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The Greater Easley Chamber Of Commerce
The Easley - Moving Businesses Forward Since 1935 -
Chamber
2001 East Main Street • P.O. Box 241 • Easley, SC 29641 • 864.859.2693
ecc@easleychamber.org • www.easleychamber.org
Volume VIII, Issue 8 • August 2010
In this issue Easley Chamber of Commerce hosts
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President’s Corner
August Calendar of Events
Congressional Candidates forum
Business After Hours On August 19, we will come together
Scheduled again with our joint Easley Chamber of
Commerce and Powdersville Council lun-
cheon. It will be at 11:45 AM until 1:00 PM
Page 3 and will be at Taste of Distinction Restau-
Welcome New Members rant at 2274 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC.
Member Renewals The cost is $15 for members and $18 for
Business of the Month visitors. You must RSVP to 859-2693 or
Ambassador of the Month ecc@easleychamber.org by August 17. This
luncheon is sponsored by the Robinson
Law Firm.
Page 4 We will have the two candidates –
Easley Chamber Democrat Jane Dyer and Republican Jeff
Replenishes Bicyclist Duncan, for the U.S. Congress from the 3rd
2010-2011 Ambassadors District of South Carolina as our speakers.
Each will give their platform and then ques-
tions will be asked of them from the mem-
Page 6 bers and guests.
Foothills Retirement Jeff Duncan is a 1988 graduate of JEFF DUNCAN JANE DYER
Expands Health Center Clemson University where he played foot- award from the National Federation of In- opportunities will be available to future gen-
Spotlight on... ball for Coach Danny Ford. He is currently dependent Businesses (NFIB). erations.
First Citizens the President and CEO of J. Duncan Asso- Jeff Duncan has been married to his Raised in Pickens County, Jane’s parents
R. Carl Byars Agency ciates, a South Carolina based, family owned wife Melody for twenty-one years and they instilled the values of hard work, education,
real estate marketing firms which specialize have three sons: Graham, John Philip, and faith, and community. Jane graduated from
in statewide real estate auctions. Parker. The Duncan family is a member of Easley High School and Clemson University
Page 7 Jeff was elected to the South Carolina First Baptist Church of Clinton. in Mechanical Engineering.
LPC Accepting House of Representatives in 2002, and was Jane Dyer was Clemson’s first female As a working mother of four chil-
Applications named Chairman of the House Agriculture, Air Force pilot and has been an Airbus dren, Jane Dyer served as a deacon in her
New Director Announced Natural Resources and Environmental Af- A300 airline captain for FedEx for 21 years. church and volunteered in the Children’s,
for TCTC in Easley fairs Committee in 2007. Governor Mark Jane’s experience shows a determination to Youth, and Young Adult Ministries. She also
Thanks for the Dinners Sanford has named Jeff a “Tax Payer Hero” make a difference and a focus on excellence. coached youth basketball and soccer. En-
every year that he has been in the South She embraced every opportunity that grow- couraging children to be morally, mentally,
Carolina General Assembly. He has also ing up in South Carolina offered. Her com- and physically strong has always been a pri-
received the “Guardian of Small Business” mitment now is to ensure that even more ority in her life.
Great Clips named
Business of the Month,
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Leadership Board President’s Corner
Greater Easley to chambers of commerce. I appreciate
Terrie’s extra efforts and also her con-
cated volunteers that have come together
for the past 10 years to put on a world
tacts to existing members through the class baseball tournament. Volunteers
Chamber of Commerce ambassador program. from the Easley Chamber also partici-
For the fourth year, Joceline Pitt- pate in welcoming visitors to the tourna-
Chairman of the Board man has coordinated the nine evening ment and distributing information about
Alex Dye — The Peoples National Bank meals for the players and coaches of our community. Jon has commented,
the Big League Baseball World Series. “Volunteers coming together for a com-
Chairman-Elect This involves contacting churches and mon goal that promotes Easley and
Todd Merriss — Dixie Lumber Company organizations to donate the food and youth is what it is all about.” “This event
preparation for their major meal of the puts Easley on the world wide map and
Past Chairman day. Over time, Joceline has established the volunteers are the people that make
Eric Goodwin — Durham-Greene I want to recognize one of our relationship that has made it a little eas- it happen.”
