2024 Fountain Inn Chamber Directory & Newcomer's Guide

WELCOME FROM THE CHAMBER

The Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce has been an advocate for both businesses and Fountain Inn’s Citizens for decades. In our ever changing and growing town we strive to continue to adapt to the needs of our members. Our goal is to provide the best help and advocacy possible on their behalf.

Our efforts of community engagement range widely from our wellknown events such as Business After Hours, Aunt Het Festival, The Christmas Parade, Taste Inn, Clay Shoot and our Annual Banquet. Moving forward we are committed to improving on our Personal Development and Business development initiatives. We are seeing more needs in these areas for our members and aim to fill that need. Reach out

to your Chamber to learn more about these opportunities.

So no matter whether you are new to Fountain Inn or a lifelong resident, there are plenty of opportunities and advantages awaiting you with membership in the Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to seeing you at one of our events or in our office on Depot St.

On behalf of Myself and the Board of Directors, thank you for your continued support of our members and supporting our local businesses!

Anthony Bennon Board Chair

CHAMBER STAFF AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Stacy Byam Fountain Inn Taproom Treasurer

Kailey Szatkowski Fountain Inn Chamber Administrative Assistant

Lorri Blair Stueken

Larry Kerns, Jr. The Sock Ministry Vice-Chair

Matt Smith Laurens Electric Cooperative

Anthony Bennon State Farm Board Chair

Dusti McCraw B.W. Burdette & Son Hardware Secretary

McKenzie Speed Pelham Medical Center

Adam Haymond RE/MAX Moves Stephan Thomas SVN Blackstream

Justin Nelson First Bank Shawn Bell City of Fountain Inn Ex Officio

Marnie Schwartz-Hanley Fountain Inn Chamber President/CEO

Butch Kirven Greenville County Ex Officio

Erica Peden United Community Bank

WELCOME FROM OUR MAYOR

GP McLeer Mayor, City of Fountain Inn

Welcome to the best city in America, Fountain Inn!

I hope that whether you’re picking up the latest edition of this annual publication as a longtime resident, a business owner, a visitor, or a newcomer, that you’ve found your place right here in Fountain Inn!

In the middle of the fastest growing region in the nation, the Southeast, and in the middle of one of the fastest growing areas of that region, Upstate South Carolina - sits our little hometown, full of charm, pride, and opportunity.

From our walkable, quaint, and vibrant downtown, to one of our many parks, to our beautiful neighborhoods - Fountain Inn is full of everything you’d want in your hometown.

As a new resident told me recently, “Fountain Inn is different, in the best of ways.”

I couldn’t agree more.

Here in Fountain Inn, you’ll get to know your neighbor. You’ll be a regular at a restaurant or shop in three visits. You’ll run into friends at dinner or in the yard. You’ll be proud of your community.

Our secret is no secret - you can see our secret every day walking down Main Street, pulling into the neighborhood, opening up the shop, playing on the ball field, at an event, or just sitting on the porch –our secret is our people.

Our community is rooted in how our residents connect with each other throughout the year. Throughout the year, your entire family will find something they enjoy with each other and with friends.

Commerce Park, situated right in the heart of downtown, features an outdoor amphitheater and covered farmer’s market, and our Chamber of Commerce and Fountain Inn History Museum. It is home to our summer concerts, seasonal farmers market, our infamous Christmas festival, and many of our other events throughout the year. The outdoor amphitheater is slated to have a permanent stage cover installed in 2024 - funding mostly through a grant and federal funds - making it an even more vibrant focal point for our downtown.

Up and down Main Street you’ll find shops, restaurants, and much more. You can eat and shop the day

away in Fountain Inn easily! We’ve cut ribbons on over two dozen new downtown businesses over the last five years, with more to come in 2024 including the opening of the historic flour mill - The Mill at Fountain Inn - which will feature a brewery, a food hall with six food vendors, and green space. We’ll also see some new businesses bring old storefronts back to life down Main Street and beyond.

Outside of downtown, residents and visitors can enjoy numerous parks. Our always active Emanuel Sullivan Sports Complex features baseball fields, football fields, and a large shaded playground, with a passive trail behind it that winds its way from the ball fields to another park, Fairview Street Park with basketball courts. Our PD Terry Park is another active recreation site just off of Main Street, and our two neighborhood parks, Georgia Street and Sanctified Hill, are great to take the kids to any day of the week.

In 2023 we gave Sanctified Hill Park a $3 million makeover, with two playgrounds, swings, two outdoor basketball courts, new parking, new restrooms, and plenty of picnic shelters. And in 2024 we will begin working to implement the first-ever Parks Master Plan for the community, helping prioritize needed improvements to our current parks, and identifying new opportunities for recreation.

Also in 2023, we opened up a new $5 million Public Utilities Complex for our Public Works and Natural Gas departments, helping provide a much deserved and needed upgrade for our hardworking staff. In 2024 we’ll begin working on a number of additional capital projects to benefit our citizens including the construction of our third fire station out near Rudolph Gordon School and a fire training facility (both paid for in large part by a state grant), plus a master plan for a new city hall complex (including new Police and Fire HQs), and more.

Fountain Inn is home to so much, but most importantly, it’s home to wonderful people who care for each other. We are a resilient community that is beaming with pride for our hometown, and we stand together as we move into the future.

It is an honor to serve as Mayor of this community, and I look forward to seeing you soon!

Welcome home, to Fountain Inn.

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Jay Thomason Ward 2

Jason Sanders Ward 1

Mack Blackstone Ward 6

Phil Clemmer Ward 4

John Don Ward 5

Joey Garrett Ward 3

Shawn Bell City Administrator City of Fountain Inn

CHAMBER SIGNATURE EVENTS

THIS YEAR’S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS ARE SURE TO BE EXCITING AS RESIDENTS AND MEMBERS JOIN TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE CHARACTER AND CULTURE OF OUR CITY!

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Enjoy Networking, new friendships, and celebrate with us as we celebrate our Members!

Small Business of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, and the Laurens Electric Cooperative Community Vitality Grant are just some of the ways we recognize our members and those working in our community.

AUNT HET FESTIVAL

OCTOBER

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Main Street is blocked off again to celebrate our town’s historic writer, Robert Quillen’s nationally syndicated comic featuring Aunt Het!

Check out the Fountain Inn History Museum to get the whole story! This festival features local arts & crafts vendors, a Classic Car show, kids rides, entertainment, robotics, live music and a Quilt Show at the Fountain Inn Activities Center.

DECEMBER

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After the City of Fountain Inn kicks off Christmas “Inn Our Town” with our Annual Tree Lighting on December 3rd, Main Street fills up with everyone coming out for our Annual Christmas Parade on Wednesday evening, December 4th. As the sun sets, the floats light up the faces of children and adults alike and we celebrate our businesses and community to highlight the reason for the season.

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1st Annual Golf Cart Parade - Fountain Inn is hosting it’s first annual Golf Cart Parade to celebrate 70 years of the Chamber of Commerce! Sponsored by Garrett’s Golf Carts, this is soon to be a new local favorite event!

SPORTING CLAY SHOOT

NOVEMBER

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Our annual Golf Tournament was replaced in 2020 with the Clay Shoot. We listened to our membership and heard you loud and clear! Come join us at The Clinton House, enjoy breakfast before we hit the Clays Course. Compete with your co-workers and friends, shooting shotguns at clay pigeons. We’re hosting on a Friday morning, and including ammunition!

Lunch and Learns, Business Before & After Hours, Women @ Work Breakfast, Food Drives, Business Development Seminars, Mix & Mingles, Job & Health Fairs, Leadership Golden Strip and more!

Stay tuned to our Newsletters and Social Media for information on these and all other Fountain Inn Chamber events!

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THE FOUNTAIN INN MUSEUM

For more info, visit FountainInnMuseum.org

The fundamental purpose of the Fountain Inn Museum is to provide all visitors and our communities with a clear view of our town’s history, from its humble beginnings to the increasing growth that has led to the vibrancy of what Fountain Inn is today. A secure footing in our history will enable tomorrow’s leaders to take on the unique challenges of the 21st century.

The Museum opened its doors in 2010 as part of the Fountain Inn’s Commerce Park project. The goal of this project was not just to document our town’s history as a stagecoach stop between Charleston and North Carolina, but also to show how we have advanced from a rural farming population to a town with high tech and manufacturing industries.

