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Ones to Watch Profile: Angela Duckett

By colleen.dick@yorkcountychamber.com | June 6, 2023

Meet Angela Duckett, the Director of Student Support Services at Clinton College. With her extensive range of responsibilities, Angela ensures the smooth administration of policies, oversees programming, manages budgets, supervises staff, conducts assessments, and handles reporting. Her leadership and management skills shine in her role with the TRiO Student Support Services Project, where she played…

Ones to Watch Profile: Cassie Verardi

By colleen.dick@yorkcountychamber.com | May 30, 2023

Cassie Verardi is the Associate Dean for Academic Support Services at York Technical College, overseeing three departments that provide academic support to over 5,000 students each year. With a focus on student success, Cassie has played a vital role in enhancing the college’s retention and completion efforts. She is dedicated to aiding students throughout their…

Ones to Watch Profile: Kristen Easler

By colleen.dick@yorkcountychamber.com | May 30, 2023

Kristen Easler, a hard-working and dedicated member of the York County Community, is an established young professional leader in business operations. She began her career with Interstate as a marketing coordinator and quickly rose through the ranks to become Operations Manager for Interstate Solutions. She played a pivotal role in transforming this janitorial supplies and…

3 Things to Know, 5.30.23

By colleen.dick@yorkcountychamber.com | May 30, 2023

Here are 3 great things to know on May 30, 2023   State of the Community: Building a Better Tomorrow on June 15 This interactive community forum is set for June 15, 8:00am-10:00am, and will be unlike any other event you’ve seen in our region. We want you, our business community, to help identify the…

Ones to Watch Profile: Bara Wetherell

By colleen.dick@yorkcountychamber.com | May 23, 2023

Say hello to Bara Wetherell, the Assistant Vice President of Creative Services at Founders Federal Credit Union. She is responsible for managing the team that produces marketing materials, creative strategies, and communication within Founders and its subsidiaries. Earlier this year she accomplished a huge bucket list item by producing a commercial for Founders that ran…

Ones to Watch Profile: Amanda Riggan

By colleen.dick@yorkcountychamber.com | May 23, 2023

Amanda Riggan is a true hero who has dedicated her life to serving those who serve us. As the founder and Executive Director of Hungry Heroes, Inc., Amanda has inspired and served thousands of people in our community and across the US in just a few short years. Her mission is to serve first responders…

Legislative Update – May 16, 2023

By colleen.dick@yorkcountychamber.com | May 17, 2023

The SC legislative year ended in Sine Die… or did it? We’re not sure but we expect the Governor to call legislators back to wrap up several items, including their budget work. Find details and the current status of each of these bills below. Read more here about specific bills mentioned in our update: House…

Ones to Watch Profile: Melissa Cassell

By colleen.dick@yorkcountychamber.com | May 16, 2023

Melissa Cassell is a partner at Morton & Gettys, LLC, specializing in Commercial Real Estate and Business/Corporate transactions. Licensed in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia, Melissa represents businesses and individuals in acquiring, developing, and selling commercial real estate and assets. With an exceptional record, she closed over $50 million in real estate and assets…

Ones to Watch Profile: Tadean Page

By colleen.dick@yorkcountychamber.com | May 16, 2023

Tadean Page is the Community Development Coordinator for The City of Rock Hill.  He is responsible for leading the strategic plan for the Clinton ConNEXTion Action Plan and overseeing more than 30 projects aimed at revitalizing underserved areas. Under Tadean’s leadership, several projects have already been completed, including commercial developments, park investments and education partnerships;…

Legislative Update – May 9, 2023

By colleen.dick@yorkcountychamber.com | May 9, 2023

The end of this year’s legislative session is drawing near! This week from the State House we’ve got updates on legislation related to Clean Energy, Workforce Development, and CON. Find details and the current status of each of these bills below. Read more here about specific bills mentioned in our update: Senate Bill 542 Senate…

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