Business Advocacy
The Greenville Chamber’s Business Advocacy program advocates on behalf of the Upstate business community, and educates business leaders about public policy issues relevant to their business.
Our government affairs team stays on top of the action in Congress, the Statehouse, County Square and City Hall. We focus on the political issues facing business, so you can focus on running your business.
Business Advocacy Resources
BIG PAC
Originally organized in 2007, BIGPAC is a voluntary, non-partisan political committee created to support the Greenville Chamber’s mission to “lead, convene, and mobilize the business community to drive regional economic growth.”
Public Policy Agenda
Learn more about our current legislative priorities to support the Upstate business community.
Advocacy Updates
Stay up-to-date on what's happening during legislative session at the Statehouse
Elected Officials
Learn how to contact and engage with your elected officials.
Upstate Employer Immigration Resource Guide
A digital hub designed to help employers navigate workforce-related immigration challenges.
2025 Upstate Chamber Coalition Legislative Report
A comprehensive overview of the 2025 Legislative Session
Advocate:
The Greenville Chamber is a pioneer in advocating for local businesses on all levels of government. Our full-time business lobbyists:
• work to prevent anti-business legislation
• advocate for pro-business legislation through our legislative agenda
• research and develop solutions to address business concerns
• work closely with other business advocacy organizations to look out for the best interests of our investors, and
• send out call-to-actions for investors to influence public policy
While most of our attention is spent working with the South Carolina General Assembly, we also work closely with our local governments and with our Congressional delegation.
Educate:
To ensure the business community has a strong voice.
To educate business leaders about the issues.
We:
• have three issue-based committees where Investors can interact with decision-makers
• send regular email updates on public policy topics and news; sign up for our newsletter here
• blog regularly about issues, advocacy, and ways to get involved
• conduct the annual Upstate Political Leadership Institute for members of the business community interested in running for public office
• hold monthly events that get you face-to-face with political leaders
UPSTATE CHAMBER COALITION
The Greenville Chamber also leads the Upstate Chamber Coalition, a business advocacy coalition of 14 Upstate chambers of commerce. These chambers encompass 8,000 members and more than 200,000 employees, making it one of the largest pro-business advocacy groups in the state. For more information on the coalition, please visit www.upstatechamber.org.
Twitter: @UpstateChamber
Facebook: UpstateChamberCoalition
THANK YOU TO OUR BUSINESS ADVOCACY SPONSORS
