CHAMBER REPORT: Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
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CHAMBER REPORT:
Mission-Driven,
Community-Focused
Following the year we won Chamber of the When we pair industry requirements with that of
Year, 2019 had a lot to live up to. And looking our school district leaders and educators, we can
back, it was evident that the Chamber’s focus help inform, train and prepare our students for
on important mission work resulted in an the region’s high-demand jobs. We are incredibly
impactful year. thankful for the 7,356 volunteer hours that our
members donated towards this initiative. With an
The Chamber’s mission is to initiate, advocate anticipated 35,000 new jobs being added to our
and empower our region to advance a region over the next five years, this important work
prosperous business environment. Our mission is paramount.
work is fueled by our convening power. We
invite hundreds of members and stakeholders At the start of 2019, our government relations team
to co-deliver our regional initiatives by working launched a new approach, one that utilized data to
together on our talent, government relations identify shared priorities with local municipalities.
and leadership platforms. This shared The Investment Opportunity Study looks at key
community-focus allows us to realize our data points to identify strengths and opportunities
community’s unique promise. in each of the region’s towns, cities and counties
and serves as a basis for a conversation with our
Each day, the Chamber team is focused on elected officials on how to make their communities
bridging our region’s talent gap, advocating for more investment worthy. The result has been
a healthy business climate and cultivating our deepened relationships, the establishment of
region’s leaders. 2019 saw us raise the bar in shared goals and the understanding that we are
each of these areas. working together to advance our region.
Our talent advancement efforts are centered
on the business community identifying the
types of employees they need. This is integral
in positioning our regional education and
training system to meet the talent demand.
...the impact of the work done in
2019 will be felt for years to come.
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As for our leadership platform, the team kicked
off the year with a refresh of a long-standing
program. Thrive, a professional women’s series,
seeks to inspire and be inclusive of women from a
variety of backgrounds and stages of their career.
We have received a tremendous response, selling
out each of the four events and getting rave The Chamber’s
reviews from attendees. mission is to
And these are just a few highlights from the year. initiate, advocate
So, while not much can top the feeling of being
and empower our
named Chamber of the Year, the impact of the
work done in 2019 will be felt for years to come. region to advance a
prosperous business
environment.
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Membership
Record Setting
Membership Growth
1718
members at
end of 2019
85
net new
members
Member Engagement
84.5% on the Rise
retention rate
Nearly 30,000 individuals engaged with
the Chamber through programs, events,
committees and social media in 2019.
2.78% 5.4% increase
growth in
membership 29,109
revenue
27,609
5%
growth in
membership
from 2018
2018 2019
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GOAL: To engage, attract and retain new members.
Leadership Circle:
Engagement Off the Charts
Leadership Circle programs provide investors the exclusive
opportunity to connect with fellow leaders and go behind the
scenes at some of our region’s top businesses and institutions.
316
Leadership Circle
2019 saw 50% higher engagement in Leadership Circle Investors
programming over 2018.
The Charleston Metro Chamber has been Sonder's most important local resource for
connecting with other business members and community leaders. As importantly, the
Chamber has helped us map business trends and understand the Charleston region
as it exists today, as well as in the future. Membership with the Chamber is what you
make of it. We sought a partnership and the Chamber answered the call.
—Adam Chapman, Sonder USA, Inc.
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Government Relations
Investment Opportunity Study
Redefines Advocacy Efforts
With a goal of deepening collaboration with local
governments on shared priorities, the Investment
Opportunity Study was released in January 2019.
The data-driven, fact-based platform has resulted in
increased dialogue and partnership opportunities.
For instance, we are actively partnering with the
City of Goose Creek to fulfill three goals outlined in
their strategic plan:
Increase Economic Activity
Guide Growth Intentionally
Increase Regional & Statewide Engagement
View at: www.charlestonchamber.org/ios
Top Infrastructure Priority
Receives Funding
Each year, the Chamber identifies the top infrastructure advancements that are vital
in our metro. One of our top 23 priorities, the Ashley River Bicycle & Pedestrian
Bridge, received approval this year for federal funding through the BUILD program.
