“The proactive voice of business for the benefit of the entire community”

Taking Care of Business September 2009

Inside this Issue: From the desk of 2 New Members 4-5 Recap of Events 6-9 Business Spotlight 10-11 Business Digest 12 Calendar of Events 13-15

September 22, 2009 50th Year Golden Anniversary Celebration

Last week, approximately 370 people gathered at The Lexington Municipal Complex to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of your Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center. Although it was a wonderful oppor-tunity to acknowledge and reflect on the many achievements and the remarkable successes and rapid growth of Lexington County and the Chamber over the past 50 years, it was also a time to challenge the

new generation of Lexington business leaders to commit to the development of a County that is second to none in the delivery and quality of education and workforce development, the promotion of public-private partnerships for the benefit of business and the community, and a commitment to achieving a standard of living, quality of life and employment opportunities that attract tourists, new residents, and new businesses and investment to our area. I congratulate every member of the Chamber family on their success and achievements over the past 50 years and I am excited about the limitless potential for many groundbreaking and momentous achievements in the years to come. We have much to celebrate on this milestone occasion, both in the past and as we look to the promising future. The new

Chamber branding and logo and the new state of the art Chamber website--which is the leading internet portal into and about Lexington County--are tremendous first steps in this direction. Words and phrases such as, “Make It Happen!”, “how far?” and “why not?” resonate in the Chamber offices and in Chamber gatherings. At the Greater Lexington Chamber we are excited about the future. We can’t wait for tomorrow--Come Grow With Us Today!

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As we continue to look ahead to a brighter economic future, we must continue to be relevant and an essential organization in the Greater Lexington Community. Our Chamber is going through a complete re-branding metamorphosis. We understand the importance of change and unless we change with the current business environment we will eventually cease to exist. The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center‘s (as we are called now to emphasize and promote our selves as the County’s Visitor’s Center) mission is to insure that both our businesses and community are continuously growing and making a positive impact on the quality of life around us. The new logo illustrates the dynamic and progressive nature of our Chamber. The black and silver symbols encircling the Lexington “L” symbolizes action and movement swirling into the future. At the center of our re-branding initiative is a new state-of-the-art web site. The site contains user focused features such as a complete Marketplace where people can shop for goods and services, a Community Employment Page that can be updated by our members, our exclusive Member to Member (M2M) Discount Program and a Community Calendar of Events. A major feature contained in the new site is the Visitor’s Center designed to promote and foster tourism to our very special Lexington community. Our new site represents an “electronic smorgasbord” of just about anything and everything you want to know. It is truly a one-stop shop and information center. That will prove to be an effective and valuable tool in our Chamber’s continuous development. In summary, our Chamber is at the very core of our community. And you, as members, are the Chamber. It is you that make our community so strong. So let’s go about making it even better.

Randy Halfacre, President

Scott Adams, Chair

Robert Suggs

James Johnson

Marianne M. Pappacoda

At Edward Jones, we believe in doing business face to face. We want to get to know your unique financial objectives so we can develop a strategy to help you achieve your

long-term financial goals. So, whether you want to plan for retirement, save for college, reduce your tax bills or just acquire extra income to meet monthly expenses, you can expect

personalized service and information on investing in quality investments for the long-term. Contact me today to discuss your financial goals. 803-808-5993

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As I was finishing a presentation to a local Rotary Club, I was asked my opinion on what we need in South Carolina to spur economic development and to create jobs for our citizens. My reply was simple: leadership and funding. The leadership needed starts in the office of the Governor: we must have a governor that sees job creation as a key deliverable of that office, and one who will take the neces-sary steps to ensure the proper positioning of South Carolina in the global compe-

tition for the jobs of the future. Additionally, we need leaders in the Legislature that will make funding for economic development a priority for the state budget. We are thirteen months from the general election in November 2010. Now is the time to ask the candidates for governor about the specifics of their platform for economic development. Call your House member or your Senator and ask him/her about their position on funding for economic development. South Carolina, Lexington County, and the Town of Lexington need these jobs and the economic prosperity these jobs will bring.

