Red ticket campaign tops $1.3 M in sales |
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The BUY AIKEN – RED TICKET campaign was sponsored by: |
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The BUY AIKEN – RED TICKET campaign wrapped up Monday, Dec. 13 at the Aiken Chamber’s Business After Hours event with Santa stopping by to draw the 3 grand prize $1,000 tickets. Aiken Chamber Director of Membership Services, Jim Tunison reported over 52,000 tickets were given out during the campaign representing over $1.3 million in sales in the 32 local participating businesses.
The BUY AIKEN – RED TICKET campaign urged shoppers to spend money in Aiken, and rewarded shoppers and store owners with the chance to win cash prizes. For each $25 in purchases of goods or services from participating businesses, shoppers received a numbered red ticket that was entered into the drawings for over $5,000 in cash prizes.
“Aiken’s small businesses are what gives our community its character and charm,” said Tunison.“It was wonderful to see everyone rallying around small business during this holiday shopping season.”
The Chamber thanks the community for choosing to BUY AIKEN and encourages everyone to continue to BUY AIKEN all year long.
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2022 Chamber board of directors set to lead |
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The Aiken Chamber of Commerce recently announced its leadership team for the upcoming year. A diverse, dynamic group, the board of directors represents a cross section of the Chamber membership and offers a broad perspective on business and community related matters. These leaders will work throughout the year in guiding the organization to create viable, proactive mechanisms that become a driving force for Aiken’s prosperity in the 21st century.
The Chamber believes it is essential for business and the public sector to seek out common ground and to find ways to bolster each other. Policies and practices that help strengthen a free enterprise system are those that allow business to grow and thrive.
The Chamber continues to educate and engage the general public and business community about the components necessary for business growth and job creation, raise awareness that business climate is the #1 factor of a successful community and encourage the community’s long-term prosperity through taking risk, rewarding success and growing families.
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Connect Aiken, the reenergized young professional program of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, invites individuals ages 22-39 that live or work in the Aiken area to connect and build relationships with other professionals of their generation at its upcoming drop- in event being held at Sheffields at Rose Hill in Aiken on Tuesday, Jan. 25, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
The purpose of Connect Aiken is multi-layered.
For the attendee:
· Connect to new friends.
· Connect to the community.
· Connect to other businesses.
For the area employers:
· Connected employees are easier to retain.
· Connected employees are happier employees.
· Connected employees create business in new areas.
Whatever the ultimate goal of each individual or business, the Connect Aiken peer network will work behind-the-scenes to motivate, encourage, and celebrate being young and doing life in Aiken!
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A big impact, but how big? |
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The impact of the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site (SRS) on our region is unquestionable. It is big, but how big?
Most folks know it is the Aiken area’s largest employer and is a key component to the Aiken economy, but attendees of the Aiken Chamber’s January First Friday Means Business breakfast will know a whole lot more.
Rick McLeod, president/CEO of the SRS Community Reuse Organization, will present the Savannah River Site Economic Impact Study commissioned by the organization at the breakfast. McLeod will review the report which goes beyond the number of jobs and delves into the ripple effect of those jobs locally and includes estimates of direct, indirect, and induced impacts of the Site on the 5 county-region.
In addition to being well informed about the impact of SRS, attendees will also receive valuable information and updates from Aiken County, the City of Aiken, the Aiken Chamber and from the January First Friday Means Business sponsor AT&T.
The monthly breakfast will occur Friday, January 7, at Newberry Hall from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Members that wish to attend should register here.
The January First Friday Means Business is sponsored by AT&T
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Aiken, South Carolina Snapshot:
population, households, income and more available here.
