In Business 1-25-12

Chamber’s annual meeting is Thursday
The Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual “Wine & Stein!” meeting Thursday, Jan. 26, to celebrate the chamber’s accomplishments in 2011 and kick-off the new chamber year. The meeting will be highlighted by the presentation of the 2011 Lancaster County Volunteer of the Year, Lancaster County Small Business of the Year and the Citizenship and Service awards.

Survey seeks info on food entrepreneurs
Have you ever thought that a recipe you have could make you money or being a caterer is your dream?
If so, The Catawba Regional Local Food Coalition and Clemson University invite you to participate in a research study to determine the feasibility of a food business incubator facility in this area.
This food business incubator could house a commercial kitchen, packing machinery, freezers, etc., plus warehouse space for you to rent as needed. By building this type of facility, one of the largest impediments to reaching your dream – the cost of equipment – would be removed.
Please complete the survey at http://www.clemson.edu/extension/community/survey.html, so the coalition can determine if a food business incubator is needed in this area.

Healthy Woman fifth anniversary Feb. 23
Healthy Woman, a Springs Memorial Hospital women’s health initiative, will celebrate its fifth anniversary from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Fairway Room, 1840 Spring Club Road,  Lancaster. Guest speaker will be Kelly Swanson, who will speak on “Who Hijacked My Fairytale?”
Tickets are $10 each. To buy tickets, visit the Healthy Woman office on the first floor of Springs Memorial, 800 W. Meeting St., Lancaster. Deadline to buy tickets is Feb. 9.
For details, contact Evelyn Finch at evelyn_finch@chs.net or (803) 416-8350.

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