Greenville Chamber announces team promotion & new hire
March 23, 2026The Greenville Chamber announced the promotion of Anna-Grace Galloway to Marketing and Communications Manager and the addition of Nan Perry as Investor Development Manager. Anna-Grace has been with the Chamber…
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Manufacturing Madness down to last four
March 17, 2026
South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced the four products advancing to the final round of the 5th Annual Manufacturing Madness contest, where voters determine the Coolest Thing Made in…
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SCMC recognizes 92 South Carolina facilities for outstanding safety achievements
March 17, 2026
South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) honored 92 industrial facilities across the state for their exceptional workplace safety performance in 2025. “When SCMC celebrates our annual safety awards, it’s with…
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Sixteen finalists battle for title of Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina
March 3, 2026
Voting for Top 16 Round of Manufacturing Madness Now Open South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced the finalists for the Top 16 round of the 5th Annual Manufacturing Madness,…
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Greenville Chamber of Commerce honors community’s leaders at 137th annual meeting
March 3, 2026The Greenville Chamber held its 137th Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 26th at the Greenville Convention Center. Presented by TD Bank, the event celebrated the Greenville Chamber’s commitment to driving…
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Greenville Chamber announces team promotions
February 26, 2026
The Greenville Chamber announce the promotions of Jennifer Powell to Director of Executive and Administrative Services, Brittney Kessler to Director of Economic Competitiveness Initiatives and Greg Dietz to Senior Investor…
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Original artwork, nostalgic displays highlight arrival of Bugs Bunny and friends at Upcountry History Museum
January 28, 2026
On Saturday morning, January 31, 2026, Bugs Bunny, Road Runner, Tweety Bird, and Sylvester won’t just be cartoons on your television screen, they and fellow Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies…
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Greenville Chamber releases 2026 Public Policy Agenda
December 16, 2025
The Greenville Chamber released its 2026 Public Policy Agenda on Friday, December 12th at the Annual Legislative Breakfast. The agenda outlines the priorities of the Greenville business community for Greenville County…
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Steve Spinks named SC Business Leader of the Year
November 6, 2025
Steve Spinks, CEO of The Spinx Company, was named the 2025 Business Leader of the Year by The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber). The award was presented during…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2026 board slate, Mike Sarvis named chair-elect
November 6, 2025
The Greenville Chamber Board of Directors approved its 2026 board slate and appointed Mike Sarvis as chair-elect. Michelle Seaver, United Community President of Greenville, Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties, will serve…
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SC Chamber President and CEO Mike Brenan announces retirement
November 3, 2025
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced today that President and CEO Mike Brenan has retired, effective October 30, 2025, following 16 months of leadership that guided the organization through a period of…
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New quilt exhibition at Upcountry History Museum showcases storytelling of holiday classic in cloth
October 30, 2025
Quilts and holidays are a perfect blend, and the Upcountry History Museum’s newest exhibition, “Sue Reich’s The Quilter’s Night Before Christmas,” will take visitors on a familiar yet unique journey…
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Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ exhibition helps kick off holiday season at Upcountry History Museum
October 22, 2025
The doors of the Upcountry History Museum have now opened to the enchanting world of animation with “Beyond Halloween Land: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” an exhibition dedicated to…
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SC Chamber, SCMA announce merger during statehouse celebration
October 14, 2025
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced, on October 14, 2025, the formation of a new advocacy organization, formally combining entities, resources and…
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Greenville Chamber’s “Dream Team” of the 1990s reunites to celebrate golden era of growth
October 3, 2025Twenty former leaders of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce came together last week at Endeavor Greenville for a Golden Era Reunion. The gathering honored the team whose vision and collaboration…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announces 2025 legislative award winners
September 16, 2025
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced the recipients of its annual Legislator of the Year awards for their work during the 2025 legislative session and their efforts to…
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SC Chamber to host Annual Workforce Development Symposium in partnership with SC Department of Employment and Workforce on September 17
September 16, 2025
Workforce recruitment, training, and retention of qualified employees are frequently identified as the top issues impacting South Carolina businesses. In partnership with the SC Department of Employment and Workforce, the Workforce…
