State Chamber, SCMA, Business Community release statement following hearing on H.4555 Bill to repeal Right to Work law
February 10, 2016The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance President Lewis Gossett, and President & CEO of Cox Industries, Mikee Johnson, today released the following…
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Darlington Raceway receives “Community Pride” Award from Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce
February 8, 2016
On Thursday evening (Feb. 4), Darlington Raceway was named the recipient of the 2016 ‘Community Pride’ Award at the annual Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, held at the…
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Todd Davidson to serve as General Counsel of Greenville Chamber Board
February 8, 2016
Nexsen Pruet attorney Todd Davidson has been named to the Board of Directors of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce for 2016. In that role, he will also serve as General…
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State Chamber honors Rep. Gregory Duckworth with Business Advocate Award
February 8, 2016
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce released the following statement after recognizing Representative Gregory Duckworth (R-Horry) with the 2015 Business Advocate Award. This award was given to members of the…
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Todd Davidson to serve as General Counsel of Greenville Chamber Board
February 8, 2016
Nexsen Pruet attorney Todd Davidson has been named to the Board of Directors of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce for 2016. In that role, he will also serve as General…
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Greater Lexington Chamber hosts 7th Annual Oyster Roast & St. Patrick’s Day Party
February 4, 2016The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is going green and grabbing shucking knives for its 7th Annual Oyster Roast & St. Patrick’s Day Party on March 17 at 6…
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Greater Lexington Chamber hosts 7th Annual Oyster Roast & St. Patrick’s Day Party
February 4, 2016
The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is going green and grabbing shucking knives for its 7th Annual Oyster Roast & St. Patrick’s Day Party on March 17 at 6…
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Columbia Chamber Announces 2016 Yellow Jasmine Awards Honorees
February 1, 2016
Eight to Be Recognized for Outstanding Achievement at 2nd Annual Yellow Jasmine Awards The Columbia Chamber announced the recipients of five prestigious awards to be given at the 2nd Annual…
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State Chamber announces tool to streamline process for South Carolina’s exporters
January 28, 2016
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a partnership with e-certify that will allow South Carolina businesses to more efficiently secure the documentation they need to do…
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Blueprint for a better South Carolina
January 27, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The 2016 Legislative agenda of the S.C. African-American Chamber of Commerce 1. Infrastructure. Find ways to pay for needed improvements to our roads and bridges – even if…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016 Competitiveness Agenda
January 6, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its 2016 Competitiveness Agenda. The Agenda is formed through a survey of Chamber members along with input through Grassroots Meetings…
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Town of Batesburg-Leesville recieves this years annual Chairman’s Award
November 30, 2015
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – The Town of Batesburg-Leesville is honored to be the recipient of this years Annual Chairman’s Award during the Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The honor is presented annually…
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Town of Batesburg-Leesville recieves this years annual Chairman’s Award
November 29, 2015BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – The Town of Batesburg-Leesville is honored to be the recipient of this years Annual Chairman’s Award during the Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The honor is presented annually…
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Chamber honors GHS with ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award
November 18, 2015
The Greenville Chamber honored Greenville Health System (GHS) with the 2015 ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award for its commitment to increasing the positive impact of women’s leadership in our community. The…
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Greenville Chamber begins CEO search
November 10, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber has begun its search for a new President/CEO. A national executive search firm has been engaged, has completed a thorough profile for the position,…
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Engenius’s Manley to moderate Chamber event
November 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius’s co-founder and CEO Chris Manley will moderate the Greenville Chamber Small Business Owner Forum this month. The Small Business Owner Forum is an opportunity for small…
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Engenius’s Manley to moderate Chamber event
November 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius’s co-founder and CEO Chris Manley will moderate the Greenville Chamber Small Business Owner Forum this month. The Small Business Owner Forum is an opportunity for small…
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Pulse taking applications for its PaceSetters Mentorship Program for 2016
November 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber’s Pulse Young Professionals group is now accepting applications for its 2016 PaceSetters program! Pulse PaceSetters is an 11-month mentoring and skills training program that focuses…
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Charleston Metro Chamber releases statement on Leon Stavrinakis endorsement
October 26, 2015
CHARLETON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce released the following statement regarding their endorsement of Leon Stavrinakis, City of Charleston Mayoral candidate: “Leon Stavrinakis has a long, proven track record…
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Greater Lexington Chamber CEO Randy Halfacre to Retire
October 22, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center announced today that President and CEO Randy Halfacre has decided to retire effective at the end of the year. Halfacre’s…
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Greater Lexington Chamber CEO Randy Halfacre to Retire
October 22, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center announced today that President and CEO Randy Halfacre has decided to retire effective at the end of the year. Halfacre’s…
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Charleston Metro Chamber Political Action Committee announces Charleston City Council endorsed candidates
October 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Political Action Committee (CMCC PAC) is pleased to announce its endorsement of Aubry Alexander, Jimmy Bailey Jr., Bill Moody, Marvin Wagner,…
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Columbia Chamber hosts Richland County Business Recovery Center
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber will host representatives from the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) until further notice in an effort to help business owners apply for Physical…
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The Insurance Source named Chamber Small Business of the Month
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Insurance Source has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for November 2015. The Insurance Source was founded by Guy Furay in 2005.…
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The Insurance Source named Chamber Small Business of the Month
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Insurance Source has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for November 2015. The Insurance Source was founded by Guy Furay in 2005.…