An appreciation of Fountain Inn’s history begins with exhibits reflecting the time when Native Americans inhabited the Upstate. Then, as European settlers began to arrive, roads and buildings soon followed, establishing communities that grew into small towns. The Museum’s exhibits and displays, many of which have been improved upon by our 2023 ARPA Grant, takes visitors on a chronological tour of our city’s growth, clearly illustrating the special heritage Fountain Inn holds. As well as its permanent exhibits, the Museum hosts seasonal displays in both its main hall

and the SC Humanities Gallery that was added in 2019.

The Museum offers innovative programs and tours such as our Hooked-On History program that is perfect for a wide-ranging audience, from school children to various community and business organizations. This program features entertainers and guest speakers from all over the state who provide a comprehensive insight into both Fountain Inn and South Carolina’s history. The series highlights some of our town’s most notable residents such as Robert Quillen, the internationally recognized author and publisher of the Fountain Inn Tribune, and “Peg Leg” Bates, an incredible one-legged dancer who performed for millions worldwide.

Recent developments at the Fountain Inn Museum highlight the successful implementation of the “On the Banks of Durbin Creek” video display, a project made possible through an additional SC Humanities Grant. This immersive exhibit captures a living history of the successive waves of civilization that have shaped the distinct community of Fountain Inn, situated along the iconic Durbin Creek, home to the cherished Jones Mill—a local landmark with origins dating back to its original construction in 1813, later refurbished in the 1860s, predating even the establishment of

Fountain Inn in 1886.

Initiated in 2019, the Museum’s Jones Mill Project aimed to restore this historical structure to its former glory, providing a platform for all to appreciate its rich history. In a significant expansion in 2022, approximately 20 acres were generously donated to the project, nearly tripling its size. Furthermore, a substantial boost came in the form of a $1.6 million grant from the State in the same year, facilitating the ongoing progress of the project. This financial support has not only driven the restoration efforts but has also paved the way for the development of trails, outdoor classroom areas, and additional amenities, transforming the restoration project into a comprehensive park. This expanded space invites visitors to spend a day immersed in and appreciating a significant piece of Fountain Inn’s history, contributing to the cultural richness of the community.

Make the Museum part of your visit to Fountain Inn and experience how our history comes alive through our exhibits, programs, and guest speakers throughout the year. Located in the heart of our flourishing town, the Fountain Inn Museum is an excellent place to take in the history, learn about the heritage, and experience the exceptional atmosphere our town has to offer!

FOUNTAIN INN HIGH SCHOOL

In the 2023-24 school year, FRC Team 4451 ROBOTZ Garage prepared for their 2024 FIRST Robotics Competition season “Crescendo.” The team competed in two district events: PCH District Anderson Event presented by MAGNA in Anderson, SC March 7 to March 9, and PCH District Carrollton Event in Carrollton, GA March 21 to March 23. The team qualified for the Peachtree District (teams from SC and GA) Championships April 4 to April 6 at Mercer University in Macon, GA.

At the Championship event, ROBOTZ Garage will be hosting a Mental Health Walk as a part of the team social event on Thursday night. They hope to start a conversation in the District about the importance of mental health awareness for high school students.

The top 17 teams in the Peachtree District will qualify for the World Championships in Houston, TX April 17th to April 20th. Our team has qualified 9 out of the ten years we have built a robot! While we are planning these events, FRC Team 4451 is also hosted a FIRST Tech Challenge competition on February 3rd at FIHS. The event was free, and they encouraged all local residents to stop by and see all the amazing students throughout the state of SC create to play the FTC game “Centerpiece.”

We’re expecting great things from our future workforce & robot programmers! The FRC Team 4451 ROBOTZ Garage is a Globally Competitive Robotics team, right here in the Golden Strip!

Robby Bell Athletic Director, Fountain Inn High School

FIHS ATHLETICS: YEAR THREE

Fountain Inn High School Athletics has kicked off year three with great success and momentum from last year. The achievements across various sports and the dedication of the athletes and coaches are truly commendable. Here’s a recap of last spring:

2023 Spring Sports Highlights:

1. Alex Smith became our first State Champion in the school’s history in the AAA SCHSL Track & Field State Champion in the 400m.

2. The Girls Soccer team qualified for the AAA State Playoffs, with Grace Smith, Addie Coons, and Savannah Cobb earning All-Region Team honors.

3. Other All-Region selections were Chris Caro (Boys Soccer) and Joel Irizarry

4. (Baseball).

5. Will Knight qualified for the AAA Upper State in Boys Golf.

6. Kalie Ashworth was a AAA State Qualifier in two events at the AAA State Track & Field Championships.

7. Finishing 36th in the Carlisle Cup in AAA, reflecting the school’s overall success in the state playoff system.

The Fury will be starting Year Three with 20 Varsity sports and 33 total sports, including sub-varsity. Our programs are continuing to grow and compete with other traditional schools in the SCHSL.

Fall Sports Highlights:

Girls Golf Team finishing 8th in the AAA State, with Spencer Harvey & Kailee Robinson making the All-Region Team. Girls Swim team winning the first team region championship, with individual success from Maarijka Ashworth, Jackson McConkey earning Region Boys Swimmer of the Year, and Erin McConkey named Girls Swim Coach of the Year. Boys Cross Country finished as a runner-up in the region, and both boys and girls teams qualified for the AAA State XC Meet for the third consecutive year. Volleyball team’s qualification for the AAA State playoffs for the 2nd year in a row.

Individual Recognitions (All Region Honors):

Xeviel Gonzalez (Football), Tamia Barr (Cheerleading), Kalie Ashworth (GXC), Ethan Thomas (BXC), Alex Reifsnider (BXC), Kala Giles (Volleyball), Brycen Andrews (Swim), Jackson McConkey (Swim), Cadence Flaig (Swim), Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay Girls 400 Yard Freestyle Relay

Current Winter Sports Outlook:

Boys and Girls basketball teams in contention for making the AAA Playoffs. The wrestling team has qualified for the second consecutive year.

Our athletes, coaches, and staff at Fountain Inn High School are building a great foundation for our athletic programs. We are excited about the future of the Fury and thankful for the support of our community.

FOUNTAIN INN POLICE DEPARTMENT

The men and women of the Fountain Inn Police Department would like to welcome you to our community. The men and women of this agency strive every day to ensure that all who come to the City of Fountain Inn have a safe place to live, work, and play.

The department is staffed by 34 sworn officers and 12 civilian employees. The Fountain Inn Police Department is a state accredited agency which shows our commitment in providing the best police services to all those we serve.

Our agency firmly believes in the community-oriented policing philosophy, evidenced by our many programs. These programs include a senior watch, summer camps for our youth, a citizen’s police academy, and Super Hero 5K.

These community engagement programs help build trust and long-term partnerships with our community members to address crime and quality of life issues. By working collaboratively with our citizens and businesses, we can address issues more effectively than by ourselves.

I firmly believe in “Keeping our communities safer, together!”

Patrick Fortenberry Chief of Police

The mission of the Fountain Inn Police Department and its employees is:

• We strive for no less than excellence in all we do.

• For every person, protection and service

• For every circumstance, fairness, respect, and understanding

• For every accomplishment, gratitude and opportunity

• For every endeavor, teamwork, and professionalism

FOUNTAIN INN FIRE DEPARTMENT

After much research the Fountain Inn Fire Department can trace it roots back to 1911. Fast forward to 2024 and we have grown tremendously. Plans are underway for a new Fire Station (Fire Station 3), a new training facility and, currently, our department consist of 28 full-time members, eight part-time members, we achieved the goal we set for fire safety, and are working to achieve that each year.

Our mission is to provide the highest level of public safety services to our community. We protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical response, disaster management, fire prevention and public safety.

Our members not only protect our fire district but they also participate in teams that provide assistance in the county and state such as Greenville County Emergency Response Team and South Carolina Taskforce 1. By doing this we are able to receive additional specialty training to better protect you.

Our next big project is to become a Fire Safe SC Community. This is a designation given out by Fire Safe SC. Part of this project requires our department to accomplish 14 goals. There are many ways you can help with this. Follow Fountain Inn Fire Department on social media and the biggest way is to become a partner with our department to help promote fire safety information. This can be done in many ways.

For questions on how you can help you can send an email to Russell.alexander@fountaininn.org for information.

