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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…

3 Things to Know, 5.9.23

By colleen.dick@yorkcountychamber.com | May 8, 2023

Here are 3 great things to know on May 8, 2023   SizeUpSC Small Business Tool Need the right information to help your small business grow? The S.C. Department of Commerce offers SizeUpSC to provide analytics including Business Intelligence, Competitive Reviews, and Marketing Research. Give it a try at this link. Simply select your industry…

Ones to Watch Profile: Lisa Brown

By colleen.dick@yorkcountychamber.com | May 7, 2023

Lisa Brown is a true go-getter whose exceptional leadership skills resulted in the creation of a brand new position at City Hall, which she currently holds as the Director of Strategy Management for the City of Rock Hill. In her role, Lisa oversees the City’s strategic plan, performance management functions, and its communications and marketing…

Ones to Watch Profile: Dr. Stefanie Barnette

By colleen.dick@yorkcountychamber.com | May 7, 2023

Meet Dr. Stefanie Barnette, an exceptional Senior Level Program Manager at Habitat for Humanity of York County. She’s responsible for overseeing the implementation and development of several programs, including homeowner services, community development, construction, volunteers, grants, and outreach. Dr. Barnette leads a team of eight and is responsible for their professional growth and development and,…

Ones to Watch Profile: Brandon Allen

By colleen.dick@yorkcountychamber.com | May 3, 2023

Meet Brandon Allen, the Assistant VP of Business Systems & Application Development at Sharonview Federal Credit Union. With over 11 years of experience in the Credit Union tech industry, Brandon leads a team focused on innovation. He has been recognized by his industry peers for leading a complex project involving Sharonview’s technology infrastructure and has…

Legislative Update – May 2, 2023

By colleen.dick@yorkcountychamber.com | May 2, 2023

We’re counting down to the last few days of the legislative year with updates on school vouchers, workforce development tax credits, and hospital CON legislation. Find details and the current status of each of these bills below. Read more here about specific bills mentioned in our update: Senate Bill 39 Senate Bill 557 Senate Bill…

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