Chamber creates space for community and elected officials to connect
August 1, 2024
Mount Pleasant businesses, get face time with local leaders! The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) announces their 5th Annual Know Your Lawmaker Cocktail Reception aboard the historic U.S.S. Yorktown…
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Leadership Columbia seeks proposals from nonprofits for class project
July 29, 2024
Proposals Due August 30, 2024 The Columbia Chamber’s flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is requesting proposals for the LC Class of 2025 class project. Each year, the LC class chooses a…
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Laurens County Chamber to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for Blessing Box Initiative
July 23, 2024
The Leadership Laurens County (LLC) Class XXIV proudly announces the ribbon cutting ceremonies for their Blessing Box initiative. Each LLC Class works together on a project chosen and collaborated by…
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Upcountry History Museum to host Quilts of Valor Display
July 15, 2024
Quilts to be Awarded to Local Veterans in Special Ceremonies on July 20 What began as one mother’s dream when her son was deployed in Iraq in 2003 is now…
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Mount Pleasant Chamber gears up for Community and Business Expo
July 15, 2024
Don’t miss Mount Pleasant’s biggest networking event, sponsored by Crews Subaru of Charleston. The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) Community and Business Expo is back for its 14th year,…
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Upcountry History Museum completes survey of sites in Greenville County associated with the American Revolution
July 14, 2024
In a war remembered more for battles at Bunker Hill, Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown, it was the events of the Southern Campaign that finally turned the tide for American independence.…
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Amanda Benfield, Laurens County Chamber President/CEO, Achieves Prestigious IOM Certification
July 14, 2024
Amanda Benfield, President and CEO of the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, successfully completed the Institute for Organization Management (IOM) program through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on June 27,…
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The Brew: Next Event on July 17th at Pop’s BBQ & Country Cooking
July 13, 2024
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is proud to host The Brew Laurens County, a bi-monthly gathering designed for local entrepreneurs and business owners seeking inspiration, collaboration, and guidance. This…
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Kerry Powers of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce completes year 2 at Institute for Organization Management
July 8, 2024
A 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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A Marketing Agency with Upstate ties wins 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina
July 2, 2024
A Statewide Public Relations and Crisis Communications Agency, MPA Strategies, has been named as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to South Carolina. Two of…
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Members of Leadership Greenville Class 50 raise more than $40,000 for Rebuild Upstate and YouthBASE
June 27, 2024
Leadership Greenville, the flagship leadership development program of the Greenville Chamber, is pleased to announce the completion of its Class 50 community service projects, which raised a total of $42,897…
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Charleston Metro Chamber congratulates Leadership Charleston Class of 2024
June 27, 2024
The Charleston Metro Chamber is excited to announce the graduates of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2024. For 50 years, the Chamber has offered this highly sought-after professional development opportunity. Through community immersion and…
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Upcountry History Museum Presents Unique Exhibit of Iconic Artist, Frida Kahlo
June 27, 2024
Recognized as one of Mexico’s most prolific and well-known female artists, Frida Kahlo’s work has been the subject of many exhibitions. In this traveling retrospective, “Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens…
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The Chamber welcomes Jason Colón in Military Executive Fellow role
June 26, 2024
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Military Executive Fellow, Jason Colón to their staff. Colón dedicated nearly 33 years of service to the U.S. Air Force, culminating…
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Matt Wills hired as Greenville Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs
June 25, 2024
The Greenville Chamber has hired Matt Wills to serve as Vice President of Government Affairs. In this role, he will lead the Chamber’s local, state, and federal pro-business and economic…
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Chamber Award nominations now open!
