2015 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 BUSINESS PRIORITIES
CONTENTS Letter from Leadership
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Talent 2 Legislative Achievements
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Business Development Solutions
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Leadership 8 Membership Relations & Development
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2016 Executive Committee and Board of Directors
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Leadership Circle Investors
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Staff Contacts
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Dear Chamber Member, At the outset of this year’s annual report and presentation of Chamber business priorities, we want to thank you for your commitment to our organization and the difference you are making by the successful operation of your organization. 2015 was a stellar year for greater Charleston and our joint efforts all contributed to the success of our region’s economy and overall prosperity.
LETTER FROM LEADERSHIP
4500 Leeds Avenue, Suite 100 North Charleston, SC 29405 www.charlestonchamber.net p: 843.577.2510
Our shared opportunity in the upcoming year is to continue to dynamically contribute to the sustainability and prosperity of our metro area. The reality facing us in 2016 is that we are no longer a well-kept secret. We have stepped onto the global stage with unprecedented growth in our advanced manufacturing sector; further meaningful development of our IT/software cluster; outstanding performance from our Port; continued national and international accolades for our travel and tourism industry; robust residential and commercial growth; and strong general health of our remaining business clusters. Leveraging the assets and resources needed for our region’s continued progress means that we need to work as one in the following three areas: - Regional Advancement - Great metro areas know that their ingredients by themselves are not enough; their assets need to be strategically aligned and effectively managed. In 2016, the Charleston Metro Chamber and Charleston Regional Development Alliance will combine forces to produce One Region, a Global Competitiveness Economic Development Strategy. One Region will be our economic development “road map” for the next five years, driving business expansion and recruitment efforts. - Advocacy - For your business or firm to competitively excel in today’s marketplace requires career-ready and skilled employees, well-maintained and adequate infrastructure, attainable housing for your workforce, an attractive quality of place and a business-friendly environment. The Chamber’s leadership, advocacy team and volunteer business member arm are jointly focused on advancing each of these issues on your behalf. - Business Development - At the end of the day, the vibrancy of your business relates directly with the success of our economy and growth of our business community. The Chamber’s programs, training offerings and special initiatives are designed with this end goal in mind by connecting you to fellow business leaders, developing the skills and leadership abilities of your staff and providing you with unique platforms to advance your business. Thank you for your membership, support, and high expectations. We look forward to serving you and advancing our region in 2016. Respectfully yours,
Scott Woods 2016 Chairman of the Board
Bryan S. Derreberry President and CEO
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TALENT Diving Deep into Career Academy Partnership Since 2013, Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) has been a Career Academies business partner to Goose Creek High School. In their dedication to educate and excite high school students about 21st century engineering careers, they’ve recently added a second academy partnership with North Charleston High School.
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experience for true career immersion. Last year, 15 Goose Creek students each spent 5 days immersed in the SRC experience.
Academies Coordinator James Holman, who works as a System Analyst II, recruits company volunteers to work with each school, presenting volunteers SRC’s partnership with both the details of activities range from what they do as well as employee involvement the big picture of why in the classroom, to job they do it. “The value of shadowing, field trips and working with local high their annual “Deep Dive” school students is beyond into the SRC culture. measure. It allows us to The Deep Dive is a day share our passion about when Career Academy “ Our goal is to provide these students a students participate in science and technology career vision in Engineering and Science and experiential lessons, with the next generation help them understand the path to success!” tours of the company, of engineers. It creates panel presentations opportunities for James Ward, Executive Vice President by SRC leaders, role employees to give back Scientific Research Corporation playing, mock interviews, to their community and to project demonstrations ignite the interest of the and even a Pizza and Resume Review session; all future leaders.” Holman says, “And it allows students to to help students gain a deeper understanding of the see the real-world applications of their core academic industry and the skills (both hard and soft) needed to courses and the importance of them.” work in this exciting field. SRC’s extensive impact as an academy partner is SRC has also taken job shadowing to a new level. increasing the region’s local talent pipeline. It’s truly For the past 2 years, instead of students shadowing a “Deep Dive” that will positively reverberate for just one day, SRC has provided a 5-day job shadow decades to come.
