Chamber News
July 2017
Aiken: A Compelling Place to Live
Check out the Job Board at aikenchamber.net
First Friday Means Business to feature Fort Gordon Cyber Command’s impact on Aiken
Help welcome new educators
New event for 2017
Promote your business with LinkedIn
Public meeting set on downtown redevelopment
Young professionals connect with community
June 2017
Business workshops offered in June
First Friday Presentation - Update on the Aiken Renaissance Project from David Smoots, Carbon Properties
Jameson and Phillips receive service award
Renaissance developer to speak at First Friday
May 2017
Aiken Chamber by the numbers
Aiken SCORE receives well-deserved national recognition, award
Boost your sales with social video
Chamber Ambassador Taylor recognized
Cool Carolina Cities: Hartsville
Regional Economic Benchmarking Report for Aiken County – 2017 Update
Workshop to reveal "Secret Sauce" recipe to build your business
April 2017
Cool Carolina Cities: Impressions from Shelter Cove
HELP WANTED! Let’s Get To Work Aiken County!
April First Friday Means Business - Hartsville Presentation
March 2017
March First Friday Means Business - Civic Entrepreneurship
Attracting Aiken's Next Generation
Leaders explore Cool Carolina Cities
PULL! Blastin' for Business
Cover page to the Guide to Government & Tips for communicating with officials
2017 Guide to Government
Chamber Ambassadors ready to work
February 2017
- Aiken's Makin' now accepting vendor applications
- Alford to give update at First Friday Means Business
- Chamber recognizes four at 99th Annual Dinner
- How to keep business thriving in S.C. - The South Carolina Chamber 2017 Competitiveness Agenda
- New for 2017: Job Board at aikenchamber.net
- Shelton appointed to Chamber Board
- Sullivan of TPi receives Chamber Ambassador award
January 2017
- Chamber leadership team and program of work announced
- AYP to kick off New Year
- Chamber to unveil refreshed look at January event
- Chamber AYP celebrates annual award winners
- Largest employer to speak at First Friday
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December 2016
- Accredited
- In Brief
- Aiken Young Professionals launches 10th year
- Action! Photographer explores Aiken for S.C. Film Commission
- Become well-informed on Renaissance Project
November 2016
- Chamber elects six to board
- Make your voice heard - vote!
- Shop Small Business Saturday Nov. 26
- 10 tips for holiday shopping success
- Klimm to share facts about The Renaissance Plan at First Friday
- Click here for update from First Friday
October 2016
- Aspirational Cities tour - one year later
- Former Charleston Mayor to kick off Speaker Series
- Member verification process underway
September 2016
August 2016
- Chamber receives award for Communication Excellence
- Chamber taking nominations for board
- Mayor to share vision for Aiken
- Workshop explains how to spot, prevent fraud in the workplace
July 2016
- A conversation with Charlie Hartz
- Chamber "Interconnected" to Art Through Aiken
- Chamber to welcome new educators
- Developer to discuss Aiken Mall property
- Seminar highlights changes to overtime pay regulations
- Seminar will discuss starting a nonprofit
June 2016
- Aiken County 2016 Regional Economic Benchmark Report with Guest Editorial
- School counselors to learn about workforce needs
- SCORE offers seminar on marketing and sales
- YEA! calling all young entrepreneurs
May 2016
- Regional Economic Benchmarking Report for Aiken County - 2016 Update
Regional advocacy focus of trip to DC
Young Entrepreneurs pitch ideas
SCORE Seminar offers financial advice for startup business, expansion
April 2016
Business Academy: Innovate and Revitalize
- The Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis
- Mastering Business Negotiation Strategies
- Marketing with LinkedIn Business Network
March 2016
- 2016 Guide to Government
- Aiken chosen for Main Street South Carolina program
- Community Rock Stars visit AYP
- Decade of accomplishments
- Fore! Golf tournament set
- Greenville's revitalization topic at First Friday event
- "If you're lucky enough to live in Aiken..."
