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As I reflect on the heritage of the Chamber, it makes me so proud toserve the needs of the business community as so many others have doneover the last 100 years! During this special time, our heritage year, Irealize that we have so much for which to be thankful. Our communityis not only rich in history, but also in character and commitment. Thededicated leadership that began our heritage in 1911continues stilltoday.The Chamber continues to be the hub of the community and ourmission “to protect and promote the quality of life in the community,with specific emphasis on improving economic vitality and providing afavorable business climate” is our promise to the community. We arethe strongest business advocate; we link together workforce developmentand education and we provide opportunities for businesses promotion inall areas of greater Summmerville and Dorchester County. To ensure ourbusiness interests are protected, we constantly keep in touch with ourelected officals. We are recognized as a leader for our ability tocollaborate and partner with other regional and state organizations andmunicipalities to make our community, region and state a better place tolive, work and play.

How exciting it is to be at the beginning of the next 100 years! As Iwrap my arms around the “history” of the chamber, I feel quite certainthat our past leadership would be very proud of where we are today.Thank you, Summerville and Dorchester County, for your continuedsupport and commitment to the Chamber. Now it is time to celebrate!Sincereley,

Rita BerryPresident/CEOGreater Summerville/Dorchester Chamber of Commerce

Ellen PriestPresident & Publisher

Chris ZoellerRegional Advertising& Marketing Director

Judy WattsExecutive Editor

Cheryl CargillBusiness Manager

Contributing WritersBarbara Hill, Ashley Krejci-Shaw,Judy Watts & Chris Zoeller

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Special thanks to the Greater Summerville/Dorchester CountyChamber of Commerce staff, Barbara Hill and Paul Zoeller.

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t started with 28 members and now 100 years later, the Greater Summerville/Dorchester Chamber of Commerce is made of over 600 members. 2011 marks theChamber’s 100th anniversary, a milestone celebrated at the recent 100 Year Heritage Gala

on April 9th at Woodlands Inn. The year is about remembering the mission of its founders andcontinuing to build on the accomplishments of the past.

Since the inception of the Chamber’s beginning organization, The Summerville Business Men’sLeague, the mission has remained virtually the same. According to the original minutes of theLeague in 1911, the mission was “to protect and promote the quality of life in the community,with specific emphasis on improving economic vitality and providing a favorable business climate.”

“The object of the League shall be, to work for the up-building of Summerville, to promote herbusiness interests, to foster a spirit of unity and good fellowship among her merchants and businessmen and to furnish an organization for systematic work in every line of municipal business andcommunity endeavor.”

Today the Chamber reflects the same values with five pillars: advocacy, business, community,education and tourism.

Through the years, the Chamber has been instrumental in promoting local, one-of-a-kindprojects. Just 50 years ago in 1951, the Chamber promoted (along with Walterboro & MoncksCorner Chamber)the re-routing of Route Hwy 64 as U.S. Hwy 17 diverting traffic toSummerville. Today, the Chamber is proud to advocate for the I-26 Exit 199 interchange project,which has resulted in the state getting involved to enhance the entrance to Summerville making ita gateway to usher visitors into the historic town.

Today the Chamber has blossomed from the original handful of men to more than 600members, men and women of diverse cultural backgrounds representing traditional businesses aswell as others that were not even dreamed of a century ago.

According to the Chamber President/CEO, Rita Berry, the reasons why so many businesses jointhe Chamber are:• Credibility – A research study done by the Sharpio Group reports, “When consumers know

that a small business is amember of the chamber ofcommerce, they are 44%more likely to thinkfavorably of it and 63%more likely to purchasegoods or services from thecompany in the future.”

• Advocacy – The Chamberrepresents the “voice ofbusiness” and worksactively with local, stateand national representativesto protect and promotebusiness interests.

• Networking – Basically,people do business with people that they know, like and trust.