High Schools
Students and 30 companies are participating in Youth Apprenticeship Programs in partnership with Trident Technical College and SC Youth Apprenticeship, which now offer Manufacturing, Information Technology and Hospitality apprenticeships.
TALENT
TOP 2015 TALENT OUTCOMES
Career Academies Business Partners Students Another year of phenomenal growth for Career Academies across three school districts Learn more and view our progress at charlestonchamber.net/careeracademies
The Charleston Metro Chamber was named as the Convening Partner for the High School Graduation Network of the Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative.
Career Headlight, a new portal designed to help users find available jobs and skill requirements, has been developed and is now available for students, teachers, parents and working adults to find the careers best suited for them. Developed in collaboration with CRDA and SC Works. Charlestonregionalcareerheadlight.com
DRIVING TALENT IN 2016 • Develop and implement a 5-year plan for Career Academy growth
• Develop Career Readiness Standards metrics for regional high school graduates
• Provide Youth Apprenticeships to 200 students across multiple industries
• Award 40 Accelerate Greater Charleston (AGC) Scholarships to graduating high school seniors
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LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS Aligning Statewide Voices to Fix Infrastructure A top legislative priority in 2015 –a sustainable transportation infrastructure funding resolution – continues as the legislative session opens in 2016. The seriousness of the need requires a unified voice across the state and the Chamber has played a significant role in mobilizing organizations to call for a statewide solution. The Chamber helped to build a statewide coalition of organizations who know the critical role infrastructure plays in the transportation of employees, goods and services each day. It comprises: • Chambers of Commerce • Grassroots organizations, e.g. the South Carolina Alliance To Fix Our Roads (SCFOR) • Industry associations, e.g. the South Carolina Trucking Association • Business leaders from companies large and small
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The coalition is advocating for an increase in the state’s Motor Fuel User Fee, currently the third lowest in the country at 16.75 cents per gallon. In the spring, leaders from the Charleston Metro Chamber, the Greater Columbia Chamber and Greenville Chamber
urged the legislature to work in a bi-partisan manner to pass a bill that addresses infrastructure funding. A letter from the Chambers to statewide media, said in part, “We are not alone in our efforts…across our state, citizens and businesses are point-blank asking our state elected leadership to fix South Carolina’s roads. Action on this issue will highlight the legislature’s interest in responding to their constituents.” The Chamber also worked with The Road Information Program (TRIP), a national transportation research group, to release a study showing that South Carolinians are spending more than $3 billion annually – twice the amount needed to fix the problem – in repairs, lost time and wasted fuel due to traffic woes. With infrastructure funding needs in excess of $42 billion, it’s clear that a solution, while desperately needed, is going to generate opposition over funding options. Aligning resources to speak in a consistent and continuous voice is critical. The Charleston Metro Chamber is at the center of that voice, mobilizing with others to work toward resolution.
LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS
TOP 2015 LEGISLATIVE OUTCOMES
The Legislative Guide, a new resource for Chamber members, was designed to increase involvement in issues affecting local businesses and provide contact information on local, state and federal elected officials. Charlestonchamber.net/legislative-guide.
The Chamber was one of the first organizations to distribute an official position advocating for the removal of the Confederate Flag from Statehouse grounds; sending it to members, elected officials and media in early July.
A communications campaign for smart growth management, TOGETHER Mt. Pleasant launched in September, quickly attracting more than 3,000 website page views and 1,840 Facebook followers in two months.
The Chamber’s Political Action Committee (CMCC PAC) expanded its endorsements to include mayoral endorsements in the City of Charleston, City of North Charleston and Town of Summerville; and council races in the Town of Mount Pleasant and the City of Charleston.
