August Newsletter

The Chamber

Dispatch

Greater York Chamber of Commerce Newsletter August 1, 2017

In this issue: From the Director

• Directors Report Membership is the core of the Chamber. GYCC is composed
• What’s Been Happening of businesses, professional individuals and other citizens who
believe that united action will achieve economic growth and
at the Chamber improve the quality of life. We are continually working to en-
• Upcoming Events gage our existing members and reach out to potential mem-
• Summerfest bers with our message. We are beginning to see the results
• Member Discounts of this effort with membership participation increasing in com-
• Our Sponsors mittees and events. Our last Business After Hours featured a
learning component, with Interim Director Auvis Cole speaking
for Summerfest, there are still about the inner workings of the Convention and Visitors Bu-
opportunities for business and reau. Summerfest showcases the enhancement in the quality
individuals to share in the of life for our members and the residents of the city of York.
community spirit and become As we work through the changes of Summerfest this is at the
a sponsor. You will find spon- forefront of our minds.
sorship opportunities in this Summerfest is at the last stages of planning and execution,
newsletter as well as on our vendors are being notified, brochures are being printed, the
website. Please take the time power at Whitesides has been turned on and the invitations to
to look them over and feel free our dignitaries have been sent. Now it’s your opportunity to
to let us know if you have any take a role! While our major stakeholders have their events
questions! I know you all want
to be on the back of the Offi- August Calendar
cial Summerfest T-Shirt!
While sponsorship is an as- August 4th, 2017
pect of Summerfest, it is just Balloon-a-zon - 5:00 to 9:00pm
one. Volunteerism plays an August 8th, 2017
integral role in having a suc- GYCC Board Meeting - 7:30am
cessful event. We have ex- August 12th, 2017
panded the role for volunteers Life After Lemons Ribbon Cutting
and have some great opportu- 12:00Noon
nities as well as FREE T-shirt August 12th, 2017
& Food! We have placed the Cars & Coffee, Whitesides Parking Lot
link to register to volunteer 7:00 to 10:00am
here in the newsletter as well www.facebook.com/Cars-N-Coffee-York-SC
as on our web site. If we all August 26th, 2017
work together we can create a York Summerfest 2017
Summerfest to remember. 11:00am to 10:00pm
Mary Catherine

GREATER YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 23 E. Liberty Street • York • SC • 29745 • 803.684.2590
[email protected] • www.greateryorkchamber.com

Business After Hours, July 20th, 2017 at the Chamber

Business After Hours
at the Chamber

Thank you to everyone who came out
and enjoyed Auvis Cole of the Conven-
tion & Visitor’s Center speak about
what is going on in York County.

GREATER YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 23 E. Liberty Street • York • SC • 29745 • 803.684.2590
[email protected] • www.greateryorkchamber.com

Welcome to Our New Members

Allison Henderson Cruises, Independent
Vacation Specialist
Travel Agency located in McConnells, SC
Julie’s Fancy Feet Dance Academy, Dance Studio located in
Downtown York at 23 A North Congress Street

Life After Lemon’s Ribbon
Cutting—August 12th, 2017

Please join us on August 12th,
2017 at 12:00Noon for a
Ribbon Cutting Celebration as
we welcome Jennifer Shull to
Downtown York at her candy
store “Life After Lemons”
located at 13 N. Congress
Street.

Like us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/The-Greater-York-Chamber-of-Commerce
Visit our Twitter page
www.twitter.com/GreaterYork1
Check out our Instagram
Www.instagram.com/thegreateryorkchamberofcommerc/
GREATER YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 23 E. Liberty Street • York • SC • 29745 • 803.684.2590
[email protected] • www.greateryorkchamber.com

GREATER YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 23 E. Liberty Street • York • SC • 29745 • 803.684.2590
[email protected] • www.greateryorkchamber.com

2nd Saturday of the Month, August 12th, 7am - 10am

Are you a car enthusiast? Do you like new and
unique things? Then Cars N Coffee is for you.
All types of cars from classics to speedsters
and everything in between! 7am - 10am.

Downtown Live Summer Concert Series

GREATER YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 23 E. Liberty Street • York • SC • 29745 • 803.684.2590
[email protected] • www.greateryorkchamber.com

Save The Date!

Sponsorship Opportunities
can be found on our website. Visit us at

https://www.yorksummerfest.com

GREATER YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 23 E. Liberty Street • York • SC • 29745 • 803.684.2590
[email protected] • www.greateryorkchamber.com

Sponsorship Opportunities
can be found on our website. Visit us at

https://www.yorksummerfest.com

GREATER YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 23 E. Liberty Street • York • SC • 29745 • 803.684.2590
[email protected] • www.greateryorkchamber.com

Volunteer. . Volunteer. . Volunteer

To Volunteer for Summerfest, click the link below.

We need you! Bring your friends and enjoy helping out. We have
volunteer opportunities for everyone from greeting visitors to our
city, helping with parking, directing vendors, selling Ice Cold Coca
Cola & frosty beer! Take a look at the volunteer opportunities and
get a group together to make this years Summerfest one to re-
member!
We won’t maker you work all day just a 3 to 4 hour shift then you
can go enjoy the Festival as a participant! Plus you get a Free T-
Shirt and Food from Subway!
Moms, Dad’s & Teachers if you know of a student that needs
community service hours have them sign up!
Business Owners there’s no better team building activity than to
give back to the community and show off Western York County.

