Award Finalists Announced for Spotlight Oconee

April 22, 2015

SENECA, SC ― Voting has officially began for the Oconee County Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner “Spotlight Oconee” Award Recipients.

Each year, the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce recognizes outstanding businesses and individuals for their contributions to the growth and improvement of Oconee County. The recognition takes place at the Chamber’s annual meeting and Awards dinner.

The Chamber is proud to announce the following businesses and individuals as finalists for this year’s award ceremony:

Business Innovator

  • Black Harbor Wealth Management
  • Hampton Inn & Suites
  • Nano Cleaning Solutions
  • Technology Solutions

Green Business

  • Friends of Lake Keowee Society
  • Clemson Area Transit
  • Trehel
  • Zone 7

Education First

  • Ginger Hopkins
  • Keller Williams Seneca

Paul Corbeil Best Place to Work

  • BorgWarner (Chris Walsh)
  • Days Inn Seneca (Tejal & Mo Patel)
  • Gray Wealth Management (Sarah Gray)
  • Goldie & Associates (Steve Goldie)

Community Service

  • Cynthia Swafford (Community First Bank)
  • Chris Lee (Walmart)
  • Julian Davis (Allstate, Julian Davis Agency Inc.)
  • Tracie Bowie (Foothills Alliance)
  • Stephanie Enders (Ripple of One)

Rising Star Award

  • Grant Nicholson (Landvision Titles)
  • Matt Smith (Wells Fargo)
  • Paul Cain (Barton & Cain, PA)
  • Ben Ellison (Technology Solutions)

Small Business of the Year

  • Carolina Home Real Estate, Inc.
  • Wagner Wealth Management
  • Landvision Titles
  • Classic Lighting & Design

Adrienne Hennes

The public is welcomed and encouraged to vote for their favorites by visiting the Oconee Chamber’s Website at www.OconeeChamberSC.com or by calling (864) 882-2097 through May 11th. One vote per email address please! All awards winners will be announced and receive their award at Spotlight Oconee Dinner on May 15th.

“Everyone deserves some appreciation when they work hard, the Chamber is pleased that we have 29 business and individuals that have been nominated by their peers.” said Jillian Lusk, Executive Director of the Greater Oconee Chamber of Commerce.

Everyone is invited to attend Spotlight Oconee and celebrate with the Chamber and local businesses. Spotlight Oconee will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15 at the Gignilliat Community Center in Seneca. Tickets are $35 and are available online at www.OconeeChamberSC.com; by email at [email protected]; by phone at 864-882-2097; or in person at The Oconee County Chamber office (135C Eagles Nest Dr., Seneca).

 

About the Greater Oconee County Chamber of Commerce

As the largest business organization in Oconee County, SC that focuses on improving economic activity and quality of life.. The Chamber of Commerce serves as an information resource for people interested in the area; promotes its member businesses; hosts business-related events throughout the year; and advocates on issues of importance to business and industry. Learn more at http://www.oconeechambersc.com or call (864) 882-209