- Past chairs take a look back
- Women in Business, Moments of Truth: A Fork in the Road
February 2016
- Chamber Ambassadors ready for 2016
- Innovation topic at First Friday
- New Welcome Aiken presents An Aiken State of Mind
- SCORE offers seminar on selling a business
There's still time to join AYP
January 2016
- 98th Annual Dinner: An Aiken State of Mind
- AYP celebrates annual award winners
- Chamber leadership team and program of work announced
- SCORE chapter receives platinum award
December 2015
98th Annual Dinner: An Aiken State of Mind
2015 In Review
Ambassador Thompson recognized
Aspirational Goal: Aiken Vision
Jameson honored
November 2015
- Candidates answer Chamber's questions
- Jump Start - Take Charge of Your Career and Your Full Life
- Shop Small on November 28
October 2015
September 2015
Leaders explore aspirational cities
Aiken Standard Articles:
Aiken leaders board the bus Tuesday to find fresh, innovative ideas nearby
Aiken can take cues from aspirational cities
Opportunity to discover from aspirational cities
Raleigh talks focus on entrepreneurs, bridging generational gap on final day of Aspirational Cities Tour
Aspirational Cities Tour should help local efforts
Enhance city with trail development
Aiken residents see Greenville leaders use projects, investments as ticker for success
Greenville mayor speaks to obstacles, success behind city’s downtown investments
Greenville City leaders share inspiration behind projects; stress need for public-private partnerships
Vision for Aiken’s future cited as essential
Bridging gap between millennials and seniors a must, Aiken officials say
Aiken officials find historic revitalization, balance in Winston-Salem
New educators welcomed
Volunteers key to Aiken's Makin'
Women, Men & Money
Women prepare for golf
August 2015
43 days to Aiken's Makin'
AYP: 250+ members strong
Chamber calls for board nominations
Leadership focus of State of Our Community
Meet General Bogdan
July 2015
- Four HOT Tuesdays in August- Four HOT Topics - Four HOT Business Tips Each Week
- Meet Bart Blackwell and read his review of the Chamber's mid-year progress
- Sponsor a new educator
- Two join Aiken Chamber professional team
June 2015
- 2015 Regional Economic Benchmarking Report for Aiken County (full report)
- 2015 Economic Benchmark report summary
- Aiken Chamber provides national data
- Welcome Aiken underway
May 2015
- Aiken: Game changer needed
- Chamber Ambassador Walker recognized
- CSRA Leadership delegation
- Key DOE talking points
- Regional advocacy focus of trip to D.C
- Social media seminar offered
April 2015
- Executive to address Women in Business
- Fair Labor Standards Act explained
- Meet Carol Johnson
- Sturkie joins Chamber team
- World-renowned leaders to speak at Chamber event
March 2015
- 2015 Guide to Government
- AYP launches eighth year
- Collins recognized for hospitality
- Infrastructure, workforce development top issues
- Why join AYP
- YEA! for business mentors
- YEA! students to pitch to local investors
February 2015
- Chamber ambassadors ready for 2015
- Delaney to retire
- Flahault named ambassador of the year
- Meet Kathryn Taylor
- New SC Chamber president to speak
- Publication showcases impact of partnerships
- Three promoted at Chamber
January 2015
- Annual Dinner - Let's Build Aiken's Future
- AYP celebrates annual award winners
- Chamber introduces 2015 leadership
December 2014
- Aiken set to SHOP SMALL
- Building Aiken's Future
- Energetic team set to lead Chamber in 2015
- New Members listed in December Commerce Report
- Young Entrepreneurs begin brainstorming
November 2014
- Attracting cyber tech with Google tech
- Get answers to 1-Cent
- 1-Cent Support
- New members listed in November Commerce Report
- Women in Business to address EQ
October 2014
- Aiken Chamber named Large Chamber of the Year
- Board elects six to the 2015 Chamber board
- Chamber members support new teachers
- Task force supports key Chamber initiative
- YEA! has arrived
September 2014
- Chamber endorsement of one-cent sales tax supports Aiken's future
- Volunteers key to Aiken's Makin'
- YEA! deadline nears
August 2014
- 36 Days to Aiken's Makin'
- Applications for YEA! growing
- Meet Rick Smyre
- "State of Our Community" to focus on future
July 2014
June 2014
- Aiken early participant in streamlined business license process
- Leadership paramount for Aiken's future
- Membership Appreciation Cookout set
- Regional Economic Benchmarking Report for Aiken County
- Summary & Conclusions of the Benchmarking Report
May 2014
- $1000 to be given away at Chamber golf tournament
- Chamber Ambassador White recognized
- Regional advocacy underscores trip to nation's capital
- What led to YEA!? The Aiken Chamber Means Business - today and tomorrow.