The Chamber hosts several events to help members network and engage in the community,including their monthly Public Policy, Energy & Environment, and Workforce DevelopmentDivision meetings (open to all Chamber members). There are also smaller groups reflective ofdifferent parts of town, meetings to welcome and orient new members and regular updates fromelected officials and other community leaders about issues important to the greater Summervillearea. They also have the popular Business After Hours each month and annual events such as theEconomic Forecast, Industry Appreciation and Teacher of the Year Luncheons.

If you’re doing business in the greater Summerville/ Dorchester County area and are not alreadya Chamber member, you owe it to yourself to check it out. An investment in the Chamber is aninvestment in your business. �

IChamber Celebrates 100 Years of Heritage

Diane Van Slambrook, former executive director of theChamber, stands in front of a Summerville billboard on

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Rita BerryPresident/CEO

Fay BellVisitor Center Receptionist

Joann BrooksOffice Assistant

Tori Burke-KoskelaMember ServicesCoordinator andLEADERSHIP

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Marie McLeodAccount Executive

Mary Ellen TschuppExecutive Assistant

Jackie TuckerProgram & Event Coordinator

Susan WorthyBookkeeper

Tina ZimmermanTourism Coordinator

GREATER SUMMERVILLE/DORCHESTER COUNTYCHAMBER OF COMMERCE

STAFF

CHAMBER MISSIONOur mission is to protect and promote the quality

of life in the community, with specific emphasis onimproving economic vitality and providing a favorablebusiness climate.

CHAMBER VISIONTo be the voice of business in Greater Summerville/

Dorchester County and to foster a pro-businessenvironment. Community leader routinely seekour opinion on local issues, and our members clearlysee the value of their memberships.

CHAMBER VALUES• Committed and engaged members• A sense of community spirit• Inclusiveness• Regional cooperation• Meeting member needs

(L to R): Front Row: Marie McLeod, Fay Bell, Susan Worthy; MiddleRow: Tina Zimmerman, Rita Berry, Tori Burke-Koskela; Top Row: Jackie

Tucker, Mary Ellen Tschupp; (Not Pictured: Joann H. Brooks)

1911 MissionThe object of the League shall be, to work for the up-building of Summerville, to promote herbusiness interests, to foster a spirit of unity and good fellowship among her merchants andbusiness men and to furnish and organization for systematic work in every line of municipalbusiness and community endeavor.

2011 MissionOur mission is to protect and promote thequality of life in the community, with specificemphasis on improving economic vitality andproviding a favorable business climate

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COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETINGCreates a communications/messaging platform that

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTEngages in the many issues surrounding the

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MEMBER SERVICESFocuses on new member recruitment and membership

retention programs and as a forum for Council andDivision Leaders to share information and resources.

Six Area Business Councils are included: Oakbrook,North Summerville; Knightsville; Home Based; YoungProfessionals and Nonprofit.

FINANCEEstablishes Chamber’s annual budget and evaluates

and makes recommendations re the Chamber’s financialposition.

PUBLIC POLICYFocuses on public policy issues and legislation

affecting the surrounding communities, maintainsrelationships with governmental officials andorganizations on all levels and has monthly updates oncurrent and relevant advocacy issues.

TOURISMProvides a forum to exchange and promote ideas in

Travel and Tourism, addresses issues affecting the localtourism industry, has the Chamber serving as marketingarm for the Town of Summerville and DorchesterCounty and manages the Summerville Visitor Center.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTPromotes the idea of an educated workforce by

supporting local educational institutes, is a liaisonbetween business community and schools, serves asregional partner on initiatives that have an impact onworkforce and education.

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Elias Doar

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Edmund W.Simmons

S. Lewis Simmons

W.T. Stokes

Samuel Taylor

Elias D. Tupper

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Important DatesTown Hall was felt to sway during a high school graduation cer-emony, council voted to demolish that building and made plansfor a new one.

In 1967 the Chamber board approved $1,000 as a starterfund to purchase Christmas lights and worked on a film aboutSummerville. The board pledged their support to the town onthe proposed new town hall, described as “a ‘must’ for our townif we are to continue to progress,” said a Chamber letter. In thesame vein, the board endorsed its support to the town officialsin their effort to expand though annexation.

