Chamber PAC endorses Town of Summerville candidate ahead of November elections
October 26, 2023The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (Chamber PAC) announced its endorsement of a candidate for Mayor in the Town of Summerville. To be considered for the endorsement, candidates for…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC wins Diversity Champion of the Year Award
October 25, 2023The Charleston Metro Chamber has announced We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC) is the recipient of the Diversity Champion of the Year Award, one of seven Honors awards presented by…
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Savoring the Rivalry: Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Fan Challenge Oyster Roast
October 24, 2023Fall in South Carolina is football season, and there’s no better way to celebrate the spirited rivalries between Clemson, Carolina, and Presbyterian College fans than at the Laurens County Chamber…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces 2023 Honors Winners
October 19, 2023The Charleston Metro Chamber celebrates the achievements of local organizations and leaders with an exemplary commitment to the region’s economic development and quality of life by presenting the 2023 Honors awards. Honorees…
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Greenville Chamber releases Mayoral, City Council Candidate Ratings
October 17, 2023The Greenville Chamber issued candidate ratings for the two contested local races, the Mayoral race and a City Council At-Large seat. Ratings were based upon responses to business-related questions and…
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Karen R. Jenkins takes over as Board Chair of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce
October 12, 2023KRJ Consulting (KRJC), a professional services consulting firm, announced Karen R. Jenkins is now serving as the Chair of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Jenkins officially took…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors
October 10, 2023Karen Jenkins, KRJ Consulting, LLC, to Chair Columbia Chamber Board of Directors The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 Board of Directors with the addition of twelve new…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2024 Board, Traci Newkirk Chair-Elect
September 28, 2023The Greenville Chamber Board of Directors approved its 2024 board slate and appointed Traci Newkirk as chair-elect. Jessica Donan, EY’s Office Managing Partner for Greenville, will serve as Board Chair…
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Columbia Chamber honors local leaders at annual Gala
September 26, 2023Midlands Leaders to be Recognized at 120th Annual Diamond Gala. The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the award recipients for the 120th Annual Diamond Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South…
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Networking Opportunity: Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
September 25, 2023The next edition of the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours is scheduled for Thursday, September 28, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This networking event will be…
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Mayor Haynie to kick off Mount Pleasant’s largest networking event
September 21, 2023Get your business cards ready! The largest networking event in Mount Pleasant — driven by Crews Subaru — is set to take place Thursday, September 28, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00…
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Charleston Metro Chamber’s Regional Housing Coalition hosts Attainable Housing Summit
September 12, 2023The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce the Attainable Housing Summit 2023. The inaugural Attainable Housing Summit aims to bring together elected officials, members of the community and both public/private sector developers…
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Courtney Stonell Receives Keep South Carolina Beautiful Partnership Award at 2023 Litter Summit
September 10, 2023Celebrating Two Years of Dedication to Litter Prevention and Environmental Stewardship In a resounding acknowledgment of her commitment to preserving South Carolina’s natural beauty, Courtney Stonell, the Laurens County Chamber’s…
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Women @ Work Happy Hour and Networking – Speed Networking Edition
September 10, 2023Networking is an essential aspect of career growth and development, and when it’s combined with a happy hour, it becomes an enjoyable and empowering experience. The Laurens County Chamber invites…
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Brewing Success in Laurens County
September 10, 2023The next edition of The Brew, a meeting of business ideas and community feedback is scheduled for September 20th. Held every other month, this program offers local business owners an…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2024 Leadership Columbia Class
September 7, 2023Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina, for emerging and existing leaders in the Midlands, is pleased to announce the Leadership Columbia Class of…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Claire Wilson to their operations team
September 5, 2023The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Claire Wilson has joined the Chamber team as Operations Manager. In this role, she will support the Operations team by working directly with the CEO and…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Daphne Johnson to their marketing team
August 29, 2023The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Daphne Johnson has joined the Chamber team as Marketing Coordinator. In this role, she will support the Marketing team through coordinating projects, writing digital communication…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Leadership Charleston Class of 2024
August 24, 2023The Charleston Metro Chamber is excited to announce the participants of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2024. For over 50 years, the Chamber has offered this highly sought-after professional development opportunity. Through community…
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Greenville Chamber celebrates Leadership Greenville’s 50th anniversary, introduces class participants
August 24, 2023Flagship Leadership Development Program Builds on Half a Century of Community Engagement in the Upstate The Greenville Chamber has accepted participants into its 50th Leadership Greenville class. Participants were selected…
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Upcountry History Museum presents stories stitched in the seams
August 23, 2023There’s an art to storytelling and in “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom – The Civil War Narrative Quilts of Vera P. Hall,” the stories are literally stitched in the seams…
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Mount Pleasant’s largest networking event returns for thirteenth year
August 15, 2023The largest networking event in Mount Pleasant — driven by Crews Subaru of Charleston — is set to take place Thursday, September 28, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at…
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Applications now open for Midlands Minority Businesses Accelerator program
August 14, 2023Columbia Chamber seeking qualified applicants for its class of 2024. The Chamber is now accepting applications for the Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) Class of 2024. The deadline for applications is October…
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Kelly Killeen-Haupt wins sales award
August 11, 2023Lifetime Sales Achievement Award recognizes chamber of commerce sales professionals The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has awarded Kelly Killeen-Haupt of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce with…
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Greenville Chamber CEO, Carlos Phillips, elected to lead ACCE, receives elite CCE certification
August 7, 2023Carlos Phillips, CCE, president & CEO of the Greenville Chamber, was named chair of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Board of Directors during the organization’s annual meeting…
