Bringing Value to the Lee County Chamber of Commerce
What does the Lee County Chamber have to offer your business?
Listing in our web site member business directory
Invitations to monthly Business After Hours and other business networking opportunities as well as an opportunity to host Business After Hours.
Quarterly Chamber newsletter, mailed prior to its insertion in the Lee County Observer
Exclusive opportunity to advertise in the Chamber newsletter
Customer referrals. We only refer Chamber member businesses.
Prestige linked to displaying the Chamber membership plaque.
Opportunity to display your literature and/or business cards in the Chamber office.
Use of the conference room at the Chamber office
Opportunities to serve on the Chamber Board and committees.
Notary Public
Access to “Leadership Lee” Program
Immediate Visibility – The Chamber offers a ribbon cutting ceremony that will gain your business immediate community attention. Also, these ribbon-cutting photos get highlighted in the quarterly newsletter, on our web-site, as well as the Lee County Observer.
Invitations to all Chamber-hosted events.
Opportunity to sponsor the annual Lee County Cotton Festival, Administrative Luncheons, Chamber Banquet, 4th of July Family Day, Hometown Christmas, and lots of other events.
Events and Programs
New Member Reception Each spring, the Lee County Chamber of Commerce recognizes its new members from the annual membership drive and also takes the opportunity to honor our existing membership.
Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon This luncheon will be hosted by the Lee County Chamber of Commerce on the annual Administrative Professional’s Day. Businesses will be invited to share lunch with us and invite their Administrative Professionals along with them for a luncheon of great food, fellowship and entertainment.
Lee County Cotton Festival This annual affair is held in honor of Lee County and its claim that “Cotton is King”. This event will be hosted downtown and consist of a parade, live music, food vendors, and craft vendors.
Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet This annual event is held to honor those past, present, and future Chamber business members. This is also an opportunity for businesses to sponsor this largely attended event and be recognized as an active Chamber member.
Hometown Christmas in Bishopville Annually held the first Tuesday night in December, businesses are allowed the opportunity to help sponsor this event and be included in the evening’s final drawing of gift certificates. The mayor turns on the lights downtown at dark and all the businesses stay open until 9PM.
Monthly Business Card Drawing Drop your business card off in the Chamber office fish bowl and at the monthly Red Carpet Breakfasts, we will draw a business card and they will receive a free lunch for five people at their business. (Must be present to win.)
50/50 Raffle The first week of each month we will sell raffle tickets ($1/ticket or 6 tickets for $5), and on Friday at Noon we will have the raffle drawing. Half the proceeds will go to the lucky winner and the other half will go to the Chamber. This is an opportunity for a Lee County business to host the monthly drawings and help promote the Chamber from within the community.
Weekly Business Highlight Each week we will highlight a business in Lee County that is a current, active Chamber member and contributor. This business will be displayed in the front window of the Chamber office from Monday through Friday and will be lit up so it can be seen in the window after regular business hours.
Black Leadership Dinner This annual event is held to honor local Lee County leaders that have shown outstanding dedication and service to their community. We hold this event in honor of Black History Month and we choose to honor those that are still living and working in our community, rather than wait until they have passed.
What if I don’t have time to attend Chamber functions and programs? Even if you don’t have time become personally involved in the Chamber’s programs, your partnership still pays off! When you own/or manage a business, your annual sales and profits are affected by the economy, tax structure, governmental regulations, quality of the labor force and the overall quality of life. Your investment in the Chamber is an investment in your local organization, which makes these very issues a priority. The Chamber’s goals are to support businesses in their effort to grow, recruit new businesses for continued high quality economic growth, represent the partner’s interest in government and legislative issues and ensure the highest standards for an improved quality of life. It is important to the future of your business to ensure that the Lee County region has a healthy business climate. Your investment in the Lee County Chamber of Commerce helps make this possible. It you have decided to become a partner of the Chamber, your partnership will automatically renew each year unless you notify us otherwise. Please note, your investment is not a charitable contribution, but a percentage may be used as a business expense for tax purposes.
How to Join:
Please download the Chamber Membership Application. Print a hard copy and send it to us with your check or e-mail it to us and we'll send you an invoice. Membership will begin when we receive payment and run for a full calendar year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us and we'll be glad to answer any questions you might have.
