and supporters to pray for a bountiful harvest, discuss the latest trends in the agricultural sector, and enjoy a meal created with ingredients from producers from the region.

Tickets (Includes admission & dinner)$20 Chamber Members / Farmers Market Vendors$30 General Admission$350 Reserved Table (includes tickets for 8)

Click here for Tickets

Annual Member Banquet
2023-02-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Sweet Water County Club, 571 Club House Ln, Barnwell, South Carolina, 29812, United States
We are excited to celebrate 45 years of supporting the business community with our first in-person Banquet since 2019! The event will feature incredible food by Buzzy Bunch, a keynote, introduction to the new Chamber staff, and an awards ceremony for Small Business, Large Business, and Community Leader of the Year for 2022 in both Barnwell & Allendale.

Your Chamber Membership includes FREE tickets to attend: https://southernpalmettochamber.org/join Additional Member Tickets$50 Single Ticket$350 Reserved Table (includes 8 tickets)(to purchase or reserve your member tickets, you must be a current chamber member. Email: bob@southernpalmetto.org for ticket password)

Non-Member Tickets$75 (Includes Individual Chamber Membership)

DEADLINE to Apply for Propel Business Lab
2022-12-16 23:59 | South Carolina
YOUR Business could win $10,000! AND get everything you need to really TAKE OFF! This 12 week program starts in January meeting once a week in BARNWELL & ALLENDALE, SC. DEADLINE TO APPLY: DEC 16th https://palmettoinnovation.center/propel-business-lab/

INFO SESSION LIVE!
2022-12-14 18:00 - 19:00 | South Carolina
TONIGHT! We will go live to answer your questions about the Propel Business Lab program! Join us on Facebook tonight! YOUR Business could win $10,000! AND get everything you need to really TAKE OFF! This 12 week program starts in January meeting once a week in BARNWELL & ALLENDALE, SC. DEADLINE TO APPLY THIS FRIDAY: DEC 16th 11:59pm https://palmettoinnovation.center/propel-business-lab/

Jingle Mingle
2022-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Palmetto Innovation Center, 218 Main Street, Barnwell, SC, 29812, United States
Come spend some time with the Chamber and business leaders throughout the region, enjoy holiday snacks & libations, and celebrate Director Terri Smith at her last event with the Chamber before her retirement!
FREE Event & open to anyone, but please RSVP and let us you’re coming: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/scjinglemingle
