SC Chamber announces Workforce Innovator Award winners at 2018 Workforce Development Symposium
November 1, 2018
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the winners for this year’s Workforce Innovator Award. These companies have used their own resources and ingenuity to address the skills gap and help…
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Education and business leaders push for accountable education through passage of Amendment 1
October 30, 2018In a rare showing of bipartisan support, Republican State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and former Democratic Superintendent Inez Tenenbaum joined a chorus of business leaders and local officials to…
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Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Hosts Outstanding Military Family Event
October 24, 2018
The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee, and the Tri-Command were proud to honor the Stacks family from Naval Hospital Beaufort at the Outstanding Military Family…
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Len Hutchison named as 2018 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award winner
October 18, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber names Leonard L. Hutchison III as the recipient of the 2018 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award. The annual award will be presented to Hutchison at The Honors, a part…
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SC Chamber announces 2018 Business Leader and Public Servant award winners
October 17, 2018
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the honorees for the 2018 Business Leader of the Year and Public Servant of the Year awards. Public Servant of the Year –…
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South Carolina Chamber elects new leadership
October 15, 2018
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its newly elected Officers and Board of Directors for 2018-19. Leadership terms for the Chamber’s officers and board of directors began on October 1,…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces 2018 Honors winners
October 12, 2018
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 on…
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35,000 new jobs forecasted over the next 5 years
October 9, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber, in partnership with the Charleston Regional Development Alliance, has released the 2018 update to the Talent Demand Study, which predicts the addition of nearly 35,000 new jobs to the…
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North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce launches initiatives to provide shelter for those impacted by the storm
October 1, 2018
The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and CVB launched two new initiatives, “Shelter From the Storm” and the “Evacuee Welcome Program,” to help those affected by Hurricane Florence and…
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Swati Patel named Executive VP for Policy, Communications and Of Counsel for the Chamber
September 28, 2018
Swati Patel will join the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce as the Executive Vice President for Public Policy, Communications & Of Counsel. “Adding Swati to the business community’s team will…
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Wells Fargo donates $50,000 to Midlands Youth Apprenticeship program
September 28, 2018
Innovative program brings together businesses, higher education and secondary education entities to create talent pipeline for in-demand jobs. The Columbia Chamber and Midlands Technical College (MTC) announce the launch of…
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North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce launches initiatives to provide shelter for those impacted by the storm
September 26, 2018
The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and CVB launched two new initiatives, “Shelter From the Storm” and the “Evacuee Welcome Program,” to help those affected by Hurricane Florence and the…
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Five Midlands leaders to be recognized at 116th Annual Gala
September 21, 2018
On Thursday, October 4, 2018, the Columbia Chamber will honor five remarkable individuals at the 116th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center…
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NAI Charleston assists Image360 Charleston with new franchise location
September 18, 2018NAI Charleston Assists Image360 Charleston With New Franchise Location NAI Charleston announced that Broker/Industrial Specialist Shep Benjamin assisted Image360 Charleston with leasing its debut location at 4365 Dorchester Road in…
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NAI Charleston assists Image360 Charleston with new franchise location
September 18, 2018
NAI Charleston Assists Image360 Charleston With New Franchise Location NAI Charleston announced that Broker/Industrial Specialist Shep Benjamin assisted Image360 Charleston with leasing its debut location at 4365 Dorchester Road in…
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Lou Kennedy, CEO Nephron Pharmaceuticals, elected 2018-19 Chamber Chair
September 8, 2018
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the board have selected its newly elected officers and Board of Directors for 2018-2019. Leadership terms for the chamber’s officers and Board of Directors begin on October…
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Robin Willis selected for education fellowship
September 5, 2018
Robin Willis, Charleston Metro Chamber’s Associate Vice President of Talent Pipeline Strategies, has been selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to study education attainment along with 20 chamber of commerce…
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Candy Acanfora joins the Charleston Metro Chamber team
September 3, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Candy Acanfora as Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator to the President and CEO, Bryan Derreberry. Before joining the Charleston Metro Chamber, Candy worked as the Senior Executive…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2018-2019 Leadership Columbia Class
August 14, 2018
60 Local Individuals in 46th Class of Chamber’s Leadership Program Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program for emerging and existing leaders in the Midlands, is pleased to announce the Leadership Columbia…
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MPA Strategies’ General Counsel & Legislative Liaison, Ed Schafer, selected as member of Leadership Columbia Class of 2019
August 6, 2018
MPA Strategies announced that our General Counsel & Legislative Liaison, Mr. Ed Schafer, was selected as a member of the Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia 2019 Class. Leadership Columbia is a 10-month course designed…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announced as Chamber of the Year
July 23, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has been awarded the 2018 Chamber of the Year award by Alexandria, Va.-based Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). One of only three finalists – along with Greater Louisville Inc and…
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Columbia Chamber honors Pamela P. Lackey at Annual Gala
July 20, 2018
AT&T South Carolina President named Columbia Chamber’s 2018 Ambassador of the Year. The Columbia Chamber will honor AT&T South Carolina President Pamela P. Lackey at the Chamber’s 116th Annual Gala, presented…
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HTI celebrates grand opening in Charleston
July 18, 2018HTI held its Lowcountry Grand Opening on July 12th and is now open for business. HTI held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 12th for their new…
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Rhythmlink International, LLC. is recognized as a Best Place to Work in South Carolina for the seventh consecutive year
July 12, 2018
Rhythmlink International, LLC was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for 2018. This thirteenth annual program was created by SC Bix News in…
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Experienced business leader joins Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
June 26, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces the transition of Scott Barhight from Executive Fellow of the Charleston Metro Chamber to Associate Director of Advocacy. He reports directly to the Senior Vice President…
