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Advocacy
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As the voice of business in the Georgetown County region, the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce is committed to keeping our county and the surrounding area competitive and improving the business climate.
The Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce supports an improved business climate and quality of life for our community.
The Chamber uses the following guiding principles in considering positions to take on issues.
Will the issue:
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Help sustain and grow opportunities for Georgetown County businesses.
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Reduce the cost of doing business.
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Support infrastructure and environmental improvements that impact our marketability and quality of life in a non-threatening way.
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Provide an environment for an increased qualified workforce.
The issues in this agenda are based on work done in several
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An annual survey is offered to the membership to gather input.
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Public Policy Committee identifies key issues and makes recommendations to the
Board.
The final recommendations of the PPC are reviewed and approved by the Board of
Directors.
Serving on the Public Policy Committee is the easiest way to get involved with the Chamber’s advocacy efforts. We encourage any Chamber member with an interest in business issues to attend these meetings. The PPC meeting agenda includes updates from our local, state and federal officials; pending legislation that affects business; and plays a key role in helping the Chamber develop its legislative agenda for each legislative session at the S.C. Statehouse.
Interested in joining the Public Policy Committee? Click HERE.
Before You Vote
Voter services of US Citizens overseas
Georgetown County Elections & Voter Registration Office
Important Dates
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Online or by fax or email is Sunday, October 6
In-person is Friday, October 4
By mail is Monday, October 7
Early Voting
Monday, October 21 – Saturday, November 2. (Closed Sunday October 27.)
Early voting centers are open 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Andrews Recreation Center - 220 S. Cedar Ave., Andrews, SC 29510
Choppee Recreation Center - 8259 Choppee Rd., Georgetown, SC 29440
Waccamaw Recreation Center - 83 Duncan Ave., Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Office of Elections & Voter Registration - 303 N. Hazard St., Georgetown, SC 29440Elected Officials
United States Congress
South Carolina Legislature
State Constitutional Officers
Georgetown County Council
Georgetown County School Board
Andrews Town Council
Georgetown City Council
Pawleys Island Town Council
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
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