chamber members and ambassadors — ier — but it is still not easy. Thanks to ESPN will put us on the map Au-
Treasurer Terrie Albright of Albright Associates Joceline for coordinating and also to the gust 4 at 8 p.m. when they televise the
Rusty Bynum — Bynum Financial Group in Easley. Terrie is an enthusiastic good- many churches and organizations that world championship game. When you
will ambassador of the Easley Cham- give meals to these 225 young men and see someone at a restaurant or shop
Secretary ber who has personally recruited six coaches. that appears to be from out of town, go
Tiffany Martin — Pickens County YMCA new chamber of commerce members The Big League Baseball World Se- out of your way to greet them. We want
in the past two months. In tough eco- ries Tournament Director, Jon Hum- them to recognize Easley, South Caro-
Board of Directors nomic times, new members add vitality phrey is the leader of about 200 dedi- lina as a family friendly community.
Michael Dent Allstate Insurance
Fox Simons City of Easley
Tracy Martin CommunitySouth B&T
Scott Buckhiester
Emily DeRoberts
Jonathan Strange, DMD
Dunburks Premier Events
Duke Energy
Easley Dental Ctr
August 2010 Calendar of Events
Tripp Martin Palmetto Bank
Vicki Fletcher Pendleton District Comm. July 28-August 4 Thursday, August 19
Tiffany Martin Pickens County YMCA Big League Baseball World Series – J. B. Red Ow- 11:45 – 1:00pm Joint Easley Chamber & Powders-
Gordon Brush Powdersville Water District ens Complex in Easley ville Luncheon Meeting held at Taste of Distinction,
Janelle Beamer Southern Wesleyan U. 2274 Powdersville Road, located between Easley and
Brian Swords, Ed.D. Tri-County Tech Powdersville. Candidates for the Congressional 3rd Dis-
Thursday, August 5 trict Jane Dyer & Jeff Duncan will be speaking. RSVP
President 10:00 am Business of the Month, Hampton Inn, 8 to Easley Chamber by August 17, 859-2693. Cost is
Kent Dykes Southern Center Court, Easley, 343-3636. $15 for members and $18 for non-members. This lun-
Tuesday, August 10 cheon is sponsored by the Robinson Law Firm.
Operations Director 8:30 am Ambassadors Meeting in Chamber board-
Membership Director room. Tuesday, August 24
Fran R. Cape 8:30 am Leadership Pickens County Orientation at
Clemson University Outdoor Lab.
Tourism Coordinator Thursday, August 12
Jean Riggins 4:00 – 6:00 pm South Carolina Chamber of Com-
merce hosts a free Upstate Membership Reception Friday, August 27
Volunteer at BMW Zentrum. 10:00 am Ribbon Cutting, Atlantic Cove Tanning,
Mary Kay — Consultant 6932 A Calhoun Memorial Hwy, Easley, 855-4030.
5:30 – 7:00 pm Business
Webmaster after Hours, Greenwave
Sam Lawrence Travel, 100 B NW Main
Street, Easley, 442-6501.
Come enjoy great food and
Business after Hours scheduled
Easley Chamber Notes is published
monthly by The Pickens County Courier for meet some great people. After hours business networking events are always well attended with many
the Easley Chamber of Commerce. For con- No charge. RSVP to the different sponsoring businesses and many different themes. We are pleased to
tent information, contact the Easley Chamber Chamber 859-2693. continue this highly successful benefit to our members through 2010.
of Commerce at 864-859-2693 or ecc@eas- Time for each event is 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. and hors d’ouevres will be served.
leychamber.org. For advertising information,
contact Mignonne Matheson at 864-306-6450 Tuesday, August 17 Following is the schedule with the host businesses:
or mmatheson@thepccourier.com. 8:00 am Board of Direc-
tors meeting in the Cham- Date ..................................................................................................... Host
ber boardroom.