Marianne Pappacoda was born and raised in Branford, Connecticut. She began her career in the banking industry in 1990. In 2003, Marianne graduated from the Connecticut School of Finance and Management. In 2006, she and her husband relocated to South Carolina where Marianne began working for Security Federal bank as an Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager. She is also a Charter Officer of the Lake Murray Lions Club and the Vice President and Treasurer for the Lexington Business Association.

Tom Ledbetter, Issues & Policies Committee

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James Johnson is the Facility Manager at Span America, a manufacturing and logistics company that provides services to the electronics and automotive markets. James is a Logistics Engineer with 14 years experience, moving from the Detroit, MI area to SC in 2007 with his wife Rita, and daughter Samantha, to build the Span division on Sunset Blvd. James writes and records Christian alternative rock music, and is generally seen attending Chamber events on his motorcycle.

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Aflac Regional Office 785-5665 Chad Greer 943 East Main St. Lexington, SC 29072 Insurance All American Heating & Air, Inc. 796-8356 Debbie & Gene Royer 3220 Leaphart Rd. West Columbia, SC 29169 Heating & Air Conditioning Bella D'oro Chocolatier, LLC 892-4969 David R. DeFlorio 1405 Camping Rd. Gilbert, SC 29054 Candies Chocolates; Chocolates Boozers Pub 'n Grub 359-3335 Brent Boozer 114 Glassmaster Rd. Lexington, SC 29072 Restaurants Centrex Promotions, Inc. 312-2878 Allan Lane 108 Wicklow Ct. Irmo, SC 29063 Advertising Specialty Items; Embroidery-Screenprinting CENTURY 21 The Moore Group 957-4271 Trilvia & M.J. Hutto 116 Belfry Dr. Lexington, SC 29072 Real Estate City Lights 261-9406 Gary Mauney Entertainment; Events Classic Systems, LLC 755-6699 Larry Harris 2610 Divinci Rd. West Columbia, SC 29170 Air Purification Indoor Air Quality; Mold Inspection Columbia Cardiology, LLC 744-4901 Langston Spotts, MHA 131 Sunset Court West Columbia, SC 29169 Physicians Cardiology; Medical Services Cardiology Complete HealthCare 781-4709 Jeremy Burns 9B Battery Walk Court Columbia, SC 29212 Publications; Marketing Computer & Network Solutions 739-8004 James Wirth 5175 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 1 Lexington, SC 29072 Business Consulting; Telephone Systems Consultants in Gastroenterology

794-4585 Doreen Orth 131 Summerplace Dr. West Columbia, SC 29169 Physicians; Health Services Consultants in Gastroenterology 794-4585 Dana Drinkard 131 Summerplace Dr. West Columbia, SC 29169 Physicians; Health Services Consultants in Gastroenterology 794-4585 Marylou Stinson 131 Summerplace Dr. West Columbia, SC 29169 Physicians; Health Services DANCO Construction, Inc. 892-1997 Dee Nummy 3665-A Augusta Highway Gilbert, SC 29054 Masonry Commercial - WBE; Contractors Masonry - WBE DCS 744-3067 Hannah Easterling 3800 Fernandina Rd., Ste. 170 Columbia, SC 29210 Computer Networking & IT Support Earth Available Realty 731-0989 Hugh Ryall 300-A Outlet Point Blvd., Ste. 101 Columbia, SC 29210 Real Estate - Buyer's Agent Emmaus Med/Surg Clinic 359-0164 Bert Oubri, M.D. 602 East Main St., Ste. C Lexington, SC 29072 Health Services; Clinic Exit Agape Real Estate Services 454-3504 Joe Nester 3685-B Leaphart Rd. West Columbia, SC 29169 Real Estate FASTGLASS 356-3161 Lollis Dyar PO Box 7761 Columbia, SC 29202 Glass Replacement, Auto, Home, Business Food Lion #1505 996-3885 Shannon Rudnicki 918 North Lake Dr. Lexington, SC 29072 Grocery Stores; Super Markets Food Lion #83 359-9225 Thomas Cascio 742 West Main St. Lexington, SC 29072 Grocery Stores; Super Markets Goodwill Industries

