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The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the official formation of the Liberty Business Council (LBC), marking the Chamber’s first major expansion in nearly two decades and reinforcing its commitment to strategic growth across the Greater Easley area. Over the past six to eight months, the Chamber’s Board of Directors has worked closely to identify new growth opportunities, both in the programs it offers and in the communities it serves. This planning process led to renewed focus on expanding engagement beyond Easley and into neighboring areas experiencing increased momentum. Nearly 20 years ago, the Chamber recognized a similar opportunity in the Powdersville and Piedmont communities, which ultimately led to the creation of the Powdersville Business Council (PBC). Since its formation, the PBC has provided exceptional leadership, fostering meaningful growth and strong advocacy for businesses throughout the region. Building on that successful model, recent months have brought a surge of engagement from Liberty-area businesses. A small group of new members quickly became active within the Chamber, sparking broader conversations about the future of the Liberty community; an area widely viewed as poised for significant growth. These early discussions expanded to include additional community stakeholders, including members of Liberty’s existing Chamber of Commerce, whose longstanding dedication has played an important role in supporting local businesses. Combined with fresh energy from the newly elected city leadership, these collaborative efforts created the foundation for a new chapter of partnership. After months of thoughtful planning and collaboration, the Chamber’s Board of Directors has officially approved the formation of the Liberty Business Council. The LBC will operate as a business council under the umbrella of the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce, similar in structure and purpose to the Powdersville Business Council. The Liberty Business Council will take the place of the former Liberty Chamber of Commerce. The Business Council has already begun its work, holding initial meetings during which members adopted bylaws, elected officers, and started planning future programming and events designed to support and promote Liberty-area businesses. The Chamber proudly recognizes the founding members of the Liberty Business Council Advisory Committee: Jan Peterson, Francine Robertshaw, Bo McDonald (Vice-Chairman), Carla Stone, Clay Counts (Chairman), Gerald Wilson, Jeromy Arnett, Zach Arms, and Elizabeth Nelson. “We are excited about the energy, collaboration, and vision coming out of Liberty,” said Dr. Brian Swords, President of the Easley Chamber of Commerce and lifelong Liberty resident “The formation of the Liberty Business Council represents a significant step forward in strengthening our regional business community, and we look forward to working alongside these dedicated leaders to support continued growth and success.” For more information about the Liberty Business Council or the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce, please call 864-859-2693 or email: ecc@easleychamber.org. Contact Information Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce/Liberty Business Council Dr. Brian Swords, President/CEO Bswords@easleychamber.org Nramirez@easleychamber.org (864) 859-2693