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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 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
- 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
- July 31: Rock Springs Baptist Church, Rock Springs Baptist Gym
- August 1: George’s Creek Baptist George’s: Creek Baptist Family Life Center
- August 2: Enon Baptist Church, Enon Baptist Family Life Center
- August 3: Palmetto Health Baptist, Hospital Cafeteria
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From left are Kent Dykes, President of the Easley Chamber of Commerce, with Dr. Brian Swords, director of Tri-County Tech Easley Campus
Dr. Brian Swords has been named the acting Director of Tri-County Technical College’s new Easley Campus. Swords, a lifelong resident of Pickens County, has been with the college for almost 18 years. He is currently the Director of Operations for the college’s Corporate and Community Education Division, which includes responsibility of the college’s new Quickjobs training centers located in Oconee and Pickens counties. Swords will retain his current duties while assuming the new responsibilities in Easley. Swords holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Southern Wesleyan University. He received his Master’s Degree in Technology and Human Resource Development and Doctorate Degree Vocational and Technical College Administration from Clemson University.
Tri-County Technical College’s Easley campus, located on Powdersville Road, is scheduled to open in January of 2011. Students will be able to take courses toward a variety of degrees and certificates, as well as programs for professional development and general interest. The Easley Campus is also home to Pickens County’s new Quickjobs Center. The Quickjobs Center is designed to be used for workforce training and skills development.
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From left are Barbara Hanson, Raven Smith, Andrea Pilgrim, Jerry Senn, Brenda Tyler, Pam Jeter and Scott Dunn
First Citizens has a long and proud history of growth and prosperity. With roots that go back nearly 100 years, First Citizens has grown to become one of the largest community banks in the Southeast, with over $8 billion in assets. The bank serves customers in South Carolina and Georgia through an extensive network of more than 190 branches.
In addition to offering a wide range of banking services for individuals and businesses, First Citizens offers brokerage and investment services through First Citizens Securities Corporation. The bank also provides wealth management, retirement and trust services for its clients.
Headquartered in Columbia, First Citizens is privately owned and conservatively managed, an approach that has helped the company remain in a position of financial strength and stability. The bank continues to be rated “Well Capitalized”– the highest and best risk-based classification given to banks by the FDIC.
The staff at First Citizens is proud to be a part of the Easley community and looks forward to continuing to serve the area for many years to come. They invite you to stop by the branch at 6539 Calhoun Memorial Highway and find out why “It’s a GOOD time for a GREAT bank!”
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Carl Byars founded the R. Carl Byars Agency in 1947, following WWII. Carl was a man that was very dedicated to serving his community and expressed a tremendous amount of compassion and joy for helping others. Carl seemed to never meet a stranger and was well known throughout the community. Here at “The Byars Agency” we have not forgotten our foundation and the everlasting impression left by Carl that is still very present today. We are about more than just insurance; we are dedicated to offering a personalized based service where the customer is always the first priority. We want you to feel reassured that you have the coverage you need and have been treated with the utmost respect and care.
We are an independent agency that represents many different insurance companies that sell business, home and automobile insurance. We offer many different types of coverage’s and are so fortunate to have a staff that is extremely experienced and trained in all of these fields. We have a helpful staff that is enjoyable to talk to, but at the same time they are dedicated to getting the customer the coverage they need. We have several agents that have more than 30 years of experience in the insurance business and several that have been at “The Byars Agency” the entirety of their career.
As we approach the third generation of our business we are excited about the future and more importantly, the valuable friendships and relationships we get to build with customers each day. Easley is a great place to live and work. We feel so blessed to have the opportunity to serve this community and the wonderful people that make this community such a special place each day. Visit our office located in downtown Easley at 129 East 1st Avenue or call us at (864)859-4091.
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Terrie Albright
Terrie Albright has been selected as Ambassador of the Month for the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce. This award was earned through her attendance at various Chamber events and her efforts to contact new and/or existing Chamber members.
