Town to Celebrate Businesses in September

Contributed by the Town of Mount Pleasant

The Town of Mount Pleasant will celebrate Business Appreciation Week from Sept. 9-13 by showcasing and recognizing the success of businesses within the community.

“We strive to be a business-friendly community and we would like to show appreciation to the individuals that do business here and contribute to the growth and economic health of our community,” said Mayor Swails. “The local economy of Mount Pleasant is stimulated by businesses that create jobs and employment opportunities allowing citizens to earn money, support their families, and thus, reinvest in the community.”

“We are very excited about the lineup of activities we have scheduled to celebrate Business Appreciation Week,” said Business Development Coordinator Donna Merry. “We invite our businesses to take part in our Business Appreciation Week. Let’s keep Mount Pleasant attractive to new and existing businesses.”

BUSINESS APPRECIATION WEEK

September 9, 2013
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Trident Technical College Mount Pleasant Campus, 1125 John Dilligard Lane, Room 111
FREE Social Media Workshop: Are you friending on Facebook, tweeting on Twitter and connecting on LinkedIn? This workshop provides introductory information about the many social media tools and programs available today. Learn how social media can be utilized to foster collaboration, develop and expand personal and professional networks, and build relationships. Trident Technical College will also introduce how you can increase your marketing presence for your organization using various social media tools! Seating is limited. To reserve a seat, email debby.marindin@tridenttech.edu or call 843-574-6658.

September 10, 2013
6:00 p.m.
Town Hall Municipal Complex, 100 Ann Edwards Lane
Town Council will recognize the members of the MPBA Board Members: As a leader in the promotion and enhancement of the Mount Pleasant business community, MPBA provide members with information, advocacy, education and networking based on a foundation of integrity, social responsibility and excellence. Since 1992, has been bringing together business leaders throughout the Mount Pleasant, SC community for mutually beneficial purposes. MPBA membership is a mix of professions from various industries, including advertising and publishing, financial services, health care, retail, insurance, legal and service businesses of every description

September 12, 2013
7:30-9:00 a.m. 
Alhambra Hall, 131 Middle Street 
Breakfast with the Mayor: Are you a Mount Pleasant business owner or entrepreneur interested in our local business climate? If so, help us celebrate the Mount Pleasant business community! Breakfast with the Mayor is part of the Town of Mount Pleasant Annual Business Appreciation Week and you are invited to attend breakfast with Mayor Billy Swails. Mayor Swails will provide an update on the Town business climate and express appreciation for our local businesses. Your participation is important for our continued success and we encourage you to attend. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat, email dmerry@tompsc.com or call 843-884-1229.

September 12, 2013
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Omar Shrine Temple, 176 Patriots Point Rd.
Mount Pleasant Business and Community EXPO: Mount Pleasant Business and Community Expo provides local companies, professionals and organizations an excellent opportunity to market their products and services to area residents. Throughout the day, attendees and vendors exchanged ideas and contact information with one goal in mind: to get the word out about the businesses that were driving the local economy. During the final two hours, attendees and vendors will enjoy food provided by local restaurants, and they’ll be able to wash it down with beer and wine, which will be sold at various locations on the convention floor. Live entertainment will be provided by Lyndsey Goodman-Moynihan’s jazz band, and local radio personality Kelly Golden will be broadcasting from the expo. Door prizes will be given away throughout the day. Vendors will be able to continue to do business during the happy hour. Local law firm Clawson and Staubes is the title sponsor of the Mount Pleasant Business and Community Expo. Community sponsors include Tony Pope State Farm and the town of Mount Pleasant. To reserve a booth at the expo or for further information, visit www.mpbusinessexpo.com or contact Brian Sherman at 843-437-8817, 843-388-9976 or brisherm@comcast.net.

For more information about Mount Pleasant Business Appreciation Week, or to RSVP for “Breakfast with the Mayor” contact Donna Merry at dmerry@tompsc.com.