All Clear Plumbing honored by the Greer Chamber
February 7, 2017
The Greer Chamber of Commerce has named All Clear Plumbing its Small Business of the Quarter. All Clear Plumbing was founded in 2012 with the mission of being a plumbing…
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The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of OneSpartanburg
January 24, 2017
On behalf of a 52-member steering committee and the thousands of community members who contributed to the planning process, the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of the…
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Greenville Chamber announces partnership with Nika White Consulting
January 23, 2017
The Greenville Chamber announces its new partnership with Nika White Consulting effective February 1, 2017. White has served as a vice president for the Greenville Chamber since the organization launched…
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North & South Carolina rank in top 6 in the country in the Merit Shop Scorecard
November 30, 2016
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) released its annual “Building America: The Merit Shop Scorecard,” which reviews and grades state-specific policies and information significant to the success of the commercial…
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Statements on Cathy Novinger & Judy Davis
November 28, 2016
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ted Pitts released the following statement on the passing of two of South Carolina’s Business Leaders, Cathy Novinger and Judy Davis, who…
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S.C. Chamber needs input on business in your county
November 14, 2016
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is asking businesses from around the state to take a few moments and complete a survey on the business friendliness of the counties they…
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S.C. Chamber needs input on business in your county
November 14, 2016The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is asking businesses from around the state to take a few moments and complete a survey on the business friendliness of the counties they…
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FinTrust presents the Greenville Chamber of Commerce Small Business Owners Forum
October 26, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors is the presenting sponsor of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce Small Business Owners Forum. The bimonthly forum provides small business owners with the opportunity to enhance their…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2017 Board of Directors
October 24, 2016
The Greenville Chamber has announced its 2017 Board of Directors. Brenda Thames, who will serve as the 2017 Board Chair, received approval at the Chamber’s monthly board meeting for the…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016-2017 Board of Directors
October 3, 2016
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its newly elected Executive Committee and Board of Directors for 2016-17, effective October 1, 2016. Executive Committee Barbara Melvin (Chairman) – As…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016-2017 Board of Directors
October 3, 2016The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its newly elected Executive Committee and Board of Directors for 2016-17, effective October 1, 2016. Executive Committee Barbara Melvin (Chairman) – As…
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S.C. Department of Commerce launches new Landing Pad program
September 2, 2016
Initiative designed to assist established companies with small-scale entry operations in South Carolina The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced the official launch of its new Landing Pad program. A…
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S.C. Department of Commerce launches new Landing Pad program
September 2, 2016
Initiative designed to assist established companies with small-scale entry operations in South Carolina The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced the official launch of its new Landing Pad program. A…
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Whatta Wash Car Wash celebrates opening of new location in Spartanburg
August 22, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce held an official ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, August 15, to celebrate the grand opening of Whatta Wash Car Wash East. Whatta Wash…
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Dr. Keith Miller elected to lead the region’s largest business organization in 2018
August 20, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber’s leadership has elected Dr. Keith Miller to chair its Board of Directors in 2018. Dr. Miller, current president of Greenville Technical College, has served…
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Greenville Chamber team members receive Lifetime Achievement Awards
August 11, 2016
Greenville Chamber team members Julie Alexander, Brittney Kessler and Rionne Ridgeway have received 2016 Lifetime Sales Achievement Awards from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executive’s (ACCE) Membership Development Division.…
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2016 Best Places to Work rankings announced
August 7, 2016
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Best Companies Group, and SC Biz unveiled the rankings of the 60 winning companies representing the 2016 Best Places to Work in South Carolina.…
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2016 Best Places to Work rankings announced
August 7, 2016The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Best Companies Group, and SC Biz unveiled the rankings of the 60 winning companies representing the 2016 Best Places to Work in South Carolina.…
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Greenville Chamber hires Liz Horton as Senior Vice President of Operations
July 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of Elizabeth “Liz” A. Horton as Senior Vice President of Operations. She will assume the position on September…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016 Best Places To Work award winners
June 22, 2016
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Best Companies Group, and SC Biz are proud to announce the 2016 Best Places To Work in South Carolina. Now in its 11th year,…
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Spartanburg Chamber welcomes Suzanne Beam as Membership Development Specialist
June 22, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce has expanded their team with the addition of Suzanne Beam as Membership Development Specialist. As Membership Development Specialist, Beam will generate,…
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60+ local businesses to be featured at Greater Lexington Chamber Business Lexpo
June 9, 2016On August 4, The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host more than 60 local businesses at the 2016 Business Lexpo at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Lexington from…
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S.C. Chamber releases statement on S.1258 being signed into law
June 9, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – State Chamber President Ted Pitts issued the following statement after Governor Haley signed S.1258, the roads bill, into law: “The state’s business community thanks Governor Haley for…
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S.C. Chamber releases statement on S.1258 being signed into law
June 9, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – State Chamber President Ted Pitts issued the following statement after Governor Haley signed S.1258, the roads bill, into law: “The state’s business community thanks Governor Haley for…
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60+ local businesses to be featured at Greater Lexington Chamber Business Lexpo
June 9, 2016
On August 4, The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host more than 60 local businesses at the 2016 Business Lexpo at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Lexington from…
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Allen Smith, President/CEO, Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce
