Lexington, Columbia Officials Create Reopening Pledge For Local Businesses

LEXINGTON, S.C. – The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center along with the Columbia Chamber have created a pledge for businesses to reopen
responsibly during COVID-19.

By taking this pledge, businesses declare that they will be taking steps based upon guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Department of
Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to:

• promote social distancing
• limit capacity
• monitor the health of employees
• clean frequently
• encourage face covering & hand sanitizing

Businesses can take the pledge at www.lexingtonsc.org where they will receive the poster to place throughout
their store.

Take The Pledge Here

Lexington Chamber President and CEO Otis Rawl has confidence in the local businesses and their efforts. “In many ways, businesses have been operating with
many of the guidelines in place regarding sanitization and social distancing. This pledge reiterates their commitment to the public and their employees.”

The Chamber will have posters available at its location and will be able to deliver posters to those local businesses that pledge to reopen responsibly.

Businesses can find updated COVID-19 resources from the CDC and DHEC at https://lexingtonsc.org/covid-19-resources-for-businesses.

A 4-Star Accredited Chamber, The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center has been creating a community that grows business for more than 60 years. Through
services, advocacy and education for its 800 shareholders, the LCVC strives to promote business prosperity and a thriving community. To learn more
about the Chamber and the Lexington area, visit www.lexingtonsc.org.

Take The Pledge Here

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