DRIVING LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2016 • Successfully lobby for long-term comprehensive funding solution for our state’s decaying infrastructure
• Develop and implement grassroots growth management communications strategy
• Secure the final $16 million in state funding to build the Aeronautical Training Center at Trident Technical College
• Build regional seed/early stage funding sources for entrepreneurs and innovators
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS Delivering Big for Small Businesses
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Small businesses are the backbone of the Chamber, Members can drive digital traffic through the representing 80% of membership. The Chamber launched Access and Visibility assets, which include member the Small Business Package in 2015 after holding a series announcements, social messaging and the digital of small business focus groups where the number one member directory. The Chamber’s Member Discount request was that we provide resources and information in Program provides fast, tangible returns through a concise, easy to understand format. In a commitment to cost savings on operational expenses. Access to identify and deliver the information the Chamber’s Catalyst Center needed to operate and sustain provides members a convenient a successful small business, space to connect with clients and Programs the Small Business Package, a other members. and Events virtual collection of services and resources that our members need Legislative Advocacy and Support and desire, was born. for small businesses is a significant Digital Tools benefit for business owners who The package consists don’t have time to lobby on their for Knowledge of 4 elements: own behalf regarding issues that Programs and Events provide expert directly affect their businesses. knowledge on a range of topics Our full-time lobbyist and advocacy Access (financial, marketing, administration team represent business owners and Visibility and human resources) in short, across the region and keep them convenient sessions. Formats informed of legislative issues. include roundtable discussions, Members can also connect with Advocacy expert presentations and elected officials by utilizing their and Support connections with peers. contact information and numerous events that bring legislators and Digital Tools extend access to rich constituents together. information when it’s most convenient for the member. Without leaving the office, access to webinars, how-to The Chamber’s Small Business Package delivers services, videos, economic and community data, strategic assets and support to propel business growth, improve economic information and time-saving tools can be productivity, navigate logistics and build relationships used for business planning and development. that matter. You asked for it and we delivered.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS
TOP 2015 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES World Trade Center Charleston’s Export Training Program, offered twice a year to help small and medium sized businesses expand their sales to international markets, has graduated 21 companies and produced more than $2 million in pending international sales for these member organizations.
In its first full year of operation, the Catalyst Center attracted 2,288 visits from entrepreneurs and Chamber members who utilized the dynamic space and meeting rooms to advance their businesses.
The Catalyst Center’s Zucker Family Inspiration Room, unveiled in May, brings words of wisdom from one of the region’s most admired entrepreneurs – the late Jerry Zucker – front and center.
Programs and events for Small Business members drew 514 attendees since the launch of the Small Business platform in June.
DRIVING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS IN 2016 • Develop and implement a Small Business operations plan to increase platform visibility and assets
• Graduate 10 companies in Export Training
•D evelop and initiate a regional Foreign Domestic Investment Strategy in partnership with the Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) and the Brookings Institution
• Increase digital tools for members
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LEADERSHIP Leading the Region’s Advancement Since the 2013 unveiling of a new brand, the Chamber has continued in its role as the region’s leading private sector advancement and advocacy organization, responsible for driving and defining Charleston as a global metro. In 2015, results of this transformation showed in numerous ways. No longer is the Chamber primarily known for its programs and events. Rather, it is the convener and driver for change throughout the region. In the race for talent, the Charleston Metro Chamber’s initiatives including Career Academies and AGC Scholarships grew exponentially, crossing three school districts across three counties. Numerous businesses and educators work to ensure that the local talent pipeline is growing to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s employers. Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) named the Chamber as their partner and the region’s convener for the High School Graduation Network.
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As the region’s population continues to grow, the Chamber leads the voice for effective growth management. Communications campaigns, PAC endorsements for elected leaders and alignment of
regional resources are championed by the Chamber and supported by businesses who know that growth management includes the increase of housing units per square mile, which pays off in decreased congestion and congestion expenses. The release of the 2015 Regional Economic Scorecard by the Chamber and CRDA illustrates the region’s evolution as it now competes with metros nationwide in human capital, innovation and quality of place indexes. In a 2015 Brookings Institution report on America’s Advanced Industries – the country’s best opportunity to support innovative, inclusive and sustainable growth – the Charleston region ranked 18th of 100 U.S. metros, despite its ranking of 76th in population. Advanced Industries are defined as STEM-based jobs including advanced manufacturing, computer technology, logistics and medical research. The Charleston region has grown from a small community on the national stage. It is now a global metro, advancing in ways that will secure economic prosperity for generations to come. The Charleston Metro Chamber is leading the region’s advancement and will continue to be the catalyst for regional prosperity well into the future.