Summerville’s growing pains began in earnest during the lasthalf of The Chamber’s Heritage Anniversary. Beginning in the1970s the population began growing rapidly until today’s43,392.

Trident Hospital was built, and the last standing famous localinn, the Squirrel Inn, converted to condos.

The Foreign Trade Zone was established, and a centralizedemergency and public safety complex was built, joining theTown’s Fire, Police and Court facilities at one site. Almost exact-ly 30 years after Gracie, Hugo arrived in 1989 and another hur-ricane devastated the town.

Summerville made more history recently by renovating oneTown Hall building and constructing a new and extensiveannex, which includes income producing business space and acovered parking garage.

After nearly four decades as mayor, one of the longesttenures in the state, Mayor Myers, who has had his Chamber-member lumber business locally for nearly 72 years, retiredfrom politics – but not from business – in 2011, stepping downat age 94.

AND AS WE CONCLUDE THISHERITAGE ANNIVERSARY . . .

In May of 1993, the Board of Directors voted to change theorganization’s name to the Greater Summerville/DorchesterCounty Chamber of Commerce to better reflect the area ofmajor concern and interest.

Dusty Rhodes, who served as the Chamber’s InterimExecutive Director from 1985-1999, called his tenure one of“growth and growth, but programmed growth.” He recalls “lotsof” business recruitment interviews with the mayor and com-munity leaders like George Bailey and Jack Langston.”

“We were the economic development board in those days,”he said. “We were pushing to ‘Keep Summerville,Summerville.’” He listed close ties with the school system,including a “Cracker Jack” Student Chamber of Commerce, thecreation of an organizational manual, emphasis on small busi-ness, and a manufacturers’ club as some of the most significantaspects of his watch.

Rita Berry, the current Chamber CEO came on board in2007 and has been honored for setting a great professional andpersonal example for her staff and for the community sheserves.

Rita’s background as a small business owner and Chambermember who resolutely helped others with marketing and busi-ness development has served her well.

Today, the entity known simply as “the Chamber,” has astrong organizational structure to guide its mission. �

AND IN THE BEGINNING . . .BY BARBARA HILL

early 100 years ago, on May 15, 1911, TheSummerville Business Men’s League, the precursor oftoday’s Chamber was formed. Officers were:

• Dr. J. A. Guerin, President• John W. Taylor, Vice President• Arnold W. Kornahrens, Secretary & Treasurer

Dues were set at $10 a year and later reduced to $5. Theoriginal four League committees were: Good Roads andDrainage, Public Improvement, Advertising and Grievance andInformation, Industries and Investments

The organization encouraged roads from Summerville toCarnes Crossroads and to Lincolnville and Walterboro. Ontheir list of town needs were a canning plant, tobacco saleswarehouse and a cotton gin. They offered support for a schoolbond issue, licensing automobiles to fund highway constructionand better fire protection.

The League defeated a push to increase the town speed limitfrom 15 to 20 mph. The Ladies of the Civic League joinedforces with the men to encourage tourism and to produce abooklet to promote the town. The group furnished and met inThe League Room on the third floor of Town Hall.On Wednesday, April 26th, 1922, a meeting was held to organ-ize a Chamber of Commerce. John B. Gadsden was elected astemporary Chairman and W. L. Jenkins as temporary Secretary.On the motion of Legare Walker it was moved that a Chamberof Commerce be organized and called The SummervilleChamber of Commerce. C. F. Prettyman moved the Chairappoint an organization committee to draft by-laws with L. C.

Waring, L. A. Walker and Marcus Barshay being appointed.Officers elected were M. Barshay, President; L. C. Waring,Vice-President; Albert Peters, Secretary & Treasurer; and H. H.Jessen and A. W. Kornahrens, Executive Committee.