AT A GLANCE / GET CONNECTED

GEOGRAPHY

Region: Upstate, Piedmont

Counties: Greenville,Laurens

Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time

CLIMATE

Average monthly temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit:

UTILITIES

PUBLIC WORKS

Fountain Inn Public Works Department

864.409.3334

www.fountaininn.org/197/Public-Works

CABLE & TELEPHONE

Charter Spectrum

1.855.243.8892

www.spectrum.com

AT&T

1.855.923.2198

www.att.com

Annual average high temperature: 78

POPULATION 2024

City of Fountain Inn: 13,242

Greenville County: 574,808

Laurens County: 68,261

AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME 2020 ESTIMATE

Fountain Inn: $73,665

Greenville County: $71,328

Laurens County: $52,077

GOVERNMENT

Type of county government: Council/Administrator

Number of county council members: 12

ELECTRIC

Duke Energy

Residential - 800.777.9898

Commercial – 800.653.5307

www.duke-energy.com

Laurens Electric Cooperative, Inc.

800.942.3141

www.laurenselectric.com

ORGANIZATIONS

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GAS

Fountain Inn Natural Gas Co.

864.862.0042

www.fountaininngas.org

WATER

Greenville Water System

864.241.6000

www.greenvillewater.com

Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission

864.682.3250 / 800.358.3445

www.lcwsc.com

Renewable Water Resources

(ReWa)

864.299.0260

www.rewaonline.org

POST OFFICE

Fountain Inn Post Office

290 McCarter Road

864.862.3383

SHOPPING AND DINING

Our residents enjoy the small town charm with an outdoor dining area in the heart of downtown, swing by the fountain to sit and enjoy the company of others, and a splash pad for the children to play and cool off during the summer months. Our Main Street is an area that will make you want to get out of your car and explore!

SHOPPING

B.W.Burdette & Son Hardware, local, family owned, hometown hardware store which “provides a wide variety of offerings in plumbing, electrical, paint, lawn and garden, and general hardware departments.”

Black Tulip “represents the very best in living well. Always gracious and never pretentious, we keep customers in the finest design, fashion, decorating and more, inspiring them with beauty and elegance.”

Candy & Chronicles Have your imagination fueled by sweet and decadent treats and your world expanded with one of our many exciting story books, puzzles and games. With fun gifts and “Freeze Dried Fun” for all ages, Candy & Chronicles is the right decision for those seeking something sweet and smart

Groombar by EarthWise Pet Your pets are your family - let us treat them like ours. Locally owned and operated upscale dog grooming salon featuring full grooming services by appointment as well as walk-in mini services, self wash and high quality treats and toys.

I Declare! stocks personalized gifts, home accessories, and jewelry. They also rent out their Parlor in the back for special small events. The best part of this shop are the owners! They always make you feel welcomed.

Inn the Attic Ltd. Co. Painted furniture and cool salvage finds in Fountain Inn, SC.

Inn Season with over 16 years of experience they offer amazing floral arrangements, interior design, home décor, and gardening and planting services.

Lilies on Main, family owned and operated they “are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts”.

The Outlet & Boutique provides the best in beauty, cosmetic, and personal care.

RE/MAX Moves is 2023’s South Carolina

RE/MAX Brokerage of the Year! Start shopping at GreenvilleMoves.com

The Sock Ministry is known for “providing finishing touches for the welldressed gentleman. Finding, enhancing, perfecting each man’s personal style.”

Swanky Steer is a locally owned boutique combining southern grace with southwest grit. Come shop our store that’s full of fashion, gifts, and fun.

S.C. Wholesale Mattress and Furniture, family owned and operated with savings “$100’s over retail companies.”

EATING, DRINKING, & FUN

Bobby’s Wood-Smoked BBQ “meats are 100% wood smoked using smokers made out of 1000-gallon propane tanks. No gas or electricity is used to assist in our meat cooking methods which creates a unique (and if we must say it – AMAZING!) flavor profile.”

Bucky’s Bar-B-Q, local and family owned they serve pork, ribs, and chicken hot out of the pit and is known for wood-smoked flavor.

Cakes to Dye For specializes “in custom cake design for weddings, birthdays, and special occasions.” You will find a variety of cupcake flavors as well as other sweet treats in their shop!

The Clock Drive-In family owned and serving up hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade chili, and breakfasts on Main Street since 1981.

Cucina 100 allows patrons to taste the best Italian fare this side of Europe.

El Patron Mexican Restaurant offers fun, casual Mexican dining, a sports bar and karaoke nights.

The Farehouse opened their second location in Fountain Inn featuring New American Cuisine! “We believe community happens when people come together in a shared placed over common interests. All food is scratch made & prepared with love.

Frank’s House of Pizza, “a name you can trust to be delicious! Our special ingredients have made taste buds salivate for generations past, and generations to come!”

Gio’s Pastry Shop, Caffe, and Italian Market are a “mom and pop shop specializing in handmade and imported Italian American cookies, pastries, and retail items.”

Fountain Inn Taproom has 24 beers on tap and a variety of cans and bottles. Each night of the week is a different event, they keep things fun!

The Mill at Fountain Inn is a Brewery & Food Hall with large outdoor space and LED Screen serving the local community.

The Slice Coming to Main Street Fountain Inn this Summer!

Steam Coffee & Cream “Fountain Inn’s Living Room” welcomes you with our seasonal specials and delicious coffee creations. You’ll come for one of many delicious breakfast or lunch sandwiches and pastries and stay to enjoy our community connection.

Sweet Catherine’s is “A Sassy Southern Café!”. This is the place you want to be if you are looking for a quick lunch in a quaint environment.

Tacos & Bla, Bla, Bla offers a “fresh, fast, and delicious take to Mexican food with traditional flavors and lots of love for what we do!”

Tony’s Pizza and Subs where their “goal is to make the best darn pizza you ever had….With fresh, wholesome ingredients and lots of TLC.”

Upstate Grower’s Market, is committed to “the old time neighborhood butcher shop experience” with a full-line of delicious meats, custom butchering, deli meats and cheeses, sandwiches and much more.

Voodoo Brewing bringing its award-winning beer and an eclectic food menu to the Upstate. Specializing in west coast and New England IPAs, European-style lagers, and Belgian and American ales, the brewery also offers a wide range of ever-changing seasonal beers, sours and seltzers.

The Wine Fountain Not your average Wine Bar with live entertainment every Sunday 2-5 and occasionally on Friday and Saturday nights. Offering a wide selection of wine, beer and delicious light bites.

Wingnutz is “a fun family-friendly environment with pool tables, golf and putt putt games, 16 TVs and an outside seating area. Great wings, friendly staff and great drink prices.”

WHAT IS THE ECONOMY?

Before reading, humor me. I want you to take 10 seconds to define the economy for yourself. You hear it or say it daily, but I’ll bet you haven’t ever considered how to define it. I’ve done my own anecdotal study by asking people that I interact with in business, community, friends, family, and strangers over the last year and have heard some variations, such as:

1. “It’s the exchange of goods and services.”

2. “How money moves.”

3. “An equilibrium of prices for labor, goods and services.”

4. “The marketplace of technology and home goods that keeps people working.”

5. (Holding a fistful of $20s) “This is the economy.”

6. [Insert yours here.]

Why does “The Economy,” as you hear it discussed, even matter? This stuff doesn’t affect me and is just a study for nerds and math geeks. It’s not even really a science anyway, it’s just made up to control the masses, right? I completely empathize with that take and believe nearly all of it is actually true… for the way “The Economy” is referenced. Just listen to the car warranty commercials, “Due to a decline in the economy…” Here’s why it matters: From Per Byland’s How to Think about the Economy: A Primer, “Economic Literacy is mind-opening. Sound economic reasoning

is an enormously powerful tool for understanding both the economy and society.”

First, I’ll say that all the answers I received were interesting and typically began a good discussion about economics or finance. What I also noticed was that all definitions lacked a reference to social cooperation, scarcity, efficiency, competition, and innovation, but the discussions did not. I think it’s important to flesh out those points.

In the title, I debated capitalizing the T in “the,” and one side of the debate won overwhelmingly. Three reasons, “the” is an article, I want consistency to prior papers I’ve written for this publication, and we’re not discussing “Economy” as a noun. It obviously has definitions as a noun which are tossed around culturally in infinitely vague ambiguity. Let’s stop that and be precise, and consider it as a verb and adjective.