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Leadership Greenville announces members of Class 52
August 29, 2025
The Greenville Chamber’s flagship leadership development program, Leadership Greenville, announced members of its 52nd class. Participants were selected based on a thorough application process including essays, professional resumes, and community…
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Greenville Chamber presents inaugural “Excellence in Public Service” Award to Butch Kirven
August 13, 2025The Greenville Chamber presented its inaugural Excellence in Public Service Award to Butch Kirven at the Annual State of Greenville event on the morning of August 13th. The award recognized Kirven for…
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SC Chamber launches statewide tour for Blueprint 2035 project in Aiken
August 6, 2025
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) officially kicked off its Blueprint 2035 Regional Tour last week in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), marking the first of several statewide stops aimed at…
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Brittney Kessler receives prestigious Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Sales Award
July 29, 2025
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has awarded Brittney Kessler, Greenville Chamber Senior Engagement Manager, the prestigious Dana Ketterling Lifetime Sales Achievement Award at the Gold Level. This…
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Greenville Chamber joins national “Mobilizing Data for Talent Development” initiative
June 26, 2025
To Advance Economic Mobility through Data The Greenville Chamber will participate in the recently launched Mobilizing Data for Talent Development program, a national initiative led by the Center for Regional…
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Leadership Greenville community service project applications now open
June 19, 2025
The Greenville Chamber’s flagship leadership development program, Leadership Greenville, is announcing project proposal applications are open for non-profits located in Greenville County. Organizations can submit community service project proposals to be considered…
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Newest exhibition at Upcountry History Museum assembles display of Avengers originals
June 4, 2025
Traverse the Marvel Universe through a unique experience that explores the fourth installment of the Avengers saga in “Avengers: Endgame – The Exhibition,” a first-of-its-kind showcase opening at the Upcountry…
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Laurens County BUZZ named Small Business of the Quarter
May 19, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently named the Laurens County Buzz as the 2025 Small Business of the First Quarter—an honor that shines a light not only on the work…
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Greenville Chamber, USC Upstate present scholarships to LaunchGVL interns at End-of-Year Celebration
May 5, 2025LaunchGVL, a partnership between the Greenville Chamber and Greenville County Schools, hosted its annual End-of-Year Celebration on Wednesday, April 30th. The event honored the 154 high school students who have…
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Greenville Chamber expands talent and leadership development team
April 9, 2025
The Greenville Chamber continues to strengthen its commitment to talent and leadership development with the promotion of Benedicte Axboe and the addition of Dorien Dickey and Garland Crowley to its…
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Greenville Chamber releases Spring 2025 Upstate Business Confidence Index Survey results
April 8, 2025
Top Business Leaders Share Divided Outlook on Economic Conditions The Greenville Chamber has released the results of its Spring 2025 Upstate Business Confidence Index Survey, revealing a business community that…
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Experience a master class on collaboration at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails networking event
April 7, 2025
Endeavor Workspace’s spring C&C on April 30th is all about marketing Greenville. Attendees will get a master class on collaboration and smart selling – from a brand and a key…
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SC Chamber applauds Senate passage of S.244
March 27, 2025Following the Senate’s passage of S.244, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Brenan released the following statement: “The South Carolina Senate just took a big step towards…
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SC Chamber celebrates State’s Agribusiness and Forestry Industries at annual spotlight event
March 27, 2025
Last Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) celebrated National Agriculture Day by hosting its annual Spotlight on Agriculture and Forestry event. The annual event was…
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SC Chamber to host 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium
March 12, 2025
Please join the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for our Fourth Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium, on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Columbia Convention Center. The annual Women’s Leadership Symposium celebrates…
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‘Flower Power’ re-envisioned in newest exhibit opening at the Upcountry History Museum
March 6, 2025Say “Flower Power” and many people immediately flash back to 1960s-70s America and a focus on peace and love. But add in the efforts of a First Lady of the…
