MEDIA COVERAGE
Press releases and coverage.
Official announcements from The South County Chamber, and coverage of our work elsewhere. Newest first.
OCTOBER 2026
OCTOBER 11, 2026 · PRESS RELEASE
South County Chamber Welcomes Clint Klenke as Best of South County Community Champion
Longtime community volunteer and former business owner Clint Klenke brings more than 30 years of service experience to the Chamber's yearlong celebration of South County businesses.
Read the full release →SEPTEMBER 2026
SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 · PRESS RELEASE
South County Chamber Names Cherique Simpson Community Champion for SOCO Cares
Cherique Simpson, a real estate professional who spent years in education, will lead SOCO Cares, the Chamber's community-impact initiative connecting residents to the help they need.
Read the full release →SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 · PRESS RELEASE
SOCO Chamber to celebrate grand opening of RBE Fitness with October 3 ribbon cutting.
Coach Nick Lunceford's new South County fitness location opens with an official SOCO Chamber ribbon cutting, followed immediately by a free community workout.
Read the full release →SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 · PRESS RELEASE
South County Chamber names first Leadership Council appointment.
STLCC-South County Interim Dean Dr. Jerry Myers becomes the first outside leader to join the Chamber's governing council as the organization builds toward its October ribbon cutting.
Read the full release →AUGUST 2026
AUGUST 17, 2026 · PRESS RELEASE
NexCore Productions and South County Chamber partner to launch The SOCO Spotlight.
A new storytelling initiative will shine a light on the people, businesses and organizations making an impact across South County, led by its first Community Champion, Reagan Dortch.
Read the full release →JULY 2026
JULY 16, 2026 · PRESS RELEASE
The South County Chamber launches a new model for business and community development.
A new social enterprise introduces community-first leadership, free community membership, and a bold vision to help South County realize its full potential.
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