Samples

Provides a five-year update on Career Academies and the Chamber’s talent efforts. See also 2018 Chamber of the Year Synopsis #1, Bridging the Talent Gap.

A leading-edge, Engineering Youth Apprenticeship Program for Charleston area high school students was announced on November 15, with aspirations of becoming a national model utilized throughout the country. The program will connect high school students to high-demand engineering careers while creating a pipeline of skilled talent to fill employers' job opportunities. See also 2018 Chamber of the Year Synopsis #1, Bridging the Talent Gap.

Multiyear project plan for developing a highly educated and technically skilled workforce in order to successfully grow and expand the economy of the region. See also 2018 Chamber of the Year Synopsis #1, Bridging the Talent Gap.

Seeks to answer the question, "What potential gaps exist between the graduate output of local educational institutions and the skills demanded by employers?" See also 2018 Chamber of the Year Synopsis #1, Bridging the Talent Gap.

Identifies industries driving employment growth and determines if existing education programs meet the needs of growing industries. Data is presented in an infographic style. See also 2018 Chamber of the Year Synopsis #1, Bridging the Talent Gap.

Membership into the Chamber is structured based on tiered dues with six levels. The top four tiers comprise Leadership Circle members. Benefits and services are focused on access to fellow business leaders, regional advancement, advocacy efforts and leadership involvement. Below Leadership Circle are two additional levels geared toward small businesses with specific benefits that are valuable for businesses with 50 employees or less, such as digital advertising and sponsorship credit. This sample was provided as part of the 2018 Chamber of the Year application.

The Chamber's membership recruitment and retention teams create customized engagement plans for nearly every member, both new and existing, annually. This approach narrows down the wealth of events and offerings to the top five to six that fit that member's needs. This sample was provided as part of the 2018 Chamber of the Year application.

The purpose of the Chamber's new engagement model, IMPACT, is to guide member employees through approachable and relatable pathways to find their "fit" within the Chamber. This sample was provided as part of the 2018 Chamber of the Year application.

This event offers a small group of Leadership Circle members the exclusive opportunity to sit down with the President and CEO to discuss each members' greatest needs both in their organization and in the community and to receive an update on the work the Chamber is doing to advance the region. This sample was provided as part of the 2018 Chamber of the Year application.

The purpose of the weekly Advocates email is to update members on local, state, and federal advocacy efforts and help them clearly understand how legislation affects their businesses. The email breaks down the lingo, turning dull, technical information into meaningful copy that has received rave reviews and maintains a 30 percent open rate. This sample was provided as part of the 2018 Chamber of the Year application.