Maybe a better take on defining economy is to think in terms of “making an economic decision,” “buying an economical car,” or “my wife is an amazing Home Economist!” The economy is a process, it is not a thing. Nothing in it is static or repeatable, everything is always changing and circumstances are never the same. Time changes everything and the economy is made up of billions (trillions if we count currency)

of everythings. The flaw in how economics is taught to high school students all the way to PhDs and policy makers, is that it’s taught as a top-down philosophy, when it’s actually a grassroots, trickle-up process. It involves dayto-day decisions of the population as a whole, yet individually. The elites in the ivory towers believe that pulling levers and pressing buttons will make each individual either better off or worse. Their math equations and monetary theories treat each of us as “The Consumer.” Foundationally, we are unique in our wants, needs, goals, motivations, and fears. The economics of the United States in 2024 does not factor these subjective needs and wants into policy of taxation, government handouts, regulation, or justice. They apply an objective policy to all of us, which inevitably fails.

For example, why are there different types of bread? Wonder bread and artisanal rye have very different prices. Why? Diamonds are worthless in a desert, unless someone has some water they can sell you. Why? Subjective value is the underlying motive for why we make the decisions we make. Sometimes our thinking is right, sometimes, it’s wrong, but our actions are purposeful and have an anticipated outcome with a margin of error in light that the universe is uncertain.

Additionally, subjective value alone isn’t enough

Richard Matthews, CPRC®, CLTC® Matthews Wealth Management

to price different types of bread or natural resource scarcities. There are incremental preferences of one good over another at a given period of time. We subconsciously rank these preferences in order of importance and urgency. We don’t assign numerical values to this order, or we would have steak over chicken in all circumstances. Those of you who live paycheck to paycheck know that money likely gets spent more frivolously at the beginning of the pay period. Brand name over store brand may be worth the extra few cents/unit at the grocery store, and that’s certainly a good thing. Weighing those choices is called the Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility.

In terms of social cooperation, what we value, we value for non-monetary reasons. When we order those reasons, we rank them with money. If you’ve sold something on Facebook Marketplace, this sounds like, “What’s your bottom dollars?” My answer is always, “The absolute most you’ll pay for it, if you’re the right buyer.” This negotiation is full of great insights into economics. In all honesty, my bottom offer may actually be lower than his top bid. If his need or desire for the item I’m selling is higher than my desire or need for liquidity in trading for cash, then I’ll walk away with a winning feeling. If I sell it lower than what he was ultimately willing to pay for it, he walks away with a winning feeling. Is that the definition of a win/win? No. In fact, any time an exchange even takes place, that is the defi-

nition of a win/win. Even if I take less than I wanted and he pays more than he wanted, if we made the exchange of his cash for my item, by definition, we both valued those opposite goods higher than what we gave up. The only instance where an exchange takes place that is not a win/win is when there is coercion or violence. (Cue government rant…)

“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” – Aristotle

This quote perfectly sums up where efficiency and innovation take place in the economy. Before the first iPhone came out, no one knew its value. How could Steve Jobs put a price on something without a known demand? Its value couldn’t be computed with the price of copper, glass, plastic, processors, sim card towers, assembly machine costs, software coding hours, etc. The value was in the hands of the user, and 15 years later, how much revenue has it created for Apple? How much revenue has it created for all businesses and households who have a smartphone?

The profit that value creators receive for the risk they take in attempting to meet consumer needs is the mechanism that measures the value that Aristotle was referencing. Loss is the opposite. In the risk of lost investment, expense, and time, the people who invent, organize, operate, plan, adjust, readjust, readjust, etc. are the people that we should rally behind

If you were confident that you could meet your goals, maintain your lifestyle, plan for the worst, and leave a legacy to your family for less risk and less cost, why on earth would you throw your money into a portfolio solely based on “risk tolerance?”

Whether you are 21 years old or 81 years old, we would love to talk with you to see how we can help you reach your financial goals.

with support and resources. It’s not academia, government, Wall Street, or media that meet the needs of the masses, it’s all of us little guys who know how to take a risk and how to follow through. We strive to make other people’s lives better than the sum of the parts.

To sum up, here’s my definition of the Economy as a noun: “The economy is the ongoing process of how goods are produced and willfully exchanged to satisfy the known and unknown needs and wants of a population with scarce resources in abundant uncertainty.”

Matthews Wealth Management (“MWM”) is a registered investment adviser. Advisery services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where MWM and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. All information has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy, reliability, or completeness of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information, and it should not be relied on as such. The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor’s particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. You should consult your attorney or tax advisor. The views expressed in this commentary are subject to change based on market and other conditions. These documents may contain certain statements that may be deemed forward‐looking statements. Please note that any such statements are not guarantees of any future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected. Any projections, market outlooks, or estimates are based upon certain assumptions and should not be construed as indicative of actual events that will occur.

55+ SENIOR ADULT PROGRAM

The 55+ Senior Adult Program is located at The Activities & Senior Center, 610 Fairview Street. Program times are scheduled Monday thru Friday 7:30a – 2:00p. Included within the program are three levels of GroupFit classes, Yoga, and T’ai Chi Chih, all facilitated by certified instructors. The Activities & Senior Center is comprised of a full court gymnasium, stage, lounge, commercial kitchen, community room, and patio. Also housed within is a Fitness Center which includes treadmills, recumbent bikes, nautilus and free weights, pull-up and dip station, stability balls, and BOSU balls for independent workouts.

The atmosphere is driven by hospitality and provides a welcoming attitude to all that inquire. There is no fee to enroll and can be done online or by stopping by to take a tour. Please call (864) 864-4675 with any questions about enrollment.

While fitness and health are the main focus within the 55+ program, it is also a time to connect, perhaps by joining a seasonal celebration or special interest group like quilting, playing cards, or knitting and crocheting led by a Masterclass facilitator. Beginners are welcome! Group travel is a highlight as well, whether it is getting in touch with your inner foodie and visiting local restaurants, a day trip to Hendersonville to pick apples and enjoy lunch, or a trip to tour the State Capitol, adventure is sure to be found!

Vision Statement: “To serve as a resource of encouragement for healthy aging to community adults 55+ through fitness and nutrition instruction, social connection, interaction and individual special interests.”

Discover a Life Plan Community situated on 44 acres in the charming college town of Clinton. Here, residents enjoy an active, maintenance-free lifestyle in an unhurried atmosphere. A compassionate Christian ministry dedicated to enriching the quality of life for seniors of all faiths, we welcome new residents and have move-in ready accommodations:

• Independent Living Patio Homes and Apartments

• Assisted Living

• Medicare certified Short-term Rehab

• Skilled Nursing

• Outpatient Therapy

ACCOUNTANTS

GreerWalker LLP (864) 752-0085

www.greerwalker.com

15 S Main St Ste 800

Greenville, SC 29615

Saunders O’Dell CPA (864) 963-3467

210 Trade St.

Simpsonville , SC 29681

http://www.saundersodellcpa.com

Stokes & Company CPAs (864) 242-1418

108 Frederick Street

Greenville, SC 29607

ADVERTISING/PROMOTIONS/ MARKETING

mediaMark Creative (864) 423-8074

www.mediaMarkCreative.com

Serving the Upstate Area

PECULIAR (864) 505-8584

www.peculiar.co

75 Depot Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

The 308 Collective (864) 688-9844

the308collective.com

Serving the Upstate Area

AGRI-TOURISM

Hidden Pasture Unicorn Farm (864) 477-9284

www.reallifeunicornfarm.com

245 Litte Virginia Road

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

AGRICULTURE

AM PM Cattle Company

www.am-pmcattlecompany.com/ 3085 Allen Bridge Road

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

ANTIQUES/ESTATE SALES/ CONSIGNMENTS

Inn the Attic Ltd Co (864) 404-8323

www.instagram.com/inntheattic

104 S Main St Fountain Inn, SC 29644

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & BUILDING

Great Southern Homes, Inc (844) 766-4663

www.greatsouthernhomes.com

2024 MEMBERS

(LISTED BY CATEGORY)

* Fountain Inn Chamber Enchanced Memebers Highlighted

Verdant Studio- Architect (903) 316-7171

https://www.verdant-studio.com/

ART GALLERIES

Cherry Lane Art (864) 325-2037

www.cherrylaneart.com

207 Cherry Lane

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Fountain Inn Museum (864) 862-2586

www.fountaininnmuseum.org/ 102 Depot Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644-1904

ASSISTED LIVING

Quillen Manor (864) 601-1441

www.QuillenManorLiving.com

709 Quillen Manor

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

The Clinton Presbyterian Community (864) 833-5190

www.prescommunities.org

801 Musgrove Street Clinton, SC 29325

ATTORNEYS

Anderson Law Firm (864) 228-7808

www.sclegacylaw.com

302 N Weston Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644-1904

Linda C. Hayes, Attorney (864) 233-3100

www.greenvillehayeslawoffices.com/ 870 Cleveland Street, Suite 2D Greenville , SC 29601

