IN THE PAST...
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 WISE WORDS
“Periodically check your career pulse”
“Even though many of our parents took jobs out of school and stayed there until retirement, that is not the norm anymore,” says Jane Willis, owner of WLXM 107.9 in Lexington.
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RIBBON CUTTING
Communications store opens in Lexington
Wireless Communications celebrated its grand opening and Chamber membership with a ribbon cutting June 24. Based in Greenville, the company is a premium retailer for Verizon Wireless.
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IN THE PRESENT...
 Setzler to speak at July 12th Breakfast Meeting
Sen. Nikki Setzler is the guest speaker at Tuesday’s Breakfast Meeting. The Lexington County lawmaker, who is second in seniority in the SC Senate, will recap the recently concluded General Assembly legislative session. He also will discuss how recent legislation will affect businesses and provide his perspective on the recent Amazon controversy.
The meeting, sponsored by Prestige Appliance, begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Country Club of Lexington.
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Chamber events scheduled for 2011-12
Summertime is planning time for Chamber staffers. Events for 2011-12 are now set. Mark your calendars for fun to come:
- November 14: The North Lake Construction Ryder Cup presented by Comporium at Golden Hills Country Club.
- February 7: Small Business Celebration at the Lexington Municipal Complex, featuring the traditional fried steak supper
- March 29: Oyster Roast and Auction “down by the river” at Saluda River Club
- May 14: 22nd Annual Spring Golf Tournament at the Country Club of Lexington
Sondra is accepting sponsorships for the Ryder Cup now. If you’re interested, contact her at 359-6113 or sondra@lexingtonsc.org.
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IN THE FUTURE ...
BUSINESS & COMMUNITY
Event at Mary Kay Cosmetics - Davanna Driggers
Sunday, July 17 @ 10:30 a.m.
Movies in the Park - RIO
Friday, July 22 @ 8:30 p.m.
South Carolina Employer E-Verify Seminar
Wednesday, August 3 @ 9 a.m.
SPECIAL NOTES
South Carolina Employer E-Verify Seminar
The state legislature amended the SC Illegal Aliens and Private Employment Act to require that all employers enroll in and verify their new hires through E-Verify beginning January 1, 2012. The SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, in cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify office, is hosting seminars in Columbia on August 3 at Midlands Technical College, Airport Campus, for employers on the new law's requirements and how to use E-Verify. |
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