Business Advocacy Committee

Business Advocacy Committee recommends policy positions to the Chamber’s Board and Executive Committee. In addition, the Business Advocacy Committee sets the legislative priorities for state and federal agendas each year. Committee members are invited to participate. The Chair of Business Advocacy is appointed by the incoming Chamber Board Chair each year. Learn more.

Charleston Young Professionals Advisory Council

Charleston Young Professionals Advisory Council helps identify programs, events, and services for young professionals in the areas of professional development, community engagement, and connections. Advisory Council members also serve as CYP champions within their respective organizations and the community at large. Members are invited to participate. Learn more.

CMCC Political Action Committee

The Chamber Political Action Committee oversees the activities of the PAC including what elections the PAC focuses on, the endorsement process for candidates and fundraising to support the PAC’s activities. Members are invited to participate. Learn more.

Economic Forecast Board

Economic Forecast Board is comprised of leaders from specifically selected business sectors from across our region. Its primary purpose is to assist in the development of the region’s Economic Forecast tied to the Chamber’s Annual Economic Outlook Conference, and they meet in the early spring of each year. Learn more.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee consists of the Chairman, Chairman-elect, Finance Committee Chairman, the President and CEO and any others designated by the Chairman and President and CEO. Their duties include examining the financial condition of the Chamber each month, as well as the progress made towards yearly budget target requirements. The Finance Committee approves major expenditures, sets the Chamber’s financial and investment policies as well as they recommend and submit the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for approval. Learn more.

Military Advocacy Council

The mission of the Military Advocacy Council is to develop and implement an overall strategy to expand military and homeland defense facilities and operations in the Charleston region. Members are invited to participate. Learn more.

Regional Housing Coalition

The mission of the Regional Housing Coalition is to be a convener of community members, governments, for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations to unify the region’s efforts to provide attainable housing to all people, regardless of neighborhood or individual characteristics. Learn more.

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee sets the regional and local legislative and executive policy agenda for the Chamber’s advocacy efforts. Major changes are reported to the Business Advocacy Committee as recommendations. The Regional Policy Committee contains four sub-committees: Developers Council, Environmental, Housing and Infrastructure Vision. Learn more.

Strategic Thinking Group

The Strategic Thinking Group is a group of dedicated business leaders who are working to identify high-growth minority-owned businesses for the MBA program and develop an African American board pipeline for non-profit organizations. Learn more.

Thrive Advisory Council

The Thrive Advisory Council consists of women from various Chamber member organizations that are thought leaders in their fields. The council members help identify potential impactful content for the quarterly Thrive programs and through our Thrive community, work to unite professional women across our business community and provide a platform for connections, information, and inspiration. The council meets at a minimum four times per year. Members are invited to participate. Learn more.