Charleston Metro Chamber announces Leadership Charleston Class of 2023
August 25, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber is excited to announce the participants of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2023. For over 49 years, the Chamber has offered this highly sought-after professional development opportunity. Through community immersion…
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12th Annual Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Expo set for September
August 25, 2022
The largest networking event in Mount Pleasant — driven by Expo Title Sponsor Crews Subaru of Charleston — is set to take place Thursday, Sept. 22, from 1:00 p.m. to…
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The Brew – Coffee and Conversation about Laurens County
August 22, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted another session of “The Brew” last week at Laurens CPW in Laurens. Each event begins with a presentation by a local entrepreneur about their…
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Charleston Metro Chamber releases Housing Resource Guide
August 15, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber recognizes that the cost and availability of housing are a regional issue impacting employers and employees. Typical residents in our region spend 57% of their income on housing…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes new addition to membership team
August 11, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Lindsey Hartshorne has joined the Chamber team as Membership Coordinator. In this position, she will assist with membership sales and corporate partnerships as well as…
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Charleston Metro Chamber now accepting applications for skills-based leadership program
August 10, 2022
Leadership Discovery, presented by Wells Fargo, is accepting applications until Friday, September 2. The 3-month program begins in September and has 10 sessions designed to enhance valuable leadership skills. Leadership…
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Chamber hosts opportunity to have conversations with elected officials
August 3, 2022
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) announces their 3rd Annual “Know Your Lawmaker” Reception powered by REV Federal Credit Union. This event will take place on Wednesday, August 10…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Workforce Innovation Labs
August 3, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce their new Workforce Innovation Labs program. The Labs offer a space for small businesses to work through their toughest challenges. They are…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes new Operations Coordinator
August 2, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Grace Carlson has joined the Chamber team as Operations Coordinator. In this role, she communicates externally to optimize operational success for Chamber members, guests and…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session August 17
August 1, 2022
Laurens County Chamber of Commerce has announced the next session of “The Brew.” The event will be held on August 17 from 8:00-9:00 am at Laurens CPW (212 Church Street,…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes new addition to Community Development Team
July 28, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Celeste O’Keefe has joined the Chamber team as Leadership and Programs Coordinator. In this role, she will oversee events, programs and services for Charleston Young…
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Coastal Community Foundation launches annual Equity Speaker Series
July 28, 2022
Coastal Community Foundation today announced the launch of its annual Equity Speaker Series, which will kick off with an inaugural event featuring Barbara Whye, Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces 2022 Honors winners
July 26, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber celebrates the achievements of local organizations and leaders with an exemplary commitment to the region’s economic development and quality of life by presenting the 2022 Honors…
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Jim Newsome named 2022 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award winner
July 26, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Jim Newsome as the recipient of the 2022 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award, which will be presented at The Honors on September 7. Named after…
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Women @ Work Networking Event a Resounding Success
July 25, 2022
Last week the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a “Women @ Work Happy Hour and Networking event in their office. Among their many roles in the community, the chamber…
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Charleston Metro Chamber’s Kelly Killeen-Haupt earns Lifetime Sales Achievement Award
July 21, 2022
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has awarded Kelly Killeen-Haupt of the Charleston Metro Chamber with the Dana Ketterling Lifetime Sales Achievement Award. The award recognizes career sales achievement, with…
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Spring Valley graduate is first to land skilled craft career through new SC Chamber-Dominion Energy partnership
July 20, 2022
Partnership between business and education aims to grow more diverse workforce in South Carolina The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Dominion Energy South Carolina co-hosted a “signing day” Tuesday where…
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Greenville Chamber leaders recognized by leading industry organizations
July 18, 2022
Two Greenville Chamber executives have been recognized by leading chamber industry organizations. Liz Horton, the Greenville Chamber’s Senior Vice President, has been recognized for 20 years of service by Carolinas…
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Smoked team wins SC Historic Preservation Honor Award
July 14, 2022The team behind new Columbia restaurant Smoked received an Honor Award at the 27th annual South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Governor McMaster presented the team…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces inaugural Civic Leaders Academy Class
July 14, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber is thrilled to announce the inaugural Civic Leaders Academy graduating class. In partnership with Charleston Trident Association of Realtors and Charleston Home Builders Association, this advanced and informative…
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Tipsy Gypsy Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
July 6, 2022
Tipsy Gypsy, or TG Consignment Boutique, opened in Clinton last Friday and today they were welcomed to the community with the official ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening with the…
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Leadership Columbia seeks proposals from nonprofits for class project
July 5, 2022
Proposals Due August 12, 2022 The Columbia Chamber’s flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is requesting proposals for the LC Class of 2023 class project. Each year, the LC Class chooses a…
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“Business is Heating Up” at Lexington’s largest business expo: Lexpo 2022
June 27, 2022
Over a Decade of Connecting Businesses Lexpo, the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center’s annual business trade show, is bringing together more than 90 businesses, of all sizes, and local restaurants…
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The Brew – Coffee and Conversation about all Things Laurens County
June 27, 2022
Last week, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Main Street Clinton, hosted another session of The Brew. The Brew is a bi-monthly meeting providing a unique opportunity for local…
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SC Chamber & Salary.com announce partnership
June 21, 2022
The South Carolina Chamber announced a new partnership with Salary.com as a way to provide solutions to the ever-changing needs of SC businesses, especially in the post-pandemic world. Businesses are…
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Upcountry History Museum is a 2022 Blue Star Museum
