Charleston Metro Chamber expands DE&I initiative
February 18, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced the expansion of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) initiative. Grace Hamilton, who previously served as the Chamber’s Senior Manager of Member Services, now serves…
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Nancye Bailey earns Certified Association Executive credential
February 16, 2021
ASAE has announced that Nancye Bailey, President of NDB Association & Event Management, has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE®) designation. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes new staff
February 16, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce Cassie Flanick as Director of Membership Relations and Bailey Vincett as Government Relations Coordinator. As Director of Member Relations, Cassie is responsible for the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Spring 2021 Leadership Discovery Class
February 16, 2021
Leadership Discovery, a leadership development program by the Charleston Metro Chamber, is excited to welcome the Spring 2021 class. Leadership Discovery is an innovative program that allows participants the opportunity to learn from…
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Dining On The Dam postponed to 2022
February 9, 2021
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will postpone Dining On The Dam, originally postponed to March 28, to April 10, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests who will…
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Peg Lahmeyer named 2020 Trailblazer of the Year by Summerville Chamber
February 3, 2021The Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce’s award program is designed to recognize the dedication, achievement and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by exceptional local businesses, nonprofits and individuals. Recipients of the…
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Lexington Chamber announces business award nominees
February 3, 2021
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center announced today its nominees for the 2021 Lexington Chamber Awards that will be presented during a virtual ceremony on Facebook on Wednesday, March 10…
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2021 Columbia Impact Awards Winners Event – Feb 18
February 2, 2021The Columbia Impact Awards strive to spotlight the dedication of outstanding organizations and individuals that make the Columbia region a vibrant place to visit, live and do business. The Columbia…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce releases 2021 Legislative Agenda
January 21, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce the release of its 2021 Legislative Agenda, the set of goals that the Chamber’s Senior Director of Legislative Relations, George Ramsey, will work to achieve during…
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Grants awarded to improve 15 South Carolina communities
January 20, 2021
Fifteen communities across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by more than $6.4 million in funds from the latest round of Community Development…
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Help ‘Fight the Spread’ in Laurens County
January 15, 2021
The Laurens County Development Corporation, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital, and local leaders and municipalities are once again working together to encourage those who…
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Columbia Chamber announces honorees for 2021 Columbia Impact Awards
January 14, 2021
Nine to Be Recognized for Outstanding Achievements at 7th Annual Columbia Impact Awards The Columbia Chamber announced the recipients of the annual Columbia Impact Awards. The 2021 Columbia Impact Awards, presented…
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Leadership Discovery applications now open
January 5, 2021
Leadership Discovery, presented by Wells Fargo, is accepting applications until January 29. The 3-month program begins in February and has seven sessions designed to enhance valuable leadership skills. Leadership Discovery…
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Leadership Discovery announces Fall 2020 graduates
December 17, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce and congratulate the graduates of the Fall 2020 Leadership Discovery class. Leadership Discovery is an innovative, skills-based leadership development program that allows participants the opportunity to learn…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. named Carolinas Outstanding Chamber of the Year
December 15, 2020
OneSpartanburg, Inc. was recognized as the 2020 Outstanding Chamber of the Year by the Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) on Friday. The award, announced at the annual…
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Lexington Chamber former President/CEO Otis Rawl receives Order of The Palmetto
December 8, 2020
Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center former President/CEO Otis B. Rawl Jr. was awarded the Order of the Palmetto at the Chamber’s breakfast meeting Tuesday morning. The Order of the Palmetto is…
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Spreading community joy with Operation COVID Christmas
December 1, 2020
What began as a conversation about how to spread holiday joy in the greater Mount Pleasant community in a challenging year has become a multi-faceted partnership of nonprofits forming a…
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Six Upstate individuals and organizations recognized with the 16th Annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards
November 18, 2020
On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, the Greenville Chamber and Furman University’s Riley Institute recognized the 2020 recipients of the Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards. Celebrating 16 years, the Upstate Diversity Leadership…
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Charleston Metro Chamber releases 2020 Legislative Scorecard
November 12, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber has released their 2020 Legislative Scorecard, which tracks and summarizes the Chamber’s advocacy efforts at the State House for the 2020 legislative session. The Chamber is committed to keeping…
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Lexington Chamber to help businesses transition to virtual business model at education lunch series
November 9, 2020The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center’s education seminar on Wednesday, November 18 at 11:30 a.m. will help attendees transition their business models virtual to meet the needs of their employees,…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Darryl Brown to talent advancement team
November 3, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce Darryl Brown as Director of Emerging Workforce & Trident Regional Career Specialist. In this role, Darryl will build and nurture partnerships between education and industry to deliver…
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The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce to Hold Virtual Workshop
October 14, 2020
Join Laurens County Chamber of Commerce on October 20th, to learn how to “Maximize your Chamber membership!” The workshop is open to new members, prospective members, as well as anyone…
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Chamber PAC announces endorsements for Charleston County Council
October 7, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (Chamber PAC) is pleased to announce its endorsement of Joe McKeown, Pastor Kylon Middleton and Brantley Moody for election to Charleston…
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Three Metro Chambers partner on virtual statewide leadership exchange
September 28, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber is excited to partner with the Columbia and Greenville Chambers on the inaugural SC Leadership Exchange, a four-day, virtual conference where leaders from South Carolina’s three largest metros will come together…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2020-2021 Board of Directors
September 24, 2020
Tim Arnold, CEO and President of Colonial Life, to Chair Columbia Chamber Board of Directors The Columbia Chamber announced the 2020-2021 Board of Directors with the addition of nine new…
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Charleston Metro Chamber releases Talent 2020 & Beyond
