Charleston Metro Chamber announces Minority Business Accelerator graduates
December 8, 2022The Charleston Metro Chamber’s Lowcountry Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) program recently graduated their first cohort of leaders. The Lowcountry Minority Business Accelerator, presented by Bank of America, is committed to accelerating the development…
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Greenville Chamber announces staff promotions
December 8, 2022The Greenville Chamber has promoted two individuals: Liz Horton (left) has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer and Jennifer Powell (right) to Executive Assistant and Director of Administrative Services.Since first…
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Engenius’ Samantha Wagner completes Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Pacesetter Program
December 5, 2022
Samantha Wagner, Engenius’ Sales and Marketing Coordinator, recently successfully completed Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Pacesetter 2022 Program. Wagner was selected to be a part of the annual leadership program late…
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Nikki Huber named to Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ 2022 Forty Under 40 list
November 28, 2022
Greenville Chamber legislative director receives national recognition The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) named Nikki Huber, Greenville Chamber Legislative Director, to its 2022 Forty Under 40 list. ACCE’s…
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Everybody wins when you shop where you live in Mount Pleasant
November 17, 2022
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant have once again joined forces to encourage residents to support local businesses during the holiday shopping season.…
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Charleston Metro Chamber releases 2022 Economic Forecast
November 17, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber presented the 2022 Regional Economic Forecast at its 31st Annual Economic Outlook Conference held Wednesday, November 16 at Trident Technical College. The forecast for the Charleston region is…
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Chamber Supports Local Merchants with Shop Small Saturday Swag Bags
November 16, 2022
The holiday shopping season is kicking off and the Laurens County Chamber wants to make sure that Laurens County businesses are prepared. On Tuesday, November 22, local businesses can stop…
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SC Chamber continues to strengthen team
November 9, 2022
Fall 2022 Transitions and Additions The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) continues to strengthen its staff this fall with multiple promotions and new hires. “The SC Chamber…
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Charleston Metro Chamber launches Chamber Ties campaign
November 7, 2022
Initiating, advocating and empowering our region to advance a prosperous business environment is the mission of the Charleston Metro Chamber. Dedicated members and the work they do are critical to…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Adds Two to the Team
October 21, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently added two new members to their team. “We have an amazing Chamber team; the new additions are roles we have needed for a…
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Wild Rumpus of Sendak’s ‘Wild Things’ comes to Upcountry History Museum
October 17, 2022
Stomping into Greenville in its only South Carolina stop, “Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak” will open at the Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, on Saturday, October…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2023 Board, Jessica Donan named chair-elect
October 10, 2022
The Greenville Chamber’s leadership has elected Jessica Donan as chair-elect of its Board of Directors and has added seven new Board members for the upcoming year. Donan will take over…
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Karen R. Jenkins named incoming Chair of Columbia Chamber of Commerce
October 6, 2022
Karen R. Jenkins, President and CEO of KRJ Consulting, LLC, has been named Chair-Elect of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Karen has been a member of the Columbia Chamber Board of…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session October 19
October 5, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber is brewing something up again. In partnership with Main Street Clinton, the Chamber is hosting the next edition of “The Brew” on October 19 from 8…
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Laurens County Chamber Partners with Greenwood Chamber for Business After Hours at South Bend Winery
October 5, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce and the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce are joining forces or an evening of fun and networking. The Business after Hours event will be held…
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Agape Care Group enters Alabama and Louisiana with the acquisition of Journey Hospice
October 4, 2022
SPARTANBURG, SC – Agape Care Group, a provider of hospice and palliative care in the Southeast and portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners, announced it has acquired Journey Hospice based in…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Fall 2022 Leadership Discovery class
October 3, 2022
Leadership Discovery, a leadership development program by the Charleston Metro Chamber, is excited to welcome the Fall 2022 class. Leadership Discovery is an innovative program that allows participants the opportunity to learn from…
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Columbia Chamber honors David Pankau at Annual Gala
September 22, 2022
David Pankau, Chairman of the Board of Directors, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, named Columbia Chamber’s 2022 Ambassador of the Year. The Columbia Chamber will honor David Pankau at the Chamber’s…
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Courthouse Coffee Celebrates Recent Opening with Ribbon Cutting
September 21, 2022
With the announcement of the closing of the Coffee Roost in April the coffee scene in downtown Laurens was abruptly put on hold. But not for long. Within a few…
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Prisma Health Laurens County Hosts Chamber Business After Hours
September 19, 2022
Last Thursday the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce partnered with Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital to host a Business after Hours for community members in the Ferguson Meditation Garden on…
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Charleston Metro Chamber congratulates Leadership Charleston Class of 2022
September 15, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber is excited to announce the graduates of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2022. For over 45 years, the Chamber has offered this highly sought-after professional development opportunity. Through community immersion…
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Trident CEO Council invests in diverse candidates for Charleston Metro Chamber’s leadership programs
September 15, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber is proud to offer a variety of programs aimed at developing our region’s leaders at whatever stage of their career they are in. Trident CEO Council, a group of…
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Greenville Chamber celebrates 10 years of Minority Business Accelerator
September 15, 2022The Greenville Chamber hosted the Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) Tenth Anniversary Celebration, Presented by Bank of America, at the Peace Center’s Huguenot Loft September 8, in honor of the program’s…
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MPA Strategies Director of Marketing, Virginia Jacques, selected for Leadership Columbia
September 14, 2022
MPA Strategies Director of Marketing, Virginia Jacques joins the Leadership Columbia Class of 2023. The program aims to develop greater social and community awareness while creating opportunities for growth and…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith’s Gene Bell accepted into Leadership Columbia Class of 2023
September 13, 2022
