Registration for the Summit is currently closed. Any new registrations/cancellations/substitutions will be handled at registration on Wednesday, November 12, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Sweetgrass Pavilion at Wild Dunes Resort. If you have any questions, please email April Cox at april.cox@scchamber.net.
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting and premier gathering of the state’s business leaders, the 35th Annual Summit, is set for November 12-14 at Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle of Palms. During the Summit, presented by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., special presentations will be held honoring the Business Leader of the Year, Public Servant of the Year, Sgt. William Jasper Freedom Award winner, Ron McNair Leadership Award winner and the S. Hunter Howard Jr. Scholarship recipient. We congratulate the 2014 honorees:
Sgt. William Jasper Freedom Award (posthumously awarded)
Ike McLeese, former President & CEO, Columbia Chamber of Commerce
2014 Business Leader of the Year
Mike Brenan, President, BB&T South Carolina
2014 Public Servant of the Year
Jim Newsome, President & CEO, SC Ports Authority
S. Hunter Howard, Jr. Scholarship Recipient
Wilfredo Anderson, Junior, Crestwood High School
Ron McNair Scholarship Recipient
Sarah-Ellen Floyd, Senior, Scholars Academy
In addition, topics covered during the Thursday morning symposium include infrastructure, health care, tax reform, and workforce development, just to name a few.
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Sponsorship Information
Various sponsorship opportunities are still available starting at just $1,500. View sponsorship opportunities. For event sponsorship inquiries, please contact Paul Dunn at sponsorship@scchamber.net or 803.255.2566.
Location & Accommodations: Wild Dunes Resort is offering a special discounted 35th Annual Summit rate of $190 per night, based on availability. The discounted rate will expire after October 21. Please call reservations at 888-778-1876, and mention the “2014 Annual SC Chamber of Commerce Summit,” (group code 3GP38F) or make reservations online by clicking HERE.**Wild Dunes Resort is currently SOLD OUT**
Note: *All Summit event functions including the Wednesday reception, Thursday symposium, lunch, reception, dinner and hospitality suite are included in the registration and sponsorship fees. There is no discounted rate to attend individual event functions. South Carolina Chamber member, local chamber employee, government employee and small business (25 or less employees) discounts apply. Click "Register" for more information.
Thank you Sponsors!
Cancellation Policy
If unable to attend, substitutions are welcome anytime prior to the program date. A 50% processing fee applies to all event cancellations. Registrants are responsible for the full registration fee for any cancellation made after 5 p.m., seven days prior to the event. Registration fees will not be refunded or waived after that date. No-shows will be charged the full registration fee.