- YEA! Application Process...For Kids who Mean Business
- Young Entrepreneurs Academy: Redefining Entrepreneurship in America
April 2014
- $1000 to be given away at Chamber golf tournament
- Brochure for trip to Austria and Germany
- Chamber tours neighboring school facilities
- MOX project fast facts
- MOX project on tap for First Friday
- New members listed in the April Commerce Report
- SCORE announces April seminar
- State of South Carolina v. United States Department of Energy
March 2014
- Aiken's Makin' recognized for green effort
- AYP committed to community
- AYP shares ideas with Aiken City Council
- SCORE sets class schedule
- South Carolina Chamber issues 2014 Competitiveness Agenda
- Women in Business to feature top female executives
February 2014
- AYP Initiatives
- AYP launches 7th year
- Chamber ambassador program sets record
- Eight questions with Dr. Deidre Martin
- Flahault named Ambassador of the Year
January 2014
- A letter from David Jameson
- AYP announces 2014 award winners
- Chamber introduces 2014 leadership
- New "Welcome Aiken" showcases Aiken community
December 2013
- Aiken set to rock!
- Dynamic team set to lead in 2014
- New Members listed in December Commerce Report
- Shop Small this Saturday
November 2013
- Board elects 6 to Chamber board
- Chamber calls for award nominations
- New Members listed in November Commerce Report
- Retailers - Get ready for the holidays!
- Shop Small on November 30
October 2013
- Affordable Care Act simplified
- Chamber Ambassador Bateman recognized
- Chamber welcomes Coontz to team
- GAIT supports Chamber's economic vitality initiatives
- New Members listed in October Commerce Report
- Sam's Club donates $35K to GAIT
- What is GAIT?
September 2013
- Blue Ribbon Panel makes recommendations
- Chamber members support new teachers
- Volunteers key to Aiken's Makin'
August 2013
- Confused? Rumor vs Reality
- Have a personal office in the Cloud
- Major change to enhance State of Our Community Luncheon
July 2013
- 37th Aiken's Makin' planning on target
- Aiken Chamber Means Business
- AYP on a roll in 2013
- Chamber honors those who have served
June 2013
- ID Theft - Could you be the next victim?
- Kimberly-Clark final in First Friday series
- Member Appreciation Cookout to host all-stars
- SC among top 10 for small business friendliness
May 2013
- Be the Woman of the Year in your place of business
- Chamber Ambassador Flahault recognized
- Regional advocacy highlights trip's significance
- United States Chamber awards Spirit of Enterprise
April 2013
- Event exceeds membership goal and sets statewide record
- First Friday to feature first in series
- Membership event volunteers
- New Members
- Women in Business to feature Chamber award winners
March 2013
- Aiken's Makin' tops the charts again
- AYP to get tips on public speaking
- Blue Ribbon Panel on Young Professionals:
Attracting and RetainingYoung Professionals in the Greater Aiken Area 2007 - Guide to Government 2013
- Team captains revved up for Membership Event
February 2013
January 2013
- 2013 Chamber Ambassadors - a dynamic, energetic team
- AYP announces annual award winners
- AYP to launch 6th year
- AYP Application
- Chamber introduces 2013 leadership
- New "Welcome Aiken" showcases Aiken community
December 2012
November 2012
- Ambassador Taylor recognized
- Board elects six to the 2013 Chamber board
- Computing in the clouds
- Women in Business to feature new USCA chancellor
October 2012
- First Women in Business Golf Tournament
- Overview of the Aiken Chamber Equine Program
- Scorecard reveals Aiken County Delegation voting record
- Small Business Saturday to return
- Survey reveals value of ESC
September 2012
- Aiken's Makin' participating artists and crafters
- Chamber members support new teachers
- Volunteers essential to Aiken's Makin'
August 2012
- 6th annual State of Our Community
- A Feasibility Study for an International Horse Park in Aiken, SC
- All-American Chorus to perform at State of Our Community
July 2012
June 2012
- Chamber calls for nominations
- Chamber issues comprehensive mid-year report
- Score - Two sessions available for Facebook training
May 2012
- Highlighting local manufacturers to continue
- Regional advocaccy at work in DC
- Savannah River Site Discussion Paper
April 2012
- 10 Reasons to shop local
- Does your business have a disaster recovery plan?