A local funding match has been secured from Charleston County, the City of
Charleston and Medical University of South Carolina.
The bridge will provide safe, connected and equitable crossing for all modes
between West Ashley and Downtown Charleston.
View at: www.charlestonchamber.org/infrastructurepriorities
West Ashley Downtown
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GOAL: To give our region a collective voice.
The Mark Clark Expressway
is Moving Forward
The completion of the Mark Clark has been one of the Chamber’s
top priorities for ten years. We celebrated the current progress
with an event to thank Governor Henry McMaster and Charleston
County Council Chairman, Elliott Summey, along with local and
state elected officials whose leadership has kept the project alive.
This is progress. We’ve turned the
corner and we can see the finish line.
We’re about to get there.
—Governor Henry McMaster
Community Leaders Advocate in D.C.
The Chamber led a tri-county delegation of elected, civic and business
leaders to Washington, D.C. to advocate for policies and investments
that promote the retention and expansion of military operations and
federal facilities in our region. Highlights included meetings with:
Senator Lindsey Graham
Congressman Joe Cunningham
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein
Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Capability,
Rear Admiral Michael Ryan
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Talent
Talent by the Numbers
Supporting the Youth Engaging more students than ever
Apprenticeship Program in workplace learning opportunities
at Trident Tech
309
Total Students Hired
as youth apprentices
since 2014
34% 40%
Female Minority
Students Students
110
Apprentices
49 37
currently in program Students Students and
participated Career-Ready Youth
over hiring in in Hack-a-thons took on the Build A Shed
100 17 competition
1,000+
Host Different Students served
through Chamber-led,
Companies Pathways quality career experiences
Mapping Your Path to a Career
The Charleston region will add 35,000 jobs over the next five years. Students need a clear pathway
that matches their skills and knowledge to take advantage of these job opportunities.
That’s where Mapping Your Path comes in. It is a planning tool, launched by the Chamber in 2019,
that will help students and those early in their career understand the best pathways to build a lucrative
career. The pathways selected represent high-growth occupational clusters in our region, including:
• Healthcare • Culinary/Hospitality • Business
• Construction • Information Technology • Manufacturing
View the tool at: www.charlestonchamber.org/pathways
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GOAL: To grow our region’s talent pipeline.
Talent Cabinet Talent
Informs Efforts Strategies
Launched in late 2018, the Talent Cabinet Activating Career Mindsets
guides the Chamber’s workforce pipeline Exposing students to high-demand jobs by
strategies. Comprised of 40 leaders increasing opportunities for them to experience
from our targeted industries, K-12, the workplace.
higher education, civic and philanthropic
communities, this group meets bi-monthly Advancing Education
to provide direction on our talent platform Expand avenues for all to succeed in college
and programming initiatives. and career after high school by increasing
awareness of options that allow for faster
Member Volunteers graduation and no to low debt.
Our members support the Chamber’s talent
strategy through membership dues and Aligning Employers and
Accelerate investments, but also through
our Education System
Engaging the business community and
the donation of time.
education leaders in discussions to create
7,356 Volunteer Hours
from member organizations
programs that align with employer talent demand
and encourage students into those pathways.
Bank of America Grant
Funds Job Shadow Day
100 regional students participated in a Job
Shadow Day in November, experiencing real-world
work environments in our metro’s top industries.
Many of the participating students were from
Title 1 schools (schools with higher percentages
of students in poverty) and it was their first job
shadow experience.
65% of the participating juniors and
seniors reported increased interest in
the career field they shadowed.
