General Chamber News
2022 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report February 24, 2023 Colleen Dick 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…
Read MoreLifetime Business Achievement Award
Lifetime Business Achievement Award February 11, 2023 Colleen Dick 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.…
Read MoreYork County Manufacturer of the Year
York County Manufacturer of the Year February 10, 2023 Colleen Dick 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…
Read MoreCitizenship & Service Award
Citizenship & Service Award February 8, 2023 Colleen Dick 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…
Read MoreSmall Business Person of the Year
Small Business Person of the Year February 8, 2023 Colleen Dick 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…
Read MoreRock Hill Businessperson of the Year
Rock Hill Businessperson of the Year February 7, 2023 Colleen Dick 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…
Read MoreYork Area Businessperson of the Year
York Area Businessperson of the Year February 6, 2023 Colleen Dick 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…
Read MoreYoung Professional of the Year
Young Professional of the Year February 4, 2023 Colleen Dick 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…
Read MoreFort Mill/Tega Cay Businessperson of the Year
Fort Mill/Tega Cay Businessperson of the Year February 2, 2023 Colleen Dick Our Annual Awards Celebration is coming up! Time to introduce you to this year’s honorees. First up, thanks to SouthState Bank, is our Businessperson of the Year from the Fort Mill/Tega Cay area, David Buist of Ferrara Buist, LLC! This hugely successful and…
Read More3 Things to Know, 1/31/23
January 31, 2023 Colleen Dick 1) Weekly Legislative Update Each week during the SC legislative session, the Chamber will provide a video summary of proposed bills that could impact business in York County and across the State. The first update of the 2023-2024 session focuses on proposals to address the current $3.5 million SC budget surplus,…
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