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North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce names Shafran Fields Sports and Group Tourism Manager
October 15, 2015
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced Shafran Fields as its new Sports and Group Tourism Manager. In his new position,…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2015 Public Servant of the Year
October 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber is proud to announce as its 2015 Public Servant of the Year. Governor Haley will be awarded on November 12, 2015 at the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber endorses candidates for Mt. Pleasant Town Council
October 2, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Political Action Committee (CMCC PAC) is pleased to announce its endorsement of Rodly Millet, Nick Collins, Ben Bryson and Chris O’Neal…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Summerville Mayoral candidate
October 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Political Action Committee (CMCC PAC) announces its endorsement to re-elect Bill Collins as Mayor for the Town of Summerville. The CMCC…
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Charleston Metro Chamber Political Action Committee announces endorsed candidate for town of Summerville Mayor
September 30, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Political Action Committee (CMCC PAC) announces its endorsement to re-elect Bill Collins as Mayor for the Town of Summerville. The CMCC…
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Columbia Chamber honors six at 113th Annual Gala
September 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – On September 24, 2015, the Columbia Chamber had the distinct honor of celebrating six outstanding individuals at the 113th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.…
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The Center for Business Research is seeking companies to participate in Wage and Benefits survey
September 28, 2015
Charleston, SC – The Center for Business Research (CBR), a department of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, is conducting a bi-annual Wage and Benefits survey and is seeking participation from regional…
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Charleston Metro Chamber seeks companies to participate in wage and benefits survey
September 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Center for Business Research (CBR), a department of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, is conducting a bi-annual Wage and Benefits survey and is seeking participation from regional businesses.…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announces award winners at annual gala
September 16, 2015
Manufacturing, Diversity, and Human Resources awards given at Palmetto Vision Awards Gala COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced recipients of awards at the annual Palmetto Vision Awards…
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South Carolina Chamber announces new hire
September 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce today announced that it has hired Genevieve McGroarty as its Associate Vice President of Communications. Genevieve comes to the Chamber from the…
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Brenda Thames elected to lead the region’s largest business organization in 2017
September 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber’s leadership has elected Brenda Thames to chair its Board of Directors in 2017. Thames, Vice President of Academic and Faculty Affairs at Greenville Health System,…
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Thom Penney named as Joseph P. Riley Award Winner
August 26, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce names Thompson E. Penney as the winner of the 2015 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award. The prestigious award, given annually as…
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Wagner’s Herman to moderate chamber event
August 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Herman, an Equity Partner in Wagner Wealth Management, will be the moderator at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Owners Forum next month. The popular…
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Columbia Chamber Announces Honorees for 2015 Annual Gala
August 20, 2015
Five Individuals Will Be Recognized at the 113th Annual Gala COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber announced the recipients of five prestigious awards to be given at the 113th…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Announces New Position Appointments
August 17, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Two new professionals recently joined the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce team. . Keri Scott, Events and Sponsorship Manager . Keri Scott is the Chamber’s new Manager…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce honors elected officials at State Delegation Appreciation
August 4, 2015
Senator Campbell presented Glenn McConnell Elected Leader Award CHARLESTON, SC – With the closing of the 2015 Legislative Session, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce thanked members of our state…
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Columbia Chamber honors Governor Nikki Haley at Annual Gala
July 31, 2015
Governor Nikki Haley Named Columbia Chamber’s 2015 Ambassador of the Year COLUMBIA, SC – On Thursday, September 24, 2015 the Columbia Chamber will host the 113th Annual Gala in honor…
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Flock and Rally’s Chloe Rodgers accepted to Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Class of 2015-2016
July 31, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Flock and Rally: Events + Communications for a Brave New South, a boutique public relations, marketing and event planning agency based in Columbia, S.C., announces the acceptance…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Announces Finalists for Honors Night Awards
July 29, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces the finalists for the 2015 Honors Night awards. The finalists represent business and community leaders with exemplary commitment to the region’s…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Announces Finalists for Honors Night Awards
July 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces the finalists for the 2015 Honors Night awards. The finalists represent business and community leaders with exemplary commitment to the region’s…
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Greater Lexington Chamber welcomes new Board Officers, Members
July 28, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center welcomes the new members and officers to its 2015-16 board of directors. This year’s officers are: Marvin Robinson, Chair –…
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Greater Lexington Chamber welcomes new Board Officers, Members
July 28, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center welcomes the new members and officers to its 2015-16 board of directors. This year’s officers are: Marvin Robinson, Chair –…
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Assessment of Mt. Pleasant Growth Management Plan To Be Unveiled August 6, 2015
July 20, 2015
Conducted by Urban Land Institute South Carolina for Charleston Metro Chamber . CHARLESTON, SC – The Urban Land Institute South Carolina (ULI) has been engaged by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce to offer…
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Greenville Chamber Calling for Athena Organizational Leadership Award Nominations
July 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber is accepting nominations for the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award® to be presented at the third annual ATHENA Leadership Symposium November 17, 2015. The ATHENA…
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Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce hires new President and CEO
July 16, 2015
IRMO, SC – It was announced that Kerry Powers will become the new President and CEO of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. Kerry Powers has been the Associate Publisher…
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