Two Andy Warhol exhibitions opening at Upcountry History Museum
February 3, 2023
The Upcountry History Museum-Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is bringing an exceptional encounter with history, art, and culture to Greenville when two extraordinary exhibitions featuring Pop Art icon Andy Warhol…
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Leadership Golden Strip Kicks Off Class 3 with 16 Strong Current & Emerging Leaders
January 31, 2023
Fountain Inn, SC- Leadership Golden Strip, a year long, collaborative leadership program of the Greater Mauldin, Simpsonville Area, and Fountain Inn Chambers, launched Class #3 on January 24th with a…
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Laurens County Chamber Announces 2023 Chamber Ambassadors
January 30, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently announced the 2023 Chamber Ambassadors. The elite group of volunteers assists the Chamber in various ways including acting as public relations liaisons at…
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Charleston Metro Chamber unveils art installation to commemorate 250 years
January 26, 2023This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Charleston Metro Chamber. The Chamber has been convening businesses, governments, civic organizations and citizens to collectively respond to our region’s greatest opportunities, and most…
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Latest Edition of The Brew Features Lakeview Bar-B-Q
January 24, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted another engaging session of “The Brew” last week at Palmetto Brothers Dispensary in Laurens. Each event begins with a presentation by a local entrepreneur…
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Columbia Chamber Leadership Columbia program seeking applications
January 24, 2023
Leadership Columbia Class of 2024 Applications Now Open Applications are now open for the Columbia Chamber’s leadership program, Leadership Columbia, for the Class of 2024. Approximately 60 applicants will be…
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Charleston Metro Chamber and CRDA release Talent Demand Study that indicates 35,700 net new jobs in the next five years
January 19, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber, in partnership with the Charleston Regional Development Alliance, has released the Talent Demand Study, which provides a foundational analysis for industry, small business, education and community partners to…
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SC Chamber unveils 2023 Competitiveness Agenda, General Assembly leaders share outlooks at Business Speaks dinner
January 18, 2023
On Tuesday, January 7, 2023, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber), the state’s unified voice of business, hosts its annual Business Speaks Event at the Pastides Alumni Center…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session January 18
January 16, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber is brewing something up again. In partnership with Main Street Laurens, the Chamber is hosting the next edition of “The Brew” on Wednesday, January 18 from…
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Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Program launches in 2023
January 12, 2023
Special Interest Sessions Available for Interested Families In partnership with Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Apprenticeship Carolina, the Columbia Chamber is recruiting new participants in the Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Program…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) launches a new anti-litter campaign for 2023, called “Keep it Clean, Laurens County.”
January 11, 2023
Keep Laurens County Beautiful is launching a new anti-litter campaign for 2023. “The Keep it Clean campaign promotes the KLCB vision of a cleaner, greener, more beautiful Laurens County,” according…
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SC Chamber, DEW collaborate to launch Palmetto Business Barometer survey
January 10, 2023
The SC Chamber of Commerce and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce launch a monthly survey series to capture a pulse on business conditions, attitudes and behaviors The South…
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Laurens County Chamber Annual Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award Nominations Open Through January 18
January 9, 2023
Each year at the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner, the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award pays tribute to individuals who use their time, talent, and compassion…
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Charleston Metro Chamber now accepting applications for skills-based leadership program
January 5, 2023
Charleston, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber’s Leadership Discovery program, presented by Wells Fargo, is currently accepting applications for their Spring class until Friday, January 20. The 3-month program begins in February and has 10 sessions…
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Vault Celebrates Relocation with Ribbon Cutting
December 28, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Vault Salon & Spa in Laurens. Vault Salon & Spa is not new to Laurens but recently relocated…
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Chamber Community Guide Cover Photo Contest Closes December 20
December 14, 2022
Calling all local photographers! The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce wants to feature original work from a local photographer on the cover of the 2023 Laurens County Community Guide. For…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Folashade Odejimi to their team
December 14, 2022