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Leadership
Cultivating Leaders
569 members participated in
Chamber Leadership programs in 2019
62% increase in participation
over 2018
Salt Lake City Inspires Collaboration
Metro Leadership Visit 2019 brought 55 business and community leaders to Salt Lake City. With the
goal of continuing to make the Charleston region the best it can be, attendees explored how Salt Lake
approached solutions to a variety of issues similar to ours, including:
Salt Lake’s approach to public transit and how they
have built a successful multi-modal system
The housing market and how they are experiencing and
working to address similar housing affordability issues
How Envision Utah has brought together business
leaders, residents, elected officials, developers and
conservationists to build a strategic vision
Common Theme:
The region’s thriving tech industry with an exclusive The Power of
tour of Adobe and Silicon Slopes Collaboration
It was clear that Utahns
At TD Bank, we are committed to driving change that
have found a way to find
will enrich the lives of our customers, communities and
common ground and work
colleagues. We are proud to expand our partnership with the
together, affording them
Charleston Metro Chamber as the presenting sponsor of the
great success in their
Metro Leadership Visit, and we look forward to exploring new
transit system, strategic
ways to continue to enhance our vibrant Charleston region.
planning and tech hub.
—Scott Sharp, TD Bank
9 CHAMBER REPORTGOAL: To cultivate leadership within the region.
Charleston Young Professionals
Gets a Refresh
CYP is comprised of more than 1,640 young MISSION:
professionals in the Charleston region Engage young leaders through professional and
looking to grow professionally and gain new personal development, empowering them to grow as
connections. To better reflect the organization’s individuals and strengthen the Charleston region.
purpose and community, CYP released an VISION:
updated tagline, mission and vision statement Be the primary resource in the Charleston region where
in the summer of 2019. young leaders can grow professionally and personally
TAGLINE: through networking, ongoing learning, mentorship and
Where Emerging Leaders Connect opportunities to form lasting connections.
Learn more at: www.charlestonchamber.org/cyp
Invaluable Inspiration
and Connections 4 Sold Out
Events
Year One of Thrive
a Success
4 Powerful
Female Speakers 390 Event
Attendees
In early 2019, the Chamber began Mary Beth Westmoreland
evaluating our former Executive Women’s Chief Technology Officer, Blackbaud
Roundtable with the steering committee.
The result was a complete rebrand with a LB Adams
goal of creating a more inclusive platform Founder & CEO, Practical Dramatics
for professional women. And it has been a
resounding success! Kenya Dunn
Founder & CEO, Power-Filled Woman
MISSION:
Provide a platform for connection,
Deborah Lee James
information and inspiration between Author & Retired Secretary of the Air Force
female business leaders and rising female
professionals. Women within Chamber
member companies will gain knowledge It is intentional, engaging and one
about topics that impact their professional of the most diverse and inclusive
networking events in the Tri-County
lives and will help to encourage and motivate
geared towards women from all
each other to continue making positive
backgrounds and industries.
impacts in our region and the world.
—Mamie Bush, Hilton Garden Inn
Learn more at: Charleston Waterfront
www.charlestonchamber.org/thrive
2019 IN REVIEW 10Today’s decisions will influence the next decade. A thriving community requires require strong leaders who are willing to meet the challenges and opportunities of shaping its future. The Chamber embraces the responsibility for leading our community into our future. Following eight years of accelerated success through previous campaigns, we have launched Accelerate 2030. It will fund our commitment to drive solutions for our region through Talent, Government Relations and Leadership. Thank you to all the organizations who have already invested in Accelerate 2030. Learn more at: www.charlestonchamber.org/accelerate-2030 The Chamber is the organization responsible for tackling our region’s toughest challenges and Accelerate 2030 provides the vital resources necessary to ensure that we sustain prosperity for the next generation. —Melonie Hammond-Trace, Tideline CPA Group LLC 11 CHAMBER REPORT
Three Platforms to Accelerate Prosperity:
Talent: Government Relations: Leadership:
Advancing the region’s Advocating for regional Empowering, engaging
emerging workforce to mobility, livability and a and developing leaders
bridge the talent gap stronger business climate to drive solutions
Goals: Goals: Goals:
Increase the percentage Complete priority With our partners,
of students graduating infrastructure projects be a catalyst for a
college and career-ready to move people and community where diverse
from 46% to 60% goods quickly, safely and perspectives are valued,
Increase the percentage efficiently encouraged and essential
of degreed adults in the Align housing and land for the future
region from 43% to 60% use policies to improve Activate the next
Track and analyze the quality of life for all generation of leaders who
skills and interests of residents more accurately represent
10,000 high school Reform the legal, our community and are
students to identify where regulatory and tax prepared to integrate their
gaps exist with forecasted systems to strengthen our voices into civic, political
employer demand competitive advantage and economic positions
Enhance our region's
leadership capabilities by
training and cultivating
1,000 emerging leaders
annually
Local talent development is essential for our community
to achieve continued prosperity. The Chamber is enhancing
pathways that connect students to jobs in our region.
