At the first meeting, a movement was inaugurated that resulted in the installation of an electric light plant that was completed and the lights turned on by September 1, 1905. Thomas B. Ripy, Mayor. The purpose of the meeting was to hear critiques from recognized experts on unsatisfactory conditions of the community and for the further purpose of reorganizing a Chamber of Commerce. The minutes of May 1959 report a membership of 89 members in good standing. The directors of the Industrial Foundation are members of the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, and serve as the Chamber's Industrial Committee.
Membership is open to the community-minded citizens, businesses, industries, and organizations.