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Holiday Inn Anderson in Anderson, SC, is a premier destination for those visiting the Upstate. With an outdoor pool, state-of-the-art Fitness Center, onsite restaurant, relaxing lounge, and conveniences such as free high-speed Internet access and an array of business services, Holiday Inn Anderson makes it easy to feel at home. Just minutes away from I-85, Clemson and Anderson Universities, Lake Hartwell, the T. E. Garrison Arena, and the SC Botanical Gardens, you won't find a more comfortable or convenient place to stay. Learn more about Holiday Inn Anderson here, and if you'd like to take advantage of a special rate during the Upstate Chili Cook-off, click here!

Practical Business Systems is a software development, Internet marketing, and computer services firm headquartered in Greenville, SC. From basic to eCommerce websites, from customized accounting software to customized manufacturing systems, from search engine optimization to Internet-driven advertising campaigns, Practical Business Systems provides businesses with the tools and guidance essential for success in today's technologically demanding environment. Learn more about what they have to offer here.

The UPS Stores in Anderson have been locally owned since 1997. Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. (MBE), a UPS company, is the world's largest franchisor of retail shipping, postal and business service centers. Its franchise brands, The UPS Store® and Mail Boxes Etc.® together comprise more than 4,800 independently owned locations worldwide, providing convenient and value-added business services to local businesses, small-office/home-office (SOHO) markets, corporate "road warriors," and consumers. Entrepreneur® magazine's annual "Franchise 500" has rated The UPS Store #1 in the postal and business services category for twenty consecutive years. Learn more about The UPS Store here.

Powell's Trash Service has been providing dependable trash pick-up service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Greenwood, South Carolina, and surrounding areas since 1966. Whether you're doing a building project, renovation, or just an overdue clean-up, PTS, Inc. can provide the containers and hauling you need. PTS also offers portable toilets and hand-wash stations for outdoor events or long-term construction jobs.To learn more about Powell's Trash Service, click here.

The Belton-Honea Path News-Chronicle is the weekly newspaper serving southeastern Anderson County and northeastern Abbeville County. Hailing from the Chronicle founded in 1894 and the Belton News founded in 1925, the papers merged in the early 1990s and provide a source of localized community news. A family owned newspaper, the News-Chronicle's circulation averages about 3,900. For more information on advertising and news, please see the website at www.bhpnc.com.

Jameson Woodworks is headquartered in Belton, SC. They are the creator of JJ's Original Knife Kits, an educational craft toy that provides an introduction to woodworking by providing precisely cut parts that can be assembled by children aged 7 and up. Other kits include an ocarina, treasure box, and animal puzzles. For complete information, visit www.jamesonwoodworks.com.