About Us

 

WELCOME GEORGETOWN BUSINESS PARTNERS!

The Georgetown Business Association invites you to join our association.

Please take a moment to read our mission statement and click here to view the membership application.

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MISSION STATEMENT:

The Georgetown Business Association is a voluntary, non-profit organization. The purpose of the GBA is to encourage the economic development and revitalization of the City of Georgetown and to provide a forum for members to share knowledge, best practices and vital information that can positively impact the success of all local businesses.

Meeting Minutes

Every 1st Tuesday
Starting at 5:30pm
 

Board Members

Kathryn Kossove

Andrea Johnson

Vanessa Greene

Kim Leatherwood

Susan Brennen

Happy Wilcox

Board of Directors

President - Jack McManus
Vice President - Tamela Walter
Secretary - Jane Klopp

Treasurer - Nick Robinson

Events/MIP Chair - Michael Caldwell

Grant Writer - Pam Toemmes

Economic Development Chair - Greg Metcalfe

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ABOUT THE GBA

 

Our Goal is to promote the City of Georgetown as a destination for visitors, and support initiatives that will benefit new and existing businesses. By partnering with public and private entities we hope to assist in attracting business investment, renovate existing structures, visually improve business districts, buildings, corridors and preserve historic business structures. We will work to accomplish this while building upon the historic character that is the basis for our quality of life and marketplace appeal. The GBA sees itself as a catalyst organization committed to encouraging long-term economic development, the preservation of the historic character of the community and committed to public and private partnerships in order to enhance the quality of life for all citizens in Georgetown. We believe the City of Georgetown may be the “best kept secret” in South Carolina and we are committed to maximizing the City as a tourist destination, as well as a community where private sector jobs are maintained and created for local citizens.

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The devastating Front Street fire on September 25, 2013 became a rallying cry for everyone to work together to promote our city.  A strategy for the holiday season was designed and implemented by the GBA with excellent results. We encourage both citizens and individual businesses to join us in our efforts as we move forward.  Please log on to the GBA website for membership information.