June 2, 2016
UpstateBizBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Allen…
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Spartanburg vision plan propels forward
May 31, 2016
Steering Committee Makes Inter-City Visit and Announces Community Event on June 14 Spartanburg continues to keep moving forward, as the Spartanburg Vision Plan steering committee announces two opportunities that continue…
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Fourteen advance through inaugural Spartanburg Political Leadership Institute
May 31, 2016
On Wednesday, May 25, the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce launched its inaugural Spartanburg Political Leadership Institute program, designed to educate current and potential elected officials about the election process…
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S.C. Chamber announces H.R. Professional of the Year
May 16, 2016
The State Chamber is proud to announce the South Carolina H.R. Professional of the Year, Sharon Sellers, President of SLS Consulting, LLC, who was named at our 2016 H.R. Conference…
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Leadership Spartanburg graduates Class of 2015-2016
May 15, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce honored 42 graduates of the Leadership Spartanburg (LS) program class of 2015-2016 at a ceremony at The Country Club of Spartanburg…
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SC Chamber Safety Awards presented to Renewable Water Resources
May 10, 2016
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) was presented the South Carolina Chamber Safety Awards to honor its efforts in making workplace safety a priority. The following ReWa departments received safety awards: Administrative…
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SC Chamber Safety Awards presented to Renewable Water Resources
May 10, 2016
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) was presented the South Carolina Chamber Safety Awards to honor its efforts in making workplace safety a priority. The following ReWa departments received safety awards: Administrative…
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Greenville entrepreneur Johnson to moderate Chamber panel
May 9, 2016
Local entrepreneur Tammy Johnson will be the moderator at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Owners Forum next week. The quarterly event provides an opportunity for small business owners…
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Greenville entrepreneur Johnson to moderate Chamber panel
May 9, 2016
Local entrepreneur Tammy Johnson will be the moderator at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Owners Forum next week. The quarterly event provides an opportunity for small business owners…
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S.C. Chamber Statement On House Budget
March 23, 2016
State Chamber President Ted Pitts released the following statement after the House passed a budget allocating $415 million to roads next year: “The business community is glad to see…
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S.C. Chamber Statement On House Budget
March 23, 2016
State Chamber President Ted Pitts released the following statement after the House passed a budget allocating $415 million to roads next year: “The business community is glad to see…
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S.C. Chamber statement on Senate vote on roads bill
March 9, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – State Chamber President Ted Pitts today released the following statement after the Senate gave second reading to the roads bill: “The business community appreciates the South Carolina…
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Complete Public Relations named Chamber Small Business of the Year finalist
February 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations was named a top three finalist for Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year award Tuesday night at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner…
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Complete Public Relations named Chamber Small Business of the Year finalist
February 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations was named a top three finalist for Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year award Tuesday night at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner…
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Wagner Wealth Management named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Month
February 22, 2016GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wagner Wealth Management has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for February 2016. Wagner Wealth Management services include financial planning, asset management, insurance…
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Wagner Wealth Management named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Month
February 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wagner Wealth Management has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for February 2016. Wagner Wealth Management services include financial planning, asset management, insurance…
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Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center names new president and CEO
February 19, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center announced that Otis B. Rawl, Jr. has been named president and CEO, effective February 29, 2016. Prior to joining the Greater…
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Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center names new president and CEO
February 19, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center announced that Otis B. Rawl, Jr. has been named president and CEO, effective February 29, 2016. Prior to joining the Greater…
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Todd Davidson to serve as General Counsel of Greenville Chamber Board
February 8, 2016
Nexsen Pruet attorney Todd Davidson has been named to the Board of Directors of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce for 2016. In that role, he will also serve as General…
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Todd Davidson to serve as General Counsel of Greenville Chamber Board
February 8, 2016
Nexsen Pruet attorney Todd Davidson has been named to the Board of Directors of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce for 2016. In that role, he will also serve as General…
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State Chamber announces tool to streamline process for South Carolina’s exporters
January 28, 2016
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a partnership with e-certify that will allow South Carolina businesses to more efficiently secure the documentation they need to do…
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Chamber honors GHS with ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award
November 18, 2015
The Greenville Chamber honored Greenville Health System (GHS) with the 2015 ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award for its commitment to increasing the positive impact of women’s leadership in our community. The…
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Greenville Chamber begins CEO search
November 10, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber has begun its search for a new President/CEO. A national executive search firm has been engaged, has completed a thorough profile for the position,…
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Engenius’s Manley to moderate Chamber event
November 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius’s co-founder and CEO Chris Manley will moderate the Greenville Chamber Small Business Owner Forum this month. The Small Business Owner Forum is an opportunity for small…
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Engenius’s Manley to moderate Chamber event
November 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius’s co-founder and CEO Chris Manley will moderate the Greenville Chamber Small Business Owner Forum this month. The Small Business Owner Forum is an opportunity for small…
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