Chamber News
The Chamber held it’s annual golf tournament on April 15th at the Rock at Jocassee. This year winning team was Pizza Inn composed of Jason Cassell, Shannon Howell, Jason Manic, and Brad Bracker. The Chamber wishes to thank the following for their support and sponsorship of the tournament: AT&T, Pickens Dental Associates, City of Pickens, Pickens Savings and Loan, The Parkette, Pickens Athletic Association, Great Oaks Dental, Pizza Inn, Cornell Dublier, Benefit Design, Lindsey Oil, Bubby Chain Saw, Nestfeathers, Bee Well Honey, Stockade N’ Stuff, The Reserve at Lake Keowee, OWT, Pickens County Country Club, The Rock at Jocassee, and Blue Ridge Electric.
A drawing of how Fort Prince George once looked
Fort Prince George Project
The Pickens County Historical Society along with several individuals, are working on a project for the reconstruction of Fort Prince George. The original site of the fort was covered over with water in the construction of Lake Keowee. The fort was one of 3 forts build by the British between 1753 and 1756 to keep peace between the Cherokee and Creeks while maintaining a trade route from Charleston. Fort Prince George’s sister fort, Fort Loudoun in Tennessee was reconstructed in the early 1980’s and draws between 200,000 and 225,000 visitors per year. The restoration of Fort Prince George is not only a historical site but also would provide a vehicle for economic growth for the area.
Read a News article by by Sandy Foster in The Pickens Sentinel:
Bringing history back to life: Fort Prince George could be resurrected
Here’s a great opportunity to talk to small business experts about how you can increase sales and enhance the performance of your company. The event is sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Commerce and Tri-County College and offers you a choose of three of the following four topics.
- Growing Your Business (Work on your Business, Not Just In It ) –Gather important information to help your business grow
- Social Media Marketing, What is it?- Learn how social media could be an important part of your business plan.
- Turning Customer Service Into Cash-Tips to build good rapport, project positive impressions, meet customer expectations, give good customer service and follow up to ensure customer loyalty.
- Marketing- Discuss the most effective way to communicate the benefits of your product or service with your customers.
This is a free program and will be held at each of the following locations:
- Thursday 5/13 Pickens County - DunBurks, Easley 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- Tuesday 5/18 Oconee County - Gignilliat Center, Seneca 5:30 – 7:30 pm
5:30 – 6:00 pm Networking/Light Refreshments
6:00 – 7:30 pm Roundtable Discussions
Co-Sponsors:
- Alliance Pickens
- Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce
- Anderson County Economic Development
- Clemson Chamber of Commerce
- DunBurks Premier Events
- Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce
- Oconee County Economic Development Commission
- Oconee Chamber of Commerce
- Pickens Chamber of Commerce
- WorkLink
Space is limited. Registration is required.
To register, call (864) 646-1700.
The Chamber has a new membership level at $50.00 for anyone who is retired and would like to be involved in the chamber and the community. If you are interested contact the Pickens Chamber office at 878-3258.
