Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce

Introducing you to our Economic Outlook Conference keynote speaker, Tatiana Bailey, Ph.D.! Dr. Bailey is Founder and Executive Director of Data-Driven Economic Strategies, which focuses on rigorous, unbiased monthly economic reporting and workforce development initiatives, particularly for underserved communities. In the economic development field, Dr. Bailey presents nationwide on the current national, state and local economies. She also participates in various economic development initiatives and has particularly focused on closing the skills gap. Get your Economic Outlook Conference ticket to hear her unparalleled insight on October 29! Register now: https://bit.ly/3XTDqNS.

We had our eyes opened to the unique history and reinvention of the Steel City during our #MLVPittsburgh trip. David Stasiukaitis, CEO of Low Country Case & Millwork and MLV attendee, shed light on how Pittsburgh transformed itself from an industrial giant to a thriving hub for technology, medicine and education. Read his article about Pittsburgh's story of resilience and adaptation here: https://bit.ly/4dvj8id.

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Teladoc? to provide you and your team with access to whole-person virtual health care. No driving, no waiting room, and no copay with our new benefit with Teladoc? HealthiestYou. All for only $10.50 per employee/month. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dbAay48x.

We officially have our first round of Chamber PAC endorsements! Find the list of endorsed candidates for the State House in the Advocates: https://bit.ly/3XIrwoz. Next week, we'll be sharing the PAC's endorsed local candidates, keep an eye out for that announcement and make sure you're ready to vote!

The Chamber has partnered with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina to help companies access deeper health benefits without a bigger budget. This exclusive health benefit, called Chamber Blue, includes health coaching, chronic condition support, wellness incentive programs, and more to help manage health issues and keep your workforce healthy and productive. Unlike most plans, each of the 30 plan designs includes enhance office visit coverage. This means your employees’ standard doctor office visit covers 100% for minor office surgery, diagnostic lab and X-ray services performed in the doctor’s office. For more details on how you can reach your whole-person health goals for your team, head here: https://bit.ly/3ZHmFXp.

The 2024 Talent Demand study is out! See current and forecasted data on our region's occupation demand, wage growth, talent shortages and more in this annual publication: https://bit.ly/3XBBUhX

Looking for insight into our regional and national economic state? Then our annual Economic Outlook Conference is where you'll want to be! Dr. Mark Witte will share 2025 projections for our regional economy and Tatiana Bailey, Ph.D., our keynote, will provide a national economic update, focusing on the labor market and skills gap. This is a conference you won't want to miss. Get your ticket at https://bit.ly/3XTDqNS.

An important transportation sales tax (TST) referendum will be on the ballot in Charleston County in November. Not only will this TST support improved transportation infrastructure, but it will also support Charleston's greenspaces! We encourage you to vote YES and help spread the word about the referendum. November 5 will be here before you know it! Learn more about the TST in this week's The Advocates: https://bit.ly/4gz0Mzn

Couldn't have asked for a better way to spend the week than trading the office for the ‘Burgh! Today, our Charleston delegation returns from the City of Bridges, full of new ideas and new connections after another successful Metro Leadership Visit. Over the course of Thursday, we heard Pittsburgh's perspective on low-cost, effective solutions to childcare challenges, innovative housing approaches and regional collaboration, and enjoyed behind-the-scenes looks at the National Robotics Engineering Center and Aurora. We can't wait to share more about everything we learned from the trip! #MLVPittsburgh

Hello, Pittsburgh ?? Our Charleston delegation officially touched down in the Steel City on Tuesday and has been engaged with a full schedule since. In presentations and tours led by Pittsburgh’s best, we’ve dived deep into how to revitalize a downtown, best approaches to rapid transit systems, creating a skilled workforce and more! Plus, we got to experience Pittsburgh on the water as we ended Wednesday with a boat tour. Looking forward to an equally exciting Thursday, stay tuned for updates! A big thank you to TD for making this trip possible. #MLVPittsburgh