June 24, 2024
Nominations Due Wednesday, July 3 The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center is pleased to announce its annual 2024 Chamber Awards Recognition Program. These awards recognize the achievements of its shareholders and celebrate the…
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Gather & Grow – Northeast: June 2024
June 24, 2024
Join the Chamber and the newly formed Northeast Business Alliance for a collaborative meeting. As the Chamber works to expand our initiatives throughout the Midlands region, we’ve partnered with representatives…
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Columbia Chamber graduates 62 Midlands leaders
June 19, 2024
62 Participants in the Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Program Honored at Graduation Ceremony On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the Columbia Museum of Art, the Columbia Chamber and the Leadership Columbia…
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Upcountry History Museum channels the ‘Force’ for newest exhibition
June 17, 2024
Iconic movies produce memorable characters and memorable characters often create lasting identities by the costumes they wear. There’s no mistaking who the characters are in “Finding the Force…Awakening an Empire,”…
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The ever-curious ‘George’ spending his summer at the Upcountry History Museum
May 22, 2024
Straight from the television screen and pages of countless stories from his exploits, that inquisitive little monkey named Curious George will make the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County his…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces 2024 honors recipients
May 20, 2024
The 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 at the 2024 Honors awards, presented by BlueCross…
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Bernie Mazyck named 2024 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award Recipient
May 20, 2024
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced that Bernie Mazyck, President and CEO of SCACED, will be honored with the prestigious Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award at The Honors on May 22.…
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Upcountry History Museum is a 2024 Blue Star Museum
May 17, 2024
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County has joined museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums program, a collaboration that provides free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Spring 2024 Leadership Discovery graduates
May 16, 2024
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced and congratulated the graduates of the Spring 2024 Leadership Discovery class. Leadership Discovery is an innovative, skills-based leadership development program that allows participants the opportunity to learn…
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New D-Day exhibit at Upcountry History Museum personifies stories honoring men and women of ‘Greatest Generation’
May 13, 2024
From best-kept secret of World War II to largest invasion of Allied air, land, and sea forces in military history, the legacy of the sixth day of the sixth month…
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The Brew Laurens County: Connecting Entrepreneurs and Innovators – May 15
May 12, 2024
The Brew Laurens County, a bi-monthly gathering hosted by the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is a unique opportunity for local entrepreneurs and business owners seeking inspiration, collaboration, and guidance.…
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Mount Pleasant Chamber Director honored with CACCE Scholarship
May 7, 2024
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) is pleased to announce that at the Staff Leadership Development Conference in Greenville last week, their Director, Rebecca Imholz, was one of five…
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Columbia Chamber and Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union announce 2024 Small Business Champion winners
April 29, 2024
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union and the Columbia Chamber are pleased to announce five businesses that have been selected to take part in the 2024 Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union…
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Tom Barkin of Federal Reserve Bank to speak at Small Business Week Breakfast
April 25, 2024
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is hosting a Small Business Week breakfast featuring President & CEO Tom Barkin of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond on May 7, 2024.…
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Leadership Columbia Completes Community Center Outdoor Space for Serve & Connect
April 18, 2024
The 2024 Class to host block party celebrating the new space for community use The Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Class of 2024 (LC24), in partnership with Serve & Connect, is…
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Charleston Metro Chamber launches People First: Shaping the Legacy for 2040
April 17, 2024
The Charleston Metro Chamber is proud to announce the launch of People First: Shaping the Legacy for 2040. Inspired by a love for our unique region and a hopeful vision for…
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Mark your Calendar for the Laurens County Ag+Art Tour Kickoff Event
April 10, 2024
The Laurens County Ag + Art Tour is gearing up for an exciting start as The Venue at Historic Black Grove Ranch in Newberry, SC, prepares to host the grand…
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Leadership Greenville’s 50 year impact recognized by the City of Greenville
April 3, 2024
Greenville Chamber program celebrates 50 years, receives recognition from City for commitment to leadership development and community service Leadership Greenville, the flagship leadership development program of the Greenville Chamber, was…
