Engenius’s Manley to moderate Chamber event
November 9, 2015GREENVILLE, 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, 2015GREENVILLE, 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, 2015CHARLETON, 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, 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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Charleston Metro Chamber Political Action Committee announces Charleston City Council endorsed candidates
October 19, 2015CHARLESTON, SCÂ – Â 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, 2015COLUMBIA, 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, 2015GREENVILLE, 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, 2015GREENVILLE, 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, 2015NORTH 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, 2015COLUMBIA, 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, 2015CHARLESTON, 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, 2015CHARLESTON, 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, 2015CHARLESTON, 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, 2015COLUMBIA, SC –Â 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, 2015Charleston, 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, 2015CHARLESTON, 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, 2015Manufacturing, 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, 2015COLUMBIA, 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, 2015GREENVILLE, SC –Â 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, 2015CHARLESTON, 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, 2015GREENVILLE, 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, 2015Five 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, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Two new professionals recently joined the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce team. Â . 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, 2015Senator 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, 2015Governor 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, 2015COLUMBIA, 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, 2015CHARLESTON, SC –Â 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, 2015CHARLESTON, SC –Â 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, 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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Assessment of Mt. Pleasant Growth Management Plan To Be Unveiled August 6, 2015
July 20, 2015Conducted 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, 2015GREENVILLE, 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, 2015IRMO, 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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SC Chamber: Senate Passes Legislation To Remove Confederate Flag
July 7, 2015All Eyes Now On The Sc House Of Representatives The General Assembly returned Monday to take up the Confederate flag, and the South Carolina business community wants elected officials to…
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SC Chamber: Senate Passes Legislation To Remove Confederate Flag
July 7, 2015All Eyes Now On The Sc House Of Representatives The General Assembly returned Monday to take up the Confederate flag, and the South Carolina business community wants elected officials to…
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SC Chamber: Moving Confederate Flag Good for Business
July 6, 2015After the tragic events of June 17 at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, calls began for the removal of the Confederate flag from South Carolina’s State House grounds. Governor…
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SC Chamber: Moving Confederate Flag Good for Business
July 6, 2015After the tragic events of June 17 at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, calls began for the removal of the Confederate flag from South Carolina’s State House grounds. Governor…
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Greater Lexington Chamber to host 2015 Business Lexpo
June 24, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host its 2015 Business Lexpo Thursday, July 16, at RADIUS Church in Lexington from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
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Greater Lexington Chamber to host 2015 Business Lexpo
June 23, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host its 2015 Business Lexpo Thursday, July 16, at RADIUS Church in Lexington from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
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Columbia Chamber Calls for Confederate Flag to be Removed
June 22, 2015The Columbia Chamber Supports Removal of the Confederate Flag from Statehouse Grounds COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber today issued the following statement on the removal of the Confederate flag…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Advocates Removal of Confederate Flag from State House
June 22, 2015CHARLESTON, SC –Â The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce advocates the removal of the Confederate flag from the State House grounds and joins local and state leadership as well as our…
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Columbia Chamber Celebrates Leadership Columbia Class of 2015
June 10, 2015On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 the Columbia Chamber Proudly Recognized the Graduation of 56 Young Leaders from the Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Program COLUMBIA, SC – Leadership Columbia (LC), a Columbia…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Awards Scholarships to Career Academy Students
June 10, 2015Full two-year tuition and books for associate degree at Trident Tech CHARLESTON, SC – Fifteen high school students have been awarded scholarships to Trident Technical College to pursue a two-year associate…
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Edisto will give a wrap to summer, usher in early fall with seasonal festivities
June 7, 2015EDISTO ISLAND, SC – The Edisto Island and Edisto Beach communities know how to celebrate the seasons. Whether it’s the sizzling days of summer or the idyllic fall forecast, they’ve carved…
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Complete PR’s Boyanoski to moderate Chamber Event
June 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations president John Boyanoski will be the moderator at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Owners Forum next week. The quarterly event provides an…
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Complete PR’s Boyanoski to moderate Chamber Event
June 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations president John Boyanoski will be the moderator at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Owners Forum next week. The quarterly event provides an…
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113th Annual Gala Awards Call for Nominations
June 1, 2015The Columbia Chamber is Now Accepting Nominations for the Military Advocate, Small and Minority Advocate and Young Professional of the Year Categories  COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Chamber’s 113th…
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SC Chamber of Commerce Calls on Legislature to Use Additional Revenue for Infrastructure
June 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – With the recognition of an additional $400 million in revenue to the state’s coffers, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the unified voice of business, is calling…
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Zucker Family Inspiration Room Unveiled
May 27, 2015CHARLESTON, SC –Â The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce unveiled the Zucker Family Inspiration Room at a special event on Thursday, March 20. The Zucker Family Inspiration Room is a part…
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