August 12.......................................................................................... Greenwave Travel
10:00 am Ribbon Cut- September 9 ................. New Member Orientation — Dunburks Premier Events
ting, Edward Jones, 1097 October 14 .............................................................Foothills Retirement Community
S. Pendleton Street, Suite November 11 ...................................................................................... Signature Pointe
B, Easley, 859-1772.
Call Fran at the chamber office 859-2693 to schedule future business after hours.
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Member Renewals
Thank you to the following members who renewed their memberships in June & July.
Chiropractic Family Physicians YH America South Carolina Lowe’s of Easley Coldwell Banker Caine-Alan Abshire
SCMEP Strickland Services Root’s Tire & Auto Service Edward Jones-David Mitchell
The Easley Progress Investment Concepts Warehouse Church Pickens County Sheriff ’s Office
Easley Periodontics Albright Associates Edward Jones-Kirk Smith Senator Larry Martin
Winslett’s Produce & Mulch Martin Printing Kudzu Staffing Upstate Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
CommunitySouth Bank & Trust Cell Site Technologies State Farm Insurance-Daniel Crosby Veterinary Clinic
First Citizens Bank of Easley R.Carl Byars Agency
CPM Federal Credit Union Robinson Funeral Home
Crosswell Elementary School
Publix #205
1st Franklin Financial
Hagood Agency Ambassador of the Month
Terrie Albright has been selected as Ambassador of the Month
for the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce.This award was
Welcome to our
earned through her attendance at various Chamber events
and her efforts to contact new and/or existing Chamber
members. Terrie is Managing Partner of Albright Associates.
After receiving her accounting degree from Troup College she
began her career in public accounting. Her experience comes
new members! from working with the best of the best CPA’s firms such as
Greene & Co., Elliot Davis & Cox & Co, in Anderson & Green-
ville County. During these years she had a major emphasis
in Governmental and Non Profit Audits and Reviews, while
gaining a steady Income Tax Knowledge Base. Building long
Thank you to the new Easley For detailed contact information, term relationships in the community and a desire to provide
Chamber members that joined in June visit our business directory at www.ea- business services which would meet or exceed your average
& July! sleychamber.org. client expectation brought her to open Albright Associates in
the Easley area. Her firm provides full service Tax, Client Write
Up, Payroll processing & QuickBooks consulting and is open year round. Terrie’s active participation is not
American Carolina Insurance limited only to the Chamber of Commerce but Civic Clubs such as Sertoma and Rotary for many years. She
Steve Mercier WCA Waste Corporation is currently serving her 2nd term as President of the Easley Business & Professional Women’s Club.
213 Three Bridges Road William Prescott
Greenville, SC 29611 40 Estes Plant Road
(864) 269-9700 Piedmont, SC 29673
Chic Chapeau II
Shirley Young
100 E. Main Street
(864) 845-8355
Advanced Climate Control
Jason Davis
Business of the Month
Great Clips of 5115A Calhoun Me- contributes much to the community char-
Easley, SC 29640 PO Box 421 morial Highway was selected as the Ea- itable organizations and deserves this rec-
(864) 442-6391 Easley, SC 29641 sley Chamber of Commerce’s business ognition,” stated Kent Dykes, President
Sponsor: Terrie Albright (864) 420-0913 of the month by the board of directors. of the Easley Chamber.
