Chamber News

Love Your Customers

As business owners and professionals, our customers are the lifeblood of what we do. It is impossible to build a business without someone to do business with. Honestly, you need to love your customers. But how do you do that? What are the best ways? We took this...

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3 Business Owner Resolutions

Happy New Year! 2020 was challenging for business owners and, as 2021 begins, it’s a time to reflect on those challenges and what we’ve learned from them. This is also the time when we create resolutions to be better and make positive changes in our lives. For the...

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Why Join Charleston Business Group?

At the Charleston Business Group, we elevate and promote one another through the gradual curation of natural relationship building. By placing an emphasis on first getting to know the person behind the business, we are able to deflect the transactional, forced...

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Halfway to Your Goals

It’s halfway through the year and halfway to your goals. This year has been full of tumultuous events, with the ground shifting beneath our feet almost daily. In such times it can be tempting to throw our goals away and move on with no certain plan. It’s easier than...

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Trained to Serve – 5 Reasons to Hire Vets

It’s May. That means a lot of things to a lot of people, and some of those meanings have changed with the pandemic in full effect and social distancing measures in place. But one thing that hasn’t changed is Memorial Day. Maybe the way we’re celebrating has, but the...

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Chamber Update on Coronavirus

Hello Chamber Members, We are facing a time of significant concern, fear, and the unknown in our society because of the Coronavirus. Chamber Leadership, like you, are preparing as owners of their businesses and preparing the Chamber for what may or may not be on the...

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Five Great Business Books for Spring Rains

It’s springtime here in Charleston and that means rain. Well, more rain than usual at least. This time of year, and the associated weather, can be incredible and a burden. Driving in the rain can be a chore. Cloudy skies are never fun. But there is an incredible...

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Love Is In the Air

February is upon us, and love is in the air. This is a month where we often think about hearts, flowers, and Valentine’s Day plans. It’s also a great time to think about showing the love and appreciation we have for our clients. Why not? While we’re in the spirit, try...

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Take Your Goals to Maximum

New year, new goals. It’s the simple theme as the time turns from one year to another, change. How has your goal setting gone so far? What did years past look like? Were you successful with goals that seemed smaller than you wanted? Have you shot for the moon, only to...

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Your Year In Review

Congratulations! 2019 is approaching its end and you made it! It wasn’t all wonderful, but it wasn’t all bad either. As the year comes to an end, it’s a great time to think back on how things went, learn some lessons, and decide what the next one will look like. But...

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Holiday Events North Charleston Style

It’s the holiday season in the Lowcountry and there’s no shortage of great events to take part in. All over the various parts of the Charleston area, there are concerts, shows, festivals, and events. With so much going on it’s easy to lose sight of some things closer...

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Business Spotlight: On Purpose Adventures

Introducing On Purpose Adventures The North Charleston Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce you to one of our members, On Purpose Adventures. On Purpose Adventures specializes in creating unique, unforgettable adventures and experiences with a purpose across...

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How to Network with Purpose

Networking. No single word finds such mixed emotions among professionals. Some of us absolutely love networking. Others would rather do literally anything else. In fact, if you could wave a magic wand and provide them with all of the benefits of networking without the...

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Time to Plan for Fall

The days of summer have almost run their course. Before you know it schools will be back in session, schedules will shift, and we will find ourselves engrossed in football season and the cooling weather. This is also a major shift for your business. Even though it...

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4 Business Lessons From Our Forefathers

                            July is a time when we remember the founding of our nation and the sacrifice of the men who founded this great nation. The Founding Fathers were many things, from varied...

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Summer Planning for Businesses

The Dog Days of Summer Summer is the time to get outside, spend time with the kids and relax on the beach all day long, right? That sounds great, but how do you do that when you own a business that demands 40+ hours of your time or weekends on the job? The summer...

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Summer Vacation in North Charleston

Do you have friends and family coming into town this summer? Check out some of the “summer fun” you can have right here in North Charleston – whether you are spending time with out-of-towners, hanging out for a staycation, or just enjoying your weekends off work! The...

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Business Spotlight: Charles Foster

Introducing Charles Foster The North Charleston Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce one of our members, Charles Foster Staffing and Recruiting. Charles Foster is a local company that has been placing employees with employers for 50 years in the Lowcountry....

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Tax Advice for Small Businesses

In the midst of tax season, small businesses are consistently trying to find ways to maximize their credits and deductions. If you are struggling with your taxes this year, check out these helpful tips to make next year’s tax season a breeze. 1. Keep Every Receipt Go...

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