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Coloring Clinton’s Streets: Unveiling the Newest Storm Drain Mural
March 31, 2024
In the heart of Clinton, a vibrant splash of color now graces the streets, thanks to the unveiling of the newest storm drain mural. Spearheaded by Keep Laurens County Beautiful…
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Join the Team: Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is Hiring
March 20, 2024
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) is on the lookout for a dynamic Administrative Assistant to support its President/CEO, Amanda Munyan. This position is not just about administrative tasks;…
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Lexington Chamber now accepting applications for $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship
March 14, 2024
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is now accepting applications for its $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship. The Doris Burkett Scholarship is given to one Lexington School District One student who…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2024 announces class project
March 14, 2024
Leadership Columbia partners with Serve & Connect The Leadership Columbia Class of 2024 (LC24) announced its partnership with Serve & Connect. As part of the Leadership Columbia program, each class…
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Celebrating Excellence: Highlights from the 45th Annual Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Dinner & Awards Gala
March 6, 2024
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce 45th Annual Dinner & Awards program was held on Thursday, February 29 on the campus of Presbyterian College. The even marks the culmination of…
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Annual Lake Greenwood Cleanup this Saturday
March 5, 2024
Join Keep Laurens County Beautiful and Affiliates for a Day of Action on March 9, 2024 On Saturday, March 9, 2024, Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB), in collaboration with Greenwood…
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Laurens High School FFA receives co-op grant
March 5, 2024
Laurens Electric awarded a Community Impact Initiative grant to Laurens High School’s Future Farmers of America at the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet in February. The Future Farmers…
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‘Bedtime Stitches’ exhibit at Upcountry History Museum showcases distinctive talents of fabric artist Salley Mavor
February 28, 2024Bringing stories from the pages of her books to life is what fabric artist and children’s author Salley Mavor does best, and her latest exhibit, “Salley Mavor: Bedtime Stitches,” showcases…
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Lowcountry Careers Collaborative in healthcare aims to train 1,000 individuals
February 26, 2024
The Lowcountry Careers Collaborative has reached a significant milestone, advancing into phase three to initiate the implementation of the Good Jobs Challenge grant awarded by the Economic Development Agency (EDA).…
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Greenville Chamber honors community’s business leaders at the 135th Annual Meeting
February 26, 2024
The Greenville Chamber held its 135th Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 22nd at the Greenville Convention Center. The theme for the event, presented by TD Bank, was “Betting Big for…
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Greenville Chamber honors community’s business leaders at 135th Annual Meeting
February 26, 2024
The Greenville Chamber held its 135th Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 22nd at the Greenville Convention Center. The theme for the event, presented by TD Bank, was “Betting Big for Greenville” and…
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New Promotional Tool Unveiled for Exploring Laurens County’s Revolutionary War History on Bicycle
February 14, 2024
The Laurens County Trails Association (LCTA) has announced the launch of an innovative promotional tool aimed at showcasing the County’s rich Revolutionary War history through a unique biking experience. Developed…
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Lexington Chamber to host “LEXPO 2024: Lexington’s Largest Business Expo”
February 13, 2024
LEXPO, the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center’s annual business trade show, is bringing together more than 90 businesses, of all sizes, and local restaurants to connect with consumers and network.…
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Palmetto Railways partners with Innovative Rail Technologies to retrofit two locomotives to battery-electric power
February 13, 2024
Palmetto Railways, a division of the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce), announced it is partnering with Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT) to convert two of its diesel switcher locomotives…
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NEXT Upstate rebrands as NextGEN
February 12, 2024
One of the region’s top economic development organizations looks to the future while continuing to support and grow the Greenville Entrepreneur Network (GEN) For almost two decades, NEXT Upstate, the…
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Annual Lake Greenwood Cleanup Scheduled: Uniting Communities for a Cleaner Future
February 12, 2024
Join Keep Laurens County Beautiful and Affiliates for a Day of Action on March 9, 2024″ On Saturday, March 9, 2024, Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB), in collaboration with Greenwood…
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Resiliency, discovery, and revelation on full display in new exhibit coming to Upcountry History Museum
February 7, 2024
Through a visually compelling presentation of history through art, small moments of ordinary experiences are transformed into extraordinary discoveries of resiliency and revelation in “Vision & Spirit: Black Artists in…
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