Sponsor: Terrie Albright Great Clips of Easley
Atlantic Cove Tanning has distinguished itself
Pamela Woody Bikas Drive-In by sponsoring a Golf
6932 A Calhoun Memorial Hwy Eric Bikas Tournament at Smith-
Easley, SC 29640 1810 W. Blue Ridge Drive fields in May where
(864) 855-4030 Greenville, SC 29611 $8500 was raised for
Sponsor: Terrie Albright (864)246-6009 the United Way of
Pickens County. Ad-
Cornerstone Insurance C & C Events & Banquet Facility ditionally, $4000 was
Resources Christy Fuller raised from the local
David Boiter, Jr. 900 E. Main Street, SteCCDDEE Great Clips group of
126 Grace Drive Easley, SC 29640 eight shops to contrib-
Easley, SC 29640 (864)525-1194 ute to the United Way.
(864) 220-2781 Also, Great Clips
Sponsor: Terrie Albright Maximum Potential Training is one of the sponsors
Bob Kouvolo for the recent Miracle
Edward Jones 900 E. Main Street, Ste GG Hill Cycling Chal-
Kyle Blackwell Easley, SC 29640 lenge held this June in
1097 S. Pendleton Street, Ste B (864)855-5455 which over $100,000
Easley, SC 29642 was raised for Miracle
(864) 859-1772 Hill Ministries. “Like
Sponsor: Terrie Albright many of the chamber Pictured are staff members at Great Clips and Easley Chamber members
members, Great Clips there to congratulate them.
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Easley Chamber
replenishes bicyclist
Out of town visitors are daily occur- his visit to our community.
rences at the Greater Easley Chamber of On that day, John was riding in from
Commerce and Visitors center. Most ar- Reidsville, SC and his goal at the end of
rive by automobile but John Reyes of San the day was to be in Toccoa, Georgia. He
Antonio, Texas came in on a bicycle hav- traveled light with forty pounds of bicy-
ing completed about 2/3 of his 5000 mile cle and also forty pounds of gear includ-
journey from San Antonio to Boston, ing a tent and sleeping bag. You can read
Massachusetts and back via the south. He his blog of the journey at: http://bosto-
will accomplish this in three months. nandbackride.blogspot.com.
John is doing this to
see the U.S.A. by biking
and also to raise money
for Team Fisher House
— a home for service- 2010-2011 Easley Chamber
men and families that
are on leave from war of Commerce Ambassadors
zones. John Reyes rest-
ed at the Easley Cham- The 2010-2011 Ambassadors for the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce are an active group in all
ber for an hour and was chamber functions and with the chamber membership. The ambassadors contact new and/or exist-
made welcome by Jean ing members on an allocated time frame. They receive points related to their monthly activity and
Riggins, Tourism Coor- are awarded yearly recognition at the annual Easley Chamber banquet. The ambassadors are a valu-
dinator. He was given able asset to the Easley Chamber of Commerce. From left are: Terrie Albright-Albright Associates, John
refrigerated bottled wa- Eaves-Carolina First Bank, Steven Lambright-Miracle Hill Ministries, Joan Beal-Morris Business Solu-
ter, packs of crackers, tions, Newly elected chairman: Pam Jeter-First Citizens Bank of Easley, Terry Harrington-SC Telco Feder-
and souvenirs of Eas- al Credit Union, Eric Carnell-BB&T, Donna Owens-Foothills Retirement Community, Ken Stewart-Easley
ley and South Carolina Electric. Not pictured are Pam Bridges, Bryon Culbertson, Susan Gist, Janice Perry & Gina Logan.
as a remembrance of John Reyes of San Antonio, Texas.
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1 In 1998 and 2007, Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC won the Inman Innovator of the Year award. 2 2009 Wall Street Journal Residential Real Estate Survey; The Wall Street Journal Marketing Department/Beta Research Corp.
