Mayor Benjamin named 2016 Small and Minority Business Advocate of the Year
August 16, 2016
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has been named the 2016 Small & Minority Business Advocate of the Year by the Columbia Chamber for his commitment to the city’s thriving business community…
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Greenville Chamber team members receive Lifetime Achievement Awards
August 11, 2016
Greenville Chamber team members Julie Alexander, Brittney Kessler and Rionne Ridgeway have received 2016 Lifetime Sales Achievement Awards from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executive’s (ACCE) Membership Development Division.…
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2016 Best Places to Work rankings announced
August 7, 2016
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Best Companies Group, and SC Biz unveiled the rankings of the 60 winning companies representing the 2016 Best Places to Work in South Carolina.…
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2016 Best Places to Work rankings announced
August 7, 2016The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Best Companies Group, and SC Biz unveiled the rankings of the 60 winning companies representing the 2016 Best Places to Work in South Carolina.…
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Columbia Chamber honors local leaders at Annual Gala
August 4, 2016
Five Midlands Leaders to be Recognized at 114th Annual Gala COLUMBIA, SC – On Thursday, September 29, 2016, the Columbia Chamber will honor five remarkable individuals at the 114th Annual…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2016-2017 Leadership Columbia class
August 2, 2016
59 Local Individuals in 44th Class of Chamber’s Leadership Program COLUMBIA, SC – Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program for emerging and existing leaders in the Midlands, is pleased to announce…
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Greenville Chamber hires Liz Horton as Senior Vice President of Operations
July 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of Elizabeth “Liz” A. Horton as Senior Vice President of Operations. She will assume the position on September…
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Bingham named World Trade Center Charleston Executive Director
June 23, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces Pennie Bingham as Executive Director of World Trade Center Charleston. The Chamber also welcomes two new team members, Grecia Hamilton…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016 Best Places To Work award winners
June 22, 2016The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Best Companies Group, and SC Biz are proud to announce the 2016 Best Places To Work in South Carolina. Now in its 11th year,…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016 Best Places To Work award winners
June 22, 2016
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Best Companies Group, and SC Biz are proud to announce the 2016 Best Places To Work in South Carolina. Now in its 11th year,…
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Spartanburg Chamber welcomes Suzanne Beam as Membership Development Specialist
June 22, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce has expanded their team with the addition of Suzanne Beam as Membership Development Specialist. As Membership Development Specialist, Beam will generate,…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces graduates of Leadership Charleston Class of 2016
June 21, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – On Thursday, June 16, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce celebrated the graduation of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2016. For 42 years, Leadership Charleston has been…
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114th Annual Gala and Awards Ceremony call for nominations
June 20, 2016
The Columbia Chamber is Now Accepting Nominations for the Young Professional, Small & Minority Business Advocate and Military Advocate of the Year Awards COLUMBIA, SC – On Thursday, September…
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60+ local businesses to be featured at Greater Lexington Chamber Business Lexpo
June 9, 2016On August 4, The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host more than 60 local businesses at the 2016 Business Lexpo at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Lexington from…
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Sinclair and Flanick join Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce team
June 9, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed two new team members; Shea Sinclair as the Vice President of Development and Cassandra Flanick as the Advancement Administrative…
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S.C. Chamber releases statement on S.1258 being signed into law
June 9, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – State Chamber President Ted Pitts issued the following statement after Governor Haley signed S.1258, the roads bill, into law: “The state’s business community thanks Governor Haley for…
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S.C. Chamber releases statement on S.1258 being signed into law
June 9, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – State Chamber President Ted Pitts issued the following statement after Governor Haley signed S.1258, the roads bill, into law: “The state’s business community thanks Governor Haley for…
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60+ local businesses to be featured at Greater Lexington Chamber Business Lexpo
June 9, 2016
On August 4, The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host more than 60 local businesses at the 2016 Business Lexpo at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Lexington from…
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60+ local businesses to be featured at Greater Lexington Chamber Business Lexpo
June 7, 2016On August 4, The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host more than 60 local businesses at the 2016 Business Lexpo at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Lexington from…
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60+ local businesses to be featured at Greater Lexington Chamber Business Lexpo
June 7, 2016
On August 4, The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host more than 60 local businesses at the 2016 Business Lexpo at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Lexington from…
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Allen Smith, President/CEO, Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce
June 2, 2016
UpstateBizBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Allen…
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Spartanburg vision plan propels forward
May 31, 2016
Steering Committee Makes Inter-City Visit and Announces Community Event on June 14 Spartanburg continues to keep moving forward, as the Spartanburg Vision Plan steering committee announces two opportunities that continue…
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Fourteen advance through inaugural Spartanburg Political Leadership Institute
May 31, 2016
On Wednesday, May 25, the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce launched its inaugural Spartanburg Political Leadership Institute program, designed to educate current and potential elected officials about the election process…
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Sean Tracey joins Charleston Metro Chamber; Therese Gordon receives promotion
May 31, 2016
One new professional recently joined the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce team and a high performing staff member received a promotion. Sean Tracey: Vice President, Advancement Sean Tracey serves…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces new position and promotion appointments
May 17, 2016Two new professionals recently joined the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce team and a high performing staff member received a promotion. Adrian B. Cain: Senior Vice President, Membership and…
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S.C. Chamber announces H.R. Professional of the Year
May 16, 2016The State Chamber is proud to announce the South Carolina H.R. Professional of the Year, Sharon Sellers, President of SLS Consulting, LLC, who was named at our 2016 H.R. Conference…
