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Out with the Old, In with the New: REAL ID
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Out with the Old, In with the New: REAL ID

Posted Thursday, February 13, 2020 By Jauntavia Prather

The REAL I.D. Act will soon bring major changes to the way South Carolina residents travel and access federal installations. For residents seeking entrance to military bases, federal buildings requiring identification, and air travel, they will need ...

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Brexit Deadline
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Brexit Deadline

Posted Friday, January 31, 2020 By Jason Zacher

Today is the Brexit deadline... the day the United Kingdom formally leaves the European Union. We had the opportunity to meet with the then-British Brexit Ambassador to the United States last summer. Mrs. Hall Hall gave us a great primer into Brexit ...

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Make your voice heard
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Make your voice heard

Posted Thursday, January 30, 2020 By Jauntavia Prather

If voting in South Carolina’s Democratic presidential primary is on your to-do list for February 2020, make sure you also have a completed and submitted voter registration by January 30, 2020. Q: Who is eligible? A: Those considered eligible ...

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Creating a Pathway for County Square Development
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Creating a Pathway for County Square Development

Posted Thursday, January 23, 2020 By Jason Zacher

Thanks to the six councilors (Knox White, Russell Stall, Wil Brasington, John DeWorken, Lillian Flemming, and Kenneth Gibson) who approved a once-in-a-generation project last night that will create thousands of jobs and advance our community. The ...

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This Week in Trade News
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This Week in Trade News

Posted Wednesday, January 22, 2020 By Jauntavia Prather

After the approval of the Export-Import Bank extension before Christmas, there were two more major pieces of good trade news this week. Congress Reaches Bipartisan Agreement on USMCA Despite a divided Congress grappling with the impeachment of ...

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How does the Chamber produce its agenda each year?
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How does the Chamber produce its agenda each year?

Posted Monday, December 9, 2019 By Jason Zacher

Producing our policy agenda — and keeping it nimble enough to react to the rapidly changing political scene — is the most challenging thing we achieve each year. It’s equal parts reacting to needs, predicting the future, and ...

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Future Growth Hinges on Consolidating Sewer Systems
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Future Growth Hinges on Consolidating Sewer Systems

Posted Tuesday, August 20, 2019 By Jason Zacher

The Greenville Chamber has called for the consolidation of the county’s wastewater districts since 2017. This week, both the Greenville County Council and Greenville Legislative Delegation will begin debate on the issue. We’re happy to ...

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International Advocacy for Your Business
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International Advocacy for Your Business

Posted Thursday, August 15, 2019 By Madison Hall

While you’re running your business, the Greenville Chamber fights for your company at the local, state, federal, and even international levels. The Greenville Chamber recently had the opportunity to meet with representatives from the United ...

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5 Facts About the Gas Tax Increase
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5 Facts About the Gas Tax Increase

Posted Thursday, July 11, 2019 By Jason Zacher

For years, South Carolinians joked and complained about the condition of our state’s roads. Now, three years after the General Assembly agreed on a solution, the state DOT is making good on its promise. In our post-fact political discourse, ...

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