Rodney Brown, PA (864) 862-2528

210 S Main St

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Derrick Law Office (864) 757-0757

http://www.derricklawoffice.com

224 NE Main St

Simpsonville, SC 29681

Betsy Tanner Law (864) 351-2433

www.betsytannerlaw.com

107 South Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Venus Poe, PA (864) 477-4012

http://www.venuspoe.com

105 N Main Street

Fountain Inn 29644

AUTOMOTIVE

Garrett’s Golf Carts (864) 862-7709

http://www.gowithgarretts.com

604 N. Woods Drive, Suite D Fountain Inn , SC 29644

Killian Auto Pros (864) 408-9422

http://killianautopros.com

550 N. Woods Drive

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Sunrise Auto Repair (864) 228-0576

http://www.sunriseautoservices.com

1215A N. Main St

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS

Countybank (864) 331-2240

http://www.ecountybank.com

309 SE Main St

Simpsonville, SC 29681

First Bank (864) 862-8833

https://localfirstbank.com/grandsouthbank/ 325 S. Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Founders Federal Credit Union

1-800-845-1614

http://www.foundersfcu.com

252 Harrison Bridge Road

Simpsonville , SC 29680

Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union (864) 476-4160

http://www.greenvilleheritage.com

350 Harrison Bridge Road

Simpsonville, SC 29680

MTC Federal Credit Union (864) 918-5404

http://MTCFederal.com

PO Box 1944

Greenville, SC 29602

Secured Advantage Federal Credit Union (864) 967-1401

http://www.securedadvantagefcu.com

116 NE Main St

Simpsonville, SC 29681

2024 FOUNTAIN INN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Spero Financial (864) 232-5588

http://spero.financial

117 Batesville Rd

Suite 200

Simpsonville , SC 29681

United Community Bank (864) 862-4411

https://www.ucbi.com/locations/fountaininn-north-weston-st/

300 N Weston Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

BOOKS & STATIONERY

Candy & Chronicles (864) 915-8997

https://candyandchronicles.com/

115 S. Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Tickle Mites, LLC (864) 478-8973

http://ticklemitesfranchise.com

Fountain Inn, South Carolina 29644

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

European American Chamber of Commerce (864) 230-7746

777 Lowndes Hill Road

Building 3 - Suite 225

Greenville , SC 29607

https://www.eacc-carolinas.com/

Greenville Chamber of Commerce (864) 485-5262

550 S Main St.

Greenville, SC 29601

http://www.greenvillechamber.org

Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (864) 833-2716

291 Professional Park Rd. Clinton , SC 29325

http://www.laurenscounty.org/cc

Mauldin Chamber of Commerce (864) 297-1323

101 E Butler Rd.

Mauldin , SC 29662

http://www.mauldinchamber.org

Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce (864) 963-3781

105A W. Curtis Street

Simpsonville, SC 29681

http://www.simpsonvillechamber.com

South Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

(864) 643-7261

PO Box 1057

Taylors , SC 29687

https://schcc.org/

CHILDCARE

Excel Academy (864) 601-9900

50 Railroad St

Fountain Inn, SC 29644-1904

Fountain Inn Kid Enrichment Center (864) 641-3453

http://www.fikecenter.com

601 Fairview Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Spike’s After School (864) 862-5050

http://www.spikesafterschool.com

510 Georgia St

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

CHIROPRACTORS

Bloomwell Family Chiropractic (864) 409-2021

www.bloomwellfamilychiropractic.com

4 Howard Creek Dr., Suite B

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

CHURCHES

Bethlehem Baptist Church (864) 963-3527

http://www.bbc1867.org

4 Harrison Bridge Rd

Simpsonville, SC 29681

Beulah Christian Fellowship Church (864) 409-2243

307 Fairview St

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Capstone Church (864) 862-3993

http://www.capstonechurch.net

601 Fairview St

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Emmanuel Praise & Worship Center (864) 923-5160

www.facebook.com/Emmanuel-Praise-Worship-Center-134436243894394/

619 Fairview Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Fountain Inn First Baptist Church (864) 862-3350

http://www.fifbc.org

206 N Weston Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Fountain Inn Presbyterian Church (864) 862-3341

http://www.FountainInnPres.org

307 N Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Green Pond United Methodist Church (864) 862-2668

https://www.greenpondumc.org/ 168 Stoddard Mill Rd

Gray Court, SC 29645

HOPE CHURCH-Simpsonville campus (864) 579-7797

http://www.hopesc.org

806 SE Main Street

Simpsonville, SC 29681

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

1-864-862-2540

http://www.mtzion1888.org

103 Mount Zion Drive

Fountain Inn, SC 29644-2138

Presbyterian Fellowship of Fountain Inn (864) 423-4265

http://www.pffi.net

417 South Main Street

Fountain Inn, South Carolina 29644

Trinity UMC 1-864-862-4561

https://fitumc.360unite.com/home

403 South Weston Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

CLEANING SERVICES

Jaramillo Professional Services, LLC (864) 386-5417

www.jaramilloprofessionalservicesllc.com

Serving the Upstate Area

Servpro (864) 784-7471

http://Servpro.com

308 N. Maple Street

Simpsonville , SC 29681

Cleaning Services

COACHING

Dahlia Health & Nutrition Coaching (864) 230-7883

https://www.dahliahealthandnutritioncoaching.com/ 214 S. Main Street

Fountain Inn SC, SC 29644

FocalPoint Performance Business

Coaching-Mike Ungar (864) 423-3413

www.michaelungar.focalpointcoaching.com

213 Iron Bridge Way Simpsonville, SC 29681

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Alzheimer’s Association sponsored by Clinton Presbyterian Community (864) 250-0029

www.alz.org/sc/about_us/alzheimer-s-in-south-carolina

123 W Antrim Dr

Greenville , SC 29607

Behaviors A Go-Go

(864) 757-9918

https://www.behaviorsagogo.com/ 511 W. Butler Road 515-A W Butler Road

Greenville , SC 29607

Better Business Bureau of the Upstate (864) 331-3312

408 N. Church Street, Suite C

Greenville , SC 29601

http://www.BBB.org

Bundle of Joy Academy Teen & Venue (864) 787-9620

213 S. Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

CarolinaBuy (864) 642-4399

https://www.carolinabuy.com/ Serving North & South Carolina

Center for Community Services (864) 688-2215

http://www.centercs.com

1102 Howard Drive Simpsonville, SC 29681

Chapman Foundation (864) 862-6797

http://www.chapmanfoundation.com

22 Howard Creek Drive

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Fountain Inn Chorale (540) 292-6773

http://www.fichorale.org

206 N Weston Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644-1904

Fountain Inn Garden Club

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Fountain Inn High School- Band of Fury

