1) Legislative Update for 3.13.23 Dean Faile is back with an update from Columbia! This week’s summary includes plans to address infrastructure needs related to the Scout Motors plant, a budget proposal from the House Ways & Means Committee, and an update on the status of the Clementa C. Pickney Hate Crimes Act. Find all…
1) Nominate Your Outstanding Young Professionals It’s time to take a look at “The Ones to Watch” within your organization. Submit nominations before March 24 as we prepare to celebrate leadership, service, and professional achievement in our area’s young professionals. Details and nomination forms are posted at www.yorkcountychamber.com/onestowatch. 2) YCRC Initiatives and Organizational Goals Our…
Honoring Outstanding Young Professionals Under-40’s are doing amazing things in York County and it’s time we recognize their efforts! Each year the chamber accepts nominations for inclusion in our Ones to Watch campaign. Finalists are selected based on their professional accomplishments, personal character, leadership potential, and community engagement. These individuals are celebrated at an annual…
Welcome to this week’s legislative update as Dean provides information on State budget items including support for critical needs jobs as well as strategic economic development projects. Legislators also made some progress on addressing workforce needs across the state with movement on H.3726 and H.3605, while S.557 is proposed as an incentive for businesses to…
742 NORTH is a coworking and private office community in Rock Hill, dedicated to fostering growth and community for small business owners. They offer shared space, private offices, event space, and a podcast studio. As a bonus, they are also the home of Forte Legato Coffee! After opening in early 2020 and surviving COVID, this…
1) 2022 Annual Report In this new video, our executive team provides a look back at the Regional Chamber’s accomplishments in 2022, a preview of our plans for 2023, and a challenge to work together with our local partners for the success of all. Take a few minutes to view the video link below as…
In this featured post, our executive team provides a look back at the Regional Chamber’s accomplishments in 2022, a preview of our plans for 2023, and a challenge to work together with our local partners for the success of all. Take a few minutes to view this video as Chair-Elect April Simpkins, Immediate Past Chair…
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…