351-0149 Anthony Liller 118 Knoll Station Dr. Lexington, SC 29607 Thrift Shops Graham, Szuhy & Co., CPAs 996-3668 Denise Graham 1197A North Lake Dr. Lexington, SC 29072 Accountants - Certified Public; Tax Services Hoodz of Greater Columbia 233-9307 Timothy Mozley 7001 St. Andrews Rd., Ste. 313 Columbia, SC 29212 Home Maintenance Kitchen exhaust cleaning; House Sitting by Denise Pet Sitting Service 865-5058 Denise Cagle 6905 Cleaton Rd., Q190 Columbia, SC 29206 Pet Care Pet Sitting, Walking & Exercising Inspiraled 520-7310 Becky Blair 234 River Club Rd. Lexington, SC 29072 Jewelry; Art & Photography Jersey Mike's 356-0033 Mitch Wells 5594 Sunset Blvd., Ste. B Lexington, SC 29072 Restaurants Kevin Britt Golf Academy 261-9153 Kevin Britt 377 Pilgrim Church Rd. Lexington, SC 29072 Golf Shop & Instruction; Specialty Shops/Golf Kid City 808-0171 Kris Boyd 1224 Old Cherokee Rd. Lexington, SC 29072 Child Care After School Program Krispy Kreme Doughnuts 356-0036 Paul Kennington 5594-A Sunset Blvd. Lexington, SC 29072 Restaurants Larry's Giant Subs 356-1233 Warren Holland 2001 Augusta Highway Lexington, SC 29072 Restaurants Long Term Care Solutions 753-4244 Harry Crosby 800 Dutch Square Blvd., Ste. A-140 Columbia, SC 29210 Insurance Long Term Care; Long Term Care Insurance Luce Italiana Cucina

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358-0272 Mido, Teto 1812 Augusta Highway Lexington, SC 29072 Restaurants Magnolia Business and Home Inventory Services, LLC 356-3058 Ann Ritchie 209 Payne Lane Lexington, SC 29072 Legal Services Independent Documenting and Inventory Service; Insurance Services; Independ-ent Documentation and Inventory Services Medical Application Repair & Sales 803-808-2311 David Watson 146 B Litton Dr. Lexington, SC 29072 Medical Equipment Supplies Sales & Service Meridian at Lauren Ridge 520-4623 Judy Boley 500 Carlen Ave. Lexington, SC 29072 Apartments Apartment Community Meridian Business Services 785-4990 John & Angie Sease 711 East Main St., K2 Lexington, SC 29072 Promotions Metro/Morris Signs 794-6970 A.B. Morris 140 White Oak Lane Lexington, SC 29073 Signs; Advertising Monterrey Mexican Restaurant 356-8314 Crispin Magana 5570 Sunset Blvd, I Lexington, SC 29072 Restaurants Murray Town Salon 892-6178 Sonja Hester 4552 Augusta Highway Gilbert, SC 29054 Salons, Spas & Body Care; Skin Care Esthetician Service Northside Baptist Church 461-0089 Scott Crede 1303 Sunset Blvd. West Columbia, SC 29169 Churches PlumbKrazy Plumbing 356-6813 Michael Bryan 4768 Sunset Blvd. Lexington, SC 29072 Plumbing Poleooza Fitness Pole Dance Studio