Terrie Albright is Managing Partner of Albright Associates. After receiving her accounting degree from Troup College she began her career in public accounting. Her experience comes from working with the best of the best CPA’s firms such as Greene & Co., Elliot Davis & Cox & Co, in Anderson & Greenville 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 term relationships in the community and a desire to provide business services which would meet or exceed your average 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 limited only to the Chamber of Commerce but Civic Clubs such as Sertoma and Rotary for many years. She is currently serving her 2nd term as President of the Easley Business & Professional Women’s Club.
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I want to recognize one of our chamber members and ambassadors – Terrie Albright of Albright Associates in Easley. Terrie is an enthusiastic goodwill ambassador of the Easley Chamber who has personally recruited six (6) new chamber of commerce members in the past two months. In tough economic times, new members add vitality to chambers of commerce. I appreciate Terrie’s extra efforts and also her contacts to existing members through the ambassador program.
For the fourth year, Joceline Pittman has coordinated the nine (9) evening meals for the players and coaches of the Big League Baseball World Series. This involves contacting churches and organizations to donate the food and preparation for their major meal of the day. Over time, Joceline has established relationship that has made it a little easier – but it is still not easy. Thanks to Joceline for coordinating and also to the many churches and organizations that give meals to these 225 young men and coaches.
The Big League Baseball World Series Tournament Director, Jon Humphrey is the leader of about two hundred (200) dedicated volunteers that have come together for the past ten (10) years to put on a world class baseball tournament. Volunteers from the Easley Chamber also participate in welcoming visitors to the tournament and distributing information about our community. Jon has commented, “Volunteers coming together for a common goal that promotes Easley and youth is what it is all about.” “This event puts Easley on the world wide map and the volunteers are the people that make it happen.”
ESPN will put us on the map August 4 at 8:00 PM when they televise the world championship game. When you see someone at a restaurant or shop that appears to be from out of town, go out of your way to greet them. We want them to recognize Easley, South Carolina as a Family Friendly Community.
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2010
CLICK HERE to download the entire August 2010 CHAMBER NOTES as a PDF file
Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce hosts Congressional Candidate’s Forum
On August 19, we will come together again with our joint Easley Chamber of Commerce and Powdersville Council luncheon. It will be at 11:45 AM until 1:00 PM and will be at Taste of Distinction Restaurant at 2274 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC. The cost is $15 for members and $18 for visitors. You must RSVP to 859-2693 or ecc@easleychamber.org by August 17. This luncheon is sponsored by the Robinson Law Firm.
We will have the two candidates – Democrat Jane Dyer and Republican Jeff Duncan, for the U.S. Congress from the 3rd District of South Carolina as our speakers. Each will give their platform and then questions will be asked of them from the members and guests.
Jeff Duncan is a 1988 graduate of Clemson University where he played football for Coach Danny Ford. He is currently the President and CEO of J. Duncan Associates, a South Carolina based, family owned real estate marketing firms which specialize in statewide real estate auctions.
Jeff was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in 2002, and was named Chairman of the House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee in 2007. Governor Mark Sanford has named Jeff a “Tax Payer Hero” every year that he has been in the South Carolina General Assembly. He has also received the “Guardian of Small Business” award from the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB).
Jeff Duncan has been married to his wife Melody for twenty-one years and they have three sons: Graham, John Philip, and Parker. The Duncan family is a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton.
Jane Dyer was Clemson’s first female Air Force pilot and has been an Airbus A300 airline captain for FedEx for 21 years. Jane’s experience shows a determination to make a difference and a focus on excellence. She embraced every opportunity that growing up in South Carolina offered. Her commitment now is to ensure that even more opportunities will be available to future generations.
Raised in Pickens County, Jane’s parents instilled the values of hard work, education, faith, and community. Jane graduated from Easley High School and Clemson University in Mechanical Engineering.
As a working mother of four children, Jane Dye served as a deacon in her church and volunteered in the Children’s, Youth, and Young Adult Ministries. She also coached youth basketball and soccer. Encouraging children to be morally, mentally, and physically strong has always been a priority in her life.