The launch of One Region, A Global Competitiveness Strategy initiates a multi-year economic development effort for Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties, in partnership with CRDA and consultants from Avalanche and McCallum Sweeny.
LEADERSHIP
TOP 2015 LEADERSHIP OUTCOMES
Candidates for the 2016 Presidential Election visited the Chamber, meeting with Leadership Circle members to promote their candidacy and platform to the region’s top business leaders.
Charleston Young Professionals (CYP) increased their focus on community leadership, holding programs throughout the year to educate young professionals on growth management, attainable housing and infrastructure.
The 2015 Regional Economic Scorecard produced by the Chamber and CRDA showcased the region’s status as a global metro, illustrating the profound changes since its introduction in 2010, and new comparative communities located throughout the nation.
Quality of Place Index 2005 - 2013
DRIVING LEADERSHIP IN 2016 • Increase Metro Leadership Visit travelers to 100
• Expand CYP education offerings on regional issues
• Successfully recruit regional engagement in One Region, a Global Competitiveness Economic Development Strategy
• Develop a regional alignment platform for advancement
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MEMBERSHIP RELATIONS & DEVELOPEMENT The Increased Benefits of Membership Members of the Charleston Metro Chamber, who receive many benefits through their annual membership commitment, were rewarded with increased benefits in changes across multiple platforms in early 2015. Since the release of the new benefits packages, responses, feedback and participation show that the changes made are well-received. Levels of membership changed from seven to six, making the distinctions between basic memberships and top investor tiers succinct and easier to navigate. Members in the top investor tiers, previously called Board of Advisor members, are now called Leadership Circle members, with levels ranging from bronze, silver, gold and platinum. Leadership Circle members’ benefit enhancements include programming exclusive to them, increased visibility in various publications and reports, advertising credits and profiles, and access to specific signature events at no additional charge.
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Events such as the Chair’s Circle Forum, Coffee with the President, Leadership Circle Briefings and Leadership Circle Socials allow top investors to connect and develop relationships with other
regional business leaders, while receiving news and information to advance their organizations. Basic membership tiers – Business Partner and Executive Business Partner – also have additional benefits for visibility and connections. Executive Business Partners receive tickets to select events and the ability to spotlight their organizations through website curated content or hosting of events. All members receive ample value through communications vehicles, membership discounts, advocacy support and business development assistance via programs and tools that help businesses of all sizes. New programs, events, tools and support, described in the Small Business Package, ensure that members of small and medium-sized businesses have access and multiple opportunities for success. As the collective voice of business across the region, the Charleston Metro Chamber has always committed to enhancing members’ success by providing benefits that reward membership. And in 2015, the benefits and rewards got even better. As membership retention rates continue to rise, along with event and program participation, it is clear that benefit improvements and increased value of membership are appreciated by members across all tiers.
MEMBERSHIP RELATIONS & DEVELOPEMENT
TOP 2015 MEMBERSHIP OUTCOMES Focus Groups held for Chamber members and CYP members provided significant information leading to membership, programmatic and communications enhancements for both groups. Accelerated digital engagement, followers and users in 2015
Twitter Followers Facebook Followers Website Users Website Sessions The number of Leadership Circle members, representing the Chamber’s top investors, increased 8%, with a retention rate of 94%. Format changes for two signature programs – Annual Meeting and Honors Night – resulted in increased attendance, the attraction of first-time event attendees and heightened region-wide visibility for each.
