Mullins Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Waltz provides her monthly chamber update…

PROGRESS 2009: There are a lot of opportunities in Marion County … Dr. Daniel W. Blue Jr.

PROGRESS 2009: Three fun facts: 1. Orangeade and lemonade are made fresh at the soda fountain; 2. The business has 30 years of continuous record keeping intact; and 3. A.B. “Burney” Pace Sr. was a pharmacist until the age of 91.

PROGRESS 2009: Three fast facts: 1- All employees can fix watches; 2- Great customer service; 3- Honesty and integrity…

PROGRESS 2009: Fast Facts: 1. Largest bubble gum machine in the county; 2. Popular barbeque sandwiches; and 3. Sells crafted rattlesnake knives in second biggest retail store in county.

PROGRESS 2009: Three facts: 1: Been in Mullins for 24 years; 2: Elite is an end-user distributor of lights; and 3: The business conducts energy audits.

Progress 2009: The Mullins Chamber of Commerce, the Marion Chamber, Clemson Extension and the Marion County Economic Development office are offering Small Business Workshops, Lesieur said, which will offer practical marketing information and tips to help business owners sustain and grow their business.

Progress 2009: Each year, for just about as long as anyone can remember, the Marion Star & Mullins Enterprise has created a special section to showcase industries, businesses and organizations and the progress they’ve made during the past year.

Marion County People in the News is a regular feature of the Star & Enterprise.

The Wal-Mart Supercenter at the intersection of the U.S. Highways 501 and 76 in Marion County is changing its hours of operation.

Beneteau USA President Wayne L. Burdick said Wednesday that the “difficult” action taken this past Friday at the Marion boat plant to layoff workers was “sadly taken,“ as “continued challenges” to the economy have caused sales of the luxury boats to decline.

Glenn Ham has opened an Allstate Insurance Co. agency in Mullins.

The Marion Chamber of Commerce helps celebrate the expansion of Industrial Solutions and Supply ...

The Marion Rescue Squad took possession of its new ambulance today from Road Rescue, the company that built it in Marion.

Dallis’ Café in Marion and Webster Manor in Mullins have been included in a new book about South Carolina’s favorite places to eat.