In this issue
Page 2: President’s Corner, August Calendar of Events, Business After Hours Scheduled
Page 3: Welcome New Members, Member Renewals, Business of the Month, Ambassador of the Month
Page 4: Easley Chamber Replenishes Bicyclist, 2010-2011 Ambassadors
Page 6: Foothills Retirement Expands Health Center, Spotlight on… First Citizens & R. Carl Byars Agency
Page 7: LPC Accepting Applications, New Director Announced for TCTC in Easley, Thanks for the Dinners
CLICK HERE to download the entire August 2010 CHAMBER NOTES as a PDF file
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2010
Great Clips of Easley selected as Business of the Month for July
Pictured are staff members at Great Clips and Easley Chamber members there to congratulate them.
Great Clips of 5115A Calhoun Memorial Highway was selected as the Easley Chamber of Commerce’s business of the month by the board of directors. Great Clips of Easley has distinguished itself by sponsoring a Golf Tournament at Smithfields in May where $8500 was raised for the United Way of Pickens County. Additionally, $4000 was raised from the local Great Clips group of eight shops to contribute to the United Way.
Also, Great Clips is one of the sponsors for the recent Miracle Hill Cycling Challenge held this June in which over $100,000 was raised for Miracle Hill Ministries. “Like many of the chamber members, Great Clips contributes much to the community charitable organizations and deserves this recognition,” stated Kent Dykes, President of the Easley Chamber.
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2010
Maynard’s Home Furnishings is a third generation business that has been providing the Upstate of South Carolina and Northeast Georgia with quality furniture since 1947. The company was founded by Al Maynard on the idea of providing customers with quality merchandise at affordable prices with great service. Although the company is now being operated by his son Rex and grandsons Alderman and Blake, Maynard’s still adheres to Mr. Al Maynard’s ideas of doing business.
In 1971 Maynard’s built and operated until 1977 the Country Manor Store located at 117 Country Manor Rd, Piedmont SC. In 2000 Maynard’s bought the business back and after a total remodel reopened it as Maynard’s Home Furnishings at Piedmont in March 2001. The “Piedmont” store carries the same lines and offers the same services as the older Belton store. The store at Piedmont is managed by long time employee John Broadwell and has a well qualified sales staff. There is over 115 years of experience between the four employees at the Piedmont location.
Maynard’s offers a complete selection of bedroom, dining room, living room, home office, entertainment, mattresses, accessories, recliner’s, leather and patio furniture. If the item you need is not in stock, Maynard’s has the capability to special order that special item for you. Delivery is offered and in-home design service is free with your purchase.
Maynard’s not only offers fair and competitive prices every day but also works with its manufacturers to give special prices at different times of the year. Maynard’s will have sale periods throughout the year with two of the largest sale periods at Memorial Day and Labor Day. Financing is always available and extended “free financing” is available at certain times.
Both stores, Piedmont (I-85 at exit 35) and Belton, are open the same hours 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday. You can call the Piedmont location at 864-845-7502 or go to www.maynardshomefurnishings.com to view the customer friendly web site.
Maynard’s invites you to come by and check out either the Piedmont (I-85) or the Belton locations. You will be offered a cup of coffe or a cold soft drink and allowed to browse at your convenience. And whether you are in need of just a lamp or a whole house of furniture you will be given that “Hello Nice People” treatment.
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Janice Perry has been selected as Ambassador of the Month for the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce. This award was earned through her attendance at various Chamber events and her efforts to contact new and/or existing Chamber members. Janice grew up in the Wren Community, but now lives in the Easley area. She is married to Doug Perry. They enjoy spending time with their family: three children, a daughter-in-law, a son-in-law and one 15 month old grandson.
They are active members of Rock Springs Baptist Church, where she works in the Preschool Department and Church Library. Her hobbies include spending time with her grandson, yard work, home improvement projects and entertaining family and friends. Janice has worked for Powdersville Water District since September, 1995, and is currently the Customer Service Manager and Public Relations Coordinator. The office is located at 1719 Circle Road, Powdersville, and her contact number is 864-404-2104. “Powdersville Water District is a great place to work and I feel very blessed to be part of the PWD team,” said Janice.
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