About Us
PROMOTING AND GROWING BUSINESS IN PICKENS AND SURROUNDING AREAS
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit business organization financially supported by area businesses and community members to enhance and improve the business climate and quality of life within Pickens and surrounding area.
The Greater Pickens Chamber is:
- A common voice for the business community.
- A help for small business development
- A partner in marketing Pickens for our members, citizens and visitors.
- A resource for networking and enhancing business
- A partner with government, education, and community organizations.
- A place to secure visitor information
Promoting and Growing Business in Pickens and Surrounding Areas
BENEFITS PROMOTION
- Promotion of member businesses and services
- Promotion of City of Pickens
- Promotion of Pickens County
- Promotion of Business Development
- Promotion of Tourism
- Sponsorship of Pickens Azalea Festival
INFORMATION SERVICES
- General information center
- Display of business cards
- Area fact sheet and maps of Pickens
- Referrals to newcomers and businesses
- Assistance to visitor, tourists and residential relocation prospects
- Tourist Business
- Data and statistics on City and County
- Information packets
- Small business assistance and development
- Business directory
- Membership in State Chamber of Commerce
- Sponsorship of Leadership Pickens County
MEMBER SERVICES
- Group Health Insurance for your business – True Blue (Blue Cross/Blue Shield)
- Membership in SC Telco Credit Union
- Financial Planning through Edward Jones
- Annual Banquet
- Golf Tournament
- Business-After-Hours (hosted by members)
- Luncheon socials
- Telephone long distance service – Delta Com
- Website listings
- Work on legislative issues
- Monthly news articles
- Chamber member of the month
- Business seminars
- Membership directory
- Business card display in Chamber office
- Family picnic
