Events

The 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.

Join Noah's Bark and Bath for "Dog Day at Ark" as we celebrate they celebrate their Grand Opening

Join the Chamber for an upcoming Lunch & Learn with Rebecca Grubbs, owner of Palmetto Ridge Media and Broker-in-Charge of Arete Real Estate. Rebecca will lead a practical discussion on using social media to effectively promote your business, build brand awareness, and connect with your target audience.

Join us for the upcoming Allendale Town Council Candidate Forum. This forum offers an open platform to hear directly from the candidates competing for a seat on the town council. Whether you are passionate about local infrastructure, community services, public safety, or economic development, this event provides an opportunity to get informed before casting your […]

Take the guesswork out of using Square for your business and get equipment for FREE! This Small Business Toolkit training will walk you through practical tools to help simplify your day-to-day operations, including creating and managing invoices, understanding reports, using Square’s marketing features, and more. Whether you’re in retail, food service, or a service-based business, […]

Get ready for a weekend of great food, live music, and Halloween fun at the fifth annual BBQ, Blues & Boos, October 23–24 in Barnwell! This signature fall festival brings together some of the region’s best BBQ cook teams for a weekend of competition, incredible food, and plenty of entertainment. Enjoy live blues and roots […]

Business Loan Readiness Luncheon with SRP Federal Credit Union Access to capital plays an important role in business growth, but understanding the lending process and knowing how to prepare can make all the difference. The Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber, in partnership with SRP Federal Credit Union, invites local business owners and entrepreneurs to join us […]

Join us for our next Women’s Leadership Luncheon on November 17 from 12:00–2:00 PM at Copper Oak Plantation in Bamberg. Featured speaker Alisha Moore will lead an inspiring conversation, “From the Mic to the Mission: Reinventing Yourself Without Losing Yourself.” Together, we’ll explore what it means to embrace change, step into new seasons, and pursue […]

Propel Business Lab: Bamberg Pitch Competition Join us on November 19th at Voorhees University as local entrepreneurs take the stage for the Propel Business Lab Pitch Competition! After completing an intensive 12-week business development program, participants will put their skills, knowledge, and business ideas to the test as they pitch their businesses for a chance […]