Chamber History

The McCormick County Business League was formed in March 1988 when several concerned citizens came together to discuss the future growth of the county. The League was organized under a structure, conceived by the National Trust for Historic Preservation which was known as the "Main Street" approach. The approach is based on four points: organization, design, promotion and economic restructuring. Under that organization McCormick County became South Carolina’s first countywide "Main Street Program."

In October 1990, the League changed its name to the McCormick County Chamber of Commerce. Still following the same guidelines as the original organization, the chamber continues to rely on the resources of the South Carolina Downtown Development Organization.

In May 1996, the McCormick Visitor’s Center at 100 S. Main Street in McCormick became the new home of the McCormick County Chamber of Commerce. The building is a service station from the 1920’s, restored and renovated by the Town of McCormick.

Board of Directors
Jim Bleakley Awards Incorporated 864-391-3101
Kathy Dulaney Our Place 864-852-3631
Brenda Hughes Savannah Heights Living Center 864-391-2390
Betty Carol Jones SLV-POA 864-391-4116
Shaaron Kohl Red Rooster Antiques 864-465-9244
Larnelle Leverette New Generations 877-483-8123
Diane McCray The McCray Tea House 864-852-3480
Bill West State Farm Insurance 864-852-9301
John Whitehead The Falls Cafe 864-333-2364
Tuesday March 6 is the Chamber network breakfast for Chamber members. It will be hosted by Marsha Christie of Chrisitie and Associates. The breakfast will be from 8 A.M. to 10 A.M. This is a great time to network with fellow members and find out what is going on in and around the community.

The Spring Bonanza will be April 14 here in the town of McCormick, SC commemorating the 125 years of the town being incorporated. The Gold Mine will be opening that day, there will be Arts/Crafts and Home and Garden themed vendors. Master Gardner's will be doing presentations throughout the day. Vintage photos will be done in the Fannie Kate parlor. A Business Exposition will be going on to promote area business. Food by the locals will be on hand. Information aout getting a space or questions about the Bonanza can be answered by Shaaron Kohl at the Red Rooster 864.852.9244 or through The Chamber of Commerce 864.852.2835.

Chamber contact information

McCormick Chamber of Commerce
& McCormick Visitor's Center

P. O. Box 938
100 S. Main Street
McCormick, SC 29835
Phone: 864-852-2835
Fax: 864-852-2382
E-mail: mccchamber@WCTel.net