As the Chamber grew, the Town of Summerville, populationof about 3,000, moved forward. It played host at the PineForest Inn to notable guests like sitting presidents WilliamHoward Taft and Theodore Roosevelt.

Visitors came from across the country to Summerville andPine Forest Inn to tour and study the only commercial TeaFarm in the United States. They came to see the tea experi-ments, and according to “The Golf Record of the Carolinas”also came to glory in the hundreds of varieties of camellias,azaleas, roses, hydrangeas and tea olives as well as the architec-ture, much of which still exists.

In the late 1880s the town was named as one of the two bestplaces on the face of the earth to recover from lung ailments.This led to the construction of more hotels and inns and a hugeinflux of international visitors seeking cures as well as a com-fortable place to heal. This became known as the town’s GoldenAge of Tourism.

Throughout the early 1900s, according to Mayor Berlin G.Myers, downtown businesses on and around Town Squareincluded three groceries, a 5 & 10 Cent store, several dry goodsestablishments, the Post Office, banks, pharmacies, bowlingalley, real estate, shoe factory, a hot dog stand, a silent movietheater, an arcade of shops, an ice company, restaurants, an autodealership and a garage. There were also two brickyards, threelumber yards (including sawmills) a tobacco warehouse and aSaturday open market for farm products, including meats.“Lima beans were 10 cents a quart,” His Honor says, “a water-

melon was a nickel – or a dime if it was a big one and youcould buy a half a calf for $10.”

AND AS THE TOWN AND THECHAMBER GREW . . .

By 1935 Azalea Park was reclaimed from a mid-town swampcalled Pike Hole with the planting of over 30,000 azaleaseedlings. Spring tourists came in even larger numbers to viewthe park flowers and surrounding residential areas.

In a Chamber bulletin in March of 1940 it was suggestedthat display windows downtown should be lighted until 12midnight. “There are many out of town people who come hereto the theatre, to Church on Sunday night, and if the storewindows were lighted with effective lighting, the merchandisedisplayed in a skillful manner, who knows what possibility thereis for trade from points a good distance away?

“There are two large department stores that have very attrac-tive windows, but who sees them? There are no lights on atnight and even our own people do not get the opportunity tosee the smart styles and attractive prices that our merchantshave to offer.”

The bulletin reported the Chamber answered approximately20 inquiries daily for many weeks all from people wanting tosee the flowers.

“Let’s get something to bring visitors here at some other timethan “Flower Time,” the Chamber writer urged. “As the flowersdraw the bees, so too, they draw those who have a soul and aneye to see.”

Summerville celebrated her Centennial in 1947 and survivedHurricane Gracie 12 years later. Then after the 73-year-old

1911 20111920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s

May 15, 1911: The Summerville BusinessMen’s League was formed

September 19, 1911:Chamber proposed a school bond in theamount of $15,000 for then District 18

1911: 28 members

April 26, 1922: The SummervilleBusiness Men’s League joinedtogether with The Ladies of theCivic League to form TheSummerville Chamber ofCommerce

1922: 55 members

May 12, 1925: Mrs. WalterM. Bailey is awarded $5 bythe Chamber’s Committee ofAdvertising for the slogan,“Summerville, the FlowerTown in the Pines”

May 1934: The Chamber andtownspeople raised money fora “holding company” to buythe Light and Power Plant.S.C. Electric & Gas moved toCedar Street.

March 1947: Town ofSummerville celebrates itsCentennial AnniversaryCentennial Parade inMarch 1947.

1950: 70 members

1951: Chamber promotes(along with Walterboro &Moncks Corner Chamber)re-routing of Route Hwy 64as U.S. Hwy 17 divertingtraffic to Summerville.

Becomes member of theChamber of Commerce ofthe United States and theState Chamber ofCommerce

1960: Population of greaterSummerville 10,764

1967: 80 members

February 17, 1969: Chambermoves to new office in theTown Hall

August 1969: 102 members

1984: 230 members

April 26, 1984:First Business After Hoursheld at Holiday Inn

1986: 335 members

1988: First Business Expo

July 24, 1989: SummervilleMedical Center opens $6Mfacility with 24-hour emer-gency services

1989: 475 members

December 1989:The Chamber moves to106 E. Doty Ave.

