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, 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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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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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, 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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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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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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North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce launches Political Action Committee to strive toward a bright future for its community
February 15, 2016
The community of North Myrtle Beach has much to offer to the Grand Strand and its Chamber of Commerce knows it. With an economy that relies heavily on tourism, local…
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North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, CVB positions itself as a regional tourism leader, reports $96M+ economic impact from tourism & unveils new branding and marketing campaign
February 10, 2016
The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, CVB unveiled today a new branding and marketing campaign that highlights the unique coastal Carolina destination that is North Myrtle Beach, S.C. To…
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U.S. Chamber’s 4th Annual International IP Index finds Global IP Environment continues upward trend
February 10, 2016
Research document ranks IP Environments, commitment to innovation in 38 Economies around the world The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released its 4th annual International IP Index, “Infinite Possibilities,” which found…
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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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