Chamber Reports Outcomes for October-December 2011

24 January 2012

The Chamber has outlined five critical strategic priorities that set the stage for all of our Chamber’s work. All five business plan goals have been designed to be meaningful to you and the future development of your business. The second quarter of our progress has been released.

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Areas of Interest

New Members

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Business Growth

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Learn more about the Chamber’s support for small business owners here.

 

Advocacy

Business Advocacy Team

	Mary Graham Sr. Vice President 843.805.3043 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Jeremy Cauthen Bus. Advocacy Coordinator 843.805.3075 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Graham Drayton Business Advocacy Manager 843.805.3034 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Courtney Herring Lobbyist 843.805.3011 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Corrin Hoffmann Business Advocacy Manager 843.805.3116 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Charleston, partners launch Green Business Challenge

Charleston and six regional partners have launched the second Green Business Challenge to help businesses promote environmental sustainability and save money.

The second year of the challenge began Dec. 1 and will continue until Nov. 30, 2012. Any company in the metro area can participate in the Green Business Challenge but must submit a baseline scorecard by Feb. 29, 2012. Read More.

Study: S.C. loses $400M annually in transportation revenue - Read More.

Supporting the Cruise Industry - Read more

Businesses Rally Support for Port of Charleston, Cruise Industry and Region’s Economy
The region’s major business associations and their top leaders gathered for a press conference to rally in support of the Port of Charleston, the cruise industry and Carnival Cruise Lines. Read more.

 

Military

Boot Camp for Educators. Read more.

Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston - On Thursday, 12 January 2012, Commander Raymond R. Drake, United States Navy, relinquished command of the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston to Commander Chadwick B. Bryant, United States Navy. Completing a 36-month tour as Executive Officer, then Commanding Officer, Commander Drake will transfer to Commander Carrier Strike Group EIGHT in Norfolk, VA. The ceremony’s guest speaker was RADM Donald P. Quinn, Navy Personnel Command, Millington, Tennessee. Commander Drake was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by RADM Quinn for his service.

 

Quality of Life

The City of Charleston presents the Green Business Challenge. See all the details here.

Ground-breaking for new North Charleston baseball park. Read more.

Mt. Pleasant Shem Creek Park opens with 2,200 feet of boardwalk. Read more.

The movement for a bike friendly city picks up speed. Read more.

City of Charleston Green Business Challenge - The goals of Charleston’s voluntary Green Business Challenge (GBC) are to improve the performance of commercial and institutional buildings and their operations through reducing energy and water consumption and waste reduction while also saving businesses money. The Chamber is proud to be a sponsor and participant. Register now for the challenge.

 

Young Professionals

 By building relationships with other young professionals and business leaders, Charleston Young Professionals seeks to empower and inspire young professionals to advance their career and ultimately impact the greater community. Read more.

 

Education/Workforce

The Education Foundation Receives $181,000 Boeing Grant for STEM Education. Read more.

Alcoa gives $25,000 Grant to The Education Foundation for STEM. Read more.