One Voice Newsletter

This week, we officially unveiled Blueprint 2036: A Roadmap for South Carolina’s Economic Future while kicking off our Vision and Voice Tour in Lancaster. We’ll be taking the Blueprint across the state this fall, and we’d love to have you join us. Your feedback will help shape our legislative agenda for the year ahead. Find a stop near you here.

It was also great to join House Speaker Murrell Smith for the 2026 National Speakers Conference in Greenville, which featured several SCMC members, including Duke Energy and Dominion Energy, and visits to BMW and Lockheed Martin. It was another opportunity to ensure that the issues that matter most to the business community remain front and center.

We look forward to seeing you out on the road this fall!

In This Issue

• • Four on Friday
  • Upcoming Events
  • Member Spotlight

Four on Friday

1. HBCU STEM Program Welcomes New Cohort
We welcomed 38 college students to the SCMC office this week to kick off the newest cohort of our HBCU STEM Program. Since 2017, the program has supported more than 278 students from all eight of South Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities, providing hands-on experiences, direct engagement with employers, and the skills needed to succeed in STEM careers and become future leaders in our workforce. To learn more about how your company can participate, contact Cynthia Bennett at cynthia.bennett@myscmc.org.

2. Connect With SC Students Through Tallo’s Real Careers. Real Journeys.
Get in front of young talent while career decisions are still being made. Real Careers, Real Journeys™ connects industry professionals with classrooms across South Carolina for live virtual career conversations. A Tallo host runs the entire session – your employee just shows up and talks about their work. Sign up to participate at Real Careers, Real Journeys | Industry Volunteers – Tallo

3. One Voice, Under One Roof at the SCMC Annual Meeting
Join us November 10-12 for the first member-only gathering of our newly merged organization. It’s an opportunity to connect with business leaders from across the state, exchange ideas, and help shape the future of SCMC. Learn more and register today. 

4. PULL! SCMC Sporting Clays Classic Returns Nov. 20
Join us Nov. 20 at the NWTF Palmetto Shooting Complex in Edgefield for the SCMC Sporting Clays Classic. This year’s event will feature both morning and afternoon shooting sessions, with all participants coming together for a midday luncheon featuring Shealy’s BBQ. Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or a beginner, it’s a great opportunity to network with business leaders from across the state. Learn more and register.