Keep Laurens County Beautiful Seeks Volunteers for Lake Greenwood Cleanup
February 21, 2022
The 14th annual Lake Greenwood Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, March 12 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) is excited to partner with Keep Greenwood County Beautiful (KGCB)…
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Laurens County Chamber Holds First Business After Hours Event of 2022
February 21, 2022
Palmetto Brothers Dispensary hosted the first Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event of the year on February 17. South Bend Winery partnered with Palmetto Brothers Dispensary to…
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Laurens County Chamber Annual Meeting Shines Light on the Best of Laurens County
February 16, 2022
Last week the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce held their annual meeting for the first time in two years. The event was held on February 10th and as expected, the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Spring 2022 Leadership Discovery Class
February 16, 2022
Leadership Discovery, a leadership development program by the Charleston Metro Chamber, is excited to welcome the Spring 2022 class. Leadership Discovery is an innovative program that allows participants the opportunity to learn from…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces inaugural Lowcountry Minority Business Accelerator class
February 10, 2022The Charleston Metro Chamber is committed to leading our region’s businesses in creating an equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to live, learn and earn. The Lowcountry Minority Business…
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Midlands Minority Business Accelerator announces 2022 Cohort
February 10, 2022
Columbia Chamber selects eight participants for the inaugural year of the program. The Midlands Minority Business Accelerator, a program of the Columbia Chamber, is pleased to announce eight businesses that…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber expands Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team
February 7, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce is committed to leading our region’s businesses in creating an equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to live, learn and earn. With overwhelming…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes new addition to talent team
February 2, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced that Celeste Granger has joined the Chamber team as Director of Talent Initiatives. In this role, she will serve as a liaison for business and…
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Trident United Way & Charleston Metro Chamber team up for Lead United
February 1, 2022
Back for its second successful year, Trident United Way’s pioneering Lead United program is here with a new session. Trident United Way is teaming up with the Charleston Metro Chamber…
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S.C. Commerce Office of Innovation announces grant awards
January 24, 2022
10 organizations across the state receive funds to support innovation and entrepreneurship The South Carolina Department of Commerce Office of Innovation today announced its 2022 Relentless Challenge grant recipients, totaling…
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Everybody wins when you dine where you live in Mount Pleasant
January 13, 2022
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant have joined forces once again. This time to encourage residents to support local restaurants and other food…
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Fellowship provides state and local business leaders with opportunities to engage nationally on critical education and workforce issues
January 13, 2022
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Barbara Stapleton, Senior Vice President of Talent Advancement with the Charleston Metro Chamber, as a participant in the sixth cohort of its premiere…
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A Conversation with Henri Baskins about the new Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) program
January 13, 2022
The Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) is a program of the Columbia Chamber in partnership with the South Carolina Minority Business Accelerator. The South Carolina Minority Business Accelerator is a…
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Chamber Launches “The Brew” in Laurens County
January 12, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) is launching “The Brew” as one more initiative for small business support in Laurens County. “The Brew” first began in the City of…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce releases 2022 Competitiveness Agenda
January 10, 2022
Ahead of the start of the 2022 legislative session, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce today released its annual Competitiveness Agenda, with seven major areas of improvement the General Assembly…
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Chamber earns accreditation from CACCE
December 30, 2021
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) recently received the Carolina Chamber Accreditation from the Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE). Amanda Munyan, LCCC President & CEO, presented…
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Litter Prevention & Beautification Efforts Continue to Grow Across Laurens County
December 18, 2021
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce team officially welcomes Courtney Stonell as the Laurens County Beautification Affiliate Coordinator. This position was announced in June 2021 when a countywide collaborative partnership began. The Affiliate Coordinator position will focus on areas of impact, enforcement, and education. According to…
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Leadership Discovery announces Fall 2021 graduates
December 16, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced and congratulate the graduates of the Fall 2021 Leadership Discovery class. Leadership Discovery is an innovative, skills-based leadership development program that allows participants the opportunity to learn…
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Greenville Chamber releases 2022 public policy agenda
December 13, 2021
The Greenville Chamber released its 2022 policy agenda on Friday, December 10th, focused on key policy changes. The agenda, released in concert with the Upstate Chamber Coalition and the SC…
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Charleston Locums firm wins Small Business of the Year award
December 10, 2021Floyd Lee Locums recognized among the Charleston Metro Chamber’s 2021 Honorees At the Charleston Metro Chamber’s recent Member-Bration, they announced the honorees for their 2021 Honors Awards. Floyd Lee Locums,…
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Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) applications are due Dec 10
December 9, 2021
The Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) is a program of the Columbia Chamber in partnership with the South Carolina Minority Business Accelerator. The South Carolina Minority Business Accelerator is a statewide…
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Laurens County Chamber President Participating in Leadership Program
December 9, 2021
Laurens County President/CEO, Amanda Munyan recently completed her first year at the Institute for Organization Management (IOM), a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at the Centennial Institute in Athens, GA. “Institute was…
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Ashley Clark named ATHENA Young Professional
November 23, 2021
The Greenville Chamber named Ashley Clark, owner of Kilwins Greenville, the 2021 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award recipient. The award was presented at the 10th Annual ATHENA Leadership Symposium on November…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2021-2022 Board of Directors
November 22, 2021
Jean Cecil Frick, Vice President of NP Strategy, to Chair Columbia Chamber Board of Directors The Columbia Chamber announced the 2021-2022 Board of Directors with the addition of sixteen new…
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Nikki Huber graduates from Institute for Organization Management
November 15, 2021
