IN THE NEWS

Ambassador Spotlight: Jenny Turner Tell us about yourself. I grew up near the coast of North Carolina and moved to South Carolina when I married my wonderful husband, Roger, seven years ago. I am a beach girl at heart but love the outdoors and being in nature. I have two cute fur babies, and love coffee! My faith is very important to me and is the core of who I am as a person. Tell us about your job! I work at Thornwell as the Community Engagement Coordinator. I help recru

Small Business of the 2nd Quarter: The Pasture Congratulations to The Pasture Restaurant, owned by Marcus and Fran Cheeks, our Small Business of the second quarter! 👏 Since opening in January 2023, The Pasture has successfully achieved its goal of creating unity and providing a welcoming environment for all community members. Stop by 208 N. Broad Street, in Clinton, to taste one of their delicious sandwiches, burgers, ribs, steaks, or other homestyle menu options! 🍔😋

Ambassador of the 2nd Quarter Jenny Turner, Community Engagement Coordinator at Thornwell , has been selected as the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the 2nd Quarter! Since becoming a part of the Ambassador program in 2022, Jenny has demonstrated her commitment to supporting local businesses, fostering relationships, and actively participating in Chamber Events. Her fellow Ambassadors nominated her for this recognition due to her consistent presence, positiv

Ambassador Spotlight - Aryele Redmond Tell us about yourself. I am 31 years old. I moved to Clinton about five years ago when my husband and I bought a house. I am expecting my first baby, a little boy, this summer! I love to spend my free time with my family traveling and doing anything outdoors. Tell us about your job. I work at United Way of Laurens County as the Resource Development Manager. I love that we are able to build personal relationships with individuals in th

Jr. Leadership Class VI Graduation Congratulations to all the Jr. Leadership Laurens County graduates! We are so proud of our 6th class for completing this educational Chamber program. Students from Laurens Academy, Laurens District 55 High School, and Laurens County School District 56 began this program in August 2022. They spent the school year building friendships, making connections, and learning all about our amazing County! Thank you to our amazing Board of Regents w

Business After Hours at Laurens County Museum We had a blast at the Laurens County Museum 's Business After Hours event! A big thank you to the museum for hosting such a fantastic evening. Teresa Noble, the museum's Board Chair, shared some exciting updates with us, giving us a glimpse into the incredible things they have in store. Congratulations to all the lucky winners of the door prizes and the Museum Membership contest. To everyone who joined us, thank you for coming

Ambassador Spotlight - Cortni Motes Tell us about yourself. My name is Cortni Motes, and I love to be on the water, whether on the lake or the river. If you cannot find me there, you can find me either hunting or working with my flowers. I may or may not have a slight obsession with flowers! I have a wonderful boyfriend named Brandt of almost 5 years and a bonus mom to a beautiful, 7-year-old little girl named Kensley. Where do you work, and what is your title?  I am the ex

Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Receives Communication Excellence Award for "Monday Midday Minutes" Radio Segment The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) recently received a Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) 2023 Communication Excellence Award for Advertising and Marketing, specifically the "Monday Midday Minutes" radio segment. The CACCE Advertising and Marketing award is given for projects including print, web, TV, radio, or outdoor

Annual Life on the Lake Summit The rain didn't stop our fun evening of networking, bidding, and learning about Lake Greenwood happenings at the Connect Lake Greenwood (CLG), Annual Life on the Lake Summit! We got lucky to snag seats at the LCWSC table , thank you, they always have the best swag and such a fun team! Our Keep Laurens County Beautiful Affiliate Coordinator, Courtney Crosby Stonell, serves on the CLG Board and represents the Chamber & Laurens County well!

Small Business of Excellence 1st Quarter Recipient We are thrilled to announce that The Vestibule Coffee & Tea has been selected as our Small Business of Excellence for the 1st Quarter! Under the ownership of Heather Owens since June 2021, this coffee shop has become the go-to place for morning activities in Clinton. With a menu of extensive coffee products, The Vestibule attracts small groups of business people, college students, and professors who enjoy discussing the is

Ambassador of the 1st Quarter Award Recipient Congratulations to Lee Anne Kitchen, with Roper Staffing , for being awarded the 1st Quarter Ambassador Award! Lee Anne has been a dedicated Chamber Ambassador for going on six years. Her fellow Chamber Ambassadors nominated her for this award, citing her commitment and positive attitude. We are grateful for Lee Anne's contributions to our community and are proud to have her as part of our committee. Thank you for all you do Lee

Happy 1st B-Earthday to the Keep Laurens County Beautiful affiliation! Exactly one year ago today, Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB), an umbrella organization of the Chamber, became an official Keep America Beautiful affiliate. Thanks to countywide partnerships, we are thrilled to see the amazing impact that KLCB has had across Laurens County. A huge shoutout to our awesome KLCB affiliate coordinator, Courtney Stonell! We are so lucky to have your contagious energy and p

Ten at the Top - Upstate South Carolina Cleanup We loved getting out to enjoy this beautiful weather and participate in the Ten at the Top - Upstate South Carolina Board of Directors Cleanup! This collaborative effort brought together organizations and businesses from across the upstate to make a positive impact on our communities through hard work and dedication.

The Lumberyard Ribbon Cutting Laurens County, specifically the City of Clinton, SC, just got a new HOT spot! Today, we were thrilled to host a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting ceremony for The Lumberyard, a fantastic new craft beer and wine bar located at 115 Gary Street in Clinton. Owners, Charlie and Stacey Michaels have done an incredible job renovating the old Tribble Building Supplies into a beautiful gathering place for the community. Congratulations on this exciting new

Ambassador Spotlight - Amber Graydon Tell us about yourself. I am Amber Graydon, a native of Laurens County. I love concerts, people, and spending time at the lake. I have always had a deep passion for connecting and helping others. I have been married to my husband, Corey, for 10 years this year and together we share three beautiful children-Emmett, Roman, and Izzy. Tell us about your job. I am the Director of Business Development at Hospice of Laurens County, where I have

Team Ecology Graysen Martin and Christian Taylor had a blast stopping by the Joe Adair Science Outdoor Center today to check out the 10th Annual Team Ecology. AND cheer on + support our hard working Keep Laurens County Beautiful Affiliate Coordinator, Courtney Crosby Stonell ! Team Ecology is a fun-filled week for Laurens County 3rd Graders to learn about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling! Way to go, event coordinators; job well done! Thank you to all t

Chick-fil-A Leader Academy Amanda Munyan, our Pres/CEO, joined Josh Black, VP of Student Affairs at Piedmont Technical College Laurens Campus last week to discuss "Impact" with the Laurens District 55 high school Chick-fil-A Leader Academy students. What an amazing group of young leaders! Chick-fil-A Leader Academy is a leadership development program for high school students - combining Leader Labs with student-led and run Impact Projects.

We had perfect weather, great conversations, and delicious food at The Clinton Presbyterian Community Business After Hours. Thank you, Presbyterian Community, for hosting this month's networking event! Congratulations to the door prize winners, Jenny Turner, Lena Graves, and Byron Smith.

Congratulations, to Marnie Schwartz-Hanley, Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, and the board of directors on a successful 68th Annual Chamber Banquet! Fun evening of celebrations and networking!

Clinton Downtown Association Graysen Martin , our Marketing & Communications Coordinator, got to enjoy Scoops on West Main muffins again this morning AND hang with the new Mayor of Clinton, Randy Randall, lucky girl! The City of Clinton, SC Downtown Association meeting was a great opportunity to connect with local business owners and hear all the great plans for downtown Clinton! We are so excited Dianne Wyatt is doing what she does best!