uly on Isle of Palms did not disappoint. Many thanks to our community, fire and police for assisting to keep us all safe during the Fourth of July and busy weekends. Our business community has shared many success stories as we manage through the busiest weeks of the calendar year. In some in collaboration with the existing business community. The Isle of Palms Chamber of Commerce’s mission statement is: We advocate to advance commerce by serving residents and guests. Our vision statement is: Our vibrant island lifestyle is always in season. The next Isle of Palms Chamber meeting will be on Aug. 27th at the IOP Exchange Club from 12-1 p.m. Attendance is open to all, free of charge, and membership is not required. Please bring a friend and enjoy our guest speaker and fellowship with local business leaders. Stay informed about our community and the IOP Chamber by following @IOPchamber. Thank you for your continued support in making the Isle of Palms a world-class island to live, work and play. We cherish being your neighbor! Chamber Notes Focus remains on curbing added costs placed on local businesses By Rod Turnage President, IOP Chamber of Commerce BUSINESS 10 IslandVibesIOP.com LOCAL SINCE 1989 Real Estate 800.476.8444 Vacation Rentals 888.250.8730 DunesProperties.com CharlestonCoastVacations.com . . . FEATURED LISTING 2301 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms 6 Beds, 5.5 Baths, 4248 Ft2 | $4,575,000 Situated just across the street from the beach path, The Blue Heron Manor provides effortless access to the sun-kissed sands and beauty of the coastline. Whether you’re soak- Whether you’re soaking up the sun on the top deck or enjoying poolside games with friends, every moment at this coastal sanctuary is designed for relaxation and enjoyment. Listed by: Lisa & Mark Mitchell, Realtors® Lisa: 843.864.4601 cases, businesses have leaned on one another to provide a wonderful island experience to locals and visitors. Also, congratulations to The Dinghy for celebrating 10 years of service and fun on the island! On July 23, the Isle of Palms Chamber welcomed local artist Steven Jordan as our guest speaker. With over 100 regional and national awards, Mr. Jordan shared his journey from Anderson to the University of South Carolina, to the Lowcountry where he found success creating watercolor art. The Chamber’s work focus for July was concentrated on collaboration with the city, further aligning our marketing strategy to Isle of Palms’ specific initiatives, and outreach to our hospitality businesses who may be affected by potential changes in insurance rates and trash removal services. We will remain sensitive to added costs or onus placed on our Isle of Palms-based businesses. These three focal points will be central to our community work over the next few months. We mentioned last month that the Isle of Palms Chamber of Commerce is not a political organization. We are a non-profit that supports our local business community. We also create and distribute “good neighbor” policies to our business community. These are best practices crafted from the suggestions and concerns of our residents and other business communities who have successfully initiated these policies. We are always open to new ideas and thoughts from our community. In addition, the IOP Chamber is unique in that we do not support traditional economic development or recruitment of new businesses as a purpose or goal. In contrast, we support the business community's well-being and service to our residents and visitors. Our objective is to enhance the overall environment of our beautiful island J
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