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This podcast tells the story of local Kershaw County Chamber members and occasionally shares some business information that is important to the Kershaw County community. This podcast is a program of the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce, South Carolina,

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    • Apr 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 83: Danielle Bailey, TFA 3000

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 20:27


    Danielle Bailey shares the origins of TFA 3000, and how she and her team develop websites and support businesses post-launch.

    Episode 82: Rick Kelly, PORT::ZERO Cyber Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 23:34


    Veteran and founder of PORT::ZERO Cyber Solutions, Rick Kelly tells how he became interested in helping people and businesses through safety online

    Special Episode: 2025 KC Women's Leadership Summit Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 20:50


    Amy Kinard & Charlotte Hodge revisit the Chamber's 2025 Women's Leadership Summit, themed "Leading with Purpose, Passion & Perseverance"

    Episode 80: Clayton Shivers, Clay Pay Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 23:48


    Business owners, listen to Clayton share how he can help find the right point-of-sale solution for your business.

    Episode 79: Jeffrey Graham, Graham Realty

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 23:52


    Learn more from Jeffrey Graham, Graham Realty, about this generational small business and more about real estate in Kershaw County.

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    Episode 78: David Hale, Tranquil Escapes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 21:14


    Learn more about Tranquil Escapes and owner, David Hale. Providing residential and commercial hardscapes for Kershaw County residents and businesses for 20 years.

    Episode 77: Shop Small in Kershaw County

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 23:21


    Learn more about shopping small in Kershaw County this holiday season and throughout the year.

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    Episode 76: Michael Thomas, Christ Community Church-Camden

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 20:21


    Learn more about a new church in the Camden area, Christ Community Church-Camden. Pastor Michael Thomas shares how this church came to Camden and his path to serving others.

    Episode 75: Scott Balkcum, YMCA of Columbia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 23:04


    Is a Y coming to Kershaw County?! Listen to learn more about the YMCA and plans to expand into Kershaw County.

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    Episode 74: Rose Patteson, Patteson Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 25:07


    Learn more about how Patteson Insurance supports individuals and businesses with their health insurance needs, as well as changes expected in the health insurance industry.

    Archive: Mara Jones, The ALPHA Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 22:44


    This is a re-broadcast of one of our early podcasts with Mara Jones with the ALPHA Center. We'll be back with a new episode in two weeks.

    Special Edition: Alfred Mae Drakford, Mayor of Camden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 22:19


    In this special episode, we interview Camden's Mayor, Alfred Mae Drakeford. Her story is incredible! She has broken many barriers in her career and volunteer service. Learn more about her story and what's next for this community leader.

    Episode 72: Donny Supplee, United Way of Kershaw County

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 22:41


    Learn more about how the United Way of Kershaw County is supporting the community today, through this update from UWKC Director, Donny Supplee.

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    Episode 71: Patrick Freeman, DoodyCalls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 18:35


    Do you have a dog but have trouble keeping up with their waste? There's a new business in Kershaw County that can help: Doody Calls.

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    Episode 70: Karen Eckford & Alex Guzman, First Palmetto Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 21:21


    Do you know the fraud services that your bank offers? Listen to this episode to learn more about what you should do, not do and talk to your local bank about.

    Episode 69: Chad & Julie, Kiwanis of Kershaw County

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 21:58


    Do you know all of the wonderful things the Kiwanis Club of Kershaw County does?! Listen now to learn more about this awesome service organization.

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    Episode 68: Claude & Ruppert, American Legion Post 195

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 21:27


    Learn more about the Chamber's 2024 Non-Profit of the Year award recipient, American Legion Post #195, an amazing group of veterans that give back in so many ways to the Kershaw County community.

    Episode 67: Kera Lydon, Amazon Hub Delivery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 18:26


    What is Amazon Hub Delivery exactly?! Check out this episode to learn more about how Amazon is partnering with small businesses.

    Episode 66: Christi & Heather, Farms & Estates Realty-Camden

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 18:52


    Kershaw County has recently welcomed a new real estate organization to our community. Learn more about the people and services provided by Farms & Estates Realty in Camden.

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    Episode 65: Chris Key, CTK Recycling & Junk Removal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 19:44


    Learn more about this new business in Kershaw County, CTK Recycling & Junk Removal. Chris Key shares what led him to this business and all of the help he can provide if you're getting rid of some items.

    Episode 64: Kevin Murphy, Senior Citizen Services by Shamrock

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 15:48


    In Kershaw County, Kevin Murphy is providing excellent customer service to citizens who need additional attention and assistance. Learn more about Shamrock's transportation services in this episode.

    Special Edition: Susan Holley, Mayor of Bethune, SC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 25:03


    We are taking this opportunity to highlight women in our community and are excited to share this female-only conversation with Mayor Susan Holley.

    Episode 62 - Steve Parrott, RetireEase Senior Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 20:38


    Showing love for seniors and their family members, RetireEase celebrates 20 years in business. Listen to learn more from owner and Kershaw County local, Steve Parrott - why they started the business, what services they provide and how it all works. You never know when you might need their services.

    Episode 61 - Cary Briggs, Historic Camden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 25:42


    Historic Camden is not just one location or one experience. Learn more about all that Historic Camden has to offer with Cary Briggs, Director.

    Episode 60 - Andrew Reed, Scooter's Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 21:59


    Learn more about Scooter's Coffee, located in Lugoff (and around the Midlands of SC). Andrew Reed, co-owner of this franchise in Kershaw County, shares more about his background, Scooter's drink and food items, the future and more.

