The Advocates
The Advocates: Who is the Government Relations Team?
| Your Government Relations Team consists of four professionals dedicated to representing the best interests of the Chamber Members. The GR team works tirelessly to inform the community and our members about current policy issues, provide access to elected leaders in our community and advocate for our region’s business community – all under the thoughtful direction of the members and Committee Chairs. The Regional Policy Committee, chaired by Jordi Yarborough, focuses on local and regional priorities and the Business Advocacy Committee, chaired by Matt Brewer, on State and Federal issues. The Chamber Political Action Committee, chaired by Melonie Hammond-Trace, determines which state and local races in which to endorse candidates and make campaign contributions. Through One Region, chaired by Shawn Saulsberry, we collaborate with the CRDA and BCDCOG to implement the One Region Roadmap. |
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| Craig Logan, the Housing Executive Fellow, who joined us last March, is now full time and leads the Regional Housing Coalition. If you are interested in housing issues, the Coalition or serving on any of the Coalition Committees, please contact Craig at clogan@charlestonchamber.org. |
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| Bailey Vincett, now in her third year with the GR Team, began her new role as the registered state lobbyist the first of this year. When she is not lobbying the General Assembly, Bailey is supporting the military missions in the region. If you are interested in state policy, the 2023 Chamber Legislative Agenda, the Business Advocacy Committee or supporting the military, please contact Bailey at bvincett@charlestonchamber.org. |
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| Diamond Curry, who joined us early in January, will be focusing on local government partnerships and supporting the above-mentioned committees. If you are interested in local policy issues or the Regional Policy Committee, please contact Diamond at dcurry@charlestonchamber.org. |
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| Finally, there is me, Scott Barhight. If you are interested in the PAC, One Region or federal issues, please contact me at sbarhight@charlestonchamber.org. All of us are passionate about empowering the region to advance a prosperous business environment, for all. Please don’t hesitate to contact us to get engaged, participate in the important issues of the day or just ask questions. In the meantime, check out our Government Relations page! We are here for you, our members, and are proud that we can work with you to make our region and business community a better place. |
| Scott Barhight Senior Vice President of Government Relations |
Posted on
February 24th 2023
Written by
Madison Beard
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