Nov. 18 – Ribbon Cutting for Bi-Lo of Seneca
The Bi-Lo Store held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the store's recent remodel. The "new look" has an open layout with more room for displays. This investment provides 10 new jobs with more to be added in the near future. Congratulations Bi-Lo!
Nov. 17 – Oconee County Town Hall Meeting in Walhalla It may have been a small drown that turned out for the third Town Hall Meeting, but the questions for the Oconee County council and Administrator were good and the dialogue useful. Janet Smalley acted as moderator. The fourth Town Hall will be held in Salem in the first quarter of 2012.
Nov. 15 – Business After Hours at The Ballenger House This was a great event and everyone enjoyed the beautifully decorated house and terrific food.
Nov. 5 – The Oconee Chamber Fall Fun Run It was a beautiful fall day and everyone enjoyed this certified Cross-Country 5K! Winners in the various categories are shown here.
Nov. 3 - Old Town Pizza Buffet Ribbon Cutting featuring John Powell, the new owner. Chamber members and guests sampled pizza, spaghetti, salad bar and dessert pizzas. Congratulations John!
Oct. 27 - "BOO" Business of Oconee Expo
What a fun event!! Click above to see the video! Over 1,400 people visited 60+ exhibits!
Oct. 20 – Sears Hometown Store A ribbon cutting welcomes Jason, new local store owner of Sears, to the Oconee Business community.
Oct. 18 – Rendezvous by All J's
A new luxurious dining & event facility with room for up to 100 guests.
Oct. 13 – Lake Keowee Pizza – Domino's
The Ribbon cutting welcomed Lake Keowee Pizza's three locations: Seneca, Walhalla and Westminster.
Oct. 11 – Turner's Jewelers The Turner Staff welcomed Chamber members to a Business After Hours with fine refreshments and discounts on jewelry and gift items.
October 3 - Steak in Oconee
The first annual Steak in Oconee Dinner to celebrate agriculture in Oconee County was a huge success. Dr. Lucas (left) was a guest speaker as was Hugh Weathers, SC Commissioner of Agriculture.
Tickets for the 200-seat dinner were sold out almost two weeks in advance. The crowd enjoyed local steaks or chicken prepared by Rodney Quick and his team of chefs-in-training from the Hamilton Career Center, as well as vegetablesand dessert made from Oconee produce. A sincere thank you tothe sponsors who made this event possible.
Sept. 27 - Ribbon cutting for Just Burgers Woodfire Grill in Seneca. Click to play video of Jill Fields, new business owner. Welcome Jill, to the Oconee Chamber and to the business community!
Sept. 22 - Ribbon Cutting for S & S Sweets! Check out the coffee, pastries and sweets while using the free Wi-Fi!
Sept. 13 - Business After Hours at the Lunney House Museum was attended by over 100 people who enjoyed Dr. John Martin's hospitality while networking and meeting new friends.
Sept. 2 - Ribbon Cutting for Precious Cargo Dive, a new diving business providing equipment, instruction and organized dive trips.
July 14 - Second Oconee Council Town Hall Meeting took place at the Historic Depot in Westminster. A variety of questions were answered by the county council members and Scott Moulder, County Administrator. The next Town Hall meeting will be in Salem in October.
July 12 - Ed Land of Chattooga Belle Farm talks about his business during the BAH event sponsored by the Rabun County (GA) and the Oconee County (SC) Chamber of Commerce.
June 30 - Belvedere Commons hosted a successful Business After Hours. It was a great opportunity to see the services and amenities they provide for Senior Living. If you missed this event and would like more information, call 864-888-4141.
Representative Jeff Duncan (center) opened an office in Seneca to better serve area residents. More than 70 people attended the ribbon cutting including L to R: Vic Holley, Oconee Chamber board member; Sandra Jones, Chamber executive director; Jeff Duncan; Kathy Cromer, Chamber board member and chair of the Ambassador's Club; and Scott Toussaint, Chamber board member.
June 24 - The Ribbon Cutting for Jon Aprile, Agent for State Farm Insurance & Financial Services drew a crowd. Welcome this new business and good luck to Jon and his team!
June 16 - Congratulations to Cindy Morris, the new owner of International Deli! Stop by and welcome Cindy to the business community and enjoy the friendly service and variety of lunch options available.
June 14- Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours at Lake Keowee Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep
Manager Mark Williams describes the business and service of Lake Keowee Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep.
May 24 - Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours at Palmetto Ridge Event Center to celebrate the complete renovation of this banquet facility located between Seneca and Clemson.
May 19 - Business After Hours for Wildwater, Nantahala Outdoor Center and Southeastern Expeditions. Many Chamber members took advantage of the opportunity to go rafting and ziplining. And everyone gathered for refreshments at the new pavillion at Wildwater.
May 12 -Business After Hours and Ribbon cutting at Seneca Healthcare. It was a great event with 50+people who toured the new facility and enjoyed food, fun and networking with others.
Congratulations to Dr. Garry Van Romer and his team! Click on the video below to hear his comments.
April 4 - Recent Business After Hours was well attended at Paesano's Italian Restaurant, Seneca. Listen to Frank Messana discuss the restaurant and the importance of a strong Chamber of Commerce.
April 7 - First Oconee County Town Hall Meeting was recently held in Fair Play. The hall was filled with area residents as well as those from other communities. The next Town Hall meeting will be in Westminister in July.
April 18 - Business After Hours at Duke Energy In the afternoon an education session was held for Oconee and Pickens Chambers of Commerce board members.
