The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce offers many programs and events that afford its members the opportunity for marketing visibility, community recognition, and identification with one of your local Chamber. Attending and sponsoring our events are a win-win for the Chamber and the member business. Sponsoring our various event and programs is a highly visible form of marketing that offers the opportunity to prominently place your business in front of key decision makers. Understanding your objectives is an important step in this process and crafting a plan based on those objectives is our priority
When: Annually in mid-March What: Celebrates our chamber accomplishments and recognizes volunteer leadership. In addition, honors our annual Small Business Award recipients (see below), as well as the Annual Duke Energy Citizenship & Service Award recipient.
When: Annually in early May at Southern Oaks Golf Course What: This highly visible annual event is a beneficial resource to promote your business, forge business relationships and promote your brand awareness. Offers a relaxing and fun networking, along with sponsorship opportunities.
When: Monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 9:00 AM What: The Chamber’s team of dedicated Ambassadors has committed to helping other members get involved in Chamber events and programs. The committee mentors new members, serves as a resource of information, helps retain existing members, and encourages participation. In addition, serving as an Ambassador helps increase the visibility of your own business. The committee also provides volunteer support at various Chamber events and activities throughout the year.
When: As requested by a sponsoring member, typically on a Tuesday or Thursday What: Offers a monthly networking opportunity in a relaxed social setting.
When: Once a month, typically on a Tuesday. What: The Chamber Academy aims to support local businesses by offering a variety of resources, including workshops, seminars, mentorship opportunities, and access to valuable business tools. This initiative is part of the Chamber's ongoing commitment to fostering a thriving business community in the Easley and Powdersville areas. By providing these resources, the chamber hopes to create a supportive network that encourages growth and innovation.
When: Every Other Month on the 3rd Thursday at 11:45 AM at South & West Event Venue What: A luncheon that offers monthly networking with an informative guest speaker.
When: Quarterly at 8:30 AM What: Provides informative workshops to develop new business skills and support small business growth & development. Friday Focus Business Workshops
When: Quarterly at 8:30 AM What: These social receptions present an opportunity for new and existing members to learn more about our programs & services in order to take full advantage of your Chamber membership. In addition, the event offers business networking and the chance to meet our Ambassadors and fellow members in a fun atmosphere.
When: Annually in August – May What: Leadership Pickens County, sponsored by the Clemson, Easley and Pickens chambers of commerce, serves to organize and implement a framework of experiences for emerging community leaders to become better informed and more actively involved in the decision-making processes of their communities. Through participant involvement in the community endeavors of Leadership Pickens, members will be equipped with the skills and information to contribute to the betterment of their communities in Pickens County.
When: Every Other Month on the 4th Thursday at 11:45 AM at the Powdersville Library What: Offers business networking with an informative guest speaker.
When: Annually in late September at Southern Oaks Golf Course What: This fun event is a beneficial resource to promote your business, forge business relationships and promote your brand awareness. Revenue generated from this event not only contributes to support important Chamber programs and services but also enables the Chamber to continue its role as a community leader to foster a vibrant and prosperous region.
When: Annually in conjunction with our Annual Meeting Dinner What: Celebrates the spirit of small business by recognizing a Small Business of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, and Pillar of Easley.
When: Annually in late January What: A luncheon featuring a keynote speaker to provide a forecast of our state and national economy for the coming year.
When: Every other Year in January - May What: A five-month leadership development program for local young professionals (age 22-40). Each monthly half-day session features community leaders to discuss topics and opportunities for engagement, which is intended to EDUCATE and EMPOWER our young professionals to EMERGE as our community's newest leaders.
When: Various activities throughout the year What: Our Young Professionals program (age 22-40) hosts opportunities for our local young professionals in both Easley and Powdersville to get to know each other, while growing their own personal & professional network. Several YP Socials are offered each year in an fun, relaxed after hours setting. In addition, an Annual Lunch & Learn event highlights a current community issue and offers next steps for active engagment by our young professionals.
