One Voice Newsletter

One year ago this week, we announced our merger to give South Carolina’s business community one unified voice. Since then, it’s been an unforgettable year of meaningful achievements, strong relationships, and demonstrable progress.

Together, we’ve delivered important legislative wins, strengthened workforce initiatives, welcomed new members, and brought business leaders together from across the state. I’ve never been prouder of what we’re building together or more excited about what’s ahead.

Thank you to our members for believing in what SCMC can be and for helping make us stronger every day. And to those joining us Monday for our annual golf outing, we look forward to seeing you there!

In This Issue

• • Four on Friday
  • Upcoming Events
  • Member Spotlight

Four on Friday

1. Lunch & Learn Webinars Offered for SCMC Blue Plans
   Come explore the new programs, benefits, and health solutions BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolinas has developed exclusively for you and your employees. To attend, click on link with the date that works best for you and add the invite to your calendar.
   • SCMC Blue Lunch & Learn 11.5.26 @12pm
   • SCMC Blue Lunch & Learn 11.17.26 @12pm
   • SCMC Blue Lunch & Learn 12.3.26 @12pm
   • SCMC Blue Lunch & Learn 12.16.26 @12pm

   
   For more information, please contact SCMC.Blue@bcbssc.com.

2. SCMC Members Save on 2026 Economic Outlook Conference
   The 2026 Economic Outlook Conference returns December 8 in Columbia, bringing together business leaders and economists to look ahead at the issues shaping South Carolina’s economy in 2027. SCMC President and CEO Sara Hazzard will be among the speakers, with discussion focused on inflation, interest rates, consumer spending, and other key economic trends. SCMC members can register for a discounted rate of $55 using code 2026SCMC. Learn more and register.
3.  SC Report Cards Surge Again, With 90% of Schools ‘Average’ or Above
   The annual report cards that tell South Carolinians how their public schools are faring are out — and many educators are celebrating. For the fifth year in a row, the number of schools rating “excellent” has risen — 320 compared to 259 in 2022. In that same period, “unsatisfactory” schools have dropped from 74 to 24. Read more.
4. SCMC Joins 100+ Organizations in Support of Permitting Reform
   SCMC joined more than 100 manufacturing and business organizations this week in urging the U.S. Senate to advance bipartisan permitting reform. The coalition is calling for a more predictable and efficient permitting process to reduce costly delays, provide greater certainty for investment, and make it easier to build and expand manufacturing operations. Read the full letter.