*On-line registration is closed for this event. Walk-ins will be taken on a first come, first served basis. All substitutions will be handled at the registration desk. Registration will be held Thursday, September 18 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm.*

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce will host the inaugural Palmetto Vision Awards Gala, presented by Jackson Lewis P.C. Join us as we recognize superior companies that excel in the fields of manufacturing and diversity and honor South Carolina’s top human resources and community diversity professionals. Hit the red carpet and mingle with fellow Chamber members while you enjoy fantastic food and drink.  Come celebrate with state business leaders everything that makes South Carolina a great place to work and live. All nominees for each award will be recognized and the winners will be announced at the conclusion of the dinner. All registrations and sponsorships include the reception, silent auction, dinner and special entertainment by the String Angels.

2014 Palmetto Vision Awards Honorees

Company Honorees:
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
ArborOne Farm Credit
BMW Manufacturing Co.
Starbucks Coffee at Sandy Run
Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A.
Greenville Chamber of Commerce
Lockheed Martin
MTU America Inc.
SC Technical College System
Spartanburg Community College
US Engine Valve

Individual Honorees:
Robyn Knox, SPHR, Southern Weaving Company
Jill Menhart, SPHR, VC3
Ed Parris, Phillips Staffing
Celeste Purdie, SPHR, Verizon Wireless
JoAnn Turnquist, Central Carolina Community Foundation
Ralph Young, FN Manufacturing, LLC

Schedule of Events
5pm                Registration Begins
6pm-7pm        Reception and Silent Auction (exclusive sponsorship available) 
                        *All proceeds from the Silent Auction will benefit the SC Business Center for Excellence
                       Foundation's South Carolina Business Week program.
7pm-9pm        Dinner, Entertainment (exclusive sponsorship available) and Awards
                       featuring the Palmetto Vision Awards and special entertainment by the String Angels  

Silent Auction
If you would like to donate an to the Silent Auction, please download the silent auction form or contact Cynthia Bennett at 803.255.2542 or cynthia.bennett@scchamber.net for additional information. All proceeds from the Silent Auction will benefit the SC Business Center for Excellence Foundation's South Carolina Business Week program.

Sponsorship Opportunities
View Gala sponsorship opportunities. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Paul Dunn at sponsorship@scchamber.net or 803.255.2566.
*The honoree sponsorship level is not available through on-line registration. Contact Paul Dun for additional details.

Palmetto Vision Awards
South Carolina Excellence in Community Service and Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards sponsored by Nexsen Pruet
South Carolina Manufacturer of the Year sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
South Carolina Human Resources Professional of the Year sponsored by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

View more information about the awards.

Cancellation Policy
If unable to attend, substitutions are welcome anytime prior to the event 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.