May 1993: Organizationname changes to the GreaterSummerville/DorchesterCounty Chamber ofCommerce

2000: Chamber movesto new office at 402N. Main St.

2004: County-wide1¢ sales taxfor infrastructureimprovement approved

2010:Census revealsSummerville’spoplutation is 43,392and DorchesterCounty is 136,555

2011: Chambercelebrates 100 yearanniversary

2011:199-A Interchangeimprovements take place

2011: 600 members,26 members of theBoard of Directors,seven divisions andsix councils and over40 events/programsscheduled in 2011

N• The Chamber is a 501 c (6) organization of 600 members,

governed by a 26-member board of directors with a staff ofnine, which includes full and part-time employees.

• Seven divisions: Communications and Marketing, Energy& Environmental, Finance, Member Services, Public Policy,Tourism and Workforce Development.

• Six councils (which report to Member Services) are alsopart of the Chamber structure: Home Base Business,Nonprofit, Young and Professional and Area Councils forKnightsville, North Summerville and Oakbrook.

• A dozen events, including the regular Business After Hoursgatherings on the annual schedule, as well as two strongleadership programs and opportunities for regional andstate involvement.

• Programs: Leadership Dorchester and Dr. Stephen Covey’s7 Habits of Highly Effective People Signature Training.

• Accomplishments: Leader in Me (Art of Leadership) atSummerville Elementary School, 199 A Interchange, .1Rule, Immigration Ordinance, One 1¢ sales tax, and theChamber is considered the “go to” organization.

• Three to five year Chamber goals are: Accreditation withthe US Chamber, having 1000 members (750 by the end of2011) and increasing resources for funding and support.

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or professionals looking to increase their involvement in the community, one doesn’t have to look further than the GreaterSummerville/ Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce LEADERSHIP DORCHESTER – a countywide leadershipdevelopment program ideal for existing and emerging leaders in the public, non-profit, governmental sectors, as well as other

professions.Training is as diverse as class membership and includes topics ranging from history, industry, economics, health and wellness, as

well as arts and culture. Members learn about challenges in the community, develop skills and network their businesses andfriendships.

Many have considered the annual class service project as their favorite experience. The Class of 2010 partnered with SummervilleElementary School to raise awareness of Leader In Me – a model based of the foundational leadership skills from Dr. Stephen Covey’sbook “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” As part of their project, the class hosted the Leader In Me Luncheon wherehundreds gathered from throughout the state to learn more about this unique model.

The Class of 2009 worked on making the Dorchester Children’s Center (also known as Children in Crisis) more inviting with anoverhaul of the conference room and landscaping on the front lawn. Many class members donated their time to help renovate andothers reached out to friends and colleagues for services or monetary donations. In the end, about $30,000 worth of work was done atno cost to the DCC.

“Definitely take the class if you’re a business leader contemplating it,” says Dan Riley of Capital Service Group. “It exceeded myexpectations by far. I met a lot of good people I’ll be friends with for a long time to come.”

Chris Zoeller of the Summerville Journal Scene says, “I walked away from graduation feeling like I knew my community more. Ifyou’re going to live here, you’ve got to take the time to understand your community better. Leadership Dorchester offers a great wayto do this!”

For more information LEADERSHIP DORCHESTER, contact Tori Burke-Koskela at 873-2931. �

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MissionThe mission of The Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamberof Commerce LEADERSHIP DORCHESTER program is to emphasizediversity and develop proactive, forward-thinking leaders that can identifyand offer unique solutions to specific community issues. The primaryobjective is to increase awareness, knowledge, and understanding of theregion’s economy and community networks while developing the futurecommunity and political leaders of Dorchester County.