644 Quillen Ave.

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

https://www.fihsbandboosterclub.com/

Fountain Inn Masonic Lodge (864) 862-8775

https://www.masonpost.com/sc/fountaininn192/profile.html

108 N Weston Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Fountain Inn Museum (864) 862-2586

http://www.fountaininnmuseum.org/

102 Depot Street Fountain Inn, SC 29644-1904

Generations Group Home, Inc (864) 243-5557

http://www.GenerationsGroup.com

820 Dunklin Bridge Rd.

Fountain Inn , SC 29644

Golden Strip Shrine Club (864) 862-8775

Golden Strip Sunrise Rotary Club (864) 380-5280

www.GoldenStripSunriseRotary.com

625 SE Main St

Simpsonville , SC 29681

Goodjustice (810) 919-8796

http://www.Goodjustice.com

Serving Globally

Greenville Area Development Corporation (864) 235-2008

http://www.GoGADC.com

301 University Ridge, Ste. N4300 Greenville, SC 29601

Greenville County Human Relations (864) 467-7095

www.greenvillecounty.org/humanrelations/

Greenville County Library - Ft Inn (864) 862-2576

https://www.greenvillelibrary.org

311 N. Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Mill Town Players (864) 947-8000

214 Lebby St. Pelzer , SC 29669

http://www.milltownplayers.org

Revolutionary War Museum (864) 263-3074

205 West Laurens St.

Laurens , SC 29360

https://revwarmuseum.weebly.com/

Rotary Club of Fountain Inn

www.FountainInnRotaryClub.org

307 S. Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

SC Bach Choir (864) 270-4689

http://SCBach.org

SC Commission for Minority Affairs (803) 333-9621

293 Greystone Blvd

Columbia, SC 29210

https://cma.sc.gov/community-wide-divisions/small-and-minority-business-division

South Carolina Small Business Development Center (864) 980-0375

www.SCSBDC.com

The Little White House (864) 399-2708

www.thelittlewhitehouse.org/ 238 Apple Blossom Lane Simpsonville, SC 29681

The MB6 Foundation (864) 808-0035

www.themb6foundation.org

222 Drury Lane Mauldin, SC 29662

The Miriam Foundation (864) 230-2767

http://www.miriamsc.org

Post Office Box 8244 Greenville, SC 29604

United States Postal Service (864) 862-3383

http://www.usps.com

290 McCarter Road Fountain Inn, SC 29644

United Way (864) 467-3333

http://www.unitedwaygc.org

105 Edinburgh Court Greenville, SC 29605

Unique Car Club of Greenville (864) 201-8555

310 W Curtis St. Simpsonville , SC 29681

www.facebook.com/UniqueCarClubGV/

Upstate Mobility Alliance (864) 245-2764

150 Executive Drive #202

Greenville, SC 29615

https://upstatemobilityalliance.org

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

A M Hood Construction, LLC (864) 408-9003

http://carolinacolumns.co

404 A Wall St

Fountain Inn, SC 29644-1904

Garrett & Garrett (864) 862-3501

https://garrettprops.com/

N. Nelson Street

Fountain Inn , SC 29644

Husky Builders (864) 784-3433

http://www.huskybuilding.com

116 N. Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Outdoor Fence & Deck Contractors, LLC (864) 444-9119

http://www.outdoorfad.com

30 Knotty Pine Ct

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Roper Brothers, Inc. (864) 386-3826

http://www.roperbrothers.net

201 Trade St

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

CONSULTANTS

Cooper Planning Group, Inc (864) 962-3039

http://www.cooperplanninggroup.com

412 Woodland Oaks Ct

Simpsonville, SC 29681

Management in Motion

(864) 525-7008

http://www.managementinmotion.us

403 N Main St

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

2024 FOUNTAIN INN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS

MESH Community Solutions, LLC (864) 841-8636

http://meshcommunitysolutions.com

Proudly Serving the Upstate Area

ZenBusiness (512) 765-4985

www.zenbusiness.com/south-carolina-llc/

5511 Parkcrest Drive

Suite 103

Austin, TX 78731

CONTRACTORS

All American Asphalt Specialists, LLC (864) 923-1695

www.facebook.com/allamericanasphalt/

402 Scarlet Oak Dr.

Fountain inn, SC 29644

Industrial Power Company (864) 601-9600

http://www.ipcosc.com

104 B South Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Lancaster Services (864) 303-3081

33 Leopard Rd.

Fountain Inn , SC 29644

PCS Roofing (864) 862-8887

https://pcsroofing.com/

1008 Fairview Road

Simpsonville, SC 29680

Roper Brothers, Inc. (864) 386-3826

http://www.roperbrothers.net

201 Trade St

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Warren Associates, Inc (864) 630-7483

COUNSELING

LivingWells Counseling Center LLC (803) 318-5400

http://livingwells.cc

711 Fairview Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

CONVENIENCE STORES/GAS STATIONS

Malwa/Handee Mart

909 S. Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

QuikTrip (864) 601-7019

www.QuikTrip.com

420 McCarter Road

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

DANCE

Let’s Dance (864) 296-0895

http://www.letsdancesc.com

610-A N. Woods Drive

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

The Younts Center for Performing Arts (864) 409-1050

http://www.yountscenter.org

315 N Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

DENTAL

Family Dental Health (864) 862-2966

https://www.fdhonline.com/fountain-inn

284 McCarter Rd

Fountain Inn , SC 29644

Fountain Inn Dental, LLC (864) 601-9899

http://www.fountaininndental.com

1125 North Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Marshall Orthodontics 1-864-336-2965

https://www.marshall-orthodontics.com/ 551 Harrison Bridge Road

Simpsonville, SC 29680

EDUCATION

Aging with Flair (864) 757-9920

http://www.AgingwithFlair.org

219 Gerald Drive

Simpsonville , SC 29681

Bryson Elementary School (864) 355-3600

703 Bryson Drive

Simpsonville, SC 29681

https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/brysone/

Bryson Middle School (864) 355-2100

3657 South Industrial Drive

Simpsonville , SC 29681

https://greenville.k12.sc.us/brysonm

Fountain Inn Elementary School (864) 355-5111

608 Fairview St

Fountain Inn, SC 29644-1904

https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/ftinn

Fountain Inn High School 64 Quillen Ave

Fountain Inn, SC 29644-1904

https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/fihs

Rudolph Gordon Middle School

1507 Scuffletown Road

Simpsonville , SC 29681

https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/gordon

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Butch Kirven (864) 228-9300

https://butchkirven.com/

Danny Verdin, Senator (803) 212-6250

www.DannyVerdin.com

SC House of Representatives - Mark Willis (864) 230-0135

www.WillisforHouse.com

SC House of Representatives - David Vaughan www.vaughanforsc.com/

Congressman Jeff Duncan (864) 224-7401

30 West Beltline Blvd Anderson, SC 29625

http://JeffDuncan.House.Gov

Senator Lindsey Graham (864) 250-1417

130 South Main Street Greenville, SC 29601-2732

http://Lgraham.Senate.gov

ENTERTAINMENT

The Clinton House Plantation Fountain Inn, SC 2964

https://www.clintonhouse.com

Hidden Pasture Unicorn Farm (864) 477-9284

http://www.reallifeunicornfarm.com

245 Litte Virginia Road Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Mill Town Players (864) 947-8000

http://www.milltownplayers.org

214 Lebby St. Pelzer , SC 29669

Santa Glenn (678) 936-3472

http://SantaGlennSC.com

399 Stewart Rd

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

The Younts Center for Performing Arts (864) 409-1050

http://www.yountscenter.org

315 N Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

EVENT VENUE

Nirvana Cultural Center (864) 862-6784

http://www.nirvanaculturalcenter.com/ 30 Howard Creek Drive

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Ole Blue Truck Farm, LLC - Event Venue (864) 884-4145

www.olebluetruckfarmvenue.com

874 Dogwood Road

Gray Court, South Carolina 29645

The Younts Center for Performing Arts (864) 409-1050

www.yountscenter.org

315 N Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES

Cooper Planning Group, Inc (864) 962-3039

www.cooperplanninggroup.com

412 Woodland Oaks Ct

Simpsonville, SC 29681

Matthews Wealth Management (864) 527-5982

www.matthewswm.com

114 North Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

PaymentsFirst (864) 684-1919

https://www.paymentsfirst.org

Fountain Inn, SC

Primerica (501) 833-8060

http://www.primerica.com/karadowers

355 S Main St

Falls Tower at Camperdown Plaza

Greenville, SC 29601

FITNESS

Chiron’s Martial Arts Academy (662) 671-9411

120 Fairview Street

Suite B

Fountain Inn , SC 29644

CrossFit Fountain Inn (864) 320-6527

http://www.crossfitfountaininn.com

604 N. Woods Drive

Unit B

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

No Limits Martial Arts, LLC (864) 525-5350

www.facebook.com/NoLimitsMartialArts/

510 S. Main St

Simpsonville , SC 29681

FLORISTS

Inn Season (864) 409-2424

https://www.innseasondesign.com/ 125 N. Main Street

Fountain inn , SC 29644

Lilies on Main (864) 409-1064

https://www.liliesonmain.com/ 100 North Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

FOOD & BEVERAGE/CATERING

BBQ on the Ave, LLC (864) 399-8539

www.facebook.com/BBQontheAVE

775 Woodruff Road, Suite J2 Greenville, SC 29607

Bobby’s BBQ & Seasoning (864) 409-2379

http://www.eatbobbys.com

1301 N. Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Cakes to Dye For (864) 724-2155

https://cakestodyefor.com/ 103 S. Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Gio’s Pastry Shop, LLC (864) 724-2058

