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Regional Forum Emphasizes Public/Private Workforce Collaboration

By celeste.tiller@yorkcountychamber.com | January 5, 2023

Back to Blog Over 200 attendees, including elected officials and business leaders from across our region participated in the 2023 Catawba Regional Forum. Federal Reserve Senior Economist Dr. Laura Ullrich provided a ‘State of the State’ overview regarding workforce participation across South Carolina and moderated a panel discussion featuring leaders of our region’s higher education institutions,…

Bright Minds & Big Ideas

By colleen.dick@yorkcountychamber.com | December 20, 2022

Our own Celeste Tiller is featured in this year’s Charlotte Business Journal York County insert. Thanks to York County Economic Development and Rock Hill Economic Development for including this valuable #talentandworkforce spotlight. View the full insert below or at https://bit.ly/3FAwJWw #workingtogether #YCRC

Jan 5 Regional Forum: Building a Winning Workforce

By celeste.tiller@yorkcountychamber.com | December 13, 2022

January 5, 2023 at The Gateway Conference Center 3200 Commerce Dr. #C, Richburg 4:30-6:30pm Registration is now open for The Catawba Regional Forum 2023! Over 250 attendees, including elected officials and business leaders from across our region are expected to attend the Forum, which will focus on building a winning workforce. This event will be…

3 Things to Know, 12/12/22

By colleen.dick@yorkcountychamber.com | December 12, 2022

1) Catawba Regional Forum: A Winning Workforce January 5, 2023 at The Gateway Conference Center 3200 Commerce Dr. #C, Richburg 4:30-6:30pm Registration is now open for The Catawba Regional Forum 2023! Over 250 attendees, including elected officials and business leaders from across our region are expected to attend the Forum, which will focus on building…

Create a More Positive Workplace Culture in 90 Days

By mark.pursley@yorkcountychamber.com | December 9, 2022

Resolve to Take Small Steps for a Big Change in the New Year Building a positive workplace culture results in happier employees, which in turn, increases your productivity rates, decreases staff turnover, supports goal achievement, and ultimately impacts your bottom line. Basically, a happy workplace is good for everyone! The question is, how can you…

Inclusive Schools Week, Dec 5-9

By mark.pursley@yorkcountychamber.com | December 5, 2022

Happy Inclusive Schools Week! Started in 2001, this week-long awareness effort aims to acknowledge and celebrate the work that parents, teachers, and volunteers do to improve the quality of education for all students.  5 Facts About Inclusive Education That May Surprise You No one-size fits-all Due to the varying nature of disabilities and preferences of…

3 Things to Know, 11.28.22

By colleen.dick@yorkcountychamber.com | November 28, 2022

For the week of November 28, here are 3 great things to know! Chamber Foundation Takes on The Paper Ceiling There are millions of workers who are STARs (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) that are seeking higher-wage jobs, but have been blocked by the Paper Ceiling – an invisible barrier that comes at every turn for…

Our Holiday Drop-In is About to Get Ugly

By rael.jackson@yorkcountychamber.com | November 28, 2022

Get your ugly sweaters and holiday apparel ready – this year’s Drop-In will be like no other! Gather your co-workers and meet us at Carowind’s Harmony Hall on December 13 to “wrap” up the chamber year and celebrate with lively music and holiday cheer. This is a themed event set for 4:30-6:30pm and we want…

Chamber Launches Online Info Hub

By rael.jackson@yorkcountychamber.com | November 22, 2022

Be Among the First to Post Job Openings and More! The Regional Chamber is a trusted source of information and a well-known partner in our community. Take advantage of our online visibility (and boost yours at the same time) by posting your job openings and news items on our website! Log in at this link…

Tearing the Paper Ceiling

By celeste.tiller@yorkcountychamber.com | November 20, 2022

There are millions of workers who are STARs (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) that are seeking higher-wage jobs, but have been blocked by the Paper Ceiling – an invisible barrier that comes at every turn for workers without a bachelor’s degree. This is an outdated practice that assumes individuals who have not achieved a minimum level…

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