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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Coffee with Carl, Columbia Chamber President & CEO – April 3
April 2, 2020
Message From Carl Blackstone, President & CEO, Columbia Chamber: Thanks to those of you who joined me last week for a “virtual” coffee. We thought it would be a good…
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Beaufort Regional Chamber names new President/CEO
March 31, 2020
The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the hire of Ian Scott as its new President and CEO. In this role, Mr. Scott will work with the Board of Directors…
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Dining On The Dam Postponed To October 25
March 18, 2020
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will postpone Dining On The Dam, originally scheduled for April 5, to October 25, 2020. Guests who will be unable to attend the event…
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Greater Irmo Chamber honors local leaders at Annual Gala
March 16, 2020
On Friday, March 6, 2020, the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce honored outstanding Chamber partners at the 2020 Irmo Chamber Awards Night and Gala, presented by Steve Padgett’s Honda of…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations
March 9, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce Laurie Carter as Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations. In this role, Laurie will lead the strategic development and management of the Chamber’s finances…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce releases 2020 Economic Outlook Forecast
March 9, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber presented the 2020 Economic Forecast at its annual Economic Outlook Conference on Wednesday. The forecast for the Charleston region is a partnership project between the Charleston Metro Chamber’s Center for Business…
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SC Chamber Education & Workforce Development Foundation receives grant from Power:Ed
March 3, 2020
The impactful $75,000 grant will help expand the Foundation’s HBCU STEM Program The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Education and Workforce Development Foundation has received a $75,000 grant from Power:Ed, creating…
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Carlos Phillips named to U.S. Chamber Committee of 100
February 27, 2020
Greenville Chamber President/CEO, Carlos Phillips, has been named to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 (CCC100), a committee designed to guide the work of the U.S. Chamber. This…
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SC House passes H.4431 – Business License Tax Reform Act
February 26, 2020
Bill will move to Senate thanks to bipartisan support The SC House of Representatives gave H.4431, the Business License Tax (BLT) Reform Act a crucial second reading today. The Act,…
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Steel Hands Brewing receives Golden Nail Award from Columbia Chamber of Commerce
February 25, 2020
Cayce’s first production brewery recognized for Commercial Beautification Steel Hands Brewing was awarded with the prestigious Golden Nail Award by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce at the Columbia Impact Awards…
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SC Chamber and other leading business associations urge SC House vote on H.4431 – Business License Tax Reform Act
February 24, 2020
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and other leading business associations representing businesses of varied specialties and sizes, are urging the SC House of Representatives to vote this week on H.4431, the…
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Garvin Design Group clients, firm win Columbia Chamber Impact Awards
February 21, 2020Garvin Design Group clients Hendrix and Downtown Church were presented with the Columbia Chamber’s Golden Nail at this year’s Impact Awards on February 20th. The Columbia Chamber named Garvin Design…
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Business & community leaders honored at the Greenville Chamber’s 131st Annual Meeting
February 21, 2020
The Greenville Chamber held its 131st Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Greenville Convention Center. The event, presented by TD Bank, featured the Chamber’s reflection of 2019 successes,…
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Lexington Chamber recognizes success of local businesses, professionals
February 19, 2020The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center honored Midlands businesses and professionals at it annual Chamber Awards Luncheon on Tuesday at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church. Lazy Creek Discount Pet Food Center received the Small…
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National Cybersecurity Legal Institute focuses on ransomware
February 18, 2020
On March 5, the University of South Carolina School of Law will host the 2nd annual National Cybersecurity Legal Institute in Columbia, SC. In partnership with the FBI, the School…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Director of Leadership Programs and Marketing Assistant
February 16, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce Tori Burke-Koskela as Director of Leadership Programs and Anna Kooper as Marketing Assistant. As Director of Leadership Programs, Tori is responsible for the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber now accepting applications for skills-based leadership program
