SC Chamber responds to historic income tax proposal
March 25, 2025
In response to the historic tax reform proposal announced by Governor Henry McMaster and legislative leadership, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Brenan released the following statement:…
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SC Chamber celebrates Women in Leadership through awards, panel discussions and special keynote at 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium
March 25, 2025
Last Thursday, March 13, 2025, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) celebrated Women’s History Month by hosting its 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium in Columbia, South Carolina. The Symposium, presented…
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Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center
March 25, 2025
An accredited Chamber, the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center has been creating a community that grows business for more than 65 years. Through advocacy, education, and services for its 700+…
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SC Chamber to host Spotlight on Agriculture and Forestry event
March 17, 2025
South Carolina’s agribusiness, agriculture, and forestry industries are vital to our state’s economy, with a diverse range of companies from family farms and livestock producers to large food manufacturers. In…
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Dining on The Dam 2025 presented by Palmetto Renovations
March 14, 2025
DINING ON THE DAM – A DAM GOOD TIME! Get ready for an unparalleled evening of celebration as the highly anticipated Dining on the Dam returns, bringing together the best…
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SC Chamber to host 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium
March 12, 2025
Please join the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for our Fourth Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium, on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Columbia Convention Center. The annual Women’s Leadership Symposium celebrates…
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Stay active, shop local: Mount Pleasant’s get fit where you live is back
March 12, 2025
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant have joined forces once again. This time to encourage residents to support local health and wellness and fitness…
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Trio Solutions Inc. wins Small Business of the Year
March 11, 2025
Charleston Metro Chamber recognizes local marketing agency The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announced Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO) as the recipient of the Small Business of the Year award, one…
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Brew Laurens County to Feature Randy Pitts at March 19 Gathering
March 11, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Clinton invite local entrepreneurs and community members to the next Brew Laurens County gathering on Wednesday, March 19, at Pitts Music Studio (127…
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‘Flower Power’ re-envisioned in newest exhibit opening at the Upcountry History Museum
March 6, 2025Say “Flower Power” and many people immediately flash back to 1960s-70s America and a focus on peace and love. But add in the efforts of a First Lady of the…
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Greater Irmo Chamber honors local leaders at Annual Gala and Awards Night
March 4, 2025
On Friday, February 28, 2024, the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce honored outstanding Chamber partners at the 2025 Irmo Chamber Awards Night and Gala, presented by Steve Padgett’s Honda of…
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Judson Mill District receives 2025 Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award from Greenville Chamber
February 28, 2025
Award Recognizes Efforts to Improve Community through Food Security, Affordable Housing, Social Impact, and Improved Infrastructure The Greenville Chamber presented the prestigious 2025 Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award, sponsored by…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Excellence at 46th Annual Dinner and Awards
February 23, 2025
A Night of Recognition and Celebration The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 46th Annual Dinner and Awards ceremony on February 20, 2024, at The Harper Center on the…
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“From Overwhelmed to Optimized: Unleashing Agentic AI for Small Business Growth”
February 18, 2025
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center’s Small Business Council is hosting an educational seminar on February 20, 2025. The Chamber’s Small Business Council regularly hosts seminars for business owners and…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Announces New President & CEO
February 13, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the appointment of Dabs Maness Davis as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Davis will succeed Amanda Benfield in…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Women at Work Networking Event Focused on Heart Health
February 12, 2025
A strong turnout of professional women gathered for the together for the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce’s Women at Work Networking Event, a quarterly opportunity designed to foster professional growth,…
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SC Chamber announces A’ja Wilson as the Keynote Speaker for the 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium
February 11, 2025
This week, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce revealed A’ja Wilson as the highly anticipated Keynote Speaker for the 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium. The annual Women’s Leadership Symposium celebrates the contributions of women…
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Building business East of the Cooper: Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce announces new board
February 11, 2025
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) announce its 2025 Board of Directors, a diverse and accomplished group of individuals committed to encouraging business and community success East of the…
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Upcountry History Museum receives grant to digitize files
February 4, 2025
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, announced that it has been awarded a grant from the South Carolina State Historical Records Advisory Board’s regrant program to…
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SC Chamber responds to Governor McMaster’s 2025 State of the State Address
January 30, 2025
In response to Governor Henry McMaster’s 2025 State of the State address, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Brenan released the following statement: “Tonight, Governor McMaster reminded…
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Columbia Chamber Leadership Columbia program seeking applications
January 29, 2025
Leadership Columbia Class of 2026 Applications Now Open Applications are now open for the Columbia Chamber’s leadership program, Leadership Columbia, for the Class of 2026. Approximately 60 applicants will be…
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Outgoing Chamber CEO Amanda Benfield Shares Leadership Insights and Secrets to Success
January 20, 2025
Amanda Benfield, who has served as the CEO of the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce since 2017, is preparing to transition into a new role with the City of Fountain…
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Registration Now Open for the 2025 South Carolina Ag + Art Tour in Laurens County
January 20, 2025
The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour, the nation’s largest free, self-guided farm and art tour, is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 event. This…
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Spartanburg County attracted $745 million in new investment in 2024
January 16, 2025
In 2024, OneSpartanburg, Inc. landed 23 economic development projects on behalf of Spartanburg County and the City of Spartanburg, resulting in a total of $745 million in capital investment and…
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SC Chamber releases 2025 Competitiveness Agenda
January 15, 2025
Legislative Session Priorities from the State’s Leading Voice for Business Ahead of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s annual legislative session kickoff event, Business Speaks, the SC Chamber released its…
