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IN THE PAST...
 Sandor named Lexington, SC Chamber business manager
One of the Chamber’s most active members has joined the staff full-time. Melanie Sandor, the Chamber’s 2011 Ambassador of the Year, has been hired as the new business manager. She takes over as Jennie Hatfield retires later this month.
“I live in Lexington and I’ve seen what the Chamber does for the county and town, and I want to be a part of that,” says Sandor, a 2011 graduate of Leadership Lexington County and a three-time Chamber Ambassador of the Month. “I really believe in the concept of doing business with Chamber members.” |
IN THE PRESENT...
| Focus on the Future Update |
 The Focus on the Future campaign for the Chamber’s new Main Street office is in full swing. With a healthy base already, committee members have begun asking Chamber members for their pledges. The goal is $1 million. If you want to join other Chamber members and support the campaign, contact Committee Chairman Mike Crapps at 951-0500 or Chamber President/CEO Randy Halfacre at 359-6113.
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Chamber building for sale
Anyone driving along South Lake Drive should notice the For Sale sign at the current Chamber location. Asking price is $375,000 for the 3,200-square-foot brick building and the approximate acre upon which it sits. Close to the Lexington County Judicial Center and the Lexington Municipal Complex, the office is ideally located for all kinds of businesses. |
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IN THE FUTURE ...
Mark your calendars for a reception honoring Jennie Hatfield, the Chamber’s long-time business manager, who is retiring at the end of January. The reception is Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Lexington Municipal Complex. Watch future issues of The Past, Present and Future for more details. |
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 State Chamber Chairman to speak Tuesday
Jim Reynolds, chairman of the board of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, will discuss “the big picture” in education at Tuesday’s breakfast meeting. Chief executive officer of Total Comfort Solutions, a leading provider of HVAC services in South Carolina, Reynolds has provided extensive community service in education and workforce development. He is involved with New Carolina’s Education Task Force, the Education and Economic Development Act Coordinating Council, Midlands Technical College Foundation Board, Midlands Education and Business Alliance and the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce. He is also past chairman of the South Carolina Chamber’s Excellence in Education Council.
The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Country Club of Lexington, 1066 Barr Road. Sponsor is Columbia College.
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 Small Business Celebration sponsorships available
Sponsorships are now available for the 12th annual Small Business Celebration, one of Lexington’s most popular events. Scheduled for Feb. 7 at the Lexington Municipal Center, the Celebration has sold out for two years in a row.
For more information about sponsorship or participating in the centerpiece competition, contact Sondra Gettys at 359-6113 or sondra@lexingtonsc.org. |
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BUSINESS & COMMUNITY
Special Notes:
The Haven at Lake Murray is proud to support Saint Jude’s Children Hospital!
Connecting the Dots...Chamber seeks alliances to
build region's future -
by C. Grant Jackson
Free Flu shots for Lexington, SC Chamber Members
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