216-993 Eren Q. Youmans 711 East Main St., Ste. 4 Lexington, SC 29072 Fitness Premier Designs Jewelry 665-7794 Sheryl Chase Cothran PO Box 5212 West Columbia, SC 29171 Jewelry Property Management Services 931-6161 Jesse B. Heywood 1656 Wildwood Cove Rd. Leesville, SC 29070 Property Maintenance PS Landscaping 920-9593 Scott Pinkerton 402 Two Notch Rd. Lexington, SC 29073 Landscaping; Lawn Maintenance Renegade Gymnastics and Cher Academy, LLC 359-0123 Ashley Stahl 108 Prides Way (off of Industrial Dr.) Lexington, SC 29072 Gymnastics; Cheerleading Robin Bowers 206-2401 115 Cabot Bay Dr. Lexington, SC 29072 Individual Members Saluda River Club Realty 422-5602 Bridget Downing 102 Glade Spring Dr. Lexington, SC 29072 Real Estate San Jose #1 957-5171 Greg Leon 4710 Augusta Rd. Lexington, SC 29072 Restaurants Scott Properties of the Midlands, LLC 951-0702 ext. 2 Scott Wallace PO Box 2125 Lexington, SC 29071 Property Management Southern Commercial Properties 543-9901 Denise DuBose 142 Industrial Dr., D-15 Lexington, SC 29072 Real Estate Commercial Spinners Resort & Marina 532-5300 Lynzee Jones 101 Sandalwood Rd. Leesville, SC 29070 Marinas; Restaurants Sweet Magnolia's Catering, LLC

894-7751 Harriet Oswalt 921 Main St., Pelion 29123 Catering The Med Manager 798-6566 Jan Goslee 131 Garmony Circle Columbia, SC 29212 Health Services The Nifty Gifty 808-2380 Jennifer Hammond 115 Andrew Corley Rd. Lexington, SC 29072 Gifts Timothy Clark Roofing 532-1342 Timothy Clark 2280 Summerland Highway Leesville, SC 29070 Roofing Town Planner - Don-Mar Marketing LLC 359-7950 Don & Mary Taylor 109 Branham View Rd. Lexington, SC 29072 Marketing; Advertising Travel Leaders 358-2220 Cindy Harris 109-G Old Chapin Rd. Lexington, SC 29072 Travel Agency Cruises, Vacations Uno Chicago Grill 359-3888 Henry Sims 5304 Sunset Blvd. Lexington, SC 29072 Restaurants; Pizzerias UTI Transport Solutions 520-3620 Michele Laurie 525 Riglaw Circle Lexington, SC 29072 Freight Brokerage; Transportation Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC 957-0455 Greg David 5370-A Sunset Blvd. Lexington, SC 29072 Financial; Stock Broker/Investments

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July’s Breakfast meeting was sponsored by When we say "The Future is Here," it’s with good reason. Preparing students from diverse backgrounds to move into satisfying careers is our hallmark. Whether you are a recent high school graduate or a mid-career professional, Midlands Technical College is committed to giving you a high-quality, practical education.

Monthly Breakfast Meetings are an excellent way to introduce your business to other member businesses. Sponsors are given exclusive promotional opportunities to showcase their goods and services as well as an opportunity to introduce key representatives. Special guest speakers provide a wide range of pertinent information about education, energy conservation, governmental issues, transportation projects and much, much more.

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June’s Breakfast meeting was sponsored by Since 1925, Elliott Davis has been the accounting, tax and consulting services firm that provides clients the solutions needed to achieve their objectives while offering our people rewarding opportunities. Today, Elliott Davis has 50 shareholders and 400 employees in 10 offices throughout the Southeast. Elliott Davis' affiliates include Elliott Davis Capital Partners, LLC, a regional investment banking firm; and Elliott Davis Investment Advisors, which creates objective and competent investment solutions customized to meet the needs of individuals, companies, endowments and foundations.