DRIVING MEMBERSHIP RELATIONS IN 2016 • Increase new member sales revenue by 20%
• Increase number of top investors to 325
• Increase retention of Business Partner and Executive Business Partner members by 8%
• Provide enhanced website tools and information to assist in members’ relationship development
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2016 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee
Board of Directors
OFFICERS
Scott Brandon The Brandon Agency
Chairman of the Board Scott Woods, South Carolina Federal Credit Union Chairman-Elect Patrick Bryant, Go To Team First Vice Chairman Mark Lattanzio, SunTrust Bank Immediate Past Chair Laura Varn, Santee Cooper Finance Committee Chair Melonie Hammond-Trace, Elliott Davis Decosimo LLC President and CEO Bryan Derreberry, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
MEMBERS Willis Cantey, Cantey Technology Consulting Kenneth Canty, Freeland Construction Co. Inc. Larry Collett, netGALAXY Studios Willy Geary, The Boeing Company Julie Gerthoffer, Fowler Hospitality Anton Gunn, Medical University of South Carolina David Hand, O.L. Thompson Construction Co. Jessica Jackson, The Boeing Company Marc Marchant, LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD Chappy McKay, Trident Construction Co. Inc. Jennifer Murray, South State Bank Robby Robbins, Robert Robbins, Attorney at Law LLC Tradd Rodenberg, Wells Fargo Geoff Schuler James Ward, Scientific Research Corporation
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Alan Bolduc Avison Young Jim Bozard Coastal Corrugated Inc. Eric Bowman Teamphoria Matt Brewer Choate Construction Company Jim Brickell AECOM P.J. Browning The Post and Courier Hal Burton Maritime Association of the Port of Charleston Representative Randy Byerly BNC Bank Paige Carlton Thompson Turner Construction Nate DaPore PeopleMatter Carter Deupree Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA G.P. Diminich Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP Erin Dhand South Carolina Ports Authority Steve Dudash Thomas & Hutton David Dunlap Roper St. Francis Healthcare Archie Franchini Berkeley County School District
Paul Patrick College of Charleston
Richard Garcia TY Lin International / Lindbergh
Tony Pope State Farm Insurance
Brent Gibadlo WestRock
Mary Porter Porter Consulting Group
David Ginn Charleston Regional Development Alliance
Don Pratt WCBD-TV, Channel 2
Joe Grech South Carolina Federal Credit Union
William B. Quantz TD Bank
Cedric Green SCE&G
Michael Renault First Citizens Bank
Patrice Heyward Berkeley Electric Cooperative Inc.
Emily Reynolds Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union
Kin Hill Charleston Water System
Ed Riggs Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Representative
Len Hutchison Wells Fargo Wilbur Johnson Young Clement Rivers LLP Julia Martin SCRA Jenna McGee Parker Poe Lisa Mitchell Hagemeyer North America Kyra Morris Morris Financial Concepts Inc. Lauren Newman Carolina One Jeff Nickles Production Design Associates Chris O’Neal Moody CPAs & Advisors LLC Christine Osborne Wonder Works
John Rizzo Globe on-Demand Margaret Seidler Seidler & Associates LLC
2016 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chris Fraser Avison Young
James Shivley BP Amoco Chemical Company Melissa Stowasser Trident Technical College Rebecca Ufkes UEC Electronics LLC Lisa Valentine Summerville Medical Center Stuart Whiteside Seamon Whiteside + Associates Peter Wright Market Pavilion Hotel Anita Zucker The InterTech Group Inc.
