Quarterly report q3 by Charleston Metro Chamber

Defining tomorrow, today.

Quarterly Report Q3 2017

Youth Apprenticeship Program “ The model you have here… is one we want to replicate around the country, that’s good news because the program is changing lives for Lowcountry students. That’s something to be proud of.” - Amy Firestone, Ph.D., Office of Apprenticeship U.S. Department of Labor

The lives of 59 regional students were changed on August 8 as they signed a contract, not to join a college football team, but to become apprentices with Charleston-area businesses at Youth Apprenticeship Signing Day. Dr. Amy Firestone from the U.S. Department of Labor, keynote speaker at Signing Day, announced that the Charleston region will host the first ever national high school apprenticeship study tour. 75 industry and education leaders from across the country will visit the region to learn about our program and the partnership between employers and educators. “At the Department of Labor, we are strategizing about how we can close the skills gap and help young people move into careers debt free. You all have found the recipe for success here in Charleston,” said Dr. Firestone. The Youth Apprentice Program, recognized as a national model by the Department of Labor, is a partnership between the Chamber, Trident Tech and Apprenticeship Carolina. The two-year program trains students to work in high-skill technology positions, a win-win for both students and employers. “Youth Apprenticeship students have the opportunity to get an education, to work with us part-time and then come on full-time after their education with no student debt and a good start on a career,” said Brad Davis of Hendrick Automotive Group of Charleston/ North Charleston. “What a great opportunity for us as employers and also for the students to become future employees.” Hendrick is both a Youth Apprenticeship Host and A2 Investor. Funding from the Chamber’s A2 campaign pays for their classes at Trident Tech, allowing each student to obtain higher education with zero debt.

At the end of two-years, students have earned:

A high school diploma

30 hours of college credit

Credentialing from the U.S. Department of Labor

Two years of paid work experience

Youth Apprenticeship Program:

100

2017-2018 Apprentices

1. HVAC Technician 2. EMT (Includes Pre-Fire) 3. Accounting 4. Computer Networking 5. Industrial Mechanic

177

Apprentices since 2014

6. Cyber Security 7. Culinary Arts 8. Security to Pre-Law Enforcement 9. Medical Office Assistant 10. Hotel Operations

Career Pathways

11. Automotive Technician 12. Machining 13. Computer Programming 14. Civil CAD Technician 15. CNA to Pre-Nursing

Membership

GOAL:

To attract, engage and retain members through exceptional value, benefits, assets and services

LOCAL AREA CHAMBERS “ This new local focus allows me to really know fellow business owners and leaders and provides intimate settings for learning about them not just ‘networking’.” - Pat Eardley, Shift HR

“ The Chamber gives voice to us, the small business entrepreneurs. The Local Area Chambers are the perfect gateway to Chamber involvement and leadership. If you want influence, representation and change, not to mention the opportunity to grow your business, start here.” - Rock Amick, Big Rock Wealth Management

SUMMER SOCIAL ABOARD THE CAROLINA GIRL YACHT • 100+ attendees representing: - Each Local Area Chamber

- Charleston Young Professionals • Regional connection opportunity

100+

Attendees to this Exclusive Event

625,000 Square Foot State-of-the-Art Facility

EVENT ATTENDANCE

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BIYB GETS EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT MUSC SHAWN JENKINS CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOSPITAL

YTD 9,008

Private Tour 4,000

Workers Employed from Building Construction

$385 M

Cost of Construction for Project Development

2,165 SEPT

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Advocacy / Advancement

GOAL:

To initiate, advocate and empower our region to advance a prosperous business environment

THE LABOR OF THE COMMUTE Getting your team to work on time is a critical challenge region-wide. The solution:

1. Expand capacity by investing in critical transportation infrastructure

New Roads

System Improvements

Transit Options

2. Housing attainability with proximity to job centers 28,889

57,655

17,265

48,971

108,976

43,847

Dorchester County Berkeley County Charleston County

Commuters in Commuters out

22 Priority Infrastructure Projects Identified

Existing Road Improvements

New Road Construction

I-526 Widening and Interchange Improvements

College Park Road to Jedburg Road

Highway 78 Widening

Glenn McConnell Extension

Highway 41 Widening

Airport Connector Road

Palmetto Commerce Parkway Highway 17 and Main Road Grade Separation I-26 Widening and Improvements

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UPDATED INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES REPORT RELEASED

Berlin Myers Parkway - Phase 3

INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES

Mark Clark Expressway Completion Sea Island Greenway Sweetgrass Basket Parkway Extension

Freight Capacity Expansion

Red Bank Road Palmetto Commerce Interchange

Harbor Deepening

Future Needs

Port Access Road

Water Management

Navy Base Intermodal Facility (NBIF)

Church Creek Drainage Basin

Bus Rapid Transit Regional Traffic Management System

Leatherman Terminal

HOUSING ATTAINABILITY TASK FORCE LAUNCHED “ With housing and rent costs continuing to rise at a quicker rate than wages, we are approaching crisis level when it comes to attainable housing. We must work together to find solutions that allow our teachers, nurses, police officers and recent college grads the opportunity to live close to work.”

