http://berkeleysc.org/blog Elaine Morgan, CEO Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:52:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Deep down we all knew there where economic problems.  We would hear about deals and offerings which seemed better than imaginable.  Or, we would hear about excess spending.  Think about the cost to makeover a corporate executive’s office? Here at the Chamber, we see groups which depend on contributions to ... http://berkeleysc.org/blog/?p=40 Last year at this time, it seems that none of us could foresee the massive global effects and changes we are now experiencing.  The economic downturn is literally touching everyone around the world.  When reading trade magazines, news articles, blogs and data, I find many experts discussing how long it ... http://berkeleysc.org/blog/?p=37 The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the debut of our Small Business Network, sponsored by Berkeley Electric Cooperative. This is an excellent opportunity for both new and existing businesses. We will be meeting the second Tuesday of every other month, bringing in professionals to help guide small businesses ... http://berkeleysc.org/blog/?p=31 As a Chamber of Commerce, we recognize the importance of reaching out to ALL people.  We recently launched a new social media campaign.  We are on Twitter, Facebook and Flickr is coming soon.  Thanks to WCBD-TV Channel 2, we also have podcasts to download.  We feel it is important to ... http://berkeleysc.org/blog/?p=27 Here at the Berkeley Chamber, we are not only the “Leading Voice Of Business in Berkeley County”, but also the leading voice of tourism.  While some areas have a separate Convention & Visitors Bureau, we handle all of the tourism marketing efforts directly from our office.  Our aggressive marketing efforts ... http://berkeleysc.org/blog/?p=8