Your Chamber - working for you
We are the community’s front door. We communicate with thousands of people annually by responding to requests for information about our area. Our inquiry packets, which feature the Chamber Membership Directory, contain information about you and your business. Every inquiry is answered fully, professionally and courteously, creating a favorable impression about our community.
We are your spokesperson. We are your voice on local questions of taxation and legislation. We support measures that promote business development and the well-being of our community. We also monitor and report on state and federal government issues.
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We are your local community advocate. We work to improve community understanding of the free enterprise system. We support face-to-face, frank exchanges between local business people and community government at meetings and special forums.
We are your sales force. We promote your area, your town, your products and your services to all with whom we come into contact. We promote you through maps, brochures, directories and demographic information. The Chamber refers members to people asking for specific products and services.
We are your information bureau. We furnish up-to-date information that helps your business: business trends, population, taxes, employee practices and state and federal practices. We send you newsletters and reports that save you valuable time and keep you posted on new developments affecting your business.
We are your goodwill ambassador. We tell people everywhere about commercial, cultural and recreational facilities and events which bring tourists and visitors to the community and your place of business.
We are the rallying point for every civic movement whose objectives benefit our community. We are the central organization in which you and your business colleagues join to promote the projects that benefit you, your family, your business—the entire community.
We increase your effectiveness. We provide the structure, volunteer leadership, staff and operations to effectively implement programs that meet the needs of our growing community.
We increase your credibility. Chamber membership proclaims your community involvement and dedication to making our communities a better place to live and work.
The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce seeks to provide leadership in developing business and economic opportunities that enhances the quality of life in our community.
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PolkGuide.com
Need an electrician? A place to stay? Information on an organization? Find it in PolkGuide.com, the one-stop resource to businesses and groups in the Thermal Belt area. Chamber members, contact the Chamber today to get your free one-page listing in PolkGuide.com.
Upcoming Events
24th Annual Awards Celebration
February 7, 6:00 p.m., The Purple Onion, Saluda
24th Annual Awards Celebration for the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce. Awards Presentation for Business Person of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, BBQ Festival Volunteer Awards. Cost: $30 /person. RSVP to the Chamber by February 1, 2012, 828-859-6236. All members and non-members welcome to attend!
Business After Hours February 2012
February 28, 5:30 p.m., ProPhysical Therapy, Columbus
Chamber Business After Hours, February 28th, 5:30 to 7 PM. Location: PROPhysical Therapy, Columbus. All Chamber Members invited to attend, free event, bring your business cards for door prizes and to network your business. RSVP is required to attend, call 828-859-6236 by 5 PM on February 27, 2012. Members can bring a door prize to give away.
