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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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Fair Share Bill
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Fair Share Bill

Posted Thursday, April 25, 2019 By Jason Zacher

The Upstate Chamber Coalition recently sent a letter to Peter McCoy (R-Charleston), the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, urging him to hold a hearing on H. 3758, or the Fair Share Bill. Due to the unintended consequences caused by the ...

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It’s Time to Move the Pension Reform Bill
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It’s Time to Move the Pension Reform Bill

Posted Monday, April 22, 2019 By Jason Zacher

The Upstate Chamber Coalition presidents recently sent a letter to House Speaker Jay Lucas (R-Hartsville) to urge him to move pension reform through the House of Representatives. This is a critical issue because problems with the pension system are ...

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New Overtime Rules Proposed
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New Overtime Rules Proposed

Posted Tuesday, April 16, 2019 By Chamber Investor

Last month, on March 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor introduced a new proposal for Overtime Laws. This proposal, introduced by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor, would increase the maximum salary threshold at which workers ...

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In the Know Conference Call: Education Reform
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In the Know Conference Call: Education Reform

Posted Monday, March 11, 2019 By Megan Campbell

Missed the latest In the Know Conference Call on education reform featuring Ansel Sanders and Derek Lewis? Listen in here: Loading the player ... // About In the Know Conference Calls These monthly calls feature special ...

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Higher Teacher Pay is the Path to Economic Growth
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Higher Teacher Pay is the Path to Economic Growth

Posted Wednesday, January 16, 2019 By Jason Zacher

Businesses across the Upstate tell us every day that their number one concern is the availability of a trained workforce. The essential building blocks of a strong workforce begin with a strong education system. The essential building blocks of a ...

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Voting: Good for Business
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Voting: Good for Business

Posted Monday, November 5, 2018 By Jason Zacher

Takeaways: Give your employees time off to vote Tuesday. A politically engaged Upstate is good for the economy. Politics is a sensitive topic in the workplace – especially these days, when national controversy swirls around every tweet. And ...

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