The Greater Hardeeville Chamber of Commerce

The community where business is great, the people are wonderful, and life is exciting

Celebrating our

45TH ANNIVERSARY

Click Here To View Photos of Anniversary Dinner

Recent Good News, Events, and Business Spotlight for Hardeeville & Jasper County

N E W S

JOINT MEETING 2/22/05

HEAR ABOUT THE NEW PORT

The Greater Hardeeville Chamber of Commerce

and

The Hardeeville Businessmen's Association

will hold a joint meeting at 12 Noon at Jasper Restaurant, Route 17 at the Junction of Rte 17 and

I-95 South. The speaker will be Tom Davis, of the SC Ports Authority. Mr. Davis has spoken recently with the Jasper County Council. Luncheon is Dutch treat, and the meeting should get underway at about 12:30 PM. You do not have buy a meal to attend.

Coastal Carolina Medical Center to Open Before Christmas 2004
Hardeeville, Gateway to the "Lowcountry" of South Carolina
Jasper County's 2 new public K-12 campus choices close to decision
University of South Carolina at New River Open For 1st Class
The College Of The Lowcountry, (TCL), Moving to Hardeeville on Route 278 near Sun City.

The Hardeeville Chamber welcomes

Coastal Carolina Medical Center to Open Its' Doors before Christmas 2004.
Bekins Moving & Storage. Bekins builds modern facility on Route 17, South of Hardeeville..
Haven Homes, Premier Builder of High End Modular Homes buys property in Jasper County and will begin building factory in early 2004.
TICO Services of Savannah to move to Cypress Ridge Business & Industrial Park during last quarter of 2003.

Business Spotlight

This month the chamber recognizes

Carolina Slings Co., Inc.

E V E N T S

February - Jasper Jamboree PKC* Coon Hunt

Held annually in February, this ever growing competition, sanctioned by *Professional Kennel Club, tests owners and their dogs ability to trail and force a raccoon up a tree. Point system used, cash prizes awarded and annual barbecue. Jasper County CofC.

March - Native American Pow-Wow

This annual event held just outside of Hardeeville at Millstone Landing features American Indian dances, music, dress, crafts, food and customs. Contact June Smith Hardeeville CofC.

October - Gopher Hill Festival - First Weekend of October

Prior to the 1890’s, Ridgeland was known as Gopher Hill due to the abundance of Gopher Tortoises inhabiting the area. The festival, named for this now endangered species, is held annually the first Saturday in October. The event features an outdoor concert, food booths, arts and crafts, parade, dance, kiddies rides and the ever-popular Turtle Race. All events are held in the newly revitalized Main Street District. Click on the following link for more information. Jasper County CofC.

October - Honey Hill Battle Reenactment

Step back in time and relive the most significant battle fought in Jasper County during the Civil War. Confederate and Union actors in full period costume will portray the Battle of Honey Hill as it was fought 135 years ago. Witness the defense of the Charleston & Savannah railroad as gallant South Carolina and Georgia troops hold off a large Yankee attack on the fortifications at Honey Hill thus keeping the railroad open. Jasper County CofC.

October 23, 2004 - Celebrate Hardeeville

The City of Hardeeville and the Hardeeville Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual "Celebrate Hardeeville" festival. This family oriented event features free outdoor entertainment, a variety of quality arts and crafts, food, carnival rides, games, catfish stew cook-off, car show, an evening concert and fireworks display. All events take place on Main Street, (Hwy. 46), in front of City Hall.

Contact June Smith, Hardeeville Chamber of Commerce. Click Link to view photo's of the 2003 Celebrate Hardeeville Festival Held October 25, 2003.

December - Christmas Parade - December 11, 2004

The City of Hardeeville and the Hardeeville Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual "Christmas Parade". The family oriented parade provides a mornings entertainment of local and visiting clubs, organizations, church groups, and local city departments on parade to highlight the Christmas season. The 2004 parade will step off on Main Street Hardeeville, (hwy 46), at 10:00 am, on December 11, 2004. As you can see, the sky behind Santa was cloudless and temperatures warming into the high 60's for last year's parade. What a way to begin the Christmas Season. For More Information on the Christmas Parade, Contact June Smith, Hardeeville Chamber of Commerce. Click here to View the pictures of this year's parade

09/12/2004