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Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce finds a home
August 1, 2023Encouraging Business and Community Success East of the Cooper The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) has found a place to call home at 534 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. With a 2,000…
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Leadership Columbia seeks proposals from nonprofits for class project
July 27, 2023The Columbia Chamber’s flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is requesting proposals for the LC Class of 2024 class project. Each year, the LC class chooses a project that can create a…
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Logisticus Group celebrates new headquarters in Greenville with ribbon cutting
July 17, 2023Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, recently held a ribbon cutting with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce to mark the opening of its new headquarters…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session July 19
July 17, 2023The Laurens County Chamber is brewing something up again. In partnership with the City of Clinton, the Chamber is hosting the next edition of “The Brew” on Wednesday, July 19…
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Kerry Powers of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce completes first year at Institute for Organization Management
July 6, 2023A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that…
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Feel the Heat in newest exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
June 20, 2023We watch the news with a sense of disbelief yet can’t seem to pull ourselves away even as the screen fills with image after image of raging wildfires. In its…
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Chamber Small Business EmPOWERment Group Talks Marketing
June 19, 2023Earlier this year the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) launched the Small Business emPOWERment Program (SBP). The eight-month program is designed to support local entrepreneurs and small business owners.…
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Greenville Chamber CEO, Carlos Phillips earns Certified Chamber Executive designation
June 19, 2023Greenville Chamber’s President/CEO, Carlos Phillips, completed the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executive’s Certified Chamber Executive program, earning prestigious CCE designation. Designed for experienced leaders, Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) is…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful Announces Second Quarter Community Champion Volunteer
June 15, 2023The Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) Community Champion Award recognizes a business, organization, or individual volunteer that has initiated or actively engaged in an activity that has significantly contributed to…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Diversity Leaders Certificate program
June 12, 2023The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce applications are now open for their summer Diversity Leaders Certificate program. This informative program is designed to equip business leaders with the necessary tools…
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Garvin Design Group’s Liza Brockman graduates from Leadership Columbia
June 7, 2023Garvin Design Group announced that interior designer Liza Brockman graduated with the Leadership Columbia class of 2023. The graduation ceremony was held at the Columbia Museum of Art on the…
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Pitts Music Studio in Clinton Grand Opening this Saturday
June 6, 2023Pitts Music Studio is another new business in downtown Clinton. The studio is located at 127 East Main Street in Downtown Clinton. Owner Randy Pitts will host a grand opening…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful Storm Drain Art Contest
May 30, 2023Keep Laurens County Beautiful is proud to launch the Storm Drain Art Contest, a community-driven initiative aimed at promoting the 2023 Keep It Clean “Drains to Stream” Initiative. The contest…
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Laurens County Museum Hosts Business After Hours – Highlights Museum Accomplishments
May 29, 2023Last week the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce held their “Business After Hours” event at the Laurens County Museum. The crowd enjoyed live piano music and refreshments as they networked…
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Greenville Chamber, Greenville County Schools partner to honor LaunchGVL participants and present scholarships
May 25, 2023LaunchGVL hosted a celebration event on Tuesday, May 23rd honoring 2022/2023 student interns and their employers. During the celebration, five students received scholarships from the Greenville Chamber Foundation and five students…
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Networking Opportunity at Business After Hours on May 25
May 24, 2023The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce invites you to the next edition of Business After Hours on Thursday, May 25 at the Laurens County Museum. This event provides an excellent…
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Verdin’s Too Featured at The Brew
May 24, 2023The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Main Street Laurens hosted another edition of The Brew last week. This edition of The Brew was hosted by and featured…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session May 17
May 15, 2023The Laurens County Chamber is brewing something up again. In partnership with Main Street Laurens, the Chamber is hosting the next edition of “The Brew” on Wednesday, May 17 from…
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Laurens County Chamber Now Accepting Applications for Leadership Laurens County CLASS XXIV
May 11, 2023The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting application for Leadership Laurens County XXIV. The goal of Leadership Laurens County is to develop informed, committed, and qualified leaders capable…
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Leadership Columbia completes St. Lawrence Place community center
May 10, 2023The 2023 class project includes new indoor and outdoor spaces for resident use The Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Class of 2023 has completed a new community center at St. Lawrence…
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The Hive Community Circle attends “Communities in Action: Building a Better South Carolina” hosted by the White House
May 9, 2023Joined by elected officials and community leaders from South Carolina (SC), The Hive Community Circle (The Hive) Executive Director, Ashley Thomas, attended the event “Communities in Action: Building a Better…
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Small business owners unite for powerful S.C. Advocacy Day
May 4, 2023SC Chamber Hosts Small Business Day at the State House The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber), the state’s unified voice for business, hosted its first Small Business Day…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Receives Communication Excellence Award for “Monday Midday Minutes” Radio Segment
April 28, 2023The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) recently received a Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) 2023 Communication Excellence Award for Advertising and Marketing, specifically the “Monday Midday…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Chelsea Diedrich to their Talent Team
April 27, 2023The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Chelsea Diedrich has joined the Chamber team as Talent Program Director. In this role, she will contribute to the planning and management of the Lowcountry…
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Charleston Metro Chamber’s Regional Housing Coalition hosts Attainable Housing Week kick off event featuring the region’s elected leaders
April 25, 2023The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Attainable Housing Week 2023, a series of local events in the Charleston region from April 24-28. April is National Fair Housing Month and the Regional Housing…
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