US Congressman Joe Wilson visited the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon on Wednesday, August 9 held at the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Brian Cox of Cox Family BBQ shared a jar of his special sauce with the Congressman. Cox Family BBQ is located in the Shoppers Walk atContinue 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 Powers, President and CEO of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed her first yearContinue Reading
The SC Career Kids held a can drive as part of their summer camp. One camper started her own in memory of her grandmother. Grace McClinton holds up a can from her bag full of cans that she collected for ‘Cans for GG’. The young Chapin Elementary student wanted toContinue Reading
SC Career Kids held their Career Camp this year from June 19-22 in partnership with the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. This year 26 career experts talk with the campers who are all elementary grade school children. This year’s camp was full with 34 campers and 6 camp counselors withContinue Reading
A celebration for Chuck Larsen’s 95th birthday was held at the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, June 17. Mr. Irmo is still active and spry and is pictured here with Irmo Mayor Barry Walker and former House of Representatives member Chip Huggins. Chuck is the President Emeritus ofContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce held its Red White and Brews event on Thursday, May 12 in the Irmo Town Park. Vendors handed out samples of different wines along with promotional items and many food options from local restaurants. Rhythm 54 provided the live music along with laser tagContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce held its annual 2023 Spring Golf Tournament at Mid Carolina Club in Prosperity on Thursday, April 20. The captain’s choice tournament is a favorite around the Midlands and was presented by Optus Bank. Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q provided dinner after the round.Continue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for their newest member, Dynamite Kids After School and Summer Camp. Tamayah and Tim Goodwin started the business in Irmo recently supporting H.E.Corley, River Spring, Dutch Fork and Ballentine Elementary schools. They provide free transportation and include martial arts, sports,Continue Reading
On Friday, March 3, 2023, the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce honored outstanding Chamber partners at the 2023 Irmo Chamber Awards Night and Gala, presented by Steve Padgett’s Honda of Lake Murray, hosted by the Doubletree by Hilton. Honorees included the 2023 Ambassador of the Year, Diplomat of the Year,Continue Reading
Steve’s Kitchen held its grand opening with the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, March 1 located at Steve Padgett Honda. Chef Sheila Veach, owner of Small Packages, will operate the restaurant. Left to right Roger Johansson, Chairman of the board for the Irmo Chamber, Kerry Powers President/CEO ofContinue Reading
A Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting was conducted by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, January 21 for JAK’s Essentials in the Seven Oaks Shopping Center located at 6169 St. Andrews Rd. Suite 40. JAK’s Essentials is an all-inclusive skin, hair and body care salon redefining the wayContinue Reading