Irmo Elementary School teacher Erin Backman and Karina Burgess have been named the Irmo Chamber’s Student and Teacher of the Month. “Mrs. Backman is a 4th grade teacher and currently serves as our Teacher of the Year. She is a wonderful representation of what makes our school special,” Acting PrincipalContinue Reading
By Danielle McNaughton The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 19, to officially welcome Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo to the community, joined by representatives from the Town of Irmo. Attendees packed the new facility to tour the building and learn more about theContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce recognized Scott Moseley of Irmo Insurance Agency during the chamber’s monthly business meeting on Aug. 12 as the agency celebrates 50 years in business. Founded in 1976, Irmo Insurance Agency is a family-owned business that emphasizes customer service while providing insurance options for smallContinue Reading
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Kerry Driggers, IOM, President & CEO, of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the programContinue Reading
A ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening were held Tuesday, June 9, for BioHAKD Longevity Lounge, located at 2724 N. Lake Drive in Irmo. The event was hosted by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce and welcomed community members, business leaders, and supporters to the new wellness facility. BioHAKD specializes inContinue Reading
Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet teacher Christa Edwards and student Wynter Still have been named the Teacher and Student of the Month for the Irmo Chamber of Commerce. Principal Karey Fisher said, “Ms. Edwards is a kindergarten teacher at our school and is also our Teacher of the Year. SheContinue Reading
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday, April 23, for Cartelli Automotive. Formerly known as Hilliard Automotive, the shop is now owned by Austin Cartelli, who introduced his team of skilled technicians dedicated to providing high-quality service to keep customers’ vehicles on the road. The family-owned and operated automotive repair businessContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 21, to celebrate the dedication of the Beckett Barn at its offices. The utility building was donated by Beckett Financial Group to help meet the Chamber’s growing storage needs. “It was the right thing to do,” saidContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce recognized Oak Pointe Elementary School fifth grader Runrun Flores and teacher Lucas White as its Student and Teacher of the Month. “Runrun is one of our top academic students,” said Principal Christian English. “He’s been a true leader in our student government, helps withContinue Reading
Photo courtesy of ESNTL Headshots – President and CEO Kerry Driggers, Chamber Chairman Brian Crocker of Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union and Ambassador of the Year, Billy Chastain of Dominion Energy South Carolina. The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce recognized outstanding business and community leaders at the 2026 Irmo ChamberContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Awards Night and Gala on February 20 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia, bringing together business leaders and community members for an evening of celebration. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, dancing and casino-style games before the evening concluded with an awards presentationContinue Reading