Welcome From the Chamber President
The Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce has the unique privilege of serving our local business community as well as local visitors and newcomers. If you are reading this publication, then you most likely fit into one of those groups and I want to personally thank you for taking the time to learn about our community!
Here at the Chamber, we are committed to being a positive force in providing leadership and advocacy to unite and improve the local business community. We coordinate professional programming, 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.
I am 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.
Whether you are planning to relocate or start a new business venture, I hope that you will stop by our office and see the many resources we have to offer. Our Welcome Center has great information on area attractions, restaurants and local shopping, available real estate, and more. We also have packages of information for entrepreneurs and others in the business world.
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!
Allison McGarity
President/CEO
Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce
2019-20 Chamber Board Chairchamber board of directors
Clint Richey
Brown & Brown Insurance of SC, Inc.
Chairman
Anja Smith
All Clear Plumbing
Chair-Elect
Taft Osborne
First Reliance Bank
Treasurer
Andrea Merritt
Sportsclub Simpsonville
Secretary
Butch Kirven
Greenville County Council
County Advisor
Lou Hutchings
Simpsonville City Council
City Advisor
Bob Brown
Coldwell Banker Caine
Director
Jill Connor
Pelham Medical Center
Director
Brooks Derrick
Law Office of M. Brooks Derrick, LLC.
Director
Abby Hawks
Summit Media LLC
Director
Scott Jones
Hillcrest Hospital
Director
David Knapp Jr.
Express Press
Director
Doug Miller
Laurens Electric Cooperative
Director
Carol Ruppel
Prisma Health Family YMCA
Director
Denise Scotti-Smith
Mission Accomplished HR Consulting, LLC.
Director
Becky Thornley
Sharonview Federal Credit Union
Director
Chamber Staff
Allison McGarity
President/CEO
Jennifer Richardson
Director of Corporate & Community Events
JR Humphries
Development Manager
Sunny & Chance
PAWt-Time Employees