June 13, 2022
The Upcountry History Museum – Furman University has joined museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to museums for the nation’s active-duty military…
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SC Chamber statement on budget agreement
June 11, 2022
In response to the South Carolina Budget Conference Committee’s agreement announced this morning, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Morgan released the following statement: “The South Carolina business community…
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Charleston Metro Chamber releases local & regional priorities
June 8, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce the release of its Local & Regional Priorities, which highlights their positions on regional policies and the guiding principles that help them navigate what and…
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Columbia Chamber announces honorees for 2022 Columbia Impact Awards
June 7, 2022
Nine Recognized for Outstanding Achievements During 8th Annual Columbia Impact Awards The Columbia Chamber announced the recipients of the annual Columbia Impact Awards. The 2022 Columbia Impact Awards, presented by…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Diversity Leaders Certificate program
June 6, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce their new Diversity Leaders Certificate program. This informative program is designed to equip business leaders with the necessary tools and resources to…
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Greenville Chamber announces staff optimization
June 6, 2022
The Greenville Chamber has optimized its team to better serve its Investors and Greater Greenville area businesses. Dr. Cheryl Garrison has been promoted to Executive Director of the Greenville Chamber…
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Chamber Celebrates Fountain Inn Nonprofit “Let’s Saddle Up” with Ribbon Cutting
June 6, 2022
A new member, celebratory Ribbon Cutting was hosted by the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 26, to celebrate Let’s Saddle Up, located in Fountain Inn. This amazing,…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2022 finalizes class project at Transitions
May 25, 2022
Finished Project Represents Combined Community Effort The Leadership Columbia Class of 2022 (LC22) recently completed its ambitious class project at Transitions Homeless Center. Since February, LC22 has been helping Transitions…
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Charleston Metro Chamber now accepting Leadership Charleston applications
May 25, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber is accepting applications for the Leadership Charleston Class of 2023 until July 16. This year-long program engages participants in experiences that help them become better community leaders. Through community immersion and…
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Natasha Pitts hired as Greenville Chamber Vice President of Diversity and Economic Inclusion
May 16, 2022
The Greenville Chamber has hired Natasha Pitts to serve as Vice President of Diversity and Economic Inclusion. In this role, she will lead and implement the Chamber’s Diversity and Economic…
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SC Chamber to host inaugural Women’s Leadership Symposium
May 16, 2022
On Wednesday, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce will host the inaugural Women’s Leadership Symposium, a conference designed to highlight the contributions of women for the betterment of our state.…
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Laurens County Chamber Announces First Quarter Ambassador and Small Business of Excellence Winners
May 3, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce awarded the first quarter Ambassador and Small Business of Excellence Awards at during the April Board of Directors meeting. Cortni Motes, Laurens County Public…
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Greenville Chamber hires Abby McNeely as Director of Resource Development
May 2, 2022
The Greenville Chamber recently hired Abby McNeely as the Director of Resource Development. In this role, Abby will facilitate development of a strategic and comprehensive sponsorship program leveraging the longstanding…
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Earth Day – Keeping Laurens County Beautiful
April 24, 2022
Earth Day was a perfect day to continue the emphasis on keeping Laurens County Beautiful. Last month, Laurens County was selected as the kick-off location for the fourth annual litter pickup…
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Bourbon & Bubbles Celebrates with Ribbon Cutting
April 20, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a celebratory Ribbon Cutting for the new location of Bourbon and Bubbles, now located at 927-C S. Broad Street, in Clinton, SC.…
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Bourbon & Bubbles Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours -Thursday April 7
April 4, 2022
Bourbon & Bubbles in Clinton has settled into their new expansive space at 927-C S. Broad Street (in the Food Lion shopping center) so it’s time for the celebratory ribbon…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2022 announces Bike & Lock campaign
April 4, 2022
Transitions Homeless Center to receive all donations The Leadership Columbia Class of 2022 (LC22) announced its Bike & Lock drive in partnership with Transitions Homeless Center. Throughout the month of…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber announces Housing Executive Fellow
March 24, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber recognizes that the cost and availability of housing are a regional issue impacting employers and employees. For this reason, they have continued to include attainable housing…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces launch of Civic Leaders Academy
March 16, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber has announced the launch of their Civic Leaders Academy. In partnership with Charleston Trident Association of Realtors and Charleston Home Builders Association, this advanced and informative…
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Greater Irmo Chamber honors local leaders at Annual Gala and Awards Night
March 8, 2022On Friday, March 4, 2022, the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce honored outstanding Chamber partners at the 2022 Irmo Chamber Awards Night and Gala, presented by Steve Padgett’s Honda of…
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Charleston Metro Chamber to host third-annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference
March 2, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber has announced their third-annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference, themed “Mutual Prosperity: Creating an Equitable Community.” The conference will be held on April 5 from 8:30to 4:30. “Creating…
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Charleston Metro Chamber’s Adrian Cain appointed to Board of Regents of Institute for Organization Management
March 1, 2022
Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, has appointed Adrian Cain, IOM, Senior Vice President of Leadership and Community Development of the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces relaunch of Local Area programming
February 28, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber has announced the relaunch of Local Area Programs, an effort to align more closely with their membership and offer programs and opportunities that happen near where…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces new leadership program for executives, Charleston Insight
February 23, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber has announced the launch of a new Leadership program, Charleston Insight, presented by JP Morgan. This twelve-week program invites senior-level executives and business owners who are new to Charleston…
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Statement from Carlos Phillips: Focus on SC’s Prosperity
February 21, 2022
South Carolina’s legislators appear determined to irreparably damage the pro-business climate we have so steadily built over the past several decades. Next week, the Senate will take up H. 3126…
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