Don't miss these important Chamber sponsored and co-sponsored events this month!  As always, call our office for additional details.  803-581-4142

LUNCH BUNCH Thursday, February 16th @ Noon Where:   The Cyclone 249 Columbia St, Chester, SC 29706 Who is invited:   Anyone! Why:  Connect with other fun Chamber members and support our local restaurants.   Who pays:  Going Dutch!  But for this special first "Lunch Bunch," let them know you're a Chamber member, and enjoy free appetizers!   Look for our friendly Chamber ambassadors!

HR Roundtable Friday, February 17th HR Round-table meets monthly and is specifically tor HR Managers and Directors--giving these professionals an opportunity to discuss HR and legal issues they face within Chester County (and beyond).  For more information, please contact Board Chair Chris Winters.

LUNCH & LEARN Friday, February 24, 2017 @ Noon Chester County Economic Development and the Chester County Chamber of Commerce are proud to host a Lunch & Learn with Chester County's Legislators at noon on Friday, February 24th at the beautiful Gateway Conference Center in Richburg. Our esteemed Chester County delegation, Senator Mike Fanning and Representatives Greg Delleney, MaryGail Douglas, and Dennis Moss, will discuss business and industry-related state issues.   PRIOR to the event, we will be collecting questions for our legislators to answer during the event.  Please submit your questions to Brooke Clinton and she will pass them on to our legislators. Members are asked to RSVP by February 22.  Cost is only $10 and includes a boxed lunch. Please email Angela Cook to RSVP for this important event.

HR CAFE Monday, February 27, 2017 @ Noon HR CAFE is open to ALL Chamber members.  Proudly sponsored by Winters Law Firm, Chester Economic Development, the Chamber, and SC Works, this FREE lunch meeting gives business owners and HR managers valuable face-to-face time with attorney Joanie Winters as she presents information on relevant labor issues. This month's topic:  The New & Improved I-9. Monday, February 27th from noon-1:00 p.m. The Gateway Conference Center Richburg, SC  Participants are asked to RSVP by noon on Friday, February 24th so that Winters Law has time to order lunch for Monday!  Email us at the Chamber.

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 1ST Wednesday of the month Sign up NOW for individual FREE business consultations with experts from the Small Business Development Center.  Get advice on a variety of topics, from marketing to business expansion!  Meetings are held at the Chamber on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH.  Read more!  You do NOT have to be a Chamber member, so please encourage your friends and family to take advantage of this service.  Chester County is growing so now is the time for small business to do the same! At left, DeeDee Hinton of AJ's Playhouse meets with Eduardo Venegas to discuss ideas to improve and grow her Chester County business.  To learn more about this excellent resource, click here!

Announcements from our members

4-H Science on the Move Tuesday, February 21, 2017 from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM (EST) Fort Lawn Community Center 5554 Main Street Fort Lawn, SC 29714 Join us for an overview of the 4-H Science on the Move program - an initiative that is bringing mobile science and technology education to your schools, after-school programs, and communities.  Choose from two identical sessions  - with lunch at11:30 am or afternoon at 4:00 pm.  You'll hear from clients, students, and supporters, and learn how you can become involved. Click here for details!

Resource Fair   SC Works Catawba Job & Partner Resource Fair Thursday, March 2, 2017 Fort Lawn Community Center Preferred Pass Holders & Veterans Early Entry @  9:00 a.m. General Public:  10:00 a.m. -Noon If your agency would like to be present to speak with job seekers, please complete the attached Vendor Registration Form and return. Space is limited; first come first serve.