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080E4AA4AD2DA1F85-summerfest

GREATER YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 23 E. Liberty Street • York • SC • 29745 • 803.684.2590
[email protected] • www.greateryorkchamber.com

Dog Daze—A New Summerfest Event

Bring your furry friend to our new
area exclusively for dogs and dog
owners. Animal friendly vendors
will be offering fun and informa-
tional materials along with a varie-
ty of treats and items for sale.
Share the afternoon with your fur-
ever friend.
Flying Houndz Frizbee Trick Dog
Show invites you to “Come Catch
the Fun” with a unique, one of a
kind, family themed entertainment
experience bringing audiences
thrilling fun that’s out of this world!
Jeff Wright and his family of canine
superstars offer crowds exciting,
explosive, action-packed shows
that are a premiere, must see hit!

And don’t forget to check
out “Hops in the Park” in
conjunction with the Dog
Daze Event.

Frisbee Dog Shows at Noon, 2:30 & 4:00 pm. This event will take place on
the Chamber grounds. The main attraction will be Frisbee Hounds. There is
an active committee whose members include local vets, rescue groups, retail
stores and dog kennel & spas working to make this event an "Event" within
Summerfest. It is understood that no dogs, unless service dogs will be al-
lowed in the main part of the festival ... Congress, Roosevelt and Madison
Streets.

GREATER YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 23 E. Liberty Street • York • SC • 29745 • 803.684.2590
[email protected] • www.greateryorkchamber.com

Golf Tournament Registration

GREATER YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 23 E. Liberty Street • York • SC • 29745 • 803.684.2590
[email protected] • www.greateryorkchamber.com

Fleet Feet 5K & 10K Runs Registration

GREATER YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 23 E. Liberty Street • York • SC • 29745 • 803.684.2590

Antiques & Artisans Show and Sale

GREATER YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 23 E. Liberty Street • York • SC • 29745 • 803.684.2590
[email protected] • www.greateryorkchamber.com

$$$ Member to Member Discounts $$$

GREATER YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 23 E. Liberty Street • York • SC • 29745 • 803.684.2590
[email protected] • www.greateryorkchamber.com

York County Free Clinic

GREATER YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 23 E. Liberty Street • York • SC • 29745 • 803.684.2590
[email protected] • www.greateryorkchamber.com

Thank You to Our Advertising Partners

The Greater York Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors would like to thank the following businesses for their
2017 newsletter sponsorship.

30 North Congress Street 14 East Liberty Street Ministries of York
York, SC 29745 York, South Carolina 511 Kings Mountain Street

Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, 803.684.4402 York, South Carolina
Business Law, Local Gov’t Law, www.BoneyInsurance.com York: 803.684.3132
Rock Hill: 803.366.4673
Wills, Estate Planning
803.684.6965

www.JimBradfordLawFirm.com

commitment. 1732 Old York Road Tommy Pope
York, South Carolina 212 East Black Street, Rock
803.684.BANK (2265)
803.684.4968 Hill, SC 29730
www.BankofYork.com www.ChrisFarrisCPA.com www.elrodpope.com

▪ Alzheimer & 803.324.7574
Dementia
Voted York’s Best Bank or 1123 James Harvey Road
Care Specialist Credit Union York, South Carolina
▪ Palliative & 803.628.1121
Hospice Care Join: FamilyTrust.org
▪ Admit 24/7 803.367.4100 www.Diversified-Signs.com
▪ In Home
Education Membership is open to anyone in York Co.
and
Assessment

1.803.818.5601

Your Western York County Hospice

www.AgapeHospice.com

107 South Congress Street Helping seniors Tents ▪ Tables ▪ Chairs ▪ Flatware
York, SC 29745 age in place safely Linens ▪ Glassware ▪ China
and much more!
803.818.6980 In-Home Care
1368 Constitution Boulevard
803.328.5145 Rock Hill, South Carolina
803.324.8113
homebridgeservices.com www.GalaAffairs.com

GREATER YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 23 E. Liberty Street • York • SC • 29745 • 803.684.2590
[email protected] • www.greateryorkchamber.com

Thank You to Our Advertising Partners (continued)

The Greater York Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors would like to thank the following businesses for their
2017 newsletter sponsorship.

BOYD Dickson & Associates Your 1st Call
Realtors
TIRE & APPLIANCE Aging & Disability Services
124 S. Congress Street Lee Broom
York, South Carolina 803.329.9670
BIC/Owner
803.684.3587 www.Catawba-Aging.com
13 North Roosevelt Street
www.BoydTireofYork.com York, South Carolina

803.684.6000
www.LeeBroomRealEstate.com

SC Representative BRICE 1568 Alexander Love Highway
York, South Carolina
Dennis Carroll Moss LAW FIRM Jct. Hwy. 5 and SC 161
District No, 29 on Hwy. 5 Bypass
9 North Roosevelt Street
Cherokee ▪ Chester ▪ York York, South Carolina 803.684.2525
[email protected] Real Estate ▪ Probate 800.329.7466
Wills ▪ Estate Planning www.DeluxeInnYork.com
803.684.4462

www.TheBriceLawFirm.com

White Oak Manor, York

Providing Quality
Long Term Care and
Short Term Rehab Services

803.684.0035

GREATER YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 23 E. Liberty Street • York • SC • 29745 • 803.684.2590
[email protected] • www.greateryorkchamber.com