—Anita Zucker, The InterTech Group, Inc.
2019 IN REVIEW 12Leadership Circle
Platinum
Gold Burr Forman McNair Lowe’s Home Improvement -
Coastal Carolina Market
C.R. Hipp Construction Inc.
Benefitfocus
Charleston County Aviation Authority Matt O’Neill Real Estate
Blackbaud
Charleston Gaillard Center Morris Financial Concepts Inc.
The Boeing Company
Charleston RiverDogs O.L. Thompson Construction Co.
Charleston Branch Pilots Association
Charleston Southern University Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
Charleston School of Law
Chernoff Newman Choate Construction Company Parker’s Kitchen
College of Charleston The Citadel, The Military College of S.C. Parkland USA
CreateSpace Comcast Business Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Dominion Energy CresCom Bank PhishLabs
East Cooper Medical Center Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP Pinnacle Financial Partners
First National Bank of PA East West Partners Positively People
Medical University of South Carolina Edifice General Contractors Publix Super Markets - Regional Office
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC Elliott Davis LLC The PURE Group of Insurance Companies
Nucor Steel Embassy Suites Hotel - Raines Hospitality
PNC Bank Charleston Area Convention Center Renaissance Charleston Hotel -
Robert Bosch LLC Fennell Holdings Inc. Historic District
Santee Cooper Ferrara Buist Companies Republic Services
Sonepar North America First Citizens Bank and Trust Company Inc. Ross Printing
South State Bank First Horizon Bank Sandler Training by Peak Performance
SunTrust and BB&T now Truist Management, Inc.
First Reliance Bank - Charleston
Synovus Science Applications International Corp.
Francis Marion Hotel (SAIC)
Trident Health
Gotcha Group SCRA
WestRock
Hamby Catering Seamon Whiteside + Associates
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA SEGRA
Silver Hendrick Automotive Group of SOUTH.io
Charleston/North Charleston
AECOM SteelFab of South Carolina
Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union
The Alley TD Bank
HLA Inc.
Ameris Bank Thomas & Hutton
Hotel Bennett
Armada Hoffler Properties Thompson Turner Construction
Hudson Nissan
AstenJohnson Inc. Trident Technical College
Immedion
AT&T Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney P.A.
Island Realty
ATI - Advanced Technology International Venture Aerobearings
JPMorgan Chase & Co
Auro Hotels WCIV ABC News 4
K&L Gates LLP
Baker Roofing Company WCSC-TV Channel 5
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Bank of America Merrill Lynch WebsterRogers LLP
Kiawah Partners Inc.
Banks Construction Company Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Lanxess
The Beach Company WOW! Business
Lee & Associates - Charleston,
Belmond Charleston Place Commercial Real Estate Young Clement Rivers LLP
The Brandon Agency Live Oak ContractingBronze
2021 PGA Championship Fly & Form Structures PPM (EMCOR)
Adams Outdoor Advertising Gallagher Production Design Associates (PDA)
AHT Cooling Systems USA, Inc. Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Professional Security Consultants
Anderson Insurance Associates LLC The GEL Group Inc. Protego USA, Inc.
AssuredPartners Geneva Supply Pulte Group - 3017
Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Co. Gerald’s Tires & Brakes Inc. Push Digital
Atlantic Packaging Corp. Gibbes Museum of Art Rawle Murdy Associates, Inc.
