Business Advocacy Committees

Our issue committees are the easiest way to get involved with our advocacy efforts. These committee updates feature top leaders on a variety of topics. We invite, and encourage, any Chamber Investor with an interest in these issues to attend the meetings and make your voice heard!

For more information about the following committees, please contact Matt Wills at [email protected].

Find and register for upcoming committee meetings on our Events Calendar.

BUSINESS ADVOCACY ISSUES COMMITTEE

This is the cornerstone policy committee at the Chamber. This committee convenes business leaders and policy makers to develop the policies needed to ensure economic growth. Joining this committee allows local business leaders to elevate policy knowledge and political connections.

Co-Chairs: Milton Shockley, Re/Max Realty; Brad Medcalf, Pinnacle Financial Partners
Membership: Open to all Chamber Investors
Issues: Tax policy, Tort reform, Trade, Education, Workforce, Approval of the Agenda, other issues

2025 Meetings: Second Friday of every month (except July and December), Meetings begin at 8:30 a.m. at Re/Max Realty Professionals

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE

This Committee advocates for environmental and sustainable energy policies that are responsive to Greenville’s rapid growth and manufacturing economy. We will do this by creating policy solutions based on sound science and risk management while protecting the operations of Upstate businesses.

Membership: Open to all Chamber Investors
Issues: Air Quality, Water Quality, Pro-Growth Energy Policy, Industrial Environmental Regulation, State and Federal Regulatory Compliance

2025 Meetings: Last Tuesday of each month (except June and December), Meetings begin at 8:30 a.m. at ReWa Lab