Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce

Friday, January 24 marks the official ribbon cutting at Splurge Vintage Market! Join us from 1-2 pm at 112 E. 3rd North Street to celebrate. Splurge is an upscale vintage market with multiple vendors under one roof offering antique, vintage & modern furniture, home décor and more

We're halfway through January, and we're not slowing down. Here's what's going on ... January 16 Nonprofit Executive Leadership Workshop January 20 Martin Luther King Holiday - Chamber closed Visitor Center open 10 am - 3 pm January 23 Business Before Hours and Annual Meeting January 24 Ribbon Cutting - Splurge Vintage Market January 29 Wednesday Workshop: Setting Your Marketing Up for Success


The Annual Meeting and Business Before Hours is your opportunity to connect, engage, and kick off 2025 with the Greater Summerville Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce. Join us on January 23 from 8-9:30 am at Trident Technical College - Dorchester Campus. During this event, we will unveil our priorities for the upcoming year and officially welcome Chris Kahler as our incoming Board Chairman. Light breakfast and coffee will be served! Until then enjoy a couple of highlights from 2024...

Save the date for our next Tourism Council Meeting-> Date and Time: Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM This gathering is a great chance to connect with local merchants, non-profits, hospitality professionals, and community leaders who are just as passionate about enhancing Summerville’s tourism as you are. We’ll be sharing updates on the latest developments in Summerville’s visitor experience and discussing opportunities to collaborate. Where: Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber, 402 North Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483 Featured Topic: The State of South Carolina, through the SC Arts Commission, invites towns and cities to consider applying for official designation as a South Carolina Cultural District. A group of Summerville arts and community leaders are exploring this opportunity for Summerville and are looking for your input. Cultural District designation is awarded to towns and cities that can show a high level of arts and cultural resources and activities in a concentrated area. The Summerville Cultural District Steering Committee believes Summerville is right for this prestigious designation given the number of arts and culture organizations and businesses, public artworks, and cultural opportunities clustered in our historic downtown area. Cultural District status is currently being utilized by a dozen cities across the state to attract artists and creative businesses, spur tourism, spark economic growth, and enhance quality of life. Places like Beaufort, Georgetown, Bluffton, and Aiken have received this designation and are seeing the benefits this status can bring. The Steering Committee invites you to learn more and add your thoughts to what Cultural District designation could bring to Summerville.

Don’t forget to join us this week for our New Member Coffee on Thursday, January 9, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM at the Chamber Boardroom, 402 North Main Street, Summerville, SC. It’s a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow members and explore all the Chamber has to offer. See you there! Let us know you're coming: https://lnkd.in/eeknC433

Calling all nonprofit executives and board chairs: Don’t miss this transformative workshop tailored to help you lead with confidence and drive lasting impact. What’s in store: ✅ Expert insights on financial management, board leadership, legal essentials, and fundraising roles ✅ Networking with like-minded leaders over lunch ✅ A dynamic panel of seasoned professionals sharing best practices Let’s strengthen your nonprofit’s governance and fuel its success. Join us for this one-of-a-kind professional development opportunity!

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for making the Member Appreciation & Awards Celebration possible! Presented by First National Bank of SC, this unforgettable evening is all about celebrating YOU, our amazing members. Join us on Friday, January 10, at the Summerville Country Club for a night of fun, food, and festivities “Under the Big Tent.” We’re so grateful for the support of our sponsors who help us honor the achievements of our 2024 award winners. Your contributions will make this celebration truly extraordinary! CHAMPION SPONSORS: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Miler Properties, Inc. The Bank of South Carolina LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD SPONSOR: First National Bank of PA NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR AWARD SPONSOR: EcoSteris, Inc. PARTNER SPONSORS: Heritage Landcare SeamonWhiteside State Farm Insurance - Tony Pope, Agent Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ed_jZwPk

You're invited! Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the new location and expansion of Eastwood Homes - Build On Your Lot! 🏡 📅 Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Location: 617 Myers Road, Suite C, Summerville, SC Eastwood Homes is simplifying the process of building your dream home on your own property. Come celebrate this exciting milestone, meet the team, and learn more about their personalized approach to home building!

The Chamber wishes all our members and the community a year filled with success, growth, and opportunities. Here's to making 2025 our best year yet—together!

Ready to connect, grow, and make an impact? Join us for our New Member Coffee on Thursday, January 9, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM at the Chamber Boardroom, 402 North Main Street, Summerville, SC. This is your chance to meet fellow members, learn about the Chamber's opportunities, and start the year off strong.