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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

BBQ, Blues, & Boos Festival is an annual fundraising event built to provide a unique experience for the Barnwell community, promote the vibrant culture of the region, and support the non-profit economic development work of the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber & The Palmetto Innovation Center. Profits from this event go directly to supporting free and low cost programs […]

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 […]

Are you looking to transform your future and unlock high-paying, remote software development career opportunities? Look no further! The Coding Career Connect program, hosted at the Palmetto Innovation Center in Barnwell, South Carolina, is designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to embark on a successful journey in full-stack software development. […]

Propel Business Lab is a 12 week business accelerator program for emerging entrepreneurs of various experience levels focused on the particular challenges of doing business in the region, developed by the Palmetto Innovation Center in partnership with USC Salkehatchie’s Leadership Institute. The program will host business development lessons alongside technology centric workshops with a focus […]

Calling all women in the CSRA!Join us for an engaging and enriching event designed to empower you in your business endeavors. This exclusive lunch and learn session is tailored specifically for women, providing valuable insights, networking opportunities, and tangible skills to enhance your success.Enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch while connecting with like-minded women in the […]

Session Topic: Leadership in 3DThe Homegrown Leadership Institute is a 6 month development course for emerging leaders of various experience levels focused on expanding participants overall individual leadership skills that can be applied to their work and life, developed by the Palmetto Innovation Center and Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber. The program will host leadership development […]

We are excited to host this second annual event, gathering agricultural producers and supporters large and small to pray for a bountiful harvest, learn about what’s happening in our region's ag sector and break bread together.  Presented by AgSouth Farm Credit and in collaboration with Southern Palmetto Chamber and the Barnwell Farmers Market, this event celebrates the hard […]