Three Things to Know: December 5th
This week's information compiled by your SC Chamber team includes:
S.C. Sees Less Teacher Vacancies and Departures, S.C. Continues to See Strong Revenue Growth, Wells Fargo Foundation and SCRA Partner to Aid Farmers with $600,000 Investment
Three Things to Know: November 21st
This week's information compiled by your SC Chamber team includes:
Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates to Decrease in 2026, EPA Issues Updated WOTUS Definition, Draft State Water Plan Open for Public Comment
Three Things to Know: November 14th
This week's information compiled by your SC Chamber team includes:
Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History Over, U.S. and China Reach Agreement Easing Trade War, Economic Outlook Conference Less Than a Month Away
Three Things to Know: November 7th
This week's information compiled by your SC Chamber team includes:
South Carolina Report Cards Show Improvement but Readiness Gap Remains, Special Elections Update, SC Chamber President and CEO Mike Brenan Announces Retirement
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced today that President and CEO Mike Brenan has retired, effective October 30, 2025, following 16 months of leadership that guided the organization through a period of transition and into a new era of growth and prosperity. Upon his retirement, Brenan was bestowed the title of Chair Emeritus.
Read MoreThree Things to Know: October 31st
This week's information compiled by your SC Chamber team includes:
SC Chamber Joins NAM in Letter Urging Congress to Reopen the Government, Tax Foundation Releases 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index, Santee Cooper Selects Brookfield Asset Management to Explore Restart V.C. Summer Project
Three Things to Know: October 24th
This week's information compiled by your SC Chamber team includes:
S.C. House and Senate Special Election Results, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Files Suit Over Trump Administration's H-1B Visa Changes, HBCU STEM Kickoff
Three Things to Know: October 17th
This week's information compiled by your SC Chamber team includes:
SC Chamber, SCMA Announce Merger During Statehouse Celebration, U.S.-China Trade War Continues with Port Fees and Threatened Tariffs, House Tort Reform Ad Hoc Committee Holds Meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) and the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) today announced the formation of a new advocacy organization, formally combining entities, resources and leadership effective January 1, 2026.
Read MoreThree Things to Know: October 10th
This week's information compiled by your SC Chamber team includes:
SC Chamber Announces 2025 Award Winners, Government Shutdown Drags On, Early Voting Begins for State House Special Elections