Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce and the Lamar Development & Planning Office

PRESS RELEASE

June 11, 2008

 GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING FOR LAMAR BUSINESSES

(Darlington, SC)-On Tuesday June 18^th, 2008, at 9 a.m. the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest members at City Hall in Lamar. The newest members are Bernard’s Tavern & Grille, Main Street Cafe and Lamar Florist and Gifts.  

Bernard’s Tavern & Grille is a buffet seafood restaurant and grille located at 125 Main St. in Lamar and is owned and operated by Mr. Tom Langston. The Main Street Café has opened with Rusty Anderson at the helm providing a new menu and is located at 131 Main Street. The Lamar Florist and Gift Shop located at 111 Main Street has re-opened under new management, providing fresh flower arrangements and gift accents. 

The Town of Lamar has undergone a new facelift with several downtown development changes that support local commerce. The addition of these new enterprises in conjunction with the current operating businesses continues the family traditions that incorporate the commercial climate of the local area.  

“The Town is excited about new business and congratulates the owners for their entrepreneurial spirit. They will be a welcome addition to the Town’s current business atmosphere.”

Bobby Hudson, Mayor

Town of Lamar 

“The growth of these new businesses is a testament to the commercial development that the Town of Lamar presently is experiencing. We invite the general public to celebrate in this wonderful event.”

Victor Pizzurro, Director-Development & Planning

Town of Lamar 

Serving the area for over seventy years, The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce continues to support and enhance the growth, prosperity and development of business, industry and education in Darlington, Lamar, and Society Hill. The chamber is proud to work in unison with the Lamar Development & Planning office.

For more information contact the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce at 843-393-2641 or (843) 326-7304.