IN THE NEWS

Another great meeting of The Brew Laurens County on March 15th in the downtown City of Clinton, SC ! We enjoyed hearing from our featured entrepreneur, Jason Devette, about his business journey and goals for Scoops on West Main . Providing opportunities for entrepreneurs to share their experiences and goals is a valuable way to inspire and encourage others. Thank you to all who came to brew with us!

Ambassador Spotlight - Adele Alducin Tell us about yourself. I am Adele "Delly" Alducin.  I am a music enthusiast, concert junkie, and hat lover.  I am currently creating custom hats for other hat lovers to enjoy.  I am an animal lover…always wanting to take the strays home.  I am a wife, and mother of adult twin sons and Delly (grandma) to 4 yr old Charlotte and 9-month-old Owen. Where do you work and what is your title?  My husband Paul and I own Bourbon & Bubbles.  We ar

Our 44th Annual Dinner & Awards may have been the best yet! February 9th, we enjoyed an evening of networking and celebration. Thank you to all who sponsored and attended this event. Congratulations to all award nominees and recipients!

The Brew Laurens County - Jan. 18 Businesses supporting businesses at The Brew-Laurens County this morning! Tom Ashley, the owner of Lakeview Bar-B-Q LLC , was our featured entrepreneur and shared his experiences and goals for the business. Thank you to all who came to "brew" with us! Special thanks to our co-hosts, Main Street Laurens & Palmetto Brothers Dispensary . If you are interested in being a featured entrepreneur at one of our upcoming, The Brew - Laurens County E

Director of the Child Development Center at Thornwell Do you have a passion for early childhood education and working with children? We are now hiring for the Director of the Child Development Center! Apply today and join our Thornwell family as we work together to support healthy communities in the name of Jesus Christ. To view this job description and apply, visit the link below: http://ow.ly/vcBJ50MlUOA

2023 Staff Positions Members of the 2023 Summer Staff will enable the ministry of Camp Fellowship in various ways and will have the opportunity to serve in the various roles listed below. All required certifications are offered through Camp Fellowship staff training. All positions are subject to change to meet the needs of Camp Fellowships ministry at the discretion of the Assistant Director and Executive Director. Starting pay is $300 per week, paid every two weeks. Counselo

Ambassador Spotlight - Melinda Gray Tell us about yourself. I am married for 40 years and have one son and a bonus daughter. I have the best network of friends and support system. I am fortunate to have a career I love that has enabled me to be a part of our community. Where do you work, and what do you like about your job? I work with Palmetto Heritage Real Estate and have been for going on 29 years. I am an associate broker and appraiser. I love my job and have been bless

World Cleanup Day Thank you, volunteers and Laurens County Sheriff's Office , and Christ Central Mission Station-Joanna for celebrating #NationalCleanUpDay with KLCB. Together we removed 9,240 lbs of litter from Joanna. 102 bags of trash 36 tires 1 couch 1 recliner 2 mattresses 1 bicycle and much more.....

COG Visit to Laurens County Thank you, Upper Savannah Council of Governments - USCOG , for spending your day in Laurens County, discussing growth, community development, and partnerships. What a great day of networking, learning, & relationship-building, filled with amazing hosts & speakers!

14th Annual Oyster Roast/Football Fan Challenge

Congratulations to our quarterly award winners, Jervelle Fort and Sadler Hughes Apothecary ! Jervelle Fort, with SC DHEC, was nominated by her fellow Ambassadors for the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the 3rd Quarter award. Since joining our Ambassador program earlier this year, Jervelle has quickly committed to Chamber involvement and member support. Thank you for all you do, Jervelle! Sadler Hughes Apothecary received the 3rd Quarter Small Business of Exce

The Brew - Oct. 19 Thank you to all who joined us for last week's meeting of The Brew - Laurens County! Shelby Bruce, the owner of TG Consignment Boutique on Main Street Clinton, SC , was the featured speaker and shared her experiences and goals for her business. Tipsy Gypsy Consignment Boutique opened in July of 2022 and carries home decor, wedding & formal gowns, women's name brands, and designer fashions. It's always exciting hearing business owners & community members

Electromechanical Technician Job description Minimum of 3 years related experience in servicing as an electro-mechanical Must have experience on PLC Must be able to read and understand all diagrams and schematics of mechanical and electrical systems Identify mechanical and electrical problems and take corrective actions to repair Understanding and advanced experience in troubleshooting AC/DC motors Willing to think out of the box to solve operational and technical problems Kn

Thank you Anderson University head football Coach, Bobby Lamb, for joining us at yesterdays Touchdown Club Meeting! We recognized two Laurens District 55 High School senior student-athletes for being awarded Play of the Week. Congratulations to wide receiver and special teams player Cayson Elledge,and linebacker, running back and special team player Jordan Roberts. Keep up the good work guys! Special thanks to our Gameday Sponsors, Laurens District 55 and Love Bailey CPA's

15th Annual Legislative Barbecue Thank you, Piedmont Technical College , for hosting the 15th Annual Legislative Barbecue at THE LINKS at Stoney Point . Dr. Hope Rivers and the Presidential Ambassadors were inspirational! Fran Wiley's work with the Piedmont Technical College Foundation makes such a positive impact on so many lives. We are appreciative of the many important people involved with this local college, making a difference in so many lives!

Thank you, Rotary Club of Laurens , for inviting us to speak at last week's meeting! We enjoyed getting to share exciting Chamber updates and upcoming events. Communication and Marketing Coordinator, Graysen Martin, spoke about one of our newer initiatives, The Brew -Laurens County.

Meet our Tourism Marketing Manager, Christian Taylor Christian Taylor joins us as our new Tourism Marketing Manager. Christian, originally from Greenville, SC, relocated to northern Laurens County in 2019. Since graduating from Furman University, with a B.A in Business Administration, she worked for the Greenville County School District's STEAM program, while developing her freelance work in branding.  Christian's goal under the Chamber umbrella will be to create and manage

Business After Hours at South Bend Winery Thank you South Bend Winery and Greenwood SC Chamber for a great collaborative event! Business leaders from both counties came out last night… for a fun time with wine, networking, & music by Dixie Barns! Larry N Mandy Cozine purchased the six beautiful acres of 100-year-old farmland with the goal of creating a place of serenity, along with a glass of wine, while enjoying the vineyard that was planted in 2020. South Bend Winery h

National Disability Employment Month Luncheon What an inspirational event! What amazing partnerships in Laurens County, supporting our students! Thank you Mrs. Carolyn Beasley Shortt for your leadership and the support of the many people from Laurens County Disabilities and Special Needs Board , SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department , Laurens County School District 56 , and Laurens District 55 . Congratulations Justin Benfield , Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital CEO,

Southern Twist & Trade Ribbon Cutting We love Southern Twist & Trade! What a great crowd to help us celebrate; thank you to their amazing team, The City of Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn, Main Street Laurens Director Jonathan Irick, County Council Chair Brown Patterson, the Todd's, and many loyal customers for joining us for their Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting this morning. Business owners, Christie Finley and, her son, Blake, joined Southern Twist, est. 2019, and Southern Trade,