MISSION STATEMENT: The Johnsonville Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) is committed to working together to nurture a healthy business environment, cultural advancement, civic participation, and social harmony. VISION: JACC encourages business partners and private citizens to serve as good stewards for the area by working together toward positive future growth while maintaining the traditions and personality of the community.
Established in June of 2016, JACC unites the members of the Johnsonville business community. The membership is made up of representatives from local industry, retail businesses, restaurants, financial institutions, schools, medical facilities and individuals with a common goal of improving the business climate in the area.
In addition to regular meetings during the year, JACC sponsors a number of special events like the annual Trunk or Treat, a City-Wide Yard Sale each spring and a lamppost decorating contest in the fall.
The non-profit organization also names a local entity as “Business of the Month.”
For membership information, contact Barbara Black, President, at 843-483-4060 or barbarablack57@yahoo.com.
Link to Membership Roster
Link to Membership Application
First Place went the Edgeworth family.
For Dog's Sake won second prize for their entry in front of their business.
Lydia's Community Resource Center also decorated for Halloween in front of their location but declined to enter the contest. Lydia's founder, Barbara Black serves as president of JACC.
Annual Meeting of the Membership
All officers were re-elected for a second term in 2020. Robin Tyler was elected for a 3-year term as a Director while Allan Wall and Monica Richardson will continue to serve as directors. Pictured are: Allan Wall of Wall Drugs, Director; Tannesha Clements of Health Care Partners of S.C., Vice President; Shannon Prosser of Prosser Law Firm, Treasurer; Robin Tyler of Nutech Auto Body and Design, Director; Barbara Black of Lydia’s House of Hope, President; and Warren Newcomb of Vox Memorial United Methodist Church, Secretary. Not Pictured were Immediate Past President Shannon Tippett and Director Monica Richardson. The 2021 Annual meeting has been postponed until June due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The program speaker was Nicole Echols, Pee Dee Branch Executive Director of the Harvest Hope Food Bank.
President Barbara Black welcomes JACC members and guests to the Annual Meeting.