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for the privilege of serving you in Columbia. If I can ever be ofassistance to you, or if you have ideas on issues you want me toshare with the rest of the General Assembly, please don’t hesitate tocontact me at [email protected].

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Top Left: The view of the Summerville Arch.Summerville - Our History/Richard G. Waring IIIMiddle Left: Teacher of the Year Luncheon in 1987.Summerville Journal Scene, June 1987Bottom Left: Summerville Medical Center Ribbon Cutting.Chamber Newsletter, September 1989Middle: Business Section of Summerville, SC. City Map & Street Guide, 1958Bottom Middle: Pine Forest Inn circa 1940, Photo providedAbove: The Chamber presents the Beautification award, Photo provided

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olors and shapes surround us everydayidentifying businesses; most agree that logosare important. But beyond the design of a

logo is the importance of creating a brand whichreflects the personality of a company or organization.

This fact may be why the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commercecommissioned Owner/Creator Director of BellwetherCreative Will Rizzo to revamp their previous brand. Rizzo first created a brand statement toensure a cohesive message.

Rizzo worked with PJ Johnson, Vice Chair of the Chamber’s Communications andMarketing Division in developing the new brand. “We liked the idea of creating a mark thatwas made up of a series of graphic elements (the colored banners) that came together to createa central image (the star).”

The five banners represent the focuses of the Chamber – Advocacy, Business, Community,Education and Tourism. Similar to the logo, if these elements do not work in unison, theorganization as a whole, would not function to its full capability. The five banners are thefoundation of the Chamber’s current strategic plan.

Rizzo credits members of the Chamber for the successful rebranding process, even light-heartedly saying “Greater Summerville Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce is a longname! Often members just say ‘the Chamber’, so we thought it would be a good idea totranslate that into the overall logo by highlighting it in the new mark.”

The Chamber brand has been well received since its unveiling in late January. Rizzo says,“We wanted to create a mark that represents the modern chamber and I think weaccomplished it.” �

New Logo Represents the Modern Chamber

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Photo by Paul ZoellerWill Rizzo designed the new logo for the Chamber revealed early this year. Rizzo is the

director of Bellwether Creative, a design firm with a focus on brand development.

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Summerville DREAM wants to congratulate the Chamber on

100 years of leadingthe Summerville business community.

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Top Left: 2011 Board of Directors Chair Will Russellpresents Mayor Myers with an award at the 100 YearHeritage Gala. Photo by John Lindroth

Top Middle: Phil Jones & David Ramey at 2010 PastPresident’s Reception. Photo by Mary Ellen Tschupp

Top Right: Dr. Brunson Westbury and Aubrey Carter at2010 Past President’s Reception. Photo by Mary Ellen Tschupp

Bottom Left: Al Bradham, Henry Lewis, Johnny Bevon andRonnie Strawn at the 2011 Annual Meeting. Photos by ChrisZoeller

Bottom Right: Jim Friar, former LEADERSHIPDORCHESTER facilitator, always seen taking photos.Photo by Chris Zoeller

THE OLDEST IS STILLTHE BEST!

HEARING CAREOF SUMMERVILLE

Beth Alberto, AuD & Chuck Whitfield, AuD

208A East 2nd North St. • Summerville

Call our office at 843-871-9669to request your free information packet or to schedule an appointment.

“We believe your life is worth hearing!”

Visit us on the web at www.lifeisworthhearing.com

1984:Dr. William Lomax opened anENT practice at 208 East2nd North Street providingexperienced otolaryngologyservices to the residents ofSummerville.

2002:Dr. Beth Alberto purchased HearingCare of Summerville when EmilyJohnson retired and continued thesame high standard of hearinghealthcare adding tinnitusmanagement as a specialty.

2011:Hearing Care of Summerville is honoredby its patients and the community to benamed Journal Scene's Reader's Choicefor Best Hearing Aid Center 2 yearsrunning and Best Audiologist 3 yearsrunning.

1988:Emily Johnson set up heraudiology practice to providea broader spectrum of hearinghealthcare as a compliment toDr. Lomax's practice.

