Easley Chamber Newsboard

Max Monroe, Assistant Principal, Pickens High School

Max Monroe, Assistant Principal, Pickens High School, addressed the Easley Chamber of Commerce October luncheon at DunBurks Premier Events. As a person that became involved in instructional technology from its earliest days in education, Max has been a user, trainer, developer, and advocate for technology in schools. Max is an avid follower of the development of future technology and its impact on society, education and business.

Max Monroe’s presentation on technology discussed “Trends to Consider When Planning for the Future”. What trends and factors do businesses need to consider while planning for the future. Change is inevitable; therefore, what do wise decision makers consider when making consequential decisions? The presentation showed examples that leading futurists are touting as the way of the 21st Century. He examined advertising, electronics, and trends in current research and development. “Making poor choices can lead to huge losses financially as well as threatening the survival of your business,” stated Mr. Monroe.

Janelle Beamer and Vicki Fletcher

Easley Chamber director Janelle Beamer (left) was selected as 2011 Career Woman of the Year by the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Easley at their annual banquet 10/18/11. Her award was presented by the 2010 Career Woman of the Year Vicki Fletcher (right). Vicki was also a chamber director at the time of her award.

Kim Valentin (left) and Reggia Stapleton

Easley Chamber of Commerce Director Kim Valentin presents the 2011 Woman of Accomplishment Year to chamber member Reggia Stapleton, director of the John T. Simpson Academy, at the annual banquet of the Business and Professional Woman’s club of Easley on October 18.

Domestic violence is the single largest cause of injury to women. More injuries are received through domestic violence than automobile accidents, rapes, and muggings combined. South Carolina currently ranks 9th in the nation for the number of women murdered by their intimate partners.

MARYS House, or Ministry Alliance for Regaining Your Safety, was founded in 2003. It was the collaborative effort of the religious, law enforcement, civic and business communities that helped build the only domestic violence shelter in Pickens County.

In 2011, the shelter received 101 calls for help. In the course of this year, MARYS House sheltered 62 women and children, provided services for 26 women and children that were not residents of the shelter.

An important part of our mission at MARYS House is to break the cycle of domestic violence through education and outreach. We have individuals available to speak at your event to educate the community about our services and resources. Please contact MARYS House at (864) 855-1708.

From left are Carol McMurrer, Matt Leroy (SunTrust), Margaret Banks, Sarah Stegall (Nicole Lewis Salon), Ralph Dixson (Chaotic Connections) and Kim Rogers.

The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce held “Business after Hours” Tuesday, October 11 at CPM Federal Credit Union located at 6501 Calhoun Memorial Hwy (in front of Publix). Members of the Easley Chamber, guests and the staff of CPM Federal Credit Union were treated to a delicious variety of food while networking with each other. A business card drawing was held with door prizes awarded to the winners. For more information about CPM Federal Credit Union, contact them in Easley at 850-2428.

“Business after Hours” continues to be a successful, well attended event of the Easley Chamber of Commerce, where everyone in the business community can enjoy excellent food, door prizes and the opportunity to network after hours. Contact the chamber office if your business is interested in hosting a Business after Hours.

Next month’s Business after Hours will be held on Thursday, November 10 at Pickens County Meals on Wheels, 704 S. Pendleton St., Ste I, (next to the Easley Post Office).