There are at least 28 different civic clubs located in the Golden Strip area. Whether you're looking for a Rotary Club, or a Senior Citizens' group, or a Garden Club, there's a group waiting to hear from you.

To obtain a list of these civic clubs, contact the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce at 864-963-3781.

There are 93 residential communities in the Simpsonville area with new ones being added continuously. These single-family residences range in price from $60,000 to over $400,000. There also are 14 apartment complexes with a total of over 1,200 units that range in price from $375/month for a one bedroom to $725/month for a three bedroom. An additional 11 6-unit complex is currently under construction.

For a list of the area subdivisions and apartment complexes, contact the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce at 864-963-3781.

Simpsonville has six motels: Palmetto Inn with 60 units; Comfort Inn with 86 units; The Jameson Inn with 40 units; Microtel with 51 units, Holiday Inn Express with 87 units, and Hampton Inn with 84 units. There are more than 30 hotels or motels a short distance from Simpsonville, with most of the major chains represented.

Of the 45 churches in the area, 26 are Baptist, four are Methodist, three are Presbyterian, two are Church of God, two are Catholic, two are Community and there is one each that is Episcopal, Lutheran, Church of the Nazarene, Eckankar, Interdenominational and Church of God of Prophecy. For any church or synagogue not mentioned, newcomers should look in the Greenville area.

For a list of all the churches in the area, call the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce at 864-963-3781.

Although Simpsonville is a small town, there are more than 400 businesses for area residents to take care of their shopping needs. These areas are centralized in two main areas. The downtown area has created a niche by offering shoppers specialty stores with the Fairview Rd. and 1-385 area as the fastest growing area with future growth including an expanded Wal-Mart Supercenter, Publix grocery store and Belks department store. However, for heading to the mall, there are three located just minutes away in Greenville.

The Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the City sponsors a Labor Day Festival each year that draws more than 50,000 people. This three-day festival, held the Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of Labor Day weekend, features rides, races, games, contests, live entertainment, music, arts and crafts, food, and much more.

The Recreation Department along with The Chamber sponsors a Downtown Trick or Treat Event held the weekend before Halloween, as well as holiday events such as the Christmas Parade and Tour of Homes.