Chamber Programming
The Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber offers programming that supports and promotes members throughout the year, anchored by 4 major quarterly banner events, alongside bi-monthly Business After Hour programs. These programs depend on support from business leaders like you, so please checkout our sponsor package and reach out to bob@southernpalmetto.org if you are interested in helping to present any of these events.
Q1 : Annual Chamber Banquet
The Annual Banquet is the must attend event for business leaders, celebrating both the chamber and business community’s accomplishments of the past year. As the gavel is passed to the new Chairman of the Board of Directors, the expectations and goals will be shared for the new vision of 2023 and beyond! During this event, the Chamber also gives out awards such as Business of the Year.
Visit the event page for more details & to add this to your calendar.
Q2: Blessing of the Crops
The Blessing of the Crops event is a new outdoor dinner event presented in partnership with the Barnwell County Farmers Market for agriculture producers and supporters to pray for a bountiful harvest, recognize top individuals in the field, and to discuss the latest trends in the agricultural sector. The short program includes a keynote speaker, followed by the presentation of the Farmer of the Year, Young Farmer of the Year Award and Ag Partner of the Year.
Visit the event page for more details & to add this to your calendar.
Q3: State of the Region Address
The State of the Region Address and Business Expo is a community wide dinner to inform Chamber members and residents of recent accomplishments and the future vision of the local counties and city governments, with local, state, and federal representatives invited to participate. Featured speakers include local government officials, school board members, educators, and business leaders.
Visit the event page for more details & to add this to your calendar.
Q4: BBQ, Blues, & Boos
BBQ, Blues, & Boos is a fundraising event built to provide a unique community experience in Barnwell, while supporting the non-profit work of the Chamber. For 2023 we are anticipating 1000 attendees for the 2 day festival! The event features 16 BBQ Cookteams from throughout SC, many bands, a cornhole tournament and more! Visit the Festival Website for more info!
Bi-Monthly 2023: Business After Hours
Business After Hours provides structured mixers to enhance networking for new and longstanding members. The hosting / sponsoring location will typically accommodate a 50 person reception inside or with a tent outside, and will serve a variety of refreshments and finger food.