February 11, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber is accepting applications for Leadership Discovery until March 6. The 3-month program begins in March and has seven sessions designed to enhance valuable leadership skills. Leadership Discovery is an innovative…
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U.S. Chamber awards Lexington Chamber with 4-Star Accreditation
February 11, 2020
The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center with 4-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. “It is critical…
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Lexington Chamber announces business award nominees
February 3, 2020The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center announced its nominees for the 2020 Lexington Chamber Awards that will be presented on Tuesday, February 18 at 11:30 a.m. at Mt. Horeb…
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IntelliSystems recognized as the Partner of the Month by the Columbia Chamber
January 21, 2020
IntelliSystems is recognized as the January Partner of the Month by the Columbia Chamber. IntelliSystems first became a member of the Columbia Chamber in 2012, when they opened their first…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce praises passage of USMCA
January 16, 2020
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) praised Congress for passing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) today, sending it to President Trump for signature. More than 14,300 manufacturing jobs…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce forms coalition calling for business license tax reform
January 15, 2020
16 Leading Associations Representing South Carolina Businesses Call for Passage of H.4431 The SC Chamber of Commerce, SC Realtors, SC Farm Bureau, SC Manufacturers Alliance, SC Associated General Contractors, SC…
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SC Chamber of Commerce unveils 2020 Competitiveness Agenda
January 13, 2020
Creating a Competitive Tax Code and a Workforce for the Future Among Highlighted Priorities The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced the release of its 2020 Competitiveness Agenda…
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Columbia Chamber opens new headquarters
December 12, 2019
Move to Main Street District planned for early 2020 For over 30 years, the Columbia Chamber has conducted business from 930 Richland Street which was a structure originally built in…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2020 Board, Max Metcalf named chair-elect
December 11, 2019
The Greenville Chamber’s leadership has elected Max Metcalf to chair its Board of Directors in 2021. He will take over the highest volunteer leadership role for the Greenville Chamber in…
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United Way of the Midlands and National Panhellenic Council host Richland District One School Board Candidates Forum on December 5
December 2, 2019United Way of the Midlands, along with National Pan-hellenic Council at Columbia, SC, is hosting a nonpartisan Candidate Forum for the at-large seat on Richland School District One’s School Board…
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Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce recognize three Spartanburg County Lawmakers as business advocates
October 31, 2019
The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce recognized State Reps. Rita Allison, Mike Forrester and Max Hyde for their efforts to support business-friendly legislation at the Spencer/Hines Properties CEO Social. The…
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Upstate Chamber partners to expand reach of minority business accelerator program
October 29, 2019The Greenville Chamber is partnering with the Anderson and Spartanburg Chambers of Commerce to broaden the scope of the Minority Business Accelerator to the Upstate. Historically comprised of primarily Greenville-based…
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Spartanburg County tourism leader completes decade of service, announces resignation
October 29, 2019
After ten years spearheading Spartanburg’s tourism development initiatives, Spartanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Vice President Chris Jennings will step down November 15 to move closer to family. Jennings joined…
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Charleston Metro Chamber’s Justin Lee named to the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’s Million Dollar Circle
October 24, 2019
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, ACCE, has awarded Justin Lee of the Charleston Metro Chamber with its Lifetime Sales Achievement award. The Membership Development Division’s Circle of Champions sales program has developed a…
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UofSC Law Cybersecurity webinar to focus on fighting cybercrime – Oct. 29
October 24, 2019
Coinciding with Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the University of South Carolina School of Law is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 12:30 – 2 p.m., featuring federal law enforcement…
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Dr. Jairy C. Hunter named 2019 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award Winner
October 21, 2019
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Dr. Jairy C. Hunter as the recipient of the 2019 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award, which will be presented at The Honors, the first portion of the…
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SC Chamber announces 2019 Excellence In Workplace Diversity and SC Branded Award winners
October 21, 2019
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of two award categories – the Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards and the SC Branded Awards. These awards are given annually…