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LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
Platinum
Current Leadership Circle listing as of December 15, 2015
Gold BB&T BlueCross BlueShield of S.C. Charleston Branch Pilots Association CreateSpace Daimler Vans Manufacturing LLC East Cooper Medical Center Hagemeyer North America Ingevity KapStone Charleston Kraft LLC
Medical University of South Carolina NBSC PNC Bank Richard D. Elliott Santee Cooper SCE&G SCRA Seamon Whiteside + Associates Soteria
South State Bank Stryker Communications TD Bank The Boeing Company Trident Health Wal-Mart - Market 36
Elliott Davis Decosimo LLC Embassy Suites Hotel Charleston Area Convention Center First Citizens Bank and Trust Company Inc. Fred Anderson Toyota of Charleston Hilton Worldwide FSD Charleston Region HLA Inc. Island Realty Johnson Development Associates, Inc. Kiawah Island Golf Resort McNair Law Firm, P.A. Morris Financial Concepts Inc. Mount Pleasant Waterworks Nucor Steel O.L. Thompson Construction Co. Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart Palmetto Primary Care Corporate Parker Poe Positive Eye Consulting, Inc. PURE Renaissance Charleston Hotel Historic District Republic Services Robert Bosch LLC
SC Business Publications LLC - Charleston Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) Scientific Research Corporation SteelFab of South Carolina Sunbelt Rentals Inc. SunTrust Bank Thomas & Hutton Thompson Turner Construction WCIV ABC News 4 WCSC-TV Channel 5 Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP WOW! Business Young Clement Rivers LLP
Silver AECOM America’s Home Place Anderson Insurance Associates LLC AstenJohnson Inc. AT&T Avison Young Bank of America Merrill Lynch The Beach Company Belmond Charleston Place The Brandon Agency Carolina Waste Services LLC Century Aluminum Mt. Holly Charleston County Aviation Authority Charleston Magazine Charleston RiverDogs Charleston Southern University Chernoff Newman The Citadel, The Military College of S.C. Clawson and Staubes LLC College of Charleston Comcast Business CresCom Bank Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP
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Adams Outdoor Advertising AETC Airport Employment & Training Agape Senior Assisted Living of North Charleston AHT Cooling Systems USA, Inc. The Art Institute of Charleston ALSCO Alternative Staffing Inc. Ameris Bank Anchor Pest Management, Inc. Anson Construction Co. Inc. Arthur J. Gallagher Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Co. Atlantic Shield Insurance Group Baldwin & Associates LLC The Bank of South Carolina Banks Construction Company BARD Belk Department Stores Bentley World- Packaging Ltd. - Charleston Berkeley Electric Cooperative Inc. BI-LO LLC - Corporate Office Blackbaud Bluegreen Resorts - The Lodge Alley Inn BNC Bank Bone Dry Roofing Company BoomTown BP Amoco Chemical Company Buist Byars & Taylor LLC C.H. Robinson Worldwide C.R. Hipp Construction Inc. Cantey Technology Consulting The Carolina Girl Yacht Care For Life Carolina Dock & Marine Carolina Eyecare Physicians LLC Carolina One Property Management Carolina One Real Estate - Corporate Office The Cassina Group CBRE Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina Chipton Ross Choate Construction Company ChoicePoint Consulting CINTAS Corporation Clemson University Restoration Institute Coastal Financial Planning Group Coastal Pediatric Associates CommunityOne Bank Container Land Associates, LP Cooper River Partners Cranston Engineering Group, P.C. Crowne Plaza Charleston Airport - Convention Center Cummins Turbo Technologies Cumulus Media Inc. Dale Carnegie Training of SC LLC Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s Real Estate Davis & Floyd Inc. Deloitte Consulting LLC Details Charleston Dorchester County Career and Technology Center DuPont Company