Greenville Chamber’s Legislative Director Graduates from U.S. Chamber Foundation Leadership Training Program Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce statements on Hugh Leatherman
November 12, 2021
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce released the following statements on the passing of State Senate Finance Committee Chairman Hugh Leatherman. South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob…
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Dr. David J. Cole named 2021 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award winner
November 11, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Dr. David J. Cole as the recipient of the 2021 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award, which will be presented at the Chamber’s Member-Bration on December 3. Named after one…
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Liz Horton named to Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ Board of Directors
November 10, 2021
The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) announced that Liz Horton, Greenville Chamber Senior Vice President, will serve on the 2022 Executive Committee as Treasurer. Horton joins 17…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces 2021 Honors winners
November 10, 2021
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 2021 Honors awards.…
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Greenville Chamber recruiting small business owners for 2022 Minority Business Accelerator
November 8, 2021
Applications are now open for the Greenville Chamber’s 2022 Upstate Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) program. The Minority Business Accelerator supports and scales high-potential minority-owned firms by providing targeted training, access…
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Greenville Chamber named Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives 2021 Outstanding Chamber of the Year
November 8, 2021
The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) recognized the Greenville Chamber as the 2021 Outstanding Chamber of the Year (for a chamber with over 700 members) at their…
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Upcountry History Museum ushers in the holidays with Norman Rockwell
November 4, 2021
Join the Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, as it ushers in the holiday season with Norman Rockwell’s Home for the Holidays exhibition and four of Rockwell’s full-sized original…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Deputy Secretary
November 4, 2021
Agency taps Ashely Teasdel to serve alongside Secretary Lightsey The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Ashely Teasdel, most recently serving as director of the Business Services division, has been…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Honors Companies for Excellence in Workplace Diversity & Inclusion
November 3, 2021
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s leading voice for business, has presented six South Carolina Companies with its Excellence in Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Award. These exemplary businesses,…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. recognizes community progress, award-winners, during 2021 Annual Celebration
October 27, 2021
Following COVID-19 safety protocols, OneSpartanburg, Inc. recognized a host of community leaders and exemplary businesses at MOMENTUM: The 2021 Annual Celebration held Tuesday at the Chapman Cultural Center. OneSpartanburg, Inc.…
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Charleston Metro Chamber PAC endorses Haynie for Town of Mount Pleasant Mayor
October 26, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (Chamber PAC) is pleased to announce the endorsement of Will Haynie for Mayor of the Town of Mount Pleasant. Mayor Haynie has served…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2022 Board, Cal Hurst named Chair-Elect
October 25, 2021
The Greenville Chamber’s leadership has elected Cal Hurst as chair-elect of its Board of Directors. He will take over the highest volunteer leadership role for the Greenville Chamber in 2023.…
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Columbia Chamber Partner Engagement
October 22, 2021
Columbia Chamber held the Partner Engagement on October 21st at Nexsen Pruet’s Roof Top Plaza on Main St., Columbia for an evening of fun and networking! Food was provided by…
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Charleston Metro Chamber PAC announces endorsements for Summerville Town Council
October 21, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (Chamber PAC) is pleased to announce its endorsements of Aaron Brown for Summerville Town Council District 1 and Kima Garten-Schmidt for…
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Lexington Chamber to host Town of Lexington Candidate Forum Monday
October 20, 2021
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host a candidate forum for elected positions on the Town of Lexington council on Monday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m. at 311 West…
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Charleston Metro Chamber PAC announces endorsement for Charleston City Council
October 19, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (Chamber PAC) announced its endorsement of Robert Mitchell for Charleston City Council District 4. To be considered for the endorsement, candidates…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Director of Membership Engagement
October 5, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce that Theresa Montano has joined the Chamber team as Director of Membership Engagement. In this role, she collaborates with future and current members to identify…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Operations Coordinator
September 27, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce that Ashley Stephenson has joined the Chamber team as Operations Coordinator. In this role, she supports the Chamber by providing a safe, professional, optimal…
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Destination Powersports Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for New Owners
September 24, 2021
A Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting was hosted by the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, September 22nd, to celebrate the new ownership of Destination Powersports. The owner, Steven Eubanks,…
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Trident United Way welcomes new board chair and members
September 23, 2021
Trident United Way announced Tim Grow of Elliott Davis as the new Board Chairman. He succeeds Steve Polson of AstenJohnson. “Our Lane Family Boardroom has a running list of board…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Fall 2021 Leadership Discovery class
September 21, 2021
Leadership Discovery, a leadership development program by the Charleston Metro Chamber, is excited to welcome the Fall 2021 class. Leadership Discovery is an innovative program that allows participants the opportunity…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2022 Leadership Columbia class
September 20, 2021
65 Local Individuals selected for 49th 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 the…
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Businesses, community members invited to discuss key state legislative issues at Lexington Chamber Grassroots Meeting
September 14, 2021
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will be hosting the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s Grassroots Regional Meeting on Tuesday, September 21 at 8:15 a.m. at the Chamber, located at…
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Chambers partner to launch South Carolina Minority Business Accelerator
September 13, 2021Bank of America’s $500,000 grant expands program statewide Three Chamber organizations from across South Carolina jointly announced today that Bank of America has provided a $500,000 grant to launch a…
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Charleston Metro Chamber congratulates Leadership Charleston Class of 2021
September 10, 2021
On September 2, the Charleston Metro Chamber celebrated the graduation of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2021. For 48 years, Leadership Charleston has been identifying and developing leaders in the community, producing over 2000…
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