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We are excited to announce the relaunch of Local Area Programs, an effort to align more closely with our small business members and offer programs and opportunities that happen near
where members live or work, minimizing the time spent traveling to and from events.
Each area is led by a Steering Committee comprised of business leaders from the
community that are working with the Chamber on business news, program evolution
and community issues affecting businesses and residents.
BRINGING PEOPLE BACK TOGETHER
We are excited to bring back in-person connection opportunities for our
members! We have enjoyed seeing the relationships that have been built
through our four sold out Chamber Connects that have been hosted
throughout the region.
REAL TALK VIDEOS
As a part of our career exploration initiatives at the Chamber, we sat down
for a conversation with several companies to learn about their industry and
operations. The Real Talk videos give students unique insight into the Charleston
metro region’s careers. Students also had the opportunity to hear from front-line
supervisors about what to expect as new employees.
MINORITY BUSINESS
ECOSYSTEM REPORT
If we want to sustain the economic
strength of our region, we must address
the barriers faced by minority-owned
businesses. Released at the DE&I
Conference, the Minority Business
Ecosystem report
The Minority Business Ecosystem Report
is a great resource that features data around minority
businesses in our region, words from
minority-owned business owners, ways
to support the growth and development
of minority-owned businesses and
highlights on current efforts in our region.