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The Brew: Where Fresh Ideas and Coffee Converge this Wednesday
January 13, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce invites local entrepreneurs and community members to kick off the year with The Brew Laurens County, a program designed to support and inspire small…
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Charleston Metro Chamber celebrates 2024 Lowcountry Minority Business Accelerator graduates
January 7, 2025
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the graduation of the 2024 Lowcountry Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) cohort on December 11. This milestone marked the culmination of a transformative,…
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Laurens County Chamber Celebrates Grand Opening of The Connection Point at United Way of Laurens County
December 23, 2024
On Wednesday, December 18, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce marked the grand opening of The Connection Point at the United Way of Laurens County with a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony.…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces Kevin T. Sheilley as new President & CEO
December 20, 2024
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announced the selection of Kevin T. Sheilley as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. He will officially assume his role on February 10,…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2025 board slate, Michelle Seaver named chair-elect
December 17, 2024
The Greenville Chamber Board of Directors approved its 2025 board slate and appointed Michelle Seaver as chair-elect. Traci Newkirk, President and Founder of Human Potential Advisors, will serve as Board…
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Greenville Chamber releases 2025 public policy agenda
December 17, 2024
The Greenville Chamber released its 2025 policy agenda on Friday, December 13th. The agenda outlines the priorities of the Greenville business community for Greenville County and South Carolina. According to Greenville…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2024 Minority Business Accelerator graduates
December 16, 2024The Greenville Chamber’s Minority Business Accelerator Upstate initiative held its graduation ceremony on Thursday, December 5th, celebrating the completion of the annual program. The Minority Business Accelerator supports and scales…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces Nick Johnson as Senior Vice President of Finance & Operations
December 4, 2024
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Johnson as its new Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations. In this role, Nick will…
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Columbia Chamber names AINautics Small Business of the Year
December 3, 2024
Winner announced at November Small Business Breakout Event. The Columbia Chamber announce AINautics as the Small Business of the Year Award winner. The Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by…
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Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce welcomes new Membership Coordinator to help chamber grow
December 3, 2024
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) announced that Jaydee Wood has joined the team as its new Membership Coordinator. A proud Lowcountry native, Jaydee brings a deep understanding of…
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Truist Charitable Fund awards $100,000 grant to develop People First Scorecard
November 19, 2024
The Charleston Chamber Foundation, through the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Truist Charitable Fund to support the development of a People First…
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Shop Where You Live: win big while supporting Mount Pleasant’s local businesses
November 14, 2024
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant announced the return of the “Shop Where You Live” campaign, encouraging residents to support local businesses during…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
November 14, 2024
Montague Laffitte, SouthState Bank, to Chair Columbia Chamber Board of Directors The Columbia Chamber announced the 2024-2025 Board of Directors with the addition of ten new members. Montague Laffitte, SouthState…
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The Brew: Networking Event at Broad Street Antiques
November 12, 2024
On November 20, from 5 to 7 p.m., Broad Street Antiques and Vintage Finds, in collaboration with the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, will host The Brew—a special evening of…
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Holiday Classic ‘White Christmas’ celebrating 70th anniversary
November 11, 2024
Upcountry History Museum Exhibit Brings Timeless Story to Life With Original Costumes, Props and Memorabilia from 1954 Film It may not be “just like the ones we used to know,”…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Shines at 16th Annual Oyster Roast, Celebrating Community and Resilience
November 11, 2024
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 16th Annual Oyster Roast last week, bringing together community members for a night of camaraderie, delicious food, and lively entertainment despite a…
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Shuck, Savor, and Support: Join the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce for the 16th Annual Oyster Roast
November 4, 2024
Fall in South Carolina signals the start of football season, and there’s no better way to celebrate the spirited rivalries among Clemson, Carolina, and Presbyterian College fans than at the…
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Upstate individuals and organizations recognized with the 20th annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards
October 29, 2024
On Thursday, October 24th, the Greenville Chamber and the Riley Institute at Furman presented the 2024 recipients of the Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards during the Greenville Chamber’s Diversity and Economic…
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Women at Work – Networking Event with a Twist!
October 28, 2024
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce its upcoming “Women at Work – Happy Hour & Networking” event, scheduled for Tuesday, October 29th, from 4:00-5:00 PM. Open…
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Newest Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores path of Black History in the American West
October 21, 2024
Exploring the path of Black history in the American West with a timeline of original pictorial quilts is the focus of “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West,” a first-of-its-kind…
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Presbyterian College Reopens Bailey Gallery, Dedicates Vance Plaza During Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Event
October 19, 2024
Historic Neville Hall served as a perfect venue to kick off Presbyterian College’s 2024 Homecoming celebration, as the college opened the doors literally and figuratively to its supporters. As the…
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Emerger Strategies launches 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps for Charleston businesses committed to a more sustainable future
October 18, 2024
Emerger Strategies, a leader in sustainability consulting and education, announced the launch of its 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps, designed to help businesses of all sizes embrace sustainable practices, reduce their…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announces additional award recipients to be honored at 45th Annual Summit
October 17, 2024
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber), the state’s leading voice for business, is set to host its 45th Annual Summit, presented by Ogletree Deakins, October 28th-30th at the Wild Dunes…
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S.C. Commerce awarded grant to support state exporters
October 15, 2024
State of South Carolina receives U.S. Small Business Administration funding The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration…
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Charleston Metro Chamber and CRDA release Talent Demand Study that indicates 35,000 net new jobs in the next four years
October 3, 2024
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA), has released the Talent Demand Study 2024. This comprehensive analysis serves as a key resource…
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