This year, the Charleston Metro Chamber Foundation, along with E3 Foundation and Roper St. Francis Healthcare, was awarded an $8.4 million EDA Good Jobs Challenge Grant, which will help these organizations…
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Minority Business Accelerator announces 2023 cohort
December 12, 2022The Greenville Chamber’s Minority Business Accelerator Upstate program recently graduated 2022 program participants and announced the 2023 class line-up. The Minority Business Accelerator supports and scales high-potential minority-owned firms…
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Midlands Minority Business Accelerator announces 2023 Cohort; 2022 Graduation
December 8, 2022
Class of 2022 Cohort Graduates Eight Local Minority Businesses. The Columbia Chamber’s Midlands Minority Business Accelerator program recently graduated 2022 program participants and announced the 2023 class. The Midlands Minority…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Minority Business Accelerator graduates
December 8, 2022The Charleston Metro Chamber’s Lowcountry Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) program recently graduated their first cohort of leaders. The Lowcountry Minority Business Accelerator, presented by Bank of America, is committed to accelerating the development…
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Greenville Chamber announces staff promotions
December 8, 2022The Greenville Chamber has promoted two individuals: Liz Horton (left) has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer and Jennifer Powell (right) to Executive Assistant and Director of Administrative Services.Since first…
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Engenius’ Samantha Wagner completes Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Pacesetter Program
December 5, 2022
Samantha Wagner, Engenius’ Sales and Marketing Coordinator, recently successfully completed Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Pacesetter 2022 Program. Wagner was selected to be a part of the annual leadership program late…
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Nikki Huber named to Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ 2022 Forty Under 40 list
November 28, 2022
Greenville Chamber legislative director receives national recognition The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) named Nikki Huber, Greenville Chamber Legislative Director, to its 2022 Forty Under 40 list. ACCE’s…
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Everybody wins when you shop where you live in Mount Pleasant
November 17, 2022
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant have once again joined forces to encourage residents to support local businesses during the holiday shopping season.…
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Charleston Metro Chamber releases 2022 Economic Forecast
November 17, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber presented the 2022 Regional Economic Forecast at its 31st Annual Economic Outlook Conference held Wednesday, November 16 at Trident Technical College. The forecast for the Charleston region is…
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Chamber Supports Local Merchants with Shop Small Saturday Swag Bags
November 16, 2022
The holiday shopping season is kicking off and the Laurens County Chamber wants to make sure that Laurens County businesses are prepared. On Tuesday, November 22, local businesses can stop…
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SC Chamber continues to strengthen team
November 9, 2022
Fall 2022 Transitions and Additions The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) continues to strengthen its staff this fall with multiple promotions and new hires. “The SC Chamber…
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Charleston Metro Chamber launches Chamber Ties campaign
November 7, 2022
Initiating, advocating and empowering our region to advance a prosperous business environment is the mission of the Charleston Metro Chamber. Dedicated members and the work they do are critical to…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Adds Two to the Team
October 21, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently added two new members to their team. “We have an amazing Chamber team; the new additions are roles we have needed for a…
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Wild Rumpus of Sendak’s ‘Wild Things’ comes to Upcountry History Museum
October 17, 2022
Stomping into Greenville in its only South Carolina stop, “Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak” will open at the Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, on Saturday, October…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2023 Board, Jessica Donan named chair-elect
October 10, 2022
The Greenville Chamber’s leadership has elected Jessica Donan as chair-elect of its Board of Directors and has added seven new Board members for the upcoming year. Donan will take over…
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Karen R. Jenkins named incoming Chair of Columbia Chamber of Commerce
October 6, 2022
Karen R. Jenkins, President and CEO of KRJ Consulting, LLC, has been named Chair-Elect of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Karen has been a member of the Columbia Chamber Board of…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session October 19
October 5, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber is brewing something up again. In partnership with Main Street Clinton, the Chamber is hosting the next edition of “The Brew” on October 19 from 8…
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Laurens County Chamber Partners with Greenwood Chamber for Business After Hours at South Bend Winery
