Frequently asked questions

Why does the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce have a Powdersville Business Council?
Although Easley and Powdersville are close, both areas have their own identity and different needs.
For example, Powdersville is in Anderson County and its residents pay a different tax rate – both for sales and property taxes. Powdersville’s main commercial stretch of highway is Highway 153, whereas Easley’s is Highway 123. One major advantage for Powdersville is that it has two exits off I-85: Exits 39 and 40.
Powdersville is part of Anderson School District One, whereas Easley is in the Pickens County School District.

What benefits are there to being on the Powdersville Business Council?
Powdersville Business Council members enjoy all of the same benefits that other Easley Chamber members do ─ from Web site listings, networking, and other promotions.
The Powdersville Business Council also has its own newsletter and Web site to target the businesses in the area.

How does the Easley Chamber make sure Powdersville businesses are taken care of?
The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce formed an advisory board formed of Powdersville business men and women who care about the Powdersville community.
The Easley Chamber’s staff also makes sure that Powdersville businesses have ribbon cuttings, business after hours and other special events that other businesses do.
The chairperson of the Powdersville Business Council Advisory Board is Cynthia Smoak.

Is there an extra cost to being on the Powdersville Business Council?
No. If you’re a member of the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce, then you pay the same fees as other chamber members.
The only requirement for being on the Powdersville Business Council is that you do business in Powdersville.

What are the advantages to doing business in Powdersville?
Powdersville is one of the fastest growing areas in the Upstate, and many attribute that factor to its school system. Anderson School District One’s students typically score in the top five districts in South Carolina ─ no small feat, since the Palmetto State has 85 school districts.
Powdersville still has room to grow, and residents say they still sense the small-town feel, with neighbors who truly care about each other.
Its immediate access to I-85, Greenville, Atlanta and Charlotte also make it geographically very convenient.
The cost of living is low, and while there’s been a national slowdown in the national housing market, the Powdersville is one of the least affected areas.