Membership Opportunities

Business After Hours
Business after Hours events are held at our members request to spotlight their business. They could be a new chamber member or a chamber member celebrating a special anniversary. This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow chamber members in a casual atmosphere. Please visit our Calendar of Events for dates and times for the Business after Hours events we have scheduled. If you are interested in sponsoring a Business after Hours, please contact your chamber staff at (803) 532-4339.

Monthly General Membership Meetings
Monthly General Membership meetings are held the 4th Thursday of each month, except August, November and December. We either meet at Shealy BBQ at 7:30 am or Hites BBQ at noon. Joining your fellow Chamber Members for breakfast or lunch allows you to network and hear guest speakers sharing important topics for you as business owners. Please visit our Calendar of Events for dates and times for the monthly membership meetings.

Sponsoring at our Three Major Fund Raisers
Your Chamber holds three major fund raising events per year: Annual Auction (August), Annual Golf Tournament (October), and the Annual Banquet (November). By becoming a sponsor at these events, your business is spotlighted and recognized in all advertising aspects of the fundraiser. Check out our upcoming Events to learn more about the sponsorship levels avail for each fundraiser.

Membership Benefits:

Chamber Gift Certificate Program
Your Chamber has a unique gift for everyone a Chamber Gift Certificate! The Batesburg-Leesville Chamber Gift Certificates are available for purchase up to a $200.00 value. A 50-cent handling fee is applied per gift certificate and it must be redeemed after one (1) year of purchase. This is a great opportunity for your business to participate in the Gift Certificate Program and promote "shop locally" with other Chamber Members.

Membership Directory
As a Chamber member, you will receive a Membership Directory book, as well as, be listed on your Chambers website directory.

Member-to-Member Discount Program
Discount cards are available to Chamber members to use at participating Chamber businesses. If you are interested in offering a discount to your fellow Chamber members, please contact your Chamber Staff at (803) 532-4339. Visit your Chamber members discounts by clicking on the link.

Newsletters
As a Chamber Member you will receive quarterly newsletter "Connections". The newsletter contains accomplishments of your fellow members, names of new members and special events.

Click to view our newsletters:  Q2 2009 (7.3MB)

Ribbon Cuttings
Your Chamber can assist you in spotlighting your business when you are new to the area or relocated your business by providing a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Tax-Deductible Membership
The IRS considers a chamber membership to be a necessary business expense and tax deductible.