August’s Breakfast meeting was sponsored by Burkett, Burkett & Burkett, CPA’s - Burkett, Burkett & Burkett Certified Public Accountants, P.A is a full-service regional accounting and business consulting firm with offices in West Columbia, Rock Hill and Sumter, South Carolina. We provide a comprehensive range of accounting services including litigation support, business valuations, assurance services, fraud examination and retirement plan administration. Our team of trusted professionals is committed to delivering solutions in an ever-changing business environment.

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Ribbon Cuttings and Ground Breakings

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September's Breakfast Meeting was sponsored by Edward Jones Investments. For decades, we've believed in building relationships through face-to-face interaction, and adhering to a strategy of recommending quality investments that have proven themselves over time. We understand that this approach might be considered unfashionable. But if it means helping our clients achieve their goals, whether for retirement, education, or just financial security, it's an approach we plan to stick to.

Emmaus Med/Surg Clinic Winner of KK Doughnuts for a Year!

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Nifty Gifty The Med Manager Kevin Britt Golf Academy

Ribbon Cuttings and Ground Breakings

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Indigo Place Minuteman Press Premier Design Jewelry

Plumb Krazy Plumbing Leaning Express Firestone Complete Auto Care

Monkey Joe’s Spence’s Island Computer Networking Solutions

Jersey Mike’s Lexington Elementary PTA SPAN America NC

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September 22, 2009 Golden Anniversary Celebration

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Your Full Service Sign Company Whether you are looking for a small interior door sign or a large external advertising panel, Realty Advertising Signs & Graphics is a total sign systems and solution provider who has the answer to meet your requirements. Building upon the success of our operation in South Carolina since 1986 as a leading designer, supplier and manufacturer of modular and integrated signs, we continually expand our product line and services. The major portion of our business comes from the services we offer. Many sign companies only offer the production of signs, we offer both production and services such as installation, maintaining, leasing, removing and storing your signs. Our leasing program is for our commercial realty estate companies. It is a unique program that insures your sign stays in place all year around. If you are looking for a well designed and innovative quality sign at a competitive price, please browse through our web sites: www.realtyadvertising.net and www.sandblastedsigns.com or just call at (803) 808-1600, we will be glad to help.

Scott Properties of the Midlands, LLC The Property Management & Home Rental Experts Founded on Values – Built on Integrity Mission Statement: “Through our professional commitment to excel-lence we strive to exceed property owner and ten-ant expectations every time without exception” Scott Properties of the Midlands specializes in residen-tial property management and is currently managing mid to high end properties with rent amounts ranging from $700 to $3,000 per month. Our territory includes the South Carolina counties of Lexington, Richland, Kershaw & Fairfield. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee to our clients which simply means that if a client is not 100% satisfied with the level of service we provide they are not contractually bound by the prop-erty management agreement. Our clients here at Scott Properties are our number one priority and as our mis-sion statement states “we strive to exceed client and tenant expectations every time without exception”. Here are a few of the property management services we offer to our clients here at Scott Properties.

Professional Advertising & Marketing - Vacant Properties

Tenant Qualification Screening & Processing Execute & Maintain Required Tenant Agreements Monthly & Yearly Income & Expense Reports 24 X 7 Property Maintenance & Repairs SUPERVISED Property Showings Property Inspections Collection Agent – Past Due Rent Eviction Filings

For more information about our com-pany and property management ser-vices please visit our web site at www.ScottPropertiesSC.com or call us at 803-951-0702.

Ambassadors are Chamber representatives/volunteers who devote their time, talent, and efforts to aid in the Chamber’s growth, development and activities. They visit other Chamber members and volunteer at monthly events such as breakfast meetings, business after hours and ribbon cuttings. The Ambassador of the Month is selected based on his/her attendance at events and the number of points earned. Our Chamber is most grateful for their service.