218 South Main Street, Unit A

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Misu’s Treats LLC (864) 686-9302

http://www.misus-treats.com

Serving the Upstate Area

Penny’s Pantry (203) 400-3614

204 Crossington Way

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Robin’s Just Desserts (864) 341-4438

https://robinsjustdesserts.com/ Simpsonville , SC 29681

Starbucks (864) 794-2028

http://www.starbucks.com

250 McCarter Rd.

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Sweet Eats (864) 420-1973

www.facebook.com/sweeteatsbymichele 213 Fairway Forest View

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

The Dial Company Fish & More (864) 346-1779

www.facebook.com/DialCompanyFishandMore

Serving in the Upstate Area

Voodoo Brew Pub Fountain Inn (864) 408-9688

https://fountaininn.voodoobrewery.com/ 105 Jones Street Fountain Inn, SC 29644

FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES

Cannon Byrd Funeral Homes & Memorial Park (864) 862-9298

www.cannonbyrd.com

1150 N Main Sreet Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Service (864) 967-2424

www.fletcherfuneralservice.com

1218 N Main St.

Fountain Inn , SC 29644

GIFTS & SPECIALTY ITEMS

Garrett’s Golf Carts (864) 862-7709

www.gowithgarretts.com

604 N. Woods Drive Suite D

Fountain Inn , SC 29644

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Adobe (408) 753-5826

https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/online/ merge-pdf.html

345 Park Avenue San Jose, California 95110-2704

GROCERY STORES

La Monarca (864) 408-9057

201 Knight Street Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Upstate Growers Market (864) 409-2323

www.UpstateGrowersMarket 202 S Weston Street Fountain Inn, SC 29644

HARDWARE

B.W. Burdette & Son Hardware (864) 862-1411

https://www.bwbhardware.com

124 N Main St Fountain Inn, SC 29644

HOLISTIC HEALTH

Baking For The Soul (585) 736-2775

https://www.bakingforthesoul.com/ 329 Stockland Tr Fountain Inn, SC 29644

HOME FURNISHINGS

North American Flags & Flagpoles, LLC (864) 288-1418

http://www.NorthAmericanFlags.com 1624 Woodruff Road, Suite 1 Greenville, SC 29607

SC Wholesale Mattress & Furniture (864) 862-4608

http://www.wesleepgreat.com

110 S Main Street

Fountain Inn , SC 29644

HOME SERVICES

Cozy Suds Laundry (864) 625-4725

www.facebook.com/CozySudsLaundry

Elite Can Cleaning LLC (864) 883-9004

www.elitecancleaningsouthcarolina.com/

2024 FOUNTAIN INN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Fann Electric (864) 363-7028

http://fannelectric.com

604 Bramford Way

Simpsonville, SC 29680

Mosquito Hunters of Simpsonville (864) 551-0817

www.mosquitohunters.com/simpsonville-sc/

HOSPITALS & CLINICS

Behaviors A Go-Go (864) 757-9918

www.behaviorsagogo.com/

511 W. Butler Road

515-A W Butler Road

Greenville , SC 29607

Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Campus at Simpsonville (864) 301-6156

www.bonsecours.com

3970 Grandview Drive Simpsonville, SC 29680

Pelham Medical Center (864) 530-6000

http://www.pelhammedicalcenter.com

250 Westmoreland Drive Greer, SC 29651

Prisma Health (864) 454-6151

www.prismahealth.org

729 SE Main St, Simpsonville, SC 29681

HOTELS/MOTELS

Holiday Inn Express Simpsonville (864) 962-3228

http://www.holidayinnexpress.com

642 Fairview Rd Simpsonville, SC 29680

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

Management in Motion (864) 525-7008

www.managementinmotion.us

403 N Main St Fountain Inn, SC 29644

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TSAChoice (864) 546-6702

http://www.tsachoice.com

440 Roper Mountain Rd, Suite H1 Greenville, SC 29615

INSURANCE

Abercrombie Insurance Agency (864) 862-2548

www.theabercrombieagency.com

212 S Main Street Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Anthony Bennon - State Farm (864) 862-7373

http://www.anthonybennon.com

301 Fairview Street

Fountain Inn , SC 29644

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

1000 Executive Center Drive BR- 140 Greenville, SC 29615

http://SouthCarolinaBlues.com

Edward Jones - Paul Valentine (864) 987-5009

https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/ financial-advisor/paul-valentine

340 Rocky Slope, Suite 200 Greenville , SC 29607

Main Street Insurance (864) 601-9670

http://www.agencythatcares.com

102 N. Main St. Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Rick Gilliland Allstate Insurance (864) 631-0701

http://www.allstate.com/rickgilliland Serving South Carolina

Spears & Houston Insurance Group (864) 228-0754

http://www.spearsinsurancegroup.com

674 Fairview Rd, Ste A Simpsonville, SC 29680

The United Agency, a member of Correll Insurance Group (864) 948-4548

https://www.theunitedagency.com/ 210 Hillcrest Drive

Laurens, SC 29360

Wickliffe Insurance Services, Inc (864) 967-4755

http://www.wickliffeinsurance.com

406 SE Main Street

Simpsonville, SC 29681

LANDSCAPING

Envirocare Landscape Management (864) 304-3522

http://www.envirocarelandscape.com

614 N Woods Dr. Fountain Inn , SC 29644

MAIL SERVICES/SHIPPING

United States Postal Service (864) 862-3383

http://www.usps.com

290 McCarter Road

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Upstate Trucking, Inc (864) 862-1343

http://www.upstatetrucking.com

500 Georgia Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION

Ameri-Pak (864) 862-8696

http://www.ameripak.net

477 S Woods Dr.

Fountain Inn , SC 29644

Bosch Rexroth Corporation (864) 967-2777

http://www.BoschRexroth-US.com

8 Southchase Court

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

D&W Fine Pack, LLC (864) 862-4004

http://www.dwfinepack.com

1372 N Old Laurens Rd

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Elevated Industrial Solutions

1-864-409-9330

https://elevatedindustrial.com/compressed-air-systems/

302 Hughes St.

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

EuroKera North America (864) 963-8082

http://www.EuroKera.com

140 Southchase Blvd. Fountain Inn , SC 29644

Fibertex Nonwovens (864) 876-6645

http://www.fibertex.com

100 ISO Parkway

Gray Court, SC 29645

Fitesa (864) 967-5605

http://www.fitesa.com

840 SE Main St

Simpsonville , SC 29681

Hicks Mechanical Services (864) 940-0062

2098 Trail Rd

Belton , SC 29627

IPS Packaging (864) 862-1500

https://www.ipack.com

10 Jack Casey Ct. Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Kyocera AVX Corporation

1-864-967-2150

http://AVX.com

One AVX Boulevard

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

McGill Airflow, LLC (864) 241-1540

http://www.mcgillairflow.com

300 Dale Dr.

Fountain Inn , SC 29644

Pierburg US, LLC (864) 688-1300

http://www.rheinmetall-automotive.com

5 Southchase Ct.

Fountain Inn , SC 29644

Precision Machine, LLC (864) 979-1946

http://www.precisionmachinesc.com

1133 North Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Shamrock Technologies, Inc (fka Astro Emulsions) (864) 862-2731

www.astroamericanchemical.com/

557 South Woods Drive

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Stueken, LLC (864) 862-0612

https://stueken.de/en

137 Southchase Blvd

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Teknor Apex Carolina Co (864) 862-6444

http://www.teknorapex.com

1092 N Old Laurens Rd.

Fountain Inn , SC 29644

MEDICAL, DENTAL & NURSING CARE

Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Campus at Simpsonville (864) 301-6156

www.bonsecours.com

3970 Grandview Drive Simpsonville, SC 29680

Fountain Inn Post Acute (864) 862-2554

http://fountaininnpa.com

501 Gulliver Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644-1904

Prisma Health- Primary Care Fountain Inn (864) 522-6270

http://PrismaHealth.org/PC-Fountain-Inn

200 N. Nelson Drive

Fountain Inn, SC 29644-1904

MUNICIPALITIES

City of Fountain Inn (864) 862-4421

www.fountaininn.org

200 N Main St

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Town of Gray Court (864) 876-2581

