Posts by Graysen Martin
Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Announces New President & CEO
Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Announces New President & CEO Laurens County, SC – February 14, 2025 – The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the appointment of Dabs Maness Davis as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Davis will succeed Amanda Benfield in leading the Chamber’s efforts to enhance the…
Read MoreAmbassador Spotlight: Becca Dobbins
Tell us about yourself. My name is Becca Dobbins, and I recently celebrated my 30th birthday. I reside in Greenwood, SC with my husband, Matthew, and our lively household of 13 animals – including 6 dogs, 3 cats, 3 chickens, and a bearded dragon. In my free time, I find joy in exploring new destinations,…
Read MoreAmbassador Spotlight – Tanya Towne
Ambassador Spotlight … Meet Tanya Towne Tell us about yourself. I am a mother to a wonderful 24 year-old young man who is my pride and joy. I love the outdoors and spend most of my time outside. My favorite thing to do in the summer is go kayaking. I get to cool off in…
Read MoreAmbassador Spotlight …. meet Melinda Gray
Ambassador Spotlight – Melinda Gray Tell us about yourself. I am a wife, mother of a grown son and daughter-in love. I have the best circle of friends and family that are my support system and mean the world to me. I have 3 dogs and a cat, Cindy, who is the queen of our…
Read MoreBlessing Box Initiative
Laurens County Blessing Boxes Initiative by Leadership Laurens County Class XXIV 3 Destinations, 3 Celebrations! …. On July 30, 2024, Leadership Laurens County (LLC) Class XXIV celebrated the official opening of their Blessing Boxes with official Chamber ribbon cuttings. These boxes are at three key locations: Christ Central Mission Station-Joanna, 710 Magnolia St., Joanna, SC…
Read MoreBridging the Gap Advocacy: Cultivating Potential and Community
Bridging the Gap Advocacy: Cultivating Potential & Community Do you know about a local nonprofit that’s helping transform the lives of children and families in Laurens County? Bridging the Gap Advocacy is on a mission to help children and their parents discover their natural talents and gifts. By promoting faith, education, health and wellness, job…
Read MoreAmanda Benfield, Laurens County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO: Graduated From the Institute for Organization Management (IOM)
Amanda Benfield, Laurens County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO: Graduated From the Institute for Organization Management (IOM) Amanda Benfield, President and CEO of the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, successfully completed the Institute for Organization Management (IOM) program through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on June 27, 2024. The Institute program has been educating tens of…
Read MoreAmbassador Spotlight – Meet Lee Anne Kitchen
Ambassador Spotlight … Meet Lee Anne Kitchen Tell us about yourself. I am a dedicated and driven professional who embraces challenges with enthusiasm. My passion for my work fuels my determination to achieve success. I am known for my openness and honesty, always striving to maintain fairness in all my interactions. As a wife and…
Read More2nd Quarter Small Business of Excellence Award
2nd Quarter Small Business of Excellence Award Congratulations to M&M Scrap Metal Inc. for winning our Small Business of Excellence Award for the second quarter! Community members praised M&M Scrap Metal for their dedication to community beautification and sustainability. They highlighted M&M’s active involvement in local clean-up efforts and recycling initiatives. Learn more about M&M Scrap…
Read More2nd Quarter Small Business of Excellence Award
2nd Quarter Small Business of Excellence Award Congratulations to M&M Scrap Metal Inc. for winning our Small Business of Excellence Award for the second quarter! Community members praised M&M Scrap Metal for their dedication to community beautification and sustainability. They highlighted M&M’s active involvement in local clean-up efforts and recycling initiatives.
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