General Chamber News
York 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,…
Read More3 Things to Know, 1/16/23
3 Things to Know, 1/16/23 January 16, 2023 Colleen Dick 1) Chamber Facebook Account Hacked While content posted prior to Jan 7 is still available, our Facebook page is currently down. We’re working to resolve the issue but until then, please visit our website for details about our upcoming events and follow us on Instagram…
Read More3 Things to Know, 11.28.22
3 Things to Know, 11.28.22 November 28, 2022 Colleen Dick For the week of November 28, here are 3 great things to know! Chamber Foundation Takes on The Paper Ceiling There are millions of workers who are STARs (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) that are seeking higher-wage jobs, but have been blocked by the Paper Ceiling…
Read MoreOur Holiday Drop-In is About to Get Ugly
Our Holiday Drop-In is About to Get Ugly November 28, 2022 Rael Jackson Get your ugly sweaters and holiday apparel ready – this year’s Drop-In will be like no other! Gather your co-workers and meet us at Carowind’s Harmony Hall on December 13 to “wrap” up the chamber year and celebrate with lively music and…
Read MoreChamber Launches Online Info Hub
Chamber Launches Online Info Hub November 22, 2022 Rael Jackson Be Among the First to Post Job Openings and More! The Regional Chamber is a trusted source of information and a well-known partner in our community. Take advantage of our online visibility (and boost yours at the same time) by posting your job openings and…
Read More3 Things to Know, 11.7.22
3 Things to Know, 11.7.22 November 7, 2022 Colleen Dick For the week of Nov 7, 2022, here are 3 great things you should know! A Winning IDEA. Like most of us, you’re working hard each day to just get through the week. Maybe you’re thinking there’s no time to focus on growing inclusion and…
Read MoreBusiness and Education Reps Team Up for Leadership Training Course
Business and Education Reps Team Up for Leadership Training Course October 28, 2022 Colleen Dick Still energized from our two-day training focused on The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership with our amazing facilitator, Lesley Eason! More than 50 representatives from area businesses and public schools participated in the workshop and not only learned key leadership…
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