Co-Chairs Anton Gunn Medical University of South Carolina

Melanie Stith Roper St. Francis Healthcare

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20+ Members

GOAL:

Talent

To advance the region’s talent pipeline for today’s and tomorrow’s employers

• Implemented Regional Advisory Boards across all academy sectors for the 2017/2018 school year • Launched with Onboarding Planning Session on August 31 bringing together educators and businesses • 5 Regional Advisory Boards • 150+ Advisory Board Members

Computer Science Health

- Chad Vail

Work-based Learning Partnerships Coordinator Charleston County School District

Gary Scott TEALS Master Mentor

Mitchell Hammonds Medical University of South Carolina

Culinary and Hospitality

“ T he new regional approach for Career Academy Advisory Boards has been wonderful – teachers have even greater access to more subject aligned business partners willing to invest in their students!”

Dustin Haynes Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union

Michael Carmel Culinary Institute of Charleston

S.T.E.M.

Regional Advisory Boards are comprised of business leaders and educators who meet throughout the year to discuss how to bridge what is being taught in the classroom with careers in our region as part of the Career Academy initiatives.

REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARD CHAIRS Business

REGIONAL CAREER ACADEMY ADVISORY BOARDS

Kelly Thompson SPAWAR

Business / IT S.T.E.M. Health Culinary / Hospitality

2013 / 2014

2017 / 2018

0 3 3 1

20 19 15 6

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CAREER ACADEMIES GROWTH BY SECTOR

TEALS brings volunteers in the computer science industry into the classroom to help train teachers and build computer science capacity in area high schools. 2nd year in West Ashley High School

1st year in Hanahan High School

28+ teachers, administrators and volunteer experts

Volunteer organizations include:

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Leadership

GOAL:

To drive professional development for all career stages

LEADERSHIP CHARLESTON The 44th Class of Leadership Charleston is underway with 57 Leaders set to deepen community engagement.

Ian Scott, Senior Vice President of Advocacy, represents the Chamber in the Class of 2018.

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LEADERSHIP CHARLESTON DEMOGRAPHICS Age

9% 42% 25% 9%

25 - 29 30 - 34 35 - 39 40 - 44

4% 7% 2% 2%

45 - 49

16% 4% 4% 2% 4% 4% 14% 5%

Financial

50 - 54 55 - 59 60 - 64

Industry

2% 4% 14% 2% 5% 9% 4% 11%

Transportation Architecture Attorney Retail Sales Business Services Construction Education Engineering

Government Healthcare HVAC Hospitality Manufacturing Non-Profit Real Estate

LEADERSHIP IN ACTION 5 Elected Leaders and Leadership Charleston Alum briefed the new class and fellow alums - sharing their experiences in office and urging attendees to share their voices with local government.

Chris Staubes Class of 1998

Kate Darby Class of 1990

Gary White Class of 2006

Jay Byars Class of 2006

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Brantley Moody Class of 2000

GOAL:

Organization

To operate with excellence as an international leader in the Chamber profession

WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER TEAM

Ken Brady Chief Marketing Officer

Jenna Turnage Director of Corporate Partnerships

“ Ken is an outstanding fit to our expectations of a chief marketing leader who will thoughtfully assess and structure our organization’s content strategy to assure brand and message relevancy to our full membership.”

“ We are thrilled and excited to have someone with Jenna’s depth of experience in developing meaningful and long-term partnerships with corporations. Jenna will have an immediate impact on the Chamber and its members.”

Bryan Derreberry

Adrian Cain

President and CEO Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce

Chief Development Officer Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce

CHAMBER IN THE NEWS Career CMCC Quarterly Report

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Q3: 2017

SunTrust Foundation donates $20,000 to Youth Apprenticeship Program

Chamber of Commerce identifies Glenn McConnell project as priority

Report outlines infrastructure priorities amid growth

Palmetto Business Daily

Live 5 News

Charleston Regional Business Journal

400M+ use Instagram everyday

80%

1/3

of Instagrammers follow a business

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