Dr. Mitchell "Mick" Zais, SC Superintendent of Education spoke as did The Honorable Jim DeMint, US Senator and Representative Jeff Duncan. Following the program, there was a Business after hours for all Chamber members.
March 26 - SC High School State Championship Fishing Tournament on Lake Keowee. Sponsored by the Oconee Chamber, City of Seneca, Oconee PRT and Clemson U. Collegiate Bass Fishing Team
March 23 - Oconee Chamber Lunch with Congressman Jeff Duncan at BorgWarner was well attended. Todd Bennington gave a brief account of the importance of making changes to SUTA. Congressman Duncan disussed the issues facing Congress in Washington.
Highlites from the third annual State of Oconee where a sold out crowd gathered to hear speakers discuss development in Oconee County. Listen to MP3 of entire program.
Edwards Printing Ribbon Cutting
Edwards Printing held a Ribbon Cutting and Open House to celebrate the installation of a new press in a new building. Michael Leonard, Publisher explains the importance of this addition to the community. Congratulations to Edwards Printing and Eagle Media!
Turner's Jewelers Recent Business After Hours. The food was great, the networking terrific and the jewelry specials very tempting! Click on picture above to view Mark Turner describing the newly remodeled Turner's and their Christmas specials!
D&D Corner Spot Ribbon Cutting
Corner of Ram Cat Alley and Fair Play St., Seneca Destry J. Miller, Sr., center, is the owner of a new lunch spot serving hot & cold sandwiches, salads, soups and hot dogs!
Morning Coffee Time Event Visitors to the Verizon Store were treated to Starbuck's coffee and fall treats at a recent Morning Coffee event.
Learn about the current specials Verizon is offering from Sherry White, Verizon's new store manager. Verizon opened the Seneca store 3 years ago in response to customer demand from this area and parts of Georgia.
Congratulations Verizon on your 3rd anniversary.
Ribbon Cutting - Park Place Dentistry
Cindy Nichols, DMD is joined by friends, colleagues and Chamber members to celebrate the opening of her new practice.
Ribbon Cutting for Anderson Clemson Shuttle Services, 1103 Tiger Blvd., Clemson 864 654-1050 James Gibbs has built up a much needed airport shuttle and limousine service
business that serves Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties. His new location gives him higher visibility and easier access. Call James the next time you need a ride to the airport, or anywhere else!
Wilderness Way Camp Open House John Cessarich of WYFF 4 did the weather live at the open house for Wilderness Way, a camp school for troubled girls.
Furnish 123 Ribbon Cutting
10239 Clemson Blvd., Seneca Leah G. Sanders, center, is the owner of the new store, Furnish 123. Visit the store and you will find Your Room--Your Way!
Ribbon Cutting for
Residence at Park Place,
115 Gillespie Rd., Seneca. Committed to bring the finest senior living facilities to the Upstate. Sheri Williams, Executive Director cut the ribbon.
Click Image to see highlites
The Business of Oconee Expo was held Thursday, Oct. 28 and it was a huge success! Attendance was estimated at 1,200 - 1,500--more than anyone expected! Over 50 exhibitors, kids in Halloween costumes and music by the Conservation Theory Band.
Thanks to Borg Warner for Co-Sponsoring this event and to our other sponsors: Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, The Journal, Financial dynamics, Inc., Oconee Federal Savings and Loan, Oconee Medical Center, T & R Graphics, Belk, DreamsFloat Media, The Trails at Chickasaw Point, GBA Productions, and HTI Employment Solutions.
Nov. 3 - Old Town Pizza Buffet Ribbon Cutting featuring John Powell, the new owner. Chamber members and guests sampled pizza, spaghetti, salad bar and dessert pizzas. Congratulations John!
Oct. 18 – Rendezvous by All J's 
celebrate agriculture in Oconee County was a huge success. Dr. Lucas (left) was a guest speaker as was Hugh Weathers, SC Commissioner of Agriculture. 
and dessert made from Oconee produce. A sincere thank you to
June 30 - Belvedere Commons hosted a successful Business After Hours. It was a great opportunity to see the services and amenities they provide for Senior Living. If you missed this event and would like more information, call 864-888-4141.
In the afternoon an education session was held for Oconee and Pickens Chambers of Commerce board members.
Dr. Mitchell "Mick" Zais, SC Superintendent of Education spoke as did The Honorable Jim DeMint, US Senator and Representative Jeff Duncan. Following the program, there was a Business after hours for all Chamber members.
Championship Fishing Tournament on Lake Keowee. Sponsored by the Oconee Chamber, City of Seneca, Oconee PRT and Clemson U. Collegiate Bass Fishing Team 
well attended. Todd Bennington gave a brief account of the importance of making changes to SUTA. Congressman Duncan disussed the issues facing Congress in Washington.
Destry J. Miller, Sr., center, is the owner of a new lunch spot serving hot & cold sandwiches, salads, soups and hot dogs!
Visitors to the Verizon Store were treated to Starbuck's coffee and fall treats at a recent Morning Coffee event. 
James Gibbs has built up a much needed airport shuttle and limousine service
business that serves Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties. His new location gives him higher visibility and easier access. Call James the next time you need a ride to the airport, or anywhere else!
John Cessarich of WYFF 4 did the weather live at the open house for Wilderness Way, a camp school for troubled girls.
Leah G. Sanders, center, is the owner of the new store, Furnish 123. Visit the store and you will find Your Room--Your Way!
