Chamber creates space for community and elected officials to connect

Mount Pleasant businesses, get face time with local leaders! The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) announces their 5th Annual Know Your Lawmaker Cocktail Reception aboard the historic U.S.S. Yorktown at Patriots Point. This exclusive event, presented by Explore Charleston, takes place on Wednesday, August 14th, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Network with your elected officials from the local and state level and discuss the issues most important to your business and community. Enjoy a catered cocktail reception while making valuable connections. Tickets are only $30 for MPCC Members and $40 for Guests – tickets can be reserved here or at mountpleasantchamber.org.

Confirmed Lawmakers as of July 31, 2024:

• SC State Senator George E. “Chip” Campsen, District 43

• SC State Representative Joe Bustos, District 112

• SC State Representative Gil Gatch, District 94

• SC State Representative Tom Hartnett, District 110

• SC State Representative Lee Hewitt, District 108

• SC State Representative Kathy Landing, District 80

• SC State Representative Mark Smith, District 99

• Charleston County Council Chair, Herbert R. Sass, III, District 1

• Charleston County Treasurer Mary Tinkler

• Charleston County Register of Deeds Karen Hollister

• Town of Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie

• Town of Mount Pleasant Councilman Daniel Brownstein

• Town of Mount Pleasant Councilman John Iacofano

• Town of Mount Pleasant Councilman Jake Rambo

• Town of Mount Pleasant Councilman Gary Santos

• Town of Mount Pleasant Councilwoman GM Whitley

• Isle of Palms Mayor Phillip Pounds

“We believe open dialogue between businesses, residents, and elected officials is essential. This event provides a valuable space for these conversations,” said Kathi Herrmann, MPCC President.

Sponsorships start at $300. For information about this program contact Rebecca Imholz, MPCC Director at Rebecca@MountPleasantChamber.org or call 843-693-0537.

WHAT: 5th Annual Know Your Lawmaker Cocktail Reception

WHEN: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 14

WHERE: USS Yorktown at Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant

REGISTER: MountPleasantChamber.org / $30 Chamber Members & $40 Guests

About MPCC

Since 1992, the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce has been bringing together business leaders from the East Cooper community for mutually beneficial purposes. The membership is a mix of professions including advertising, publishing, finance, health care, food and beverage, hotel, retail, insurance, legal, and service businesses of every description. The MPCC’s mission is to encourage business and community success East of the Cooper. MPCC was named a Noteworthy Network in the 2023 Lowcountry Diversity Leadership Awards by the Charleston Regional Business Journal.