EASLEY — The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 71st annual meeting and awards dinner at South & West in downtown Easley on March 14. Sponsored by Sam’s Club of Easley, awards were presented to honor businesses and individuals for their leadership, business success and community service.

Three awards were presented for volunteer leadership to the chamber. Sam Gillespie of American Legion Post 52 was honored as the 2018 Ambassador of the Year for his hard work in assisting the chamber with membership retention efforts and event planning. The 2018 Director of the Year was awarded to Sid Collins of YMCA of Easley, Pickens and Powdersville. As a member of the Easley Chamber Board of Directors, Collins was recognized for his steady leadership and innovative ideas. Craig Williams with Carolina Alliance Bank in Powdersville was

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