October 5, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce and the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce are joining forces or an evening of fun and networking. The Business after Hours event will be held…
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Agape Care Group enters Alabama and Louisiana with the acquisition of Journey Hospice
October 4, 2022
SPARTANBURG, SC – Agape Care Group, a provider of hospice and palliative care in the Southeast and portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners, announced it has acquired Journey Hospice based in…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Fall 2022 Leadership Discovery class
October 3, 2022
Leadership Discovery, a leadership development program by the Charleston Metro Chamber, is excited to welcome the Fall 2022 class. Leadership Discovery is an innovative program that allows participants the opportunity to learn from…
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Columbia Chamber honors David Pankau at Annual Gala
September 22, 2022
David Pankau, Chairman of the Board of Directors, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, named Columbia Chamber’s 2022 Ambassador of the Year. The Columbia Chamber will honor David Pankau at the Chamber’s…
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Courthouse Coffee Celebrates Recent Opening with Ribbon Cutting
September 21, 2022
With the announcement of the closing of the Coffee Roost in April the coffee scene in downtown Laurens was abruptly put on hold. But not for long. Within a few…
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Prisma Health Laurens County Hosts Chamber Business After Hours
September 19, 2022
Last Thursday the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce partnered with Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital to host a Business after Hours for community members in the Ferguson Meditation Garden on…
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Charleston Metro Chamber congratulates Leadership Charleston Class of 2022
September 15, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber is excited to announce the graduates of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2022. For over 45 years, the Chamber has offered this highly sought-after professional development opportunity. Through community immersion…
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Trident CEO Council invests in diverse candidates for Charleston Metro Chamber’s leadership programs
September 15, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber is proud to offer a variety of programs aimed at developing our region’s leaders at whatever stage of their career they are in. Trident CEO Council, a group of…
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Greenville Chamber celebrates 10 years of Minority Business Accelerator
September 15, 2022The Greenville Chamber hosted the Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) Tenth Anniversary Celebration, Presented by Bank of America, at the Peace Center’s Huguenot Loft September 8, in honor of the program’s…
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MPA Strategies Director of Marketing, Virginia Jacques, selected for Leadership Columbia
September 14, 2022
MPA Strategies Director of Marketing, Virginia Jacques joins the Leadership Columbia Class of 2023. The program aims to develop greater social and community awareness while creating opportunities for growth and…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith’s Gene Bell accepted into Leadership Columbia Class of 2023
September 13, 2022
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture announced that architect and former AIA South Carolina President Gene Bell was accepted into the Leadership Columbia Class of 2023. Offered through the Columbia Chamber, Leadership…
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Garvin Design Group’s Liza Brockman joins Leadership Columbia Class of 2023
September 12, 2022
Garvin Design Group Interior Designer Liza Brockman has been named to the Leadership Columbia class of 2023. She joins a cohort of 61 emerging community leaders participating in the Columbia…
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Chamber Celebrates Lakeview Bar-B-Q with Ribbon Cutting
September 12, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for new Chamber Member, Lakeview Bar-B-Q, on August 26, 2022. This family-owned business began in 2020, providing customers with delicious…
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LC Chamber Celebrates Palmetto Self Storage with Ribbon Cutting
September 11, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a celebratory ribbon cutting for Palmetto Self Storage. The Butler Family, longtime owners and operators of Gwinn’s Siding and Window Co., opened…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2023 Leadership Columbia Class
September 9, 2022
61 Local Individuals selected for Milestone 50th Class of Chamber’s Leadership Program Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina, for emerging and existing leaders in…
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Carlos Phillips to serve as Chair-Elect of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
September 8, 2022
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) announced the appointment of the new board officers with Carlos Phillips, Greenville Chamber President/CEO, tapped to serve as Chair Elect. Carlos will…
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Charleston Metro Chamber receives grant from TRUIST to support housing attainability
August 29, 2022
Housing attainability continues to be a critical concern for our region’s business community, especially given the current struggle to find and retain talent is only heightened by the rising cost…
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