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Judson Mill District receives 2025 Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award from Greenville Chamber
February 28, 2025
Award Recognizes Efforts to Improve Community through Food Security, Affordable Housing, Social Impact, and Improved Infrastructure The Greenville Chamber presented the prestigious 2025 Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award, sponsored by…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Announces New President & CEO
February 13, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the appointment of Dabs Maness Davis as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Davis will succeed Amanda Benfield in…
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Upcountry History Museum receives grant to digitize files
February 4, 2025
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, announced that it has been awarded a grant from the South Carolina State Historical Records Advisory Board’s regrant program to…
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Spartanburg County attracted $745 million in new investment in 2024
January 16, 2025
In 2024, OneSpartanburg, Inc. landed 23 economic development projects on behalf of Spartanburg County and the City of Spartanburg, resulting in a total of $745 million in capital investment and…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2025 board slate, Michelle Seaver named chair-elect
December 17, 2024
The Greenville Chamber Board of Directors approved its 2025 board slate and appointed Michelle Seaver as chair-elect. Traci Newkirk, President and Founder of Human Potential Advisors, will serve as Board…
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Greenville Chamber releases 2025 public policy agenda
December 17, 2024
The Greenville Chamber released its 2025 policy agenda on Friday, December 13th. The agenda outlines the priorities of the Greenville business community for Greenville County and South Carolina. According to Greenville…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2024 Minority Business Accelerator graduates
December 16, 2024The Greenville Chamber’s Minority Business Accelerator Upstate initiative held its graduation ceremony on Thursday, December 5th, celebrating the completion of the annual program. The Minority Business Accelerator supports and scales…
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Holiday Classic ‘White Christmas’ celebrating 70th anniversary
November 11, 2024
Upcountry History Museum Exhibit Brings Timeless Story to Life With Original Costumes, Props and Memorabilia from 1954 Film It may not be “just like the ones we used to know,”…
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Upstate individuals and organizations recognized with the 20th annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards
October 29, 2024
On Thursday, October 24th, the Greenville Chamber and the Riley Institute at Furman presented the 2024 recipients of the Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards during the Greenville Chamber’s Diversity and Economic…
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Newest Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores path of Black History in the American West
October 21, 2024
Exploring the path of Black history in the American West with a timeline of original pictorial quilts is the focus of “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West,” a first-of-its-kind…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announces additional award recipients to be honored at 45th Annual Summit
October 17, 2024
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber), the state’s leading voice for business, is set to host its 45th Annual Summit, presented by Ogletree Deakins, October 28th-30th at the Wild Dunes…
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S.C. Commerce awarded grant to support state exporters
October 15, 2024
State of South Carolina receives U.S. Small Business Administration funding The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce names W. Tobin Cassels III 2024 Business Leader of the Year
October 2, 2024
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced Southeastern Freight Lines President W. ‘Tobin’ Cassels III as the 2024 recipient of the organization’s annual Business Leader of the Year…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. announces 45th Leadership Spartanburg class
September 19, 2024
OneSpartanburg, Inc., the Carolinas only consolidated business, economic, and tourism development entity, announced the participants for the 45th class of Leadership Spartanburg. The class will get to know Spartanburg County…
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Greenville Chamber announces staff promotions
September 3, 2024
The Greenville Chamber announced the promotion of three team members to key leadership roles. Megan Campbell has been promoted to Vice President, Marketing and Communications; Dr. Cheryl Garrison to Vice…
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Complexities, tragedies of Native American boarding schools explored in exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
August 30, 2024
“To educate and assimilate into “civilized” society.” That was the motive in the 1870s behind taking Native American children to distant residential boarding schools and stripping them of all signs…
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Leadership Greenville announces members of Class 51
August 29, 2024
The Greenville Chamber’s flagship leadership development program, Leadership Greenville, announced members of its 51st class. Participants were selected based on a thorough application process including essays, professional resumes and community involvement. USC Upstate is…
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