329 W Main St. Gray Court , SC 29645

http://www.townofgraycourt.sc.gov

OFFICE FURNITURE & SUPPLIES

C & S Office Furniture Installation LLC (864) 876-0668

https://www.candsoffice.com/

102 Natchez Ct. Gray Court, SC 29645

PETS

Earthwise Pet (864) 757-1599

http://EarthWisePetSimpsonville.com

655 Fairview Road, Suite B Simsponville, SC 29680

Groombar

201 S. Main Street Fountain Inn 864-747-5933

www.Groombar.com

PHARMACY

Best RX Pharmacy (864) 210-1811

http://www.bestrxpharmacy.org

1103 N Main St. Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Howard’s Pharmacy (864) 408-9680

https://www.howardspharmacyrx.com

106 S Weston Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644-1904

PROPERTY LEASING & MANAGEMENT

Brown Property Management, LLC (864) 616-3098

http://www.DonnaBrownProperties.com P.O. Box 1034 Simpsonville , SC 29681

Fox Creek Mobile Home Park (864) 862-1200

491 Chapman Road Fountain Inn 29644

Sundance Property Management, Inc (513) 489-3363

http://www.sundancemanagement.com

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Aline Capital (864) 640-7310

http://www.alinecapital.com

204 Westfield Street, Suite 100 Greenville, SC 29601

Ashton Title (864) 252-9555

http://AshtonTitle.co

302 N. Weston Street Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Cindy Dagefoerde - Access Realty, LLC. (864) 417-4463

https://www.accessrealtysc.com/agent/7/ cindy-dagefoerde

4113 E North St. Greenville , SC 29615

Dana Garris - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors (864) 313-2157

https://danagarris.cdanjoyner.com/

DRB Homes Greenville (701) 269-3569

https://www.drbhomes.com

30 Patewood Drive Greenville , SC 29607

First and Forever Homes Realty (864) 525-5969

http://1stand4everhomes.com

216 S Main St Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Muller Team Properties, LLC (Jewels, TJ, and Lukas Muller) (864) 610-5767

http://MullerTeamProperties.com

187 Carolina Way

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Nest Realty - Kate Anderson (864) 363-3634

https://www.nestrealty.com/greenville/ agents/kate_anderson.html

102 W Stone Ave Greenville , SC 29609

RE/MAX Moves (864) 520-1002

http://www.greenvillemoves.com

108 S. Main Street Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Reliance Realty Advisors, LLC (864) 232-0019

http://www.reliance-advisors.com

204 S. Main St Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Robin Gundana- Realty One Group Freedom (864) 724-9522

www.robingundana.myrealtyonegroup.com/ 355 Woodruff Rd., Suite 110 Greenville, SC 29607

Shannon Reilly, Realtor (864) 303-5895

http://shannonreilly.cdanjoyner.com 2202 Woodruff Rd, Simpsonville , SC 29681

SVN Blackstream LLC (864) 293-6948

https://svnblackstream.com/ 301 Roper Creek Drive Greenville, SC 29615

WIN Home Inspection Laurens (864) 881-1122

http://Laurens.wini.com

123 Garfield Ln Simpsonville, SC 29681

Younts Properties (864) 962-8958

https://yountsproperties.com

1206 NE Main St. Simpsonville , SC 29681

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

The Original Relocation Guide (864) 483-5111

http://www.relocationguide.biz

RENTAL HOME COMMUNITIES

Pine Ridge Place (864) 392-9759

http://www.pineridgeplace.com

101 Broad Pine Drive

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

RESTAURANTS

Bobby’s BBQ & Seasoning (864) 409-2379

http://www.eatbobbys.com

1301 N. Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Bucky’s Bar-B-Q (864) 329-0054

http://www.buckysbbq.com

103 N. Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Chef 21 Sushi Burger (864) 899-2198

http://chef21.net

699 Fairview Rd, Ste C

Simpsonville , SC 29680

Chick-fil-A Simpsonville (864) 962-5157

www.chick-fil-a.com/locations/sc/simpsonville

659 Fairview Rd Simpsonville, SC 29680

Clock Drive-In

303 S. Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644 (864) 862-4432

www.facebook.com/clockdrivein.fountaininn

Cucina 100 (864) 601-9606

http://www.cucina100.com

100 S Main St.

Fountain Inn , SC 29644

El Patron (864) 862-3444

http://elpatronmexicano.com

107 N Weston St

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Fountain Inn Taproom (864) 409-2337

https://fountaininntaproom.com/

101 N Main Street

Fountain Inn 29644

Garcia’s Cuisine (864) 601-9665

https://garciascuisine.com/

1003 N Laurens Road

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Steam Coffee and Cream (864) 915-8999

http://Steamcoffeecream.com

113 S Main Street

Fountain Inn , SC 29644

Sweet Catherine’s (864) 862-0777

http://www.sweetcatherines.com

111 S. Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Tacos and Bla Bla Bla (864) 408-9228

https://tacosblablabla.com/

123 N Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29360

The Mill at Fountain Inn, LLC (864) 341-4194

100 Ellison St.

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

The Farehouse (123) 456-7890

www.thefarehouse.com

111 N. Main St

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

WingNutz (864) 408-9635

www.facebook.com/wingnutzn44/

201 Trade Street, Suite C

Fountain Inn, SC 29644-1904

Sweet Catherine’s (864) 862-0777

http://www.sweetcatherines.com

111 S. Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

The Chill Factory (864) 409-2013

www.facebook.com/thechillfactory109/

109 N Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644-1904

The Wine Fountain (864) 329-6792

112 S. Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Voodoo Brew Pub Fountain Inn (864) 408-9688

https://fountaininn.voodoobrewery.com

105 Jones Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

WingNutz (864) 408-9635

www.facebook.com/wingnutzn44/ 201 Trade Street, Suite C

Fountain Inn, SC 29644-1904

RETAIL

Candy & Chronicles (864) 915-8997

www.candyandchronicles.com/

115 S. Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

CoinBox Gold & Silver (864) 692-1100

www.RareMintage.com

309 S Main St

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

La Monarca (864) 408-9057

201 Knight Street Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Que Lynda Designs (864) 561-5479

www.quelyndadesigns.com

The Sock Ministry (864) 408-9990

http://www.thesockministry.com

115 North Main Street Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Swanky Steer (874) 409-2034

theswankysteer.wixsite.com/swankysteer

113 North Main Street Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Zens Boutique Designs (262) 676-8451

http://zensboutiquedesigns.com

30 Market Point Dr., Apt 3107 Greenville, SC 29607

SECURITY SERVICES

Priority One Security (864) 419-2157

http://www.priority1security.com 18 Interchange Blvd Greenville, SC 29607

ProTec Security Systems

http://www.laurenselectric.com

PO Box 700 Laurens, SC 29360

SIGNS & BANNERS

North American Flags & Flagpoles, LLC (864) 288-1418

www.NorthAmericanFlags.com

1624 Woodruff Road, Suite 1 Greenville, SC 29607

STORAGE

Individual Storage Co (864) 862-4144

PO Box 1525

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

Fountain Inn Warehouse & Transfer (864) 862-3538

406 Georgia St. Fountain Inn , SC 29644

Out O Space Storage (864) 601-0640

http://fistorage.com

409 Hwy 418

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

TAX PREPARATION

Carole S. Cooley, CPA (864) 862-4959

106 S. Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Spectrum Business (864) 775-1652

401 Brookfield Parkway, Suite 150 Greenville, SC 29607

TSAChoice (864) 546-6702

http://www.tsachoice.com

440 Roper Mountain Rd, Suite H1 Greenville, SC 29615

TEMPORARY SERVICES

TradesMax Staffing (864) 763-5567

https://tradesmaxstaffing.net/

1120 North Pleasantburg Drive, Suite 306 Greenville, SC 29607

TRANSPORTATION

CarolinaBuy (864) 642-4399

https://www.carolinabuy.com/

Serving North & South Carolina

SPAR Logistics (864) 605-1684

1 Tall Pines Rd

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

UTILITIES

Duke Energy (864) 777-9898

http://www.Duke-Energy.com

821 SE Main St.

Simpsonville , SC 29681

Fountain Inn Natural Gas System (864) 862-0042

100 S Weston St

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

https://fountaininngas.org

Laurens Electric Cooperative (864) 682-3141

http://www.laurenselectric.com

2254 Highway 14

Laurens, South Carolina 29360

Renewable Water Resources (Re-Wa) (864) 299-4000

http://www.rewaonline.org

670 Mauldin Rd.

Greenville , SC 29607

VETERINARIANS

Fountain Inn Animal Clinic (864) 862-4707

http://www.fiacpetvet.com

1126 N Main St

Fountain Inn, SC 29644

McCraw Veterinary Medicine

407 N. Main Street

Fountain Inn, SC 29644 (864) 551-0161

The Primary Care Experts

As South Carolina’s largest health system, with nearly 600 primary care doctors across the Midlands and Upstate, we can help you choose the doctor that’s right for you and your family. And, by forming a close relationship with you, our doctors provide better care.

We offer same-day and next-day appointments, 24/7 virtual care and extended hours to fit your busy lifestyle. With more locations, more convenience, and more personalized care, we’re doing even more to help you be your healthiest you.

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