About Us
Business CONNECTS with the Simpsonville Area Chamber.
The Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to being a positive force in providing leadership and advocacy to unite and improve the local business community.
We coordinate professional programs, events, and initiatives designed to create more business opportunities, better living conditions, and a more attractive and desirable community in which to live, work, and visit. Each member of our Staff and Board of Directors is passionate about the role that our Chamber plays in community growth and economic development. We give back to the community and improve the quality of life by influencing issues like public policy, education, and community development. Along with our members and partners, we are proud to be a collective influence that constantly strives to shape Simpsonville and Greenville County.
In addition to our role in supporting the local business community, we also have the unique privilege of serving local visitors and newcomers as the City's official Welcome Center. We maintain a wealth of information on area attractions, restaurants and local shopping, available real estate, and more. We offer customizable Relocation Information Packages, referrals for trustworthy local product and service providers, and much more.
We have a wealth of resources to meet your needs – whether you are looking to grow your business, move into the area, or simply plan a fun trip. Chamber staff are always happy to spend a few minutes with visitors and share all of the reasons we love Simpsonville!
MEMBER REFERRALS
We refer only our member businesses when the community inquires about reputable local goods and services. We share that referral information with you whenever possible so you can follow up.
DIRECTORY LISTINGS
Our members are featured in our annual printed Relocation & Newcomers Guide and in our online Member Directory. Your business will be listed in both versions and viewed thousands of times.
SAVE TIME AND MONEY
Benefit from our partnerships with Office Depot Business Solutions, BCBS of SC, the Greenville Chamber's Pulse program for young professionals and MORE!
BUILD YOUR NETWORK
As you meet and build relationships with fellow members, you will naturally transition to using them as vendors, sounding boards, and as a lead resource for your own business! That goes both ways!
SHAPE OUR COMMUNITY
By joining forces, we all have the opportunity and responsibility to help shape the policies that affect our region. We are stronger together!
Board of Directors
Board members support and advocate the mission of the Chamber, participate in our initiatives and events, assist with fundraising efforts, and share information about our organization with the community. Board members serve three-year terms and represent a wide variety of industries throughout Simpsonville and the Upstate.
Taft Osborne
First Reliance Bank
Chairman
Jason Klue
Klue Real Estate Advisors
Chairman-Elect
Brooks Derrick
Derrick Law Office
Past Chairman
Josh Wiseman
Nest Realty
Treasurer
L'Tonya Hopkins
Summit Media
Director
Casey Kozlov
PIP Print, Marketing, Signs
Director
Shaun Phillips
Weichert, Realtors - Shaun & Shari Group
Director
Kim Kegler
Community Volunteer
Director
Almarina Olmeda
Children's Museum of the Upstate
Director
Samantha Sanders
Prisma Health Family YMCA
Director
MIke Giordano
Williams Wealth Management
Director
Alex Williams
New York Life
Director
Drew Brashier
Paw & Order Dog Training
Director
Jennifer Rogers
Prisma Health
Director
Mark Shannon
Vision Office Systems of South Carolina
Director
Lou Hutchings
Simpsonville City Council
Advisory Member
Butch Kirven
Greenville County Council
Advisory Member
Chamber Staff
Allison McGarity, MBA, IOM
President & CEO
Whitney D. Ferguson
Director of Programming & Events
Bridget Nesbett
Administrative Coordinator
Harper
Paw-Time Employee