Otis Rawl, South Carolina Chamber President and CEO Read his bio.   November 18: S.C. Chamber Quality Forum Steering Committee meeting, Columbia Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce meeting, Lexington  Creating a Roadmap for South Carolina During my first year as president and chief executive officer of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, I have spoken with hundreds of business leaders and chamber executives about what it takes to make businesses, and thus our citizens, successful in this global economy. After numerous conversations, one thing is clear: We need an overall, comprehensive strategy for South Carolina. Read further.  News Articles 11/04/09 - Landing of Boeing stresses South Carolina's development needs 11/03/09 -  Health insurance summit reflects viewpoints on reform  11/03/09 - Critics say One Stop job centers fail to meet needs of businesses 10/28/09 -  Follow jobless aid with reform 10/27/09 - SC gives 1st nod to package meant to lure Boeing 10/27/09 - Senate Committee approves incentives for Boeing 10/27/09 -  Otis Rawl: ESC in crisis and needs reform 10/25/09 -  Rawl: Employment Security Commission cries out for reform 10/22/09 - Boeing narrows search, business leaders watching state officials 10/19/09 -  The Right Climate for Bipartisanship 10/17/09 - Surprise inspections to end 10/15/09 -  Immigration experts glad state agrees to back off on surprise inspections   10/08/09 - Program helps students with future careers. By Otis Rawl 10/05/09 - State simplifies new immigration audit process 9/30/09 - NBC News: SC businesses might pay to cover jobless benefits 9/30/09 -  State Chamber: Increasing cost to businesses must be done carefully 9/26/09 - New clean air rules may curb Upstate jobs 9/18/09 - South Carolina could see tougher EPA smog regulations 9/14/09 - Tech schools foster jobs  9/07/09 - Chamber does some legislative score settling 9/02/09 - Business leaders fret over Sanford 9/01/09 - State Chamber collects an earful in Hardeeville for its legislative agenda   8/31/09 - Business leaders have chance to chart lawmakers' courses 8/27/09 - State Chamber of Commerce releases legislative scorecard 8/25/09 - SC Chamber holds meeting to discuss MB concerns 8/25/09 - Jobs seen as state priority; Business leaders push legislators for revamp 8/25/09 - Grand Strand business leaders met to discuss legislative priorities 8/24/09 - CEO: Improving workforce readiness is state Chamber’s No. 1 concern 8/24/09 - S.C. Chamber CEO says state must gear for future growth 8/20/09 - State chamber seeks input for 2010 legislative agenda 8/19/09 - Darla Moore School Study Confirms Economic Value of Higher-Education Investment in S.C. 8/19/09 - USC study: Bachelor’s degrees boost state’s economy 8/18/09 - Immigration audits concern businesses 7/18/09 - Manufacturing tax raises recruitment concerns 7/17/09 - State’s future business leaders test their skills in Business Week 7/14/09 - Fastest-Growing Companies Program Evolves with Economy 7/10/09 - Businesses aren't the enemy 7/09/09 - South Carolina's low unionization rate attracts Boeing 7/08/09 - Boeing buys S.C. plant 7/07/09 - Cap and Trade: What emissions might mean for South Carolina 7/02/09 - SC Begins Random Checks on Companies for Illegal Immigrants 7/01/09 - Calls for Sanford’s resignation grow; focus on Bauer 7/01/09 - Illegal immigrants? Firms face employee audits 6/14/09 - Otis Rawl: Tax reform will allow state to better compete 6/14/09 -  Boyd: Legislature should move forward on tax reform 6/12/09 - Keynote speaker Otis Rawl, Jr....the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce 2009 Small Business Awards Luncheon 6/10/09 - States of Unemployment 6/04/09 -  Ports bill back in lawmakers’ hands 5/26/09 - Illegal employers beware 5/21/09 - Keep Traffic Going 5/20/09 - Put Money into SC Roads 5/10/09 - Online Extra: Preserve employees' right to secret ballot 4/15/09 - Business leaders meet with delegation and discuss stimulus money 4/15/09 -   S.C. delegation clashes on stimulus, agrees on nuclear power 2/13/09 - Guest column: Taxes, energy, health care must top state’s agenda 1/21/09 - Port users want interests represented on SPA board 1/15/09 - Solving boom-bust budget puzzle. "Otis Rawl, president of the S.C. Chamber of Commerce, said the budget problems came largely because 'we spent 1/14/09 - Keep education in mind: Public deserves solid public system South Carolina Chamber Releases 2009 Legislative Agenda  S.C. paying piper for Act 388 tax cuts. "Otis Rawl, president of the S.C. Chamber of Commerce, said Act 388 was bad policy..." 1/12/09 - Unemployment benefits topic of state debate 1/11/09 - Tax reform, energy, health care costs dominate business legislative agenda 1/9/09 - Chamber readies businesses for future Chamber hoping for tax changes New S.C. Chamber head has difficult task S.C. Chamber pushes tax reform, cigarette tax increase 1/7/09 - South Carolina business leaders say it’s time for a tax change South Carolina: Fight over new coal plant intensifies 1/6/09 -Tax reform dominates business agenda Leaders stress need for statewide energy policy 1/4/09 - Questions for Governor Sanford. "I know the (South Carolina) Chamber (of Commerce) and other groups are talking about..." 1/2/09 - Tough economy tests business community. State Chamber of Commerce outlines agenda to meet tough challenges in 2009. SC Chamber of Commerce to Sanford: Take bailout $ See More News Articles Here		Each week on CEO Corner, Otis Rawl will update you on an issue, event or news brief in which he’s been involved. Be sure to check in weekly to hear about what’s going on in South Carolina. Comments (5) Watch previous CEO Corner interviews.   MEDIA COVERAGE SC Chamber President Otis Rawl is interview by WBTW September 20, 2009 about the state's unemployment trust fund. On August 19, 2009 the S.C. Commission on Higher Education released the study, “The Economic Return on Investment in South Carolina’s Higher Education.” South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Otis Rawl participates in the panel discussion broadcasted by SCETV.     President and CEO Otis Rawl appears on Carolina Business Review with host Chris William Friday, February 27, 2009. (This will open a new page) South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Otis Rawl is interviewed by South Carolina Radio News Network about key items on the 2009 Competitiveness Agenda. Mark Dunlay of Alcoa Inc. is interviewed by South Carolina Radio News Network about energy needs, business costs and workforce preparedness after the 2008 Business Speaks January 14. President and CEO Otis Rawl appears on SCETV program December 8, 2008 "Where are we now? SC's Progress Toward Reaching 2010 Goal." Presented by the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee. Part 1 Part 2 South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Board members Mia Butler and Steve Benjamin appear on WIS News 10's Awareness program January 11, 2009 to discuss the 2009 Competitiveness Agenda and legislation important to the business community. On November 19, GSA Business sat down with Otis Rawl, the Chamber’s CEO, to discuss a variety of issues including taxes, energy, workforce development, immigration and infrastructure. Listen to the Podcast (Episode 45.) SC Chamber of Commerce President Otis Rawl appears on Carolina Business Review October 17, 2008. Correspondence from Jim DeMint to Otis Rawl concerning the Employee Free Choice Act. Click here to see the letter (PDF) Otis Rawl appears on WIS News 10 Newswatch with David Stanton. During the August 3 newscast, Rawl said education is key to building a stronger economy and improving the business climate in South Carolina. Part 1   Part 2   Otis Rawl appears on WACH Fox News Good Day July 9 to discuss his new role as President and CEO of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.