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SC Chamber announces 2019 Business Award Winners
October 19, 2019
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce recently announced the slate of 2019 award winners to be honored at the Chamber’s 40th Annual Summit: Business Leader of the Year: Mr. Joe Blanchard, President,…
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Douglas OFlaherty, IOM, named Chair of Northeast Board of Regents of Institute for Organization Management
October 8, 2019
Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, has appointed Douglas OFlaherty, IOM, Vice President of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association,…
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SC Chamber announces 2019 Business Leader, Public Servant, and Sgt. William Jasper Freedom Award Winners
October 3, 2019
Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Summit in November The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the honorees for the 2019 Business Leader of the Year, Public Servant…
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Spartanburg Chamber promotes Mary Kathryn Snead to Vice President of Finance
October 1, 2019
Snead will handle financials for the Spartanburg Chamber, Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, Spartanburg Economic Futures Group and OneSpartanburg Mary Kathryn Snead, formerly the Director of Finance at the Spartanburg…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2020 Board of Directors, Kevin Poyck named Chair-Elect
October 1, 2019
The Greenville Chamber’s leadership has elected Kevin Poyck to chair its Board of Directors in 2021. He will take over the highest volunteer leadership role for the Greenville Chamber in…
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HHIMLS.com joins Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce
September 25, 2019
HHIMLS.com, South Carolina’s statewide Multiple Listing Service, announced it joined the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, furthering its commitment to improving, promoting and protecting the Lowcountry. A portion of HHIMLS’…
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Columbia Chamber honors local leaders at Annual Gala
September 23, 2019
Midlands Leaders to be Recognized at 117th Annual Gala. The Columbia Chamber announced the award recipients for the 117th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield ® of South Carolina. On Thursday,…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces 2019 honors winners
September 23, 2019
The Charleston Metro Chamber’s annual Honors awards celebrate the achievements of local organizations and leaders with an exemplary commitment to the region’s economic development and quality of life. We will gather…
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Greenville Chamber Minority Business Accelerator program announces new Instructors
September 18, 2019
Wendell Jones has been selected as the new Greenville Chamber Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) Instructor. In this capacity, Wendell will lead the instruction of program participants, preparing these high-potential minority-owned…
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Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce announces two new team members
September 12, 2019
Roos named Vice President of Investor Relations; Turner named Director of Events The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce has hired Matt Roos as Vice President of Investor Relations and Jonna…
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Columbia Chamber honors Judi Gatson at Annual Gala
September 12, 2019
Judi Gatson, anchor for WIS-TV, named Columbia Chamber’s 2019 Military Advocate of the Year. On Thursday, October 3, 2019, the Columbia Chamber will honor Judi Gatson as the Military Advocate…
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Top economist to visit Columbia to give Real Estate Forecast
September 9, 2019
Local organizations to host Midlands Real Estate Forecast On Thursday, September 26, 2019, the BIA of Central South Carolina, Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Central Carolina REALTORS® Association (CCRA), and Mortgage…
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SC Chamber announces officers and Board Members
August 26, 2019
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its newly elected Officers and Board of Directors for 2019-20. Leadership terms for the Chamber’s officers and board of directors will begin on…
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Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful accepting applications for Neighborhood Association/Community Impact Beautification grants
August 22, 2019
Grants funded by OneSpartanburg to award money for dedicated beautification projects to neighborhoods around Spartanburg County Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful is accepting applications for Neighborhood Association/Community Impact Beautification grants. The grant…
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Columbia Chamber announces the 2019 Ambassador of the Year
August 19, 2019
The Cassels family, founders of Southeastern Freight Lines, named Columbia Chamber’s 2019 Ambassador of the Year. The Columbia Chamber will honor W. T. “Bill” Cassels, Jr and William T. “Tobin” Cassels,…
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Columbia Chamber’s 2020 Leadership Columbia Class
August 13, 2019
63 Local Individuals in 47th 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 Midlands,…
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