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Top Agents For May
Top Sales Agent Top Listing Agent Top Team
Linda Ballard Pat Grissinger Mary & Jerry Ross
864.449.6303 864.608.5009 864.230.8833
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“....therefore choose life". ~ Deuteronomy 30:19
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Spotlight on... First Citizens Spotlight on... R. Carl
First Citizens has a long and proud bank continues to be rated “Well Capi-
history of growth and prosperity. With talized”– the highest and best risk-based
roots that go back nearly 100 years, First classification given to banks by the
Byars Agency
Citizens has grown to become one of the FDIC. Carl Byars founded the R. Carl Byars
largest community banks in the South- The staff at First Citizens is proud Agency in 1947, following WWII. Carl was
east, with over $8 billion in assets. The to be a part of the Easley community a man that was very dedicated to serving his
bank serves customers in South Caro- and looks forward to continuing to community and expressed a tremendous
lina and Georgia through an extensive serve the area for many years to come. amount of compassion and joy for helping
network of more than 190 branches. They invite you to stop by the branch at others. Carl seemed to never meet a stranger
In addition to offering a wide range 6539 Calhoun Memorial Highway and and was well known throughout the commu-
of banking services for individuals and find out why “It’s a GOOD time for a nity. Here at “The Byars Agency” we have
businesses, First Citizens offers broker- GREAT bank!” not forgotten our foundation and the ever- same time they are dedicated to getting the
age and investment servic- lasting impression left by Carl that is still very customer the coverage they need. We have
es through First Citizens present today. We are about more than just several agents that have more than 30 years
Securities Corporation. insurance; we are dedicated to offering a per- of experience in the insurance business and
The bank also provides sonalized based service where the customer several that have been at “The Byars Agen-
wealth management, re- is always the first priority. We want you to cy” the entirety of their career.
tirement and trust services feel reassured that you have the coverage you As we approach the third generation of
for its clients. need and have been treated with the utmost our business we are excited about the future
Headquartered in Co- respect and care. and more importantly, the valuable friend-
lumbia, First Citizens is We are an independent agency that rep- ships and relationships we get to build with
privately owned and con- resents many different insurance companies customers each day. Easley is a great place to
servatively managed, an that sell business, home and automobile live and work. We feel so blessed to have the
approach that has helped insurance. We offer many different types opportunity to serve this community and the
the company remain in of coverage’s and are so fortunate to have wonderful people that make this community
a position of financial From left are Barbara Hanson, Raven Smith, Andrea Pilgrim, Jerry a staff that is extremely experienced and such a special place each day. Visit our office
strength and stability. The Senn, Brenda Tyler, Pam Jeter and Scott Dunn. trained in all of these fields. We have a help- located in downtown Easley at 129 East 1st
ful staff that is enjoyable to talk to, but at the Avenue or call us at (864) 859-4091.
Foothills Retirement Community to expand health center
Presbyterian Communities of South In welcoming remarks, Presbyterian organization’s mission and purpose as a
Carolina announced plans today for the Communities of South Carolina Presi- “Christian Ministry Dedicated To Enrich-
expansion of the Foothills Retirement dent, Kathy Ligon spoke of the vision, ing The Quality Of Life For Seniors Of
Community located in Easley where a leadership and financial stability needed All Faiths.”
new wing of 26 beds will be added to the to undertake such a project that she called Marsh Bell Construction Company
existing health center. Project cost will be “the most important expansion of the of Piedmont, SC has already begun site
approximately $1.8 million thus bringing Foothills Community.” Ligon also said work on the approximately 10,000 SF ex-
the community’s health services capacity that in addition to serving more residents, pansion and construction is expected to
to a total of 44 beds. the new health center wing offers oppor- be complete in May 2011.
At a groundbreaking ceremony to- tunity for expanded Medicare and thera- The Foothills Retirement Community
day, an enthusiastic crowd of trustees, py programs. She recognized and thanked is one of five continuing care retirement
residents, staff and supporters braved an past and present members of the Board communities of Presbyterian Communi-
extremely warm July morning to celebrate of Trustees, residents, local community ties of South Carolina with other loca-
against a back drop of bulldozers prepar- leaders and many other friends and sup- tions in Clinton, Columbia, Florence and for over 50 years with the opening of the
ing the construction site. porters who have been committed to the Summerville. It has served older adults Summerville Community in 1958.
