One Voice Newsletter

South Carolina lost one of its greatest champions, the business community lost a fighter, and we all lost a friend with the passing of United States Senator Lindsey Graham.

As we remember Senator Graham, SCMC is collecting photos and b-roll for a tribute video honoring his life and legacy. If your company has photos or video of Senator Graham touring your facility, meeting with employees, or speaking at an event, please share them with Lee Middeke at Lee.Middeke@myscmc.org by Monday, July 27.

Looking ahead to next week, we’re excited to welcome students from across South Carolina to the 41st Annual Business Week. Students will learn from some of our state’s top business executives while gaining hands-on experience in leadership, teamwork, and more. We look forward to another fun and successful program!

There’s a lot to look forward to in the months ahead, and I’m grateful to have you alongside us as we continue building a stronger future for South Carolina.

In This Issue

• • Four on Friday
  • Upcoming Events
  • Member Spotlight

Four on Friday

1. Last Call for the SCMC Membership Survey! 
Time is running out to share your feedback. The SCMC Membership Survey closes Monday, July 20, at 5:00 PM, and takes just 2 to 3 minutes to complete. Your input will help shape SCMC’s priorities and programs. Plus, 5 survey participants will be randomly selected to win a pair of goodr sunglasses. Take the survey now. 

2. Register Today for the SCMC Energy Summit
As South Carolina continues to see unprecedented growth and investment, reliable and affordable energy has never been more important. Join business leaders, utilities, policymakers, and energy experts on August 4 in Columbia for the SCMC Energy Summit as they explore the issues shaping our state’s energy future, from infrastructure and grid reliability to economic development and emerging technologies. Register today to reserve your seat.

3. Member Monday: ARCO Design/Build
In this week’s edition of Member Monday, we highlighted one of our newest members, ARCO Design/Build. With offices in Charleston and Greenville, the employee-owned company has completed more than 130 projects across South Carolina and is the nation’s #1 builder of distribution centers and warehouses. Read their story here.

4. SCMC Joins 400 State & Local Chambers in Support of BUILD America 250 Act
SCMC joined more than 400 state and local chambers of commerce from across the country in urging Congress to pass the BUILD America 250 Act. The bipartisan legislation would provide long-term funding for roads, bridges, rail, transit, and ports while streamlining the permitting process for critical infrastructure projects. Read the coalition letter.