Andrea Barnette is the Marketing and Event Sales Coordinator for the City of Rock Hill Parks, Recreation & Tourism (PRT). Andrea is instrumental in attracting regional, national, and international tourism events to our area! In the last year, she has recruited more than 25 events to Rock Hill, creating economic impact and hotel room nights…
Lauren Gustafson is the MAT Patient Coordinator for Keystone Substance Abuse Services. With a degree in Integrated Marketing Communications and a special recognition award under her belt, Lauren brings a unique blend of skills to her role. Over the past two years at Keystone, she has quickly risen through the ranks, starting as a Prevention…
Meet Drew Corrigan, the Director of Operations at Carowinds. Overseeing Rides, Aquatics, Park Services, Admissions, and the campground, Drew plays a crucial role in guest safety and experience. His leadership extends through various Cedar Fair programs and he has achieved International Ride Training and Ellis and Associates Instructional Trainer certifications. As an advocate for employee…
Celeste Smith is the Business Relations Coordinator at York Electric Cooperative, Inc., where she shows great leadership and creativity. She recently developed a web-based app for YEC’s Annual Meeting, helping collect over 4,500 votes, saving money, and providing valuable member insights. Her skills in planning and executing projects consistently bring positive results. Celeste is also…
Dontay Osborne is a dedicated deputy with the York County Sheriff’s Office. Every day, he’s out there enforcing criminal and traffic laws, investigating misdemeanors, and tackling felony crimes to keep us all safe in the community he calls home. He’s not just an outstanding law enforcement officer; he’s a beacon of positivity in a challenging…
Caci Balser is the energetic Owner and Director of They Can Cohorts, LLC, a private school in Rock Hill. She founded the school in 2021 after seven years of teaching in Rock Hill Schools and identifying a need for a more personalized educational environment. Her dedication has led to significant growth, allowing the school to…
As the President & CEO of Visit York County, Andy Clinton has made it his mission to boost the local economy through strategic tourism and destination marketing. With a keen eye for opportunity, he’s responsible for overseeing all operations of Visit York County, ensuring the organization is well-funded and its initiatives are effective. His efforts…
Here are 3 great things to know this week! Non-Profit Executives Complete Certificate Program Nearly 40 non-profit professionals in our region have just completed the chamber’s Nonprofit Management Program (NPM). This 56-hour fundamentals course covers topics that build skills in the management of people, systems, and finances. Participants learned through case studies, lectures, readings, and…
Non-Profit Executives Complete YCRC Certificate Program Nearly 40 non-profit professionals in our region have just completed the chamber’s Nonprofit Management Program (NPM). This 56-hour fundamentals course covers topics that build skills in the management of people, systems, and finances. Participants learned through case studies, lectures, readings, and discussions. The certificate program provides a solid foundation…
The Regional Chamber is pleased to announce that Colleen Dick, the organization’s Senior Vice President, has earned the designation of Certified Leadership Development Professional from the Institute of Organization Development. The certification course focuses on designing leadership development strategies and is key to the chamber’s core initiative of supporting the Talent and Workforce needs of…