In 1773, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce was formed to drive commerce. While we as a Chamber, and as a community, have evolved significantly over the last 250 years, we have deep roots as the longest continually operating chamber of commerce in the nation.
Across two and a half centuries, there have been significant advancements and improvements and at the core of our work are dedicated volunteer leaders and their supporting businesses and organizations. Our history is filled with many who have been passionate about advancing the Charleston region. Today, we continue to honor and learn from our last 250 years, while proactively focusing on initiating, advocating and empowering our region to ready itself for the next 50 years of prosperity.
To celebrate 250 years of impact, while casting our shared future vision, we invite you to join us in celebrating our Chamber’s legacy. For $1,773 you can be a part of Team 250 and receive name recognition on the Angel Oak Art Installation, which will be showcased at the Chamber’s headquarters in Park Circle.
Your Team250 financial commitment will be received by the Charleston Chamber Foundation and is a tax deductible, charitable contribution. Each dollar will be designated to elevate the Accelerate Greater Charleston government relations, leadership and talent development platforms that our Chamber launched, in 2011, as strategies for maximizing our region’s competitiveness and potential. Thank you for supporting our Chamber’s transformational work in these three areas.
In collaboration with LS3P, we have developed an exhibit to honor the Chamber’s historical impact and all the people that have been a part of it. The design, centered around the region’s longest living live oak tree – the Angel Oak, pays homage to the deep-rooted history of the Chamber and the significant role it has played in the Lowcountry’s growth. The design also speaks to the constant evolution of the community and the Chamber’s ongoing, daily mission to enhance a prosperous business environment.
The donor wall design balances the traditional tree form with abstracted branches stretching throughout the lobby with modern wood slats; the curved edges create a wave of texture as visitors look across them. Rather than leaves, the design features acrylic fins integrated within the wood slats to represent Spanish moss. These fins vary in length and tone to create a dynamic gradient of color across the branches. Each individual acrylic fin will feature a donor name. This element represents the diversity of the Chamber membership and illustrates how integral members are to the Chamber’s history and progress.
Be a Part of Team 250
Thank you for your ongoing support of our Chamber’s mission of driving solutions for the Charleston region!
Team250 Benefits Include:
-Commemorative recognition on Angel Oak Art Installation in Chamber lobby
-Exclusive invitation to Angel Oak Unveiling Celebration
-Honorary Team 250 lapel pin
-Recognition in an edition of Chamber Report
- Acknowledgement on Chamber website
Ready to be a part of this legacy piece?
Join Team 250Thank you to our Team 250 Partners
Bank of America
Blackbaud
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
BuenaVista Information Systems LLC
Cantey Tech Consulting
Willis Cantey - Chamber Board Chair 2020
Catch Talent
Charles T. Cole Jr.
Chamber Board Chair 1988
Charleston Branch Pilots Association
Established 1890
Charleston County Council &
Charleston County Economic Development
Charleston's Inaugural Minority Business
Accelerator 2022 Mentors
Charleston's Inaugural Minority Business
Accelerator Cohort
Charleston Trident Association of Realtors
Chernoff Newman
Choate Construction Company
City of North Charleston
Charleston Southern University
Dondi & Vickey Costin
Dunhill Staffing
eGroup
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Oliver Burwell, III and Family
Elizabeth, Ollie, Jack, Wooten & Durrette
First Citizens
Floyd Lee Locums
FORVIS
Go To Team
25th Anniversary of Business
Patrick Bryant - Chamber Board Chair 2017
Grace Outdoor Advertising
Home Telecom
In Loving Memory of Frank E. Lucas
Chamber Board Chair 1991
Ingevity
The InterTech Group
Anita Zucker - Chamber Board Chair 1998
In Loving Memory of Jerry Zucker
J.H.W. Enterprises Property Management, Inc.
JPMorgan Chase & Co
KION North America
Laura Varn
Chamber Board Chair 2015
Parkland USA
LS3P
Marc Marchant - Chamber Board Chair 2021
In Memory of Capt. Samuel Guilds & Samuel Guilds Hollowell
Marine Contracting & Towing
Member Benefit
Morris Financial Concepts
Kyra Morris - Chamber Board Chair 2022
Nelson Mullins
Ogletree Deakins
REV Federal Credit Union
Richard R. & Mary D. Garcia
Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Ross Printing
SAIC
Seamon Whiteside
Stuart Whiteside - Chamber Board Chair 2013
Smith Debnam Law
J. Ronald Jones Jr. - Chamber Board Chair 2012
Sonepar
South Carolina Federal Credit Union
Scott Woods, Chamber Board Chairman 2016
South Carolina Federal Credit Union
Joe Grech, Chamber Board Chairman 2023
South Carolina Ports Authority
South State Bank
TD Bank
The Moody Family
Bill Moody - Chair 1995 - Riley Award Winner 2006
Brian Moody - Chair 2006 - Riley Award Winner 2016
Thompson Penney
Chamber Board Chair 2008
LS3P Chair Emeritus
Tony & Rebecca Sue Boor
Town of Mount Pleasant
Trident Construction
TRUIST
Mark Lattanzio - Chamber Board Chair 2018
Wells Fargo
Adrian & Nicole Cain
Bryan & Gail Derreberry and Family