    Episode 59 - Tamara Flinn, South Carolina Equine Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 19:49


    Do you know about Camden's South Carolina Equine Park?! Learn more about their events and activities, and economic impact from SC Equine Promotion Foundation Board Chair, Tamara Flinn.

    Episode 58 - Kim & Clayton Daniels, Everyday Gourmet

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 21:22


    Kim & Clayton share their path to becoming the owners of Everyday Gourmet just as the world shutdown for COVID. Learn more about how they adjusted to manage the pandemic and have continued to thrive.

    Episode 57 - Pam Canada, Needful Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 20:11


    Learn more about Needful Things owner, Pam Canada and her 21 year-old business in Kershaw County. Needful Things offers gifts, custom products, embroidery and more. A great small shop with a big heart for our community.

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    Episode 56 - Charlotte Hodge, BlueCross BlueShield of SC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 21:49


    Charlotte helps explain the different health insurance products and opportunities that businesses have with BCBS, including a product that supports the Chamber.

    Episode 55 - Kayci Brazell, Blue Skies & Sunshine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 20:46


    Learn more about Blue Skies & Sunshine's purpose of bringing happiness and joy to the community.

    Episode 54 - Yolanda Johnson, Integrated Roots International

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 22:39


    Learn how Yolanda Johnson assists people and organizations in a unique way, joining her teaching and cosmetology skills together for the benefit of others.

    Episode 53 - Deno Sebastian, Medi Save Pharmacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 22:52


    Learn more about the new owners of the Camden Medi Save Pharmacy and the services and products they provide.

    Episode 52 - Brandi Kirkland, House of Skin & Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 20:47


    Learn more about the House of Skin & Wellness, located in a beautifully renovated house on Mill Street in Camden. Owner, Brandi Kirkland provides information about their services and more.

    Special Episode: 2 Years & 50 Episodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 24:31


    Amy, Patty & Stephen share their reflections of 2 years completing 50 episodes.

    Episode 50 - Dr. Brian Spilker, Veterinary Medicine & Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 21:56


    Dr. Spilker shares information about his practice, how he treats his staff and patients, and how the office has recently "gone green."

    Episode 49 - Ralph Cantey, Jr., Traders of Camden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 21:49


    Learn more about the services and products that Traders of Camden provides - for individuals and for parties.

    Episode 48 - Bobby Hill, Lugoff Nissan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 21:29


    Meet Bobby Hill, the positive face behind the leadership of the new Nissan dealership in Lugoff, and learn more about their philosophy of service.

    Episode 47 - Julie Trott, Habitat for Humanity of Kershaw County

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 22:33


    The Habitat for Humanity of Kershaw County does more than you think. Not just building houses and the ReStore. Listen to learn more.

    Episode 46 - Dr. Emily Hoppmann, Elgin Veterinary Hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 22:51


    This is an Elgin small business with a big impact. Emily and her staff are not only committed to their pets and clients, but also to the community. Listen to learn more.

    Episode 45 - Sallie Harrell, Health Services District of Kershaw County

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 21:32


    What is the Health Services District of KC?! Learn more about grants, the new Karesh, and more.

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    Episode 44 - Chris Conde', Conde' Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 21:45


    Learn more about Chris, his fitness training center in Lugoff, and his new corporate wellness services.

    Episode 43 - Toby Edwards, Carolina Cup Racing Association

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 22:23


    Learn more about the rite of Spring, the Carolina Cup! Toby shares details about the 2023 race, his background, the Steeplechase Race Course, and more.

    Episode 42 - Dr. Ronnetta Sartor, Lugoff Smiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 18:19


    There's a new-ish dentist in Lugoff, SC: Dr. Ronnetta Sartor. Learn more about "Doc" and her practice and services to the Kershaw County community.

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    Episode 41 - Rachel Payette & Ashleigh Rabon, Ella's Boutique

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 20:41


    Rachel & Ashleigh share more about their clothing and accessories boutique, their new online shop, and how they create an experience for their shoppers.

    Episode 40 - Sue Shugart, MUSC Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 23:13


    Local CEO of MUSC Health, Sue Shugart, shares information about their services and their commitment to our community. Volunteers needed and feedback encouraged!

    Episode 39: Dawn-Marie Johnson, RetireEase Senior Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 20:53


    Learn more from Dawn-Marie Johnson with RetireEase about their wide-range of services for seniors.

    Episode 38: Dolly Patton, Arts Center of Kershaw County

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 21:37


    Learn more about the exciting events coming up in 2023 at the Arts Center of Kershaw County.

    Episode 37: Steve McDonald, Mattress Outlet

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 17:58


    Do you know how often you should rotate your mattress? Do you know the life span of a mattress? Learn about this and more in this episode with owner of the Mattress Outlet in Camden, Steve McDonald.

    Episode 36: Donnie Supplee, Leadership Kershaw County

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 20:07


    The Chamber and the United Way of Kershaw County are starting a new adult leadership program, Leadership Kershaw County. Learn more about what the program will include in this interview with Donnie Supplee.

    Episode 35 - Special Edition: Shopping Small with Kat Spadacenta

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 14:53


    Downtown Camden Program Manager, Kat Spadacenta and Chamber Executive Director, Amy Kinard talk about the activities and events planned for holiday shopping in Kershaw County. Note: Shop Small bag distribution has been moved to Friday, November 25, 11 am - 1 pm in Broad Street Park, Camden.

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    Episode 34 - Patty Rose, PR Biz Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 24:28


    Need some marketing advice, guidance or a lot of marketing help? Learn more about how Patty Rose & PR Biz can support your small business with marketing assistance.

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