Business Development Council

·      Collaborated with GSP International Airport and other Upstate communities and organizations to bring Southwest Airlines to the Upstate

·      After 8 years of lobbying, lighiting was installed at I-85 Exits 19, 21 and 27

·      Continued to support the Civic Coordinating Committee to foster relationships with the City of Anderson, Anderson County, our municipalities and the Anderson County Legislative Delegation

·      Supported the effort to create an overlay district for SC Highway 153 in Powdersville

·      Continued to support the Air Quality PM 2.5 Petition

·      Hosted the State of the Economy luncheon

·      Hosted the Small Business Expo

·      Continued collaboration with the Greater Greenville Chamber and Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF) to establish and strengthen the NEXT program in Anderson County to attract and retain fast-growth, high-tech companies housed in the Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Center

·      Continued to support meetings with Savannah River Basin chambers of commerce in South Carolina and Georgia to discuss the economic impact of Lake Hartwell

·      Researched and communicated the quarterly ACCRA Cost of Living Index survey

·      Awarded the annual Small Business of the Year Award

·      Awarded the annual Pillar of Anderson Award

·      Awarded the annual ATHENA Award

·      Awarded the annaul ATHENA Young Professional Award

Government Affairs Council

Membership Council

·      Recruited 95 new business members to the Anderson Area Chamber

·      Launched the Try It Local coupon campaign

·      Published annual Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory and Newcomer’s Guide

·      Hosted 23 ribbon cutting celebrations for Chamber member businesses and 3 Milestone Anniversary celebrations.

Community Development Council

·      Provided continued facilitation of Imagine Anderson, a shared county-wide vision for the year 2026

·      In partnership with the Greater Greenville and Spartanburg Area chambers, hosted the Annual Upstate Diversity Awards Dinner

·      Graduated 16 individuals from Leadership Anderson Class XXVI and 37 high school juniors from Junior Leadership Anderson Class XVII

·      Awarded the annual Citizenship & Service Award

·      Awarded the annual Non-Profit Director of the Year Award

·      Awarded the annual Leadership Alumni of the Year Award

·      Awarded the annual Ambassador of the Year Award

Special Achievements/Honors

·      Developed the 2011-2013 Strategic Plan for the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce