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
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce kicked off its 2024 golf season with the first tournament at the picturesque Mid Carolina Golf Club in Prosperity on Thursday, April 25th. This annual event not only serves as a vital fundraiser for the chamber but also offers a delightful and enjoyable experienceContinue Reading
Irmo Fire Chief Mike Sonefeld received the prestigious 2024 Order of the Okra Award at the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala. This accolade recognizes Chief Sonefeld’s exceptional dedication and service to the citizens of the Irmo community and his significant contributions to the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce.Continue Reading
The Irmo Chamber of Commerce recently honored Sara Crawford and Precious Bross as the Teacher and Student of the Month, respectively, for their outstanding contributions to Irmo High School. Sara Crawford, affectionately known as Bear, is a special education teacher at Irmo High School and currently holds the title ofContinue Reading
SAFE Federal Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its 19th branch in Irmo, SC, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on February 26. The event was attended by SAFE’s executive leadership team, Town of Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson, and South Carolina Deputy District Director (Second District) Laura Batey. Expressing hisContinue Reading