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09/16/2021

Hike for Hope, a su***de awareness event, is taking place on Saturday, September 25th from 9am to noon at the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Westminster. Making My Mark, Inc., Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, and Seneca Junior Women’s Club are sponsoring scholarships for Oconee County Seniors who attend and participate in the event. Seniors who attend Hike for Hope on September 25th, participate in the event by walking and completing a Passport, and submit their passport for entry in the drawing will be eligible to receive one of these scholarship:
- One $1000 scholarship
- Two $500 scholarships

The drawing will take place at the conclusion of the event. Seniors do not have to be present at that time of the drawing to receive a scholarship. Senior recipients will be asked to submit the name of the college at which they will enroll, and scholarship funds will be sent directly to the college. All Seniors in Oconee County are encouraged to participate.

09/01/2021

Only three days left to nominate a worth candidate! Click here to nominate your favorite young professional! https://oconeechambersc.org/welcome/events/calendar/?fbclid=IwAR1QYpjcUqUT4pn1SX8Z9AH_IKQrQ86zF7PL5tbx2CUGJGrG-vb5zm7va1c =111&cid=1759&wid=701

Is there a young professional in your organization who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today!!

The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Top 20 Under 40 is a way to recognize young professionals in Oconee County who go above and beyond as leaders in their profession, community and social networks.

Applications can be submitted by using the link below or can be emailed to [email protected]. There is no fee to submit an application. Applications can also be mailed to Oconee County Chamber of Commerce, 2 Leas Courtyard Dr, Seneca SC 29672. Deadline for all applications is September 3, 2021.

https://bit.ly/37Hh2wi

08/13/2021

Attention all YP's in Oconee! Are you a young professional under 40 or know one who is that deserves to be recognized for all their efforts? Then nominate them for Oconee's Top 20 under 40!

The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Top 20 Under 40 is a way to recognize young professionals in Oconee County who go above and beyond as leaders in their profession, community and social networks.

Applications can be submitted by using the link below or can be emailed to [email protected]. There is no fee to submit an application. Applications can also be mailed to Oconee County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 8102, Seneca SC 29678. Deadline for all applications is September 3, 2021.

https://bit.ly/37Hh2wi

07/30/2021

Nothing better than local BBQ on a Friday afternoon.

06/30/2021

Looking for something fun to do Friday night? Check out Friday Night Fun on Mainstreet Westminster, details below!

Friday Night Fun on Mainstreet Westminster

This Friday evening, there will be lots to do on Main Street. Starting at 4:00, there will be a cruise in at the Depot parkinglot, then at 5:00 a concert will start at the Retreat Street Park. Retreat Street will be closed and there will be a taco truck there, and hot dog plates will also be available.
The concert will be four bands and will go from 5:00pm until midnight.
The organizers would like to thank Blue Ridge Electric, Dickson's Tractor, Yousef's Kitchen, Reggie Dion and The Upper District, Gavin James and The Market West, and Sue King for their contributions to this event.

06/24/2021

JOB FAIR TOMORROW!
Register here: https://conta.cc/3u2VdzQ

06/15/2021

SC Works and Tri County Technical College are partnering to host their annual job fair on Friday, June 25 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The job fair will be located at Tri-County Technical College’s Anderson Event Hall, located in Anderson Hall at the Pendleton campus. Registration is limited and will be open to the first 40 employers in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties who register. If you are interested in attending, please visit the link below to register.

Register here: https://conta.cc/3u2VdzQ

06/11/2021

Keep Oconee Beautiful Association, Duke, FOLKS, Your Oconee County Government, & Keep Pickens Beautiful Association is having a litter pick up on Lake Keowee Wednesday June 16 from 2:00-5:00. Please join KOBA at Fall Creek, we will have grabbers/gloves and bags for the volunteers! Please bring a bottle of water, wear sunscreen and or have sun protection on.

06/10/2021

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06/10/2021

SC Works and Tri County Technical College are partnering to host their annual job fair on Friday, June 25 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The job fair will be located at Tri-County Technical College’s Anderson Event Hall, located in Anderson Hall at the Pendleton campus. Registration is limited and will be open to the first 40 employers in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties who register. If you are interested in attending, please visit the link below to register.

Register here:

At Anderson Hall at Tri County Technical College Friday, June 25, 2021 at 9:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time