South Carolina Chamber of Commerce names W. Tobin Cassels III 2024 Business Leader of the Year
October 2, 2024
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced Southeastern Freight Lines President W. ‘Tobin’ Cassels III as the 2024 recipient of the organization’s annual Business Leader of the Year…
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Charleston Metro Chamber launches search for new President & CEO
September 24, 2024
The Board of Directors of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has begun the search for the organization’s next President & Chief Executive Officer, retaining Waverly Partners as its executive…
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Columbia Chamber honors local leaders at 121st Annual Gala
September 23, 2024
Midlands Leaders to be Recognized at 121st Annual Gala. The Columbia Chamber announced the award recipients for the 121st Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina. On Thursday, October 3,…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. announces 45th Leadership Spartanburg class
September 19, 2024
OneSpartanburg, Inc., the Carolinas only consolidated business, economic, and tourism development entity, announced the participants for the 45th class of Leadership Spartanburg. The class will get to know Spartanburg County…
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Columbia Chamber honors Keller Kissam at Chamber’s 121st Annual Gala
September 17, 2024
Keller Kissam, Dominion Energy South Carolina President, named Columbia Chamber’s 2024 Ambassador of the Year. The Columbia Chamber will honor Keller Kissam at the Chamber’s 121st Annual Gala, Thursday, October 3, 2024.…
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Greater Columbia Chamber Breakfast Briefing – Sept 11
September 9, 2024
The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly Breakfast Briefing focused on “Strategic Collaboration for Building Future Regional Growth and Success.” Come hear from Columbia Economic Development Director Ryan Coleman and Central SC…
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Greenville Chamber announces staff promotions
September 3, 2024
The Greenville Chamber announced the promotion of three team members to key leadership roles. Megan Campbell has been promoted to Vice President, Marketing and Communications; Dr. Cheryl Garrison to Vice…
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Clinton Community Rallies to Support Businesses Displaced by Devastating Downtown Fire
August 31, 2024
On August 27th, a catastrophic fire swept through downtown Clinton, leaving several cherished small businesses in ruins. These businesses, integral to the community’s fabric, provided not only goods and services…
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Complexities, tragedies of Native American boarding schools explored in exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
August 30, 2024
“To educate and assimilate into “civilized” society.” That was the motive in the 1870s behind taking Native American children to distant residential boarding schools and stripping them of all signs…
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Leadership Greenville announces members of Class 51
August 29, 2024
The Greenville Chamber’s flagship leadership development program, Leadership Greenville, announced members of its 51st class. Participants were selected based on a thorough application process including essays, professional resumes and community involvement. USC Upstate is…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Leadership Charleston Class of 2025
August 27, 2024
The Charleston Metro Chamber introduced the participants of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2025. For more than 50 years, the Chamber has provided this prestigious professional development experience, recognized for shaping the…
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Melissa Fiore joins Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce as Director of Membership Engagement
August 27, 2024
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Melissa Fiore as a new Director of Membership Engagement. Melissa will help lead efforts to connect with current and prospective…
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Charleston Metro Chamber President and CEO announces retirement
August 22, 2024
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announced President and CEO Bryan Derreberry will retire at the end of 2024 after a distinguished 13-year tenure leading the organization. Under Derreberry’s leadership,…
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Now accepting RFPs for Leadership Columbia class of 2025 Class Project
August 19, 2024
Leadership Columbia (LC) seeks to partner with one nonprofit organization for the LC25 Class Project. The selected organization will benefit from a dedicated team of approximately 60 individuals with various…
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WAJIBA wants to drive home a win for local charities
August 19, 2024
The West Ashley James Island Business Association (WAJIBA) is thrilled to announce a charity raffle offering a chance to win a brand new 2024 Ford Bronco from Palmetto Ford! This…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce to Host “Women at Work” Networking Event on August 20th
August 18, 2024
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Visit Laurens County, SC, is set to host the next “Women at Work” networking event on Tuesday, August 20th, from 4:00…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2025 Leadership Columbia class
August 15, 2024
60 Local Individuals selected for 52nd 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 the…
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Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
August 12, 2024
Love the Lowcountry? Want to ensure your company is protecting what you love by being socially and environmentally responsible? Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with…
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Greenville Chamber statement on Greenville County penny sales and use tax referendum
August 7, 2024
The Greenville Chamber applauds the Greenville County Council’s visionary leadership for approving the third and final reading of the penny sales and use tax referendum for the November ballot. If…
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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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