- May, June First Friday to highlight local industry
- Mini-trade show sold out
- "Shop Aiken" campaign continues
March 2012
- 5th Friday set for tomorrow
- Collaboration leads to new foundation
- Member appreciation cookout to host all-stars
- Sheriff and Chief of Police address board of directors
February 2012
- 5th Friday to celebrate Triple Crown
- Feasibility study for Horse Park underway
- MIDSTATE Chambers Coalition delivers legislative agenda
- Women in Business luncheon set for March
January 2012
December 2011
- 5-Star Accreditation puts Chamber in top one percent nationwide
- Dynamic team set to lead Chamber in 2012
November 2011
- Board elects 6 new members
- Broderick named Ambassador of the Quarter
- "Shop Small" on November 26
- Women in Business to feature at&t president
October 2011
September 2011
- Award Winning Aiken's Makin' turns 35
- AYP gives back to the community
- Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament Set
- Have a business question?
- Volunteers vital to Aiken's Makin'
August 2011
July 2011
- AYP rolls out 5th Friday event
- Chamber issues impressive mid-year report
- Free Health Screenings being offered to members
June 2011
- 2012 Welcome Aiken Underway
- Chamber captures national bronze
- Making points in D.C.
- Study reveals SRS economic impact
- Thomas appoints Angelos to Board
May 2011
- Brewer wins tires
- Chamber ambassador, Frank Fulmer, recognized
- Spring Golf Classic set for June
- State Chamber president to speak at First Friday means Business
April 2011
- Siler joins Chamber team
- Strengthening the regional voice
- Two elected to Chamber board
- Women in Business presents the "Influential Differential"
March 2011
- AYP Launches 4th Year
- Hot dogs, tires, and mini-trade show to highlight cookout
- Social Media Boot Camp
February 2011
- Chamber gives 4 awards
- Chamber receives 4 awards
- Siler named Chamber Ambassador of the Year
- Tucker to chair 2011 ambassadors
January 2011
- 93rd Chamber Annual Dinner Sold Out
- Aiken Chamber in Review 2010
- Chamber introduces 2011 leadership
- New "Welcome Aiken" showcases the community
December 2010
- 2010 Chamber Chair: A Candid Chat
- Chamber ambassador Siler recognized
- Dynamic team set to lead the Aiken Chamber of Commerce in 2011
- Get set to celebrate life in Aiken
November 2010
October 2010
September 2010
- Aikenite Returns to Her Aiken's Makin's Roots
- Holcomb Named Ambassador of the Quarter
- Local Industry Key to Aiken County's Economy
- Meet One of Aiken's Makin's First Volunteers: Alberta Payne
- Volunteers Vital to Aiken's Makin
August 2010
- Aiken's Makin': Pardon our Progress
- Chamber Calls for Nominations
- "State of Our Community" to focus on future
- Stewart appoints Webb to Chamber Board of Directors
- Who Makes up the Chamber
- Young Professionals to Celebrate Aiken Youth
July 2010
- "Ask the Experts" coming in July
- Bright Futures
- Chamber Issues Impressive Report
- Chamber to House SRS Heritage Foundation
June 2010
- Aiken's Makin' Just Around the Corner
- Equine and Beyond - Possibilities Galore
- Happy Trails mean Business
- Horses mean Millions
- "Welcome Aiken" 2011 Under Way
May 2010
April 2010
- Trip to Nation's Capital Underscores Regional Goals
- Women in Business Spring Series to Launch
- AYP Sets Agressive Course for Future
- Jameson Elected SRSCRO Chair
March 2010
- Chamber Ambassadors - Diverse, Energetic
- Competitiveness Agenda Adresses Statewide Issues
- Key Chamber Programs Under Way
- SCRA Recognizes 3 at First Friday
- Spring Business Academy to Feature Social Networking
February 2010
- 2009 Chamber in Review
- 6th Annual Parson Golf Classic
- AYP Leadership Team Set for 2010
- Bridges to Chair Ambassadors
- Chamber Honors 6 at Annual Dinner
- Manager of Equine Development Announced
January 2010
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