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S.C. Chamber announces H.R. Professional of the Year
May 16, 2016
The State Chamber is proud to announce the South Carolina H.R. Professional of the Year, Sharon Sellers, President of SLS Consulting, LLC, who was named at our 2016 H.R. Conference…
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Leadership Spartanburg graduates Class of 2015-2016
May 15, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce honored 42 graduates of the Leadership Spartanburg (LS) program class of 2015-2016 at a ceremony at The Country Club of Spartanburg…
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Charleston Metro Chamber awards 75 scholarships
May 11, 2016
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce awarded 75 Accelerate Greater Charleston (AGC) Scholarships on May 10 in front of a packed room of business and educational leaders, proud parents and…
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SC Chamber Safety Awards presented to Renewable Water Resources
May 10, 2016
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) was presented the South Carolina Chamber Safety Awards to honor its efforts in making workplace safety a priority. The following ReWa departments received safety awards: Administrative…
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SC Chamber Safety Awards presented to Renewable Water Resources
May 10, 2016
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) was presented the South Carolina Chamber Safety Awards to honor its efforts in making workplace safety a priority. The following ReWa departments received safety awards: Administrative…
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One Region Global Competitiveness Strategy presented
May 9, 2016
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Following six months and over 1000 hours of best practices research, public input and analysis, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Charleston Regional Development…
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Greenville entrepreneur Johnson to moderate Chamber panel
May 9, 2016
Local entrepreneur Tammy Johnson will be the moderator at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Owners Forum next week. The quarterly event provides an opportunity for small business owners…
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Greenville entrepreneur Johnson to moderate Chamber panel
May 9, 2016
Local entrepreneur Tammy Johnson will be the moderator at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Owners Forum next week. The quarterly event provides an opportunity for small business owners…
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Midlands leaders to proclaim Small Business Week
April 28, 2016
On Monday, May 2 at 2:00 PM the Columbia Chamber, City of Columbia and Richland County will announce the official start of National Small Business Week in Columbia, South Carolina…
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North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce provides exclusive Grand Strand simulcast of Leadercast 2016
April 18, 2016
The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, CVB announces its annual presentation of Leadercast 2016 on Friday, May 6. An exclusive simulcast of the largest one-day leadership event in the world,…
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S.C. Chamber Statement On House Budget
March 23, 2016
State Chamber President Ted Pitts released the following statement after the House passed a budget allocating $415 million to roads next year: “The business community is glad to see…
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S.C. Chamber Statement On House Budget
March 23, 2016
State Chamber President Ted Pitts released the following statement after the House passed a budget allocating $415 million to roads next year: “The business community is glad to see…
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S.C. Chamber statement on Senate vote on roads bill
March 9, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – State Chamber President Ted Pitts today released the following statement after the Senate gave second reading to the roads bill: “The business community appreciates the South Carolina…
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S.C. Chamber statement on Senate vote on roads bill
March 9, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – State Chamber President Ted Pitts today released the following statement after the Senate gave second reading to the roads bill: “The business community appreciates the South Carolina…
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World Trade Center Charleston hosts international finance seminar
February 29, 2016
Part of effort to increase region’s export activity CHARLESTON, SC – World Trade Center Charleston (WTCC), a division of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, is hosting an International Finance…
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Complete Public Relations named Chamber Small Business of the Year finalist
February 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations was named a top three finalist for Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year award Tuesday night at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner…
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Complete Public Relations named Chamber Small Business of the Year finalist
February 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations was named a top three finalist for Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year award Tuesday night at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner…
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NMB Chamber’s First Friday Business Builder Event
February 24, 2016
Focuses on the importance of infrastructure improvements to Horry County’s economic future The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce announces Eddie Dyer as its featured speaker for its March First Friday…
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Wagner Wealth Management named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Month
February 22, 2016GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wagner Wealth Management has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for February 2016. Wagner Wealth Management services include financial planning, asset management, insurance…
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Greater Lexington Chamber honors businesses, introduces new President/CEO
February 22, 2016The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center honored five of its accomplished members and introduced new President & CEO Otis Rawl at its Chamber Awards Night Thursday at the Lexington Municipal Complex.…
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Greater Lexington Chamber honors businesses, introduces new President/CEO
February 22, 2016The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center honored five of its accomplished members and introduced new President & CEO Otis Rawl at its Chamber Awards Night Thursday at the Lexington Municipal Complex.…
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Wagner Wealth Management named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Month
February 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wagner Wealth Management has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for February 2016. Wagner Wealth Management services include financial planning, asset management, insurance…
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Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center names new president and CEO
February 19, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center announced that Otis B. Rawl, Jr. has been named president and CEO, effective February 29, 2016. Prior to joining the Greater…
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Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center names new president and CEO
February 19, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center announced that Otis B. Rawl, Jr. has been named president and CEO, effective February 29, 2016. Prior to joining the Greater…
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