Business and Industry in Greenville PAC
WHAT IS BIGPAC?
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.”
BIGPAC’s bylaws state that it must: “... protect, preserve, and further the democratic process and the private enterprise system, and in particular, the protection and advancement of business and industry in Upstate South Carolina; financially support or oppose selected ballot measures; financially support the nomination or election of selected persons who are candidates for nomination to elective office who are believed to be in general agreement” with the Greenville
Chamber ’s legislative agenda.
Money raised by the PAC will be used to promote business issues in elections and help elect pro-job, pro-business elected officials for state and local offices who are committed to protecting private enterprise. Since 2016, our endorsed candidates have won 92 percent of their races.
WHO RUNS BIGPAC?
BIGPAC is run by a member led, wholly independent committee of Greenville business leaders. In adherence with South Carolina state law, the Chamber’s registered lobbyists neither solicit donations nor influence the distribution of BIGPAC funds. Greenville Chamber staff handles administrative duties for BIGPAC.
Anybody interested in serving with the BIGPAC Board of Directors may email us at: [email protected].
HOW MUCH MAY I CONTRIBUTE?
Due to recent legal decisions, there are no limits on what individuals and corporations may contribute to a PAC in a calendar year in South Carolina. You may contribute to the PAC with personal or business funds (this is different from federal PACs). Contributors at certain contribution levels may receive benefits from the PAC and the Greenville Chamber.
For more information on how to contribute, email us at [email protected].