2009:Chuck Whitfield joinedHearing Care of Summervilleand brought strong technicalskills and an ability toperform smaller repairs in theoffice. Now a doctor ofaudiology, he focuses onindustrial and recreationalhearing healthcare.

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Over 40 YearsExperience with

Pediatrics &Adults

The Alcoa Mt. Holly family

congratulates the Greater

Summerville Dorchester County

Chamber of Commerce

on 100 years of service

to our community.

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BuildingEnvironmentalServices, Inc.

One Call Cleans It All…Myron Johnson - Mike Epps - John Pence, Jr.

843.873.6263www.BESJanitorial.com

Janitorial Services - Carpet Cleaning – 24 hour FloodRestoration – Ceiling Cleaning – Floor Waxing

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Harry BlakeAgency Owner, The Harry Blake Agency

Allstate Insurance Company1668 Old Trolley Road Suite 104Summerville, SC 29485

Phone 843-873-8970Fax 843-873-6647Claims [email protected]

M-F 9am-5pm, 24-Hour Customer Servicewww.allstateagencies.com/harryblake

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Beyond the blueprints and plansBeyond the codes and regulationsBeyond the gravel and dirt

WE SEE PEOPLE.

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Land Planning and Civil Engineering

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Barry Katz, MDPalmetto Primary Care Physicians412 North Gum Street, Summerville, SCOur non-surgical, one-on-one, physician-directed programsoffer strategies unavailable to commercial weight lossprograms. Only a medical doctor can customize a planbased on your unique metabolism, hormonal disorders,

medication and other physical weight loss issues. Find out why thousands areturning to The Center for Medical Weight Loss for fast, safe, affordable, lasting weightloss. Call or go online to be connected with our doctors.

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Congratulationsto the Chamber for100 years ofservice to theSummervilleCommunity

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Upcoming EventsFriday, May 13Annual Golf Tournament, Legend Oaks Golf Club, 1:00 – 5:00 pm

Tuesday, May 31Teacher of the Year Luncheon, Bethany United Methodist Church11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Friday, September 30Industry Appreciation Luncheon, Woodlands Inn, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Thursday, October 20 & Friday, October 217 Habits Signature Training, Bethany United Methodist Church – 2 full days

October (date TBD)Legislative Luncheon

Friday, December 2Holiday & Awards Breakfast, Spann Elementary School, 7:30 – 9:00 am

Please note that all dates are subject to change due to availability of venue forspecified dates and times. For further information please contact Jackie Tucker at873-2931 or [email protected].

Dusty Rhodes, C. Bud Boehmand Marianne Boehm ride inthe 1989 Flowertown FestivalParade. Chamber Newsletter,May 1989

Below: Enjoying the 100 YearHeritage Gala Photo by JohnLindroth

Sharon Laney, Ellen Priest andCasey Lavin at the 2010 Holiday& Awards Breakfast.Photo by Chris Zoeller

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CONGRATULATIONSTO THE CHAMBER FOR100 YEARS OF SERVICETO OUR COMMUNITY!

Summerville Journal Scene values ourpartnership with the Chamber. We are

dedicated to strengthen our partnership withthe organization and the members it serves.

Jo-G’s Seafood Bar & Grill, Photo provided

Top Left: Judy Watts, Jeff & Ellen Priest and Paul & Chris Zoeller atthe 2010 Annual Gala; Top Right: Summerville Journal Scene acceptsBusiness of the Quarter in 2010, Photo provided; Bottom Left: ErikaStubbs and Holly Harrison at Business After Hours; Bottom Right:

Laura Patterson and Sarah Wiggins at Taste of the Town

Photo by Chris Zoeller

Roland Fulcher, Kirsten Abrahamson, Brad& Jacki Mallett, Photo by Chris Zoeller

Summerville Elementary School, Photo by Chris ZoellerDavis Dry Cleaners, Summerville Journal Scene,November 1985

Walmart, Photo provided

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