Atlantic South Development Inc. Gnotec Group RealtyLink
Avison Young Green Rock Regions Bank - Charleston
B & B Oil Harbour Club RES, LLC
Baldwin & Associates LLC Harris Teeter Riley Institute at Furman University
Belimed Inc. Hill Construction Corporation Riser, McLaurin & Gibbons LLP
Belk Department Stores Hilton Garden Inn - S&ME
Berkeley Electric Cooperative Inc. Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Sabal Homes
Blanchard Machinery Co. Holder Properties The Satori Group, Ltd.
Boeing Employees Credit Union Home Telecom SC Biz News
BoomTown HOP Properties LLC Scientific Research Corporation
BP Amoco Chemical Company Hotel Indigo SCS Engineers
C.H. Robinson Worldwide HUB International Southeast Limited Select Health of South Carolina Inc.
Worsham Educational Consulting, LLC IFA Rotorion - North American LLC ServisFirst Bank
California Dreaming iHeartMedia Singular Private Wealth, P.C.
Cantey Tech Consulting Insperity SMHa
Carolina One Real Estate - Corporate iQor Snyder Event Rentals
Office Isringhausen Sonder USA, Inc.
Carolina Waste Services LLC JE Dunn Construction South Atlantic Bank
CBI Workplace Solutions Jeffcoat & Jeffcoat Insurance South Carolina Aquarium
CBRE Job Impulse South Carolina Stingrays Hockey
Charleston Crab House Johnson & Johnson Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Charleston Defense Contractors Kiawah River Southern Concrete & Construction Inc.
Association (CDCA) Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. Southern Eagle Distributing LLC
Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina KION North America Corporation Southern First Bank
Charleston Harbor Tours Kuhn & Kuhn, LLC Southwest Airlines
Charleston Magazine Landmark Construction Company Inc. Speedwell Foundation
Charlestowne Hotels Inc. Limehouse & Sons Inc. Spherion
The Cigar Factory Liollio Architecture The Spinx Company Headquarters
CINTAS Corporation Low Country Case & Millwork Inc. Stantec Consulting
City of Goose Creek LRC Properties Stasmayer Incorporated
City of Hanahan LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. SunCap Property Group
Colliers International Luxury Simplified Teamphoria
Conrex Magnolia Plantation & Gardens Terracon
Convergint Technologies Mankiewicz Coatings, LLC Tideline CPA Group LLC
CR Bard Maybank Properties LLC Total Comfort Solutions
Crown Castle Mead & Hunt Town Of Summerville
Crowne Plaza Charleston Airport - Middleton Place
Convention Center Trident Construction Co. Inc.
The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel Trident Logistics, LLC
Cummins Turbo Technologies
Monteith Construction TRU Simulation + Training
Cumulus Media Inc.
Motion Filmworks Turner Construction Company
Cypress Engineering, LLC
Nelson Mullins Law Firm UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Daniel Island Real Estate 1
Nexsen Pruet LLC United Community Bank
Davis & Floyd Inc.
NFP US Foods Inc.’s CHEF’STORE
Destination South Meetings and Events
NHC HealthCare, Charleston USI Insurance Services
Digit Sells Charleston
(Carolina One Real Estate) Northwestern Mutual Valbridge Property Advisors
Duvall Events Ooh! Events Vannoy Construction
East Bay Company Ltd. Palmetto Digestive Health Specialists Verizon Wireless
Evans General Contractors Palmetto Ford Lincoln Volvo Car Stadium
Explore Charleston Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health Volvo Cars USA
EY (Ernst & Young LLP) Palmetto Railways WABCO Vehicle Control Systems
Feyen Zylstra Panera Bread WCBD-TV, Channel 2
Fins Car Wash - AAA Carolinas Parker Poe We Are Sharing Hope SC
Firefly Distillery Passion Masonry + Foundations WestEdge - Gateway Ventures
First Capital Bancshares Inc PeopleSurge The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
(First Capital Bank) Perfect Landscapes Inc. Wild Dunes Resort
Flooring Services LLC The Post and Courier4500 Leeds Avenue, Suite 100
N. Charleston, SC 29405
843.577.2510
mail@charlestonchamber.org
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