This week’s legislative update includes a bill that will limit business lawsuit liability, a Joint Resolution to expedite the hiring of a new SC DEW Director, and a proposed tax credit that would result in opportunities for small business. Details of each are linked below. Read more here about specific bills mentioned in our update:…
Back to Blog Chamber President & CEO Dean Faile is back with another update on the latest in Columbia. For the week of Feb 13 we’ve included an update on legislation related to expanding our workforce through non-traditional means, impacting community development through financial incentives, and a proposed tax credit for small business. Find the…
From a mini-golf course in 1975 to the multi-use University Center 45+ years later, Gary Williams of Williams & Fudge Inc, has built an incredible career, a thriving family enterprise, and a network of community leaders who consider him to be a key to economic progress. Gary has left his mark on Rock Hill and…
We have a brand new award to present this year, sponsored by York County Economic Development. Elkem Silicones USA Corporation is our Manufacturer of the Year. Elkem’s manufacturing facility right here in York, produces silicone materials that meet the requirements of the MedTech and Pharma markets, ultimately helping to improve the lives of patients around…
Born, raised and educated right here in York County, Marc Howie has never met a stranger! His friendly nature, forward-thinking attitude, and genuine interest in responsible community development make him the absolute definition of good citizenship. Duke Energy will sponsor and present our Citizenship & Service Award to Marc Howie, Vice President of Community Development…
The Winthrop Region Small Business Development Center is sponsoring our Small Business Person of the Year Award and will join us next week to present the honor to Janene Britton of The Britton Flooring Co. Since opening the business in 2016, Janene has grown her customer base to include clients in both Carolinas with 6…
Back to Blog Chamber President & CEO Dean Faile is back with another update on the latest in Columbia. This week, Dean discusses a school choice bill, legislation related to the extension of development permits, several minimum wage bills, and legislation regarding the expansion of the Catawba Indian Reservation. Read more here about specific bills…
Next Thurs, Feb 16, First Citizens Bank will present our Rock Hill Businessperson of the Year Award to David Oxendine, COO of Redline Chemical. Dave has served the Chamber on a variety of boards and councils over the years including our Government Relations Task Force. He keeps his family business running while also volunteering as…
Grier Sandifer, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer for Bank of York, is our Businessperson of the Year for the York area! Grier is a grounded executive committed to serving families and small businesses through a career built on community relationships. He’s a Leadership York County graduate and has served on a variety of…
If you’ve ever seen Alex in action, you have no doubt about her qualifications for our Young Professional of the Year award. Besides being actively engaged in our community, she has a genuine interest in making a difference for the greater good. And, by the way, she’s also smart, funny, and bursting with enthusiasm for…