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Thank you for the dinners
Leadership Pickens Thank you to the following organizations and churches who have contributed an
evening meal for players and coaches of the eleven (11) teams playing in the 2010 Big
County accepting League Baseball World Series at the Red Owens Sports Complex in Easley July 27 –
August 4. Joceline Pittman was the coordinator of the meals.
Date ........................................... Host .........................................................................Location
July 27............................Easley Rotary Club ............................ Larry Bagwell Gymnasium
applications for July 28...................... Flat Rock Baptist Church ..............................Flat Rock Baptist Gym
July 29......................... Applebee’s Restaurant.......................... Larry Bagwell Gymnasium
July 30...........................First Baptist Church ...................First Baptist Family Life Center
class of 2011 July 31................... Rock Springs Baptist Church.................... Rock Springs Baptist Gym
August 1 .....................Georges Creek Baptist ..Georges Creek Baptist Family Life Center
August 2 ......................Enon Baptist Church ................Enon Baptist Family Life Center
August 3 ...........Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital ................................................Cafeteria
Applications are currently being ac- Sessions address such topics as per-
cepted for the 2011 Leadership Pickens sonal leadership skills, group dynamics, August 4 ............................ City of Easley.............................................................. Bellacinos
County Class. The purpose of Leader- the environment and infrastructure,
ship Pickens County is to create a con- economic development and land use
tinuing leadership in Pickens County planning, local and state government,
through the Pickens, Easley, Liberty, and education, social systems, health care,
Clemson Chambers of Commerce and communications, recreation and tour-
Leadership Pickens County Board of ism. The sessions are held in locations
Regents. Participants of the class will be around the county.
equipped with skills and knowledge and Those interested in Leadership
encouraged to participate in the decision Pickens County 2011 should contact
making process in Pickens County. Fran or Kent at the Easley Chamber
The program consists of nine regu- of Commerce for an application or go
larly scheduled sessions from Septem- online to the website www.leadership-
ber through June. Most sessions will be pickens.com. The course fee is $750 per
held the first Tuesday of each month person. Application deadline is August
from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. 10, 2010.
New Director announced
for Tri-County Technical TREAT YOURSELF &
College in Easley COMMUNITY RIGHT!
Dr. Brian Swords has been named the nity Education Division, which includes - Support The Local Economy -
acting Director of Tri-County Technical responsibility of the college’s new Quick-
College’s new Easley Campus. Swords, a jobs training centers located in Oconee When you do your shopping right here in Pickens County, you’ll do
lifelong resident of Pickens County, has and Pickens counties. Swords will retain more than find great gift ideas. By supporting local businesses with
been with the college for almost 18 years. his current duties while assuming the
He is currently the Director of Operations new responsibilities in Easley. Swords your shopping dollars, you’re supporting our local economy as well,
for the college’s Corporate and Commu- holds an undergraduate degree in Busi- and that’s good for everyone. You can’t beat the convenience of
ness Administration from Southern Wes- shopping in the community. Plus, you’ll enjoy the friendly, person-
leyan University. He received his Mas-
ters Degree in Technology and Human alized service of merchants who truly appreciate your business.
Resource Development and Doctorate
Degree Vocational and Technical College State Senator
Administration from Clemson University.
Tri-County Technical College’s Eas- Larry Martin
ley campus, located on Powdersville Road,
is scheduled to open in January of 2011. Member Of The South Carolina Senate
Students will be able to take courses to- Box 247 Pickens, SC 29671
ward a variety of degrees and certificates,
as well as programs for professional devel- Bus. 306-2126 • Res. 878-6105
opment and general interest. The Easley 311 Gressette Building Columbia, SC 29202
Campus is also home to Pickens County’s Bus. 803-212-6340
From left are Kent Dykes, President of the Easley new Quickjobs Center. The Quickjobs
Chamber of Commerce, with Dr. Brian Swords, direc- Center is designed to be used for work-
tor of Tri-County Tech Easley Campus. force training and skills development.
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