Member News
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Chapin Rotary Golf Classic is FRIDAY
Scott Hood says they still have a few slots and sponsorships available for Friday's Golf Classic which will be held at Timberlake Country Club. Call Scott 345.5129. Thanks!
Last Chance to Get Your Bow Ties and Blue Jeans Gala Tickets at Chamber
No more time to waste! The Greater Chapin Community Endowment's Bow Ties and Blue Jeans Gala is this Saturday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 pm at the Timberlake Country Club. They have music and dancing with SoundQuest DJ as well as a Silent and Live Auction featuring merchandise and services donated by Chapin area businesses, organizations and individuals. Tickets are $55 per person and proceeds benefit the Endowment which supports local charities and projects in the Greater Chapin community! Stop by Chamber or call Gala Chair Toni Brown at 345.6562 to make sure you don't miss out!
Chapin High Marketing Management Students Need Projects!
David Rashleigh is one of the business teachers at Chapin High School and he's helping prepare our future workforce. His Marketing Management students need projects they can work on that will teach them about the business world and help solve a marketing or promotional need your business may have! Rashleigh is also looking for speakers who are willing to come share their experiences and knowledge with his classes. Interested in helping out? Email him at [email protected].
Palmetto Fine Arts Upcoming Art Show This Weekend
Palmetto Fine Arts' art show this weekend features Marilyn Adamson, Mike Loy, Ann Peake, Tommy Thompson & Ron Weathers showing originals and prints of their latest creations. Meet and Greet the artist on Thursday evening from 6-9 pm or stroll in Friday 10-6 or Saturday 10-4 to just look around and enjoy the art! 107 Virginia Street.
Chapin Woman's Club Pecan Sale
Believe it or not, it's time for the Chapin Woman's Club Pecan Sale again. They have pecan halves, pecan pieces, chocolate covered pecans (both milk and dark chocolate), clusters and cinnamon pecans! The price is $10 a bag and they make great gifts! Proceeds benefit a lot of great local causes in our Chapin community as well as provide scholarships for deserving students. So if a Woman's Club member approaches you, please be generous.
Crisis Pregnancy Center of Lake Murray Selling Calendars
CPC Lake Murray is once again selling 2014 Chick-fil-A calendars for only $8. Take them to your office, small groups, churches anywhere you would like. They would love your help on this fundraising venture. To get your own 2014 calendars please contact please contact Wendy at [email protected] or call 803-728-0969. Wendy is also looking for volunteers to help with mailings and man their booth at this weekend's Okra Strut in Irmo!
Don't Miss Your Chance to win $5000
A $5000 prize is up for grabs in EngenuitySC's Ignite! Ideas Contest, thanks to sponsor Wells Fargo. As part of its mission to boost economic competitiveness in the Midlands, EngenuitySC is looking for individuals and organizations with an original idea or business solution to start or grow a Columbia-based initiative.
All Midlands start-ups, small business owners, social entrepreneurs, savvy students, big thinkers and go-getters are welcome to apply. Finalists will present to 500+ movers and shakers at the Nov. 20 Ignite! celebration at The Zone, and live audience voting will choose the winner on the spot. Register and submit your 2-min. video here by October 24: http://www.engenuitysc.com/ignite/i-have-idea.
Last Chance for Unnecessary Farce Tickets
Chapin Theatre Company's current production, Unnecessary Farce, begins its final performances Thursday, Sept. 26 and runs through Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St., Irmo, SC. The hysterical farce by Paul Slade Smith is directed by Glenn Farr and features a cast of veteran actors and a few newcomers from the Midlands. For tickets and other information, visit www.chapintheatre.org.
Life Insurance Awareness Month
Do you have enough Life Insurance? Thirty percent of Americans don't. Would your loved ones be able to maintain their standard of living and cover outstanding debts? A life insurance needs analysis is key to determining how much financial protection your family needs and deserves. Wilson Financial Group in Chapin can help. Call 803-345-1180 or stop by 111 Columbia Ave.
HOT DEALS, Job Postings and More
Don't forget to check the Chamber's
website to check out Hot Deals, Member-to-Member Specials, Job Openings and our Community Calendar for the latest news from our members. And we encourage you to submit any of these items by clicking on the link and submitting your online form! This is a great member benefit so please use it!