The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Tropical Smoothie Cafe located at 1180 Dutch Fork Rd. in Irmo. Tropical Smoothie Cafe offers a variety of fresh, made-to-order smoothies, wraps, flatbreads, and bowls designed to give you an instant mood boost. Whether you’re stoppingContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – The Irmo Chamber of Commerce proudly announces its Teacher and Student of the Month for September, honoring Amanda Parker and Ashton Smyers from Irmo Elementary School. Amanda Parker, the current Teacher of the Year, has earned high praise from Principal Shannon Fincannon. “She is an extraordinary teacherContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson’s annual bus tour made a stop in Irmo on August 21, where he was warmly received by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. The tour takes Wilson across South Carolina’s Second Congressional District and includes visits to businesses, schools, and organizations in Aiken, Chapin, Forest Acres, andContinue Reading
At the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 14th, Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson delivered an impassioned speech, acknowledging the unwavering support of his wife, Peg, during his recent trials and tribulations. Danielson then shifted focus to the challenges of keeping Irmo vital and “on track” inContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce was born 30 years ago in July of 1994 from a group of local businessmen and women that met at Capri’s Italian Restaurant located in the Kroger Shopping Center on St. Andrews Rd. The business group was originally called the Irmo Business Association orContinue Reading
The former Greater Irmo Scholarship Pageant Committee met at Lizard’s Thicket in Irmo on Wednesday, July 24. The group was founded in 1995 not long after the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce was created. “It was a labor of love,” said Chuck Larsen, 96, longtime President/CEO of the chamber. “WeContinue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s professional development program, Institute for Organization Management, proudly announces that Kerry Powers, President & CEO of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, has successfully completed her second year at the Institute for Organization Management. This four-year nonprofit leadership training program took place at theContinue Reading
The latest edition to the town of Irmo, the Irmo Town Clock, was unveiled on Friday, June 28th at 10 am at the corner of Lake Murray Blvd. and Woodrow Street. The dedication was attended by town leaders and local business owners and residents and presided over by Kerry Powers,Continue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Tide Law with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week. Tide Law specializes in residential and commercial real estate transactions, as well as estate administration. Richland County Councilmember Jason Branham will manage the Irmo office, while Brett Branham oversees operations in MyrtleContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce hosted a duel ribbon cutting for the Bernstein Law Firm and Steeplechase Financial on May 30 at their offices located at 200 Ministry Drive in Irmo. A Low Country Boil was served for the After Hours Event. Attorney Barry Bernstein practices in Military Law,Continue Reading
Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet 2nd grade teacher Deidra Johnson and 4th-grade student Aria Melton have been named the Irmo Chamber of Commerce’s Teacher and Student of the Month. “Ms. Johnson is a very talented and loving teacher who is amazing at incorporating the arts into her teaching strategies toContinue Reading