As we prepare to kick off the 2026 legislative session, our Business Advocacy Committee has been hard at work shaping a bold, solutions-driven agenda focused on strengthening our region’s competitiveness and quality of life. I’m excited to share several key priorities already identified for the upcoming year:
2026 Legislative Priorities:
- Affordability and Accessibility of Dependent Care
- SCDOT Modernization
- Building Competitive Communities
- Military Support and Mission Resilience
- Housing Supply and Attainability
- Insurance Affordability and Stability
These issues reflect what we’re hearing from employers and partners throughout the region, and they will guide our advocacy efforts at the Statehouse in the year ahead.
Our annual Legislative Reception, presented by Roper St. Francis Healthcare, is your opportunity to engage directly with the policymakers shaping South Carolina’s future. More than 75 elected officials from Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester will be in attendance.
Whether you’re looking to build strategic relationships, share your perspective on the challenges facing your organization, or simply stay informed, this event is one you won’t want to miss.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Doors open promptly at 6:00 p.m.)
- Location: South Carolina Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401
- Ticket Price: Member Tickets – $85Please note: Campaign materials are not permitted at this event.
Secure your ticket today and ensure your voice is part of the conversation shaping South Carolina’s future. We look forward to seeing you there!
Not a member yet?Join the Chamber or contact our membership team to learn more about becoming part of the region’s leading business network.
Interested in sponsoring the Chamber’s Business Advocacy work in 2026? Contact Kelly Killeen-Haupt at kkilleen-haupt@charlestonchamber.org.