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture announced that architect and former AIA South Carolina President Gene Bell was accepted into the Leadership Columbia Class of 2023. Offered through the Columbia Chamber, Leadership…
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Garvin Design Group’s Liza Brockman joins Leadership Columbia Class of 2023
September 12, 2022
Garvin Design Group Interior Designer Liza Brockman has been named to the Leadership Columbia class of 2023. She joins a cohort of 61 emerging community leaders participating in the Columbia…
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Chamber Celebrates Lakeview Bar-B-Q with Ribbon Cutting
September 12, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for new Chamber Member, Lakeview Bar-B-Q, on August 26, 2022. This family-owned business began in 2020, providing customers with delicious…
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LC Chamber Celebrates Palmetto Self Storage with Ribbon Cutting
September 11, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a celebratory ribbon cutting for Palmetto Self Storage. The Butler Family, longtime owners and operators of Gwinn’s Siding and Window Co., opened…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2023 Leadership Columbia Class
September 9, 2022
61 Local Individuals selected for Milestone 50th Class of Chamber’s Leadership Program Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina, for emerging and existing leaders in…
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Carlos Phillips to serve as Chair-Elect of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
September 8, 2022
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) announced the appointment of the new board officers with Carlos Phillips, Greenville Chamber President/CEO, tapped to serve as Chair Elect. Carlos will…
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Charleston Metro Chamber receives grant from TRUIST to support housing attainability
August 29, 2022
Housing attainability continues to be a critical concern for our region’s business community, especially given the current struggle to find and retain talent is only heightened by the rising cost…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Leadership Charleston Class of 2023
August 25, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber is excited to announce the participants of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2023. For over 49 years, the Chamber has offered this highly sought-after professional development opportunity. Through community immersion…
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12th Annual Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Expo set for September
August 25, 2022
The largest networking event in Mount Pleasant — driven by Expo Title Sponsor Crews Subaru of Charleston — is set to take place Thursday, Sept. 22, from 1:00 p.m. to…
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The Brew – Coffee and Conversation about Laurens County
August 22, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted another session of “The Brew” last week at Laurens CPW in Laurens. Each event begins with a presentation by a local entrepreneur about their…
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Charleston Metro Chamber releases Housing Resource Guide
August 15, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber recognizes that the cost and availability of housing are a regional issue impacting employers and employees. Typical residents in our region spend 57% of their income on housing…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes new addition to membership team
August 11, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Lindsey Hartshorne has joined the Chamber team as Membership Coordinator. In this position, she will assist with membership sales and corporate partnerships as well as…
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Charleston Metro Chamber now accepting applications for skills-based leadership program
August 10, 2022
Leadership Discovery, presented by Wells Fargo, is accepting applications until Friday, September 2. The 3-month program begins in September and has 10 sessions designed to enhance valuable leadership skills. Leadership…
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Chamber hosts opportunity to have conversations with elected officials
August 3, 2022
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) announces their 3rd Annual “Know Your Lawmaker” Reception powered by REV Federal Credit Union. This event will take place on Wednesday, August 10…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Workforce Innovation Labs
August 3, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce their new Workforce Innovation Labs program. The Labs offer a space for small businesses to work through their toughest challenges. They are…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes new Operations Coordinator
August 2, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Grace Carlson has joined the Chamber team as Operations Coordinator. In this role, she communicates externally to optimize operational success for Chamber members, guests and…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session August 17
August 1, 2022
Laurens County Chamber of Commerce has announced the next session of “The Brew.” The event will be held on August 17 from 8:00-9:00 am at Laurens CPW (212 Church Street,…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes new addition to Community Development Team
July 28, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Celeste O’Keefe has joined the Chamber team as Leadership and Programs Coordinator. In this role, she will oversee events, programs and services for Charleston Young…
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Coastal Community Foundation launches annual Equity Speaker Series
July 28, 2022
Coastal Community Foundation today announced the launch of its annual Equity Speaker Series, which will kick off with an inaugural event featuring Barbara Whye, Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces 2022 Honors winners
July 26, 2022
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 by presenting the 2022 Honors…
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Jim Newsome named 2022 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award winner
July 26, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Jim Newsome as the recipient of the 2022 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award, which will be presented at The Honors on September 7. Named after…
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Women @ Work Networking Event a Resounding Success
July 25, 2022
Last week the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a “Women @ Work Happy Hour and Networking event in their office. Among their many roles in the community, the chamber…
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Charleston Metro Chamber’s Kelly Killeen-Haupt earns Lifetime Sales Achievement Award
July 21, 2022
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has awarded Kelly Killeen-Haupt of the Charleston Metro Chamber with the Dana Ketterling Lifetime Sales Achievement Award. The award recognizes career sales achievement, with…
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Spring Valley graduate is first to land skilled craft career through new SC Chamber-Dominion Energy partnership
July 20, 2022
Partnership between business and education aims to grow more diverse workforce in South Carolina The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Dominion Energy South Carolina co-hosted a “signing day” Tuesday where…
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Greenville Chamber leaders recognized by leading industry organizations
July 18, 2022
Two Greenville Chamber executives have been recognized by leading chamber industry organizations. Liz Horton, the Greenville Chamber’s Senior Vice President, has been recognized for 20 years of service by Carolinas…
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Smoked team wins SC Historic Preservation Honor Award
July 14, 2022The team behind new Columbia restaurant Smoked received an Honor Award at the 27th annual South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Governor McMaster presented the team…
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