Ambassador of the Month July

Lee Pitcovich August

John Bozard

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PALMETTO PAYROLL SOLUTIONS is a complete payroll service combining over 30 years of payroll experience to work for you. We

are proud to be Columbia based, and have the capability to effectively serve the payroll needs of businesses throughout the United States. Four reasons to trust your payroll hassles to PALMETTO PAYROLL SOLUTIONS INC. 1. We are South Carolina based and located in Columbia near all Federal and Regulatory agencies Ask yourself this question, why rely on a faceless, out-of-town corporation to handle the delicate task of paying your employees? Trust local professionals who can work with you face-to-face when critical issues arise. We are small business owners just like you, and know what it's like to be 'chief cook and bottle washer'. We cherish the relationships we've built with our clients, and stand behind them in their pursuit of success. 2. Service that's a breath of fresh air. Our company was founded on the radical philosophy of letting customers deal directly with the boss, not a call- center representative. Because everyone in our organization is a front-line service provider, there's never a gap between what's promised and what's delivered. That's a novel approach these days, and we think it's better. 3. The lowest rates for premium-service support. We don't employ expensive salespeople. We're building our business organically, one reputation at a time. And while our national competitors try to be everything to everyone, our resources are efficiently focused on South Carolina. Our mindset of connecting directly with our clients without wasteful layers of bureaucracy allows us to offer unparalleled value in the marketplace. 4. Accountants love us! Your CPA is a trusted advisor and you want them focused on high-value, strategic issues. At the same time, most CPAs want nothing to do with messy, low-margin payroll processing. Each payday, we deliver comprehensive reports to both you and your accountant (if you wish), allowing them to see a clear snapshot of your payroll operations and keep focused on the bigger picture. Please contact Bubba Holland for more information: Vholland@palmettopayroll.com 803-256-3083

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September Nancy Hutto

Formerly with First Community Bank, I am now with Edward Jones Investments. I am also the president of the Lexington Young Professionals networking group. If you would like to learn more about what I do with Edward Jones Investments or the Lexington Young Professionals,

please email, call or see me at one of the many Chamber events! Email: lpitcovich@yahoo.com

I am the Client Officer of the Lexington Branch of Southern First Bank. My job responsibilities are Business Development, building Client relationships, and promoting teamwork.

Employed for 23 years as a V. P. & Relationship Man. for First Citizens Bank. Currently assigned to the Lexington Main Office. Graduate of the US Army War College Class of 2008. Member of Lexington Rotary Club.

Business Digest Scott McElveen, L.L.P., a full-service certified public accounting and business consulting firm in Columbia,

is pleased to announce that Chris Halkowitz has been promoted to Associate Accountant, Assurance and Advisory Services. Chris graduated from Costal Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and completed his Masters of Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting.

Ductz of Greater Columbia celebrated their one year Anniversary on August 1, 2009.

Congratulations to Hudson’s Smokehouse for being voted Columbia’s Best. Hudson’s has opened a new location on Harbison.

Scott McElveen, L.L.P., a full-service certified public accounting and business consulting firm in Columbia, is pleased to announce Jonathan Phillips, CPA has been promoted to In-Charge Accountant, Assurance and Advisory Services. Jonathan graduated from Auburn University with a Master of Accountancy degree and from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Jonathan’s public accounting experience has primarily involved the performance of assurance and attestation services for commercial and governmental entities.

Ron and Heath Bartlett recently attended focus09, a leading financial services industry conference hosted

by LPL Financial, the nation's number one independent broker/dealer. Through the hundreds of business sessions, technology training and continuing education classes at this event, LLP Financial advisors gained valuable knowledge to help them continually improve the service they offer to clients and operate their in dependent practices more efficiently.

On August 5, 2009 Fisher Tank Company celebrated their next step to expand in Lexington. The company broke ground for its new facility in Lexington County. Fisher Tank Company announced late last year that it would invest $6 million and create at least 10 new jobs with the expansion. The company will be relocating from their existing location on Two Notch Road in Lexington to the new and expanded facility at the inter-section of Windmill Road and Clover Road in Batesburg-Leesville.