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Columbia Chamber graduates 51 Midlands leaders
June 20, 2018
On Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the 701 Whaley, the Columbia Chamber and the Leadership Columbia Advisory Board (LCAB) honored 55 graduates of the Leadership Columbia program. The Class of…
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Charleston Metro Chamber named 2018 Chamber of the Year finalist
June 19, 2018The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for the 2018 Chamber of the Year award, presented by Alexandria, Va.-based Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Finalists for…
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Leadership Charleston announces graduates of Class of 2018
June 18, 2018
On Thursday, June 14, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commercecelebrated the graduation of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2018. For more than 44 years, Leadership Charleston has been identifying and developing leaders in our…
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ScanSource named one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for fourth consecutive year
June 18, 2018
ScanSource, Inc., (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, was recently named one of the 2018 Best Places to Work in South Carolina, a recognition the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce wins top award for communications
June 13, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has been named one of 13 Communications Excellence Grand Award winners by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), an Alexandria, Va.-based association that represents more…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce named Chamber of the Year finalist
June 13, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for the 2018 Chamber of the Year award, presented by Alexandria, Va.-based Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Finalists for the award…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces 2018 Leadership Discovery graduates
June 13, 2018
Leadership Discovery, a leadership development program by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, has announced this year’s graduates. The program is an innovative, team-based experience that allows members the opportunity to learn from…
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Richland County Council candidates receive endorsement from four prominent business associations
June 8, 2018
The Greater Columbia Chamber, Building Industry of Central South Carolina, South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association, and Central Carolina REALTORS® Association have collectively chosen to endorse candidates in the upcoming June 12 primary election. “As the…
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Chamber PAC endorses Honeycutt for Charleston County Council
June 4, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (CMCC PAC) announces its endorsement of Jenny Costa Honeycutt for election to Charleston County Council representing district 9. “Jenny Costa Honeycutt understands that limited investment…
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Charleston Metro Chamber releases most recent industrial wage and benefits results
May 30, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and its Center for Business Research (CBR) announce the release of the 2017 Charleston Region SC Industrial Sector Wage and Benefits Survey results, which…
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Greater Lexington Chamber to host Gov. McMaster for small business roundtable – May 30
May 14, 2018
The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host Gov. Henry McMaster on Wednesday, May 30 at noon at its facility on West Main Street in downtown Lexington for a…
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For Second Straight Year, North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Wins Crisis Communication and Issues Management Award
May 9, 2018
At this year’s South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) annual Mercury Awards, the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and CVB claimed the top honors…
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Chamber announces graduates of Leadership Beaufort Class of 2018
May 2, 2018The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the graduates of the Leadership Beaufort Class of 2018. The Chamber also encourages others to apply for the upcoming Class of 2019. …
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State of travel and tourism to be highlighted during North Myrtle Beach Chamber’s annual marketing summit
May 1, 2018
The state of travel and tourism in South Carolina is stronger than ever, and presenters will discuss just what this means for the Grand Strand at the North Myrtle Beach…
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25 students awarded scholarships to attend Trident Tech from Charleston Metro Chamber
April 20, 2018
On April 17, 2018, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce awarded 25 area high school students with Accelerate Greater Charleston 2 (AGC) Scholarships. Since its inception four years ago, the scholarship has created…
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Beaufort Chamber to focus on business advocacy, forms new tourism marketing organization
April 19, 2018
The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the formation of the Greater Beaufort, Port Royal Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). The Chamber Board, with approval of the Tourism Advisory…
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Explore North Myrtle Beach celebrates USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award contest
April 10, 2018
Cherry Grove Pier Named Best Beach in South Carolina From Hilton Head to the Grand Strand, South Carolina’s shores are lined with gorgeous beaches making the Palmetto State a perfect…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce welcomes Nectar Sunglasses
March 30, 2018
Nectar Sunglasses held its ribbon-cutting ceremony for its office and distribution center on Thursday, March 23, 2018 as a new member of the Chamber. Representatives from the Charleston…
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Marc Jordan to retire as North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce President & CEO
March 27, 2018
The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) announced the retirement of Chamber president and CEO Marc Jordan, effective April 1, 2018. An executive search committee, led by Chairman…
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2018 Workforce & Jobs Report released
March 26, 2018Annual Publication Includes State Wage Data, Aerospace Update and More The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce released the 2018 Workforce & Jobs Report, an annual publication highlighting progress made by the…
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2018 Workforce & Jobs Report released
March 26, 2018
Annual Publication Includes State Wage Data, Aerospace Update and More The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce released the 2018 Workforce & Jobs Report, an annual publication highlighting progress made by the…
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Richland, Columbia need focus on career jobs
March 22, 2018
Richland County and the City of Columbia need to focus on growing more career jobs, not just adding to the area’s store of hourly-wage work. Carl Blackstone, president and CEO…
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Richland, Columbia need focus on career jobs
March 21, 2018Richland County and the City of Columbia need to focus on growing more career jobs, not just adding to the area’s store of hourly-wage work. Carl Blackstone, president and CEO…
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2018 Economic Forecast presents strong regional growth
March 21, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber presented the 2018 Economic Forecast at their 27th Annual Economic Outlook Conference. The forecast for the Charleston region is a partnership project between the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Business Research…
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SC Department of Commerce hosts 28th annual South Carolina Rural Summit- State honors individuals for leadership in rural economic development
March 12, 2018
The S.C. Department of Commerce gathered leaders from across the state on Monday, March 5 and Tuesday, March 6 for the 2018 South Carolina Rural Summit. Held in Columbia, S.C.,…
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