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EGS, Inc. held a ribbon cutting ceremony December 7 to celebrate the opening of its newest location at 257 Whiskey Road, Suite B. Cutting the ribbon is EGS, Inc. CFO Kevin Pflieger along with CEO Susan Fenske. They are joined by Aiken Chamber President/CEO J. David Jameson, members of the Aiken Chamber Ambassador Team, and the company’s dynamic staff. EGS, Inc. is an 8(a) certified Woman Owned small business specializing in engineering, IT, construction, environmental, and administrative staffing and recruiting. Visit egs-partners.com to learn how EGS, Inc. can assist you with your staffing and recruiting needs. |
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Amedisys Hospice of Aiken held a ribbon cutting ceremony December 9 to celebrate the grand opening of its new office at 204 University Parkway, Suite D-E. Rochelle Hray, Amedisys director of operations, cut the ribbon. Aiken Chamber President/CEO J. David Jameson, Amedisys Community Liaison Brittany Araneo, members of the Aiken Chamber Ambassador Team and the friendly staff of Amedisys joined the celebration. To learn more, call: (803) 335-2771 or visit their website www.amedisys.com. |
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Town Creek Boutique held a ribbon cutting November 23 to celebrate its grand opening. The brand-new clothing and jewelry boutique for women is located at 101 Town Creek Road (on the corner of Town Creek and Silver Bluff) and is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Cutting the ribbon is Town Creek Boutique owner Julie Steen, along with Aiken Chamber President/CEO J. David Jameson. They are joined by members of the Aiken Chamber Ambassador Team and Julie’s mother and niece. Make sure to follow their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Town-Creek-Boutique and swing on by to say congratulations and do some shopping too! |
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Hawk Law Group held a ribbon cutting ceremony December 9 to celebrate the grand opening of its downtown Aiken location at 156 Laurens Street, NW. Aiken Chamber President/CEO J. David Jameson held the ribbon in the center as attorney Kip McAlister and his son, Kam cut the ribbon. They are joined by Hawk Law Group founder, Victor C. Hawk, Esq., members of the Hawk Law family, friends, members of the Aiken Chamber Ambassador Team, and even Santa who stopped by to wish them well. To learn more about Hawk Law Group’s areas of practice, visit: www.hawklawgroup.com
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Aiken Army Recruiting – Military
The Aiken Army Recruiting team helps 17-34 year-olds learn about opportunities with the Army and facilitates enlistment.
2645 Whiskey Road, Suite 112
Aiken, SC 29803
Contact: Joshua Sulkers
Phone: (803) 648-9596
Amedisys Hospice of Aiken – Hospice
Gives patients facing a terminal illness the freedom to live each day to its fullest by offering comfort, dignity, quality of life and time. We are blessed and humbled to be part of each patient’s journey and will treat you and your loved ones with the highest respect.
204 University Parkway, Suite D-E
Aiken, SC 29801
Contact: Rochelle Hray
Phone: (803) 335-2771
Stephen P. Barnes, CPA, LLC – Accountant
A CPA firm specializing in business valuations, tax preparation, and forensic accounting.
127 Greenville Street, SW
Aiken, SC 29801
Contact: Stephen Barnes
Phone: (803) 646-9917
C&C Services Landscaping – Landscaping
A full-service commercial and residential landscaping, irrigation and land development company.
126 Nesbit Drive
Aiken, SC 29803
Contact: Christopher Pieper
Phone: (612) 559-3155
Concierge Property Management Group - Rentals & Property Management
Property management done right! Outstanding service, quality properties, wealth building
118 Laurens Street, SW
Aiken, SC 29801
Contact: Cecelia Nix
Phone: (803) 260-8812
Georgia Business NET (GABN) – Telecommunications (Commercial)
GABN has been proudly delivering the best customer service for 26 years to businesses who rely on phone and internet for their business. We offer tailored solutions to make sure the way you communicate with your customers is as seamless as possible.
118 Commercial Boulevard, Suite B
Martinez, GA 30907
Contact: Christopher Crozier
Phone: (706) 823-2115
Holdfast Security Group, LLC – Consulting Services
We specialize in helping companies and their employees prepare for and mitigate workplace violence.
Aiken, SC 29803
Contact: Rob Chadwick
Phone: (803) 522-2806
Horse Creek Academy – Schools, Education
Currently a PK–10th grade, public school, and will be expanding to serve PK–12th grade by 2023. Our mission is to create an innovative and challenging learning environment that teaches the whole learner through the pillars of connection, flexibility, and service. We are the Village!
1200 Toolebeck Road
Aiken, SC 29803
Contact: Sarah Morris
Phone: (803) 226-0160
Kemper Health – Insurance
We have been providing affordable health insurance for over 65 years.
5347 Sunset Boulevard, Building 1 Suite B
Lexington, SC 29073
Contact: Brad Wise
Phone: (866) 342-3620
Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living – Assisted Living Community
Our longstanding Assisted Living and Memory Care community has been a staple of Aiken. We strive to administer stellar care to our residents while improving their quality of life.
1385 Silver Bluff Road
Aiken, SC 29803Contact: Laura Argo
Phone: (803) 642-8444
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