After two years as general manager, Todd Wagstaff is now president of Comfort Services, Inc. Wagstaff also has taken an equity ownership position in the residential and light commercial heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) firm, which employs 20 people based at its headquarters in West Columbia. Wagstaff, a Texas native, came to Columbia in 1997 and joined Total Comfort three years ago in a commercial sales position. A year later he became general manager of Comfort Services, Inc. Comfort Services is a separate, spin-off company from Total Comfort Service Center, Inc., also at that location, which was founded in 1976 by Steve Frame and later transitioned to ownership under Jim Reynolds. Comfort Services, Inc. is located at 348 Orchard Drive in West Columbia and is on the web at www.comfortservices.ac. The phone number is (803) 772-4490.

First Reliance Bank solidifies its place as the most convenient and friendly bank in South Carolina. The bank has been named one of the Best Places to Work in SC for 2009. This is the fourth consecutive year of receiving this recognition. Associates enjoy working at the bank and delivering a differentiated level of customer service. This is evident based on a Customer Satisfaction Score of 97%. Outranking most of the biggest names in the financial industry, First Reliance has achieved a customer satisfaction score that is 20 points higher than the industry standard of 78.

Congratulations to C-Anne Able. She won two trips from Allstate, the Chairman’s Conference Awards and the National Conference Award.

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Executive Committee: Scott Adams, Chair, Prysmian Cables & Systems Glenn Martin, Chair Elect, PBT Telecomm Barbara Willm, Treasurer, Lexington Medical Center Lori Moroz, Past-Chair, Pine Press Printing of Lexington Board of Directors: Sylvia Backman, Unicorn Printing Company, Inc. Bryan Baldwin, First Reliance Bank Sen. Ronnie Cromer, State Senator Gary Deese, Edward Jones Investments Brian Dodge, Wal-Mart Super Center Marilyn Gray, Gray, Miller & Middleton, Inc. Eric Gyauch, Michelin North America Tim Langfitt, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Tom Ledbetter, Midlands Technical College Delores Logan, All Caregivers, Inc. Teddy McGee, McGee Real Estate Rep.Ted Pitts, House of Representatives Buddy Smith, Total Comfort Service Center, Inc. Clyde Smith, Carpet One of Lexington Debbie Summers, Lexington County Council Keith Thomason, Edward Jones Investments Mayor-Pro Tem Hazel Leggett-Tyndall, Town of Lexington Scott Wilhide, Ameris Bank Jane Willis, Moore School of Business Career Man-agement Dr. Karen Woodward, Lexington Co. School District One

Greater Lexington Chamber &Visitors Center Board of Directors

Promotion refers to marketing activities that create awareness of your business and/or product. These activities get the word out so potential customers know what you have to offer. Promotion also includes activities such as community involvement, sponsorship of special events, giving away specialty items (key chains, hats, pens) and discounts. These activities allow you to subtly promote your product or company because the focus is on the event or specialty item. During these economically challenging times, a great way to promote your business, your goods and services is through your Chamber’s member-to-member discount program.

Promoting Your Business

2009 Special Events

2nd Annual Golf Classic - October 20, 2009

Lexington Chamber Patriot Run - November 7, 2009

Business Expo - November 19, 2009

Christmas Breakfast - December 8, 2009

We are now accepting sponsorships for our 2009/2010 calendar. So take advantage of promoting your business. There are sponsorships available for every budget size and all of our events have phenomenal attendance. Call Sondra at 359-6113 to learn more about sponsoring any of our Special Events.

Chamber Staff: Randy Halfacre, President/CEO

Jennie Hatfield, Business Manager Sondra Gettys, Events & Sponsorships Manager

Rebecca Woodley, Information & Technology Coordinator

Haylee Anderson, Account Executive Russell Patterson, Business Development

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GREATER LEXINGTON CHAMBER AND VISITORS CENTER

Member to Member Discount Program

Present this card to participating Chamber Members for your Discount

VISIT www.lexingtonsc.org to view a complete list of Discounts