Embassy Suites Charleston Historic District Enterprise Holdings- Corporate Family Circle Cup First Reliance Bank - Charleston Francis Marion Hotel FrontDoor Communities Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation The GEL Group Inc. Gerald’s Tires & Brakes Inc. Gildan Go To Team Gravina Public Strategies LLC Grow Financial Federal Credit Union Hall Booth Smith Harris Teeter- East Bay Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA HCA South Atlantic Division Hed Hi Media Hendrick Automotive Group of Charleston/North Charleston Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union Hill Construction Corporation Hilton Garden Inn - Charleston Waterfront HITT Contracting Inc. Hogan Construction Group Holiday Inn Charleston Hoover Mitsubishi Charleston HUB International Southeast Limited Hudson Nissan IFA Rotorion - North American LLC IFS Group, Inc. Imagine One Technology & Management, Ltd. Impresa Aerospace Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering InterContinental Hotels Group JMC Charleston LLC Johnson & Johnson K&L Gates LLP Kinder Morgan Terminals KSH Solutions KTM Solutions Inc. Laura Alberts Tasteful Options Lee & Associates - Charleston Limehouse Produce Co. Lineage Logistics Liollio Architecture Lockheed Martin Information Technology Lowcountry Graduate Center Lowcountry Residential Builders LLC LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD M.C. Dean Inc. Magnolia Plantation & Gardens ManTech Mashburn Construction Matt O’Neill Real Estate Maybank Properties LLC Miller-Motte Technical College Neace Lukens - an AssuredPartners Company Nelson Mullins Law Firm netGALAXY Studios Newbold Services, LLC Nexsen Pruet LLC Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health Palmetto Railways Park Sterling Bank PDA - Production Design Associates PeopleMatter Plant Engineering Services
Porter Consulting Group The Post and Courier Premier Logistics Solutions Pulte Group - 3017 Pye Barker Fire Safety Systems Radiate Technologies Rawle Murdy Associates, Inc. Red’s Ice House Reference Services, Inc. Regions Bank - Charleston Residence Inn by Marriott - Charleston Riverview Riley Institute at Furman University Riser, McLaurin & Gibbons LLP Robins & Morton Rosen Hagood LLC Ross Printing Ruth’s Chris Steak House S&ME Inc. Sabal Homes Sandler Training SCS Engineers Select Health of South Carolina Inc. ServisFirst Bank Skanska USA Building Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP Solvay SOUTH South Carolina Aquarium Southcoast Community Bank Southern Eagle Distributing LLC Southern First Bank Southwest Airlines Spherion The Spinx Company Headquarters The Standard of James Island Stantec Consulting Stasmayer Incorporated Stubbs-Muldrow-Herin Architects Inc. Summit Industrial Flooring Superior Transportation Sustainable Energy Solutions, LLC TargetMarket Inc Teamphoria Tidelands Bank T-Mobile Tony Pope - State Farm Insurance Total Comfort Solutions Town Of Summerville Trane Transdev Services, Inc. Trident Construction Co. Inc. Trident Technical College Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney P.A. TY Lin International | Lindbergh UEC Electronics LLC US International Media Verizon Wireless Vibra Healthcare of Charleston WCBD-TV, Channel 2 Webster University WebsterRogers LLP Wells Fargo Insurance Services Weston & Sampson The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Wild Dunes Resort Wonder Works WTAT FOX 24
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
Bronze
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STAFF CONTACTS
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce PROFESSIONAL STAFF Executive Bryan Derreberry President and CEO
Kaye Fanning Special Assistant to the President
Advancement Mary Graham Chief Advancement Officer
Jo Ann Miksa-Blackwell Small Business and Entrepreneur Director
Pennie Bingham Executive Director, World Trade Center Charleston Adrian Cain Vice President, Development Alex Glasgow Leadership Programs Director Therese Gordon Business Programs Manager
Suzi Raiford Education Initiatives Director George Ramsey Business Lobbyist Robin Willis Career Academies Director Erica Wright Charleston Young Professionals Director
Membership Kathleen Forbes Chief Membership Officer Jeff Aysse Membership Account Executive Ruthann Kelly Sales and Sponsorship Director Katie Kremchek Membership Relationship Manager
Justin Lee Membership Account Executive MonĂŠt McCarus Senior Membership Account Executive Claire Porter Membership Relations Director Keri Scott Events and Sponsorship Manager
Operations Mark Edington Chief Operating Officer Beth Franklin Senior Vice President, Finance Laura Bright Vice President, Marketing Erin Aylor Marketing Director Liz Clark Digital Communications Coordinator
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Jemella Graham Senior Payroll Manager Lena Holmes AR / AP Manager Peggy Inabinet Business Information Associate Dustin Istnick Creative Director Andrea Lawrence Business Information Associate
4500 Leeds Avenue, Suite 100 N. Charleston, SC 29405 843.577.2510 mail@charlestonchamber.org
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