September 23, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber has released Talent 2020 & Beyond, a report focused on a skills-first approach to meeting the Charleston region’s workforce needs. With the disruption of 2020, the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber to host Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference
September 22, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber has announced its inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference, a three-day, fully virtual conference that will create space for participants to listen, learn and take action.…
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Dining On The Dam postponed to 2021
September 2, 2020
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will postpone Dining On The Dam, originally postponed to October 25, to Sunday, March 28, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. “We value…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. recognizes award winners in virtual annual conference
September 1, 2020
Assuming the role of the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, newly-announced development organization OneSpartanburg, Inc. recognized its 101st class of annual awardees Tuesday at a virtual event. The organization announced…
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Positively People set to launch first session of CMCC Leadership Charleston 2020
August 29, 2020
Partners with Charleston Metro Chamber for fourth year Positively People, a team of consultants based in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., that works with large multi-generational family businesses and corporations to bring…
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The largest networking event in Mount Pleasant will be virtual over ten days – September 21-30
August 27, 2020A Decade of Connecting Business and Community The largest networking event in Mount Pleasant — driven by Crews Subaru of Charleston — will be a ten day virtual experience, in…
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Leadership Discovery announces Spring 2020 graduates
August 20, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce and congratulate the graduates of the Spring 2020 Leadership Discovery class. Leadership Discovery is an innovative, skills-based leadership development program that allows participants the opportunity to…
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Leadership Charleston Class of 2021 announced
August 18, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber is excited to announce the participants of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2021. For over 45 years, the Chamber has offered this highly sought-after professional development opportunity. Through community immersion…
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Duke Energy, S.C. Chamber of Commerce partner to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19
August 7, 2020
New $100,000 program to offer intense mentoring to 56 small businesses, half of which are owned by minorities and women Online classes will be offered to additional businesses across South…
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Leadership Discovery applications now open
August 3, 2020
Leadership Discovery, presented by Charleston Southern University, is accepting applications until August 28. The 3-month program begins in September and has eight sessions designed to enhance valuable leadership skills. Leadership Discovery is…
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Greenville Chamber calls on local governments to enact mask ordinances
July 30, 2020
The Greenville Chamber believes that healthier citizens make for a more robust economic recovery. Yesterday, Governor McMaster called on local governments to enact mask ordinances to slow the spread of…
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Spartanburg Chamber partners with Luxor Scientific to offer fast-turnaround COVID-19 testing for businesses
July 28, 2020
The Spartanburg Chamber’s Bringing Back the Burg Business Recovery Task Force today announced an initiative to provide fast-turnaround COVID-19 testing to Spartanburg County businesses. Through an exclusive partnership with Luxor…
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Lexington Chamber welcomes new Board Chair Angela Klosterman
July 16, 2020The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center board of directors welcomed Angela Klosterman, Vice President and Financial Sales Manager at First Citizens Bank, as its chair for 2020-2021. “We are honored…
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Lexington Chamber seeks speakers for Fall Education Series
July 7, 2020
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will launch its Fall Mind Your Business Educational Lunch Series on August 26 and is now accepting presentation proposals from Chamber members. The theme…
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Charleston Metro Chamber’s Kelly Killeen-Haupt receives ACCE’s Lifetime Achievement Award
June 25, 2020
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, ACCE, has awarded Kelly Killeen-Haupt of the Charleston Metro Chamber with its Bronze Level Dana Ketterling Lifetime Sales Achievement Award, which recognizes Kelly for 500 sales or $175,000 in sales. “Kelly has been…
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2020 Business Lexpo – July 9
June 23, 2020
See the latest products and services from businesses and restaurants in and around one of South Carolina’s fastest growing counties at the Business Lexpo on Thursday, July 9 at River…
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Phillips named to U.S. Chamber national initiative to address inequality of opportunity
June 9, 2020
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce selected Carlos Phillips, Greenville Chamber President/CEO, to serve on its National Initiative on Inequality of Opportunity. The national steering committee includes five other leaders from…
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Chamber announces Leadership Charleston applications are now open
June 2, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber is accepting applications for the Leadership Charleston Class of 2021 until July 10. This yearlong program engages participants in experiences that help them become better community leaders. Through community immersion and…
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“Be Pro Be Proud SC” to launch this fall
June 1, 2020
Workforce Development Project Aims to Close the Skills Gap for South Carolina The Associated Industries of South Carolina Foundation (AISCF) consists of five-member organizations that are launching the Be Pro…
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Lexington, Columbia officials create Reopening Pledge for local businesses
May 28, 2020The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center along with the Columbia Chamber have created a pledge for businesses to reopen responsibly during COVID-19. By taking this pledge, businesses declare that they…
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Lexington Chamber receives Communications Excellence Award for Dining On The Dam
May 20, 2020
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center received a 2020 Communication Excellence Award from The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) during a meeting of the membership Friday. The…
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SC Chamber of Commerce: Three Things to Know
May 11, 2020
Three Things to Know: May 8th Today’s COVID-19 business information compiled by your SC Chamber Team Governor Allows Restaurants to Resume Limited Dine-In Service Starting Monday, SC Budget Forecasters Downgrade…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces 2020 spring Leadership Discovery class
April 28, 2020
Leadership Discovery, a leadership development program by the Charleston Metro Chamber, announced the spring class of 2020. The program is an innovative experience that allows members the opportunity to learn from…
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Nationally certified chamber executive named next Lexington Chamber leader
April 16, 2020
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center Board of Directors has named Angelle LaBorde, CCE, as its next President & CEO. LaBorde will succeed Otis Rawl, who is retiring after more than four years as President & CEO of the Chamber in July. LaBorde will assume…
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