Summerville Chamber Endorses Boutique Hotel Concept in Downtown Summerville
Jena Ferguson, Director of Marketing and Communications, The Chamber • July 10, 2020
How community members weighed in during public listening sessions
Summerville, SC (July 9, 2020)
– The Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber Board of Directors announces their endorsement of the concept of a boutique hotel in Downtown Summerville. After evaluating information obtained through public listening sessions and a community survey, the Chamber believes a hotel will be a vital economic driver for downtown Summerville businesses and will be supported by the citizens of the community.
“As the voice of business in Summerville, the Chamber works to promote economic development while maintaining small town charm,” said Rita Berry, President/CEO of the Summerville Chamber. “The Chamber hosted these public listening sessions to ensure that the conversations around the project are inclusive, open and transparent.”
The Chamber Board of Directors presented their findings and announced their position at the Summerville Town Council meeting on Thursday evening. It is important to note that the Chamber is not a decision-maker on this project and is not privy to specifics on location, developers, or architectural elements. However, these specifics were discussed during the public listening sessions and community responses were reflected in the report. The Chamber hopes that the Town will take the information provided into consideration as they continue their planning for the hotel.
“We as a Chamber are committed to keeping this conversation open,” said Carrie Bovender, 2020 Chamber Board Chairman and local business owner. “During our Chamber Inter-City Visits, we have toured many vibrant southeastern towns and cities that have seen the positive economic impact that a boutique hotel project has brought to their downtown. These best practices were included in the information we presented to Town Council.”
The Chamber has published the information that was presented to Town Council in the Boutique Hotel Project Community Feedback Report found at www.greatersummerville.org.
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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