Summerville Chamber Announces Public Listening Sessions for Boutique Hotel Project Downtown

Jena Ferguson, Director of Marketing & Communications • March 2, 2020

Sessions scheduled for March 5th and March 10th 

Summerville, SC – March 2, 2020 – The Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce will host a series of public listening sessions to gather community input on the potential boutique hotel in downtown Summerville. As the voice of business in Summerville, the Chamber works to promote economic development and maintain small town charm.

“We as a Chamber are committed to serving as a convener for important issues in our community,” said Rita Berry, President/CEO of the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce. “Quality of life and economic prosperity are top priorities and we are pleased to provide an opportunity for open discussion.” 

The sessions will provide opportunities for community members to voice their ideas, priorities, and concerns regarding a boutique hotel project in the downtown area. The sessions will be moderated by consultant David McNair, an expert in organizational and leadership development and founder of the McNair Group. The sessions are being solely hosted and run by the Chamber and are not in partnership with the Town of Summerville. 

The listening sessions will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Both sessions will be held at the Public Works Arts Center at 135 West Richardson Avenue, Summerville, SC. The event is free and open to the public. 

Community members that cannot attend a listening session are encouraged to submit their feedback at www.greatersummerville.org/advocacy.  

About the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce
Since its establishment in 1911, the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce has been an integral part of the growth of Summerville and the surrounding areas. Our mission is to protect and promote the quality of life in the community, with specific emphasis on improving economic vitality and providing a favorable business climate. For more information, please visit www.greatersummerville.org or call (843) 873-2931. 

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