2023 Annual Report Released

Rebecca Collett • January 25, 2024

Explore the report and celebrate our collective efforts


We are thrilled to share the exciting news and highlights that marked 2023.


We enjoyed impressive levels of member engagement across all our events, and we couldn't have done it without your active participation and support. It's thanks to every one of you that we've had such a successful year.


READ THE REPORT


In this year's annual report, we've captured the highlights, achievements, and milestones that made 2023 a standout year. You'll find inspiring stories, key statistics, and a glimpse into the impactful initiatives we undertook together as a community.


We invite you to take a moment to explore the report and celebrate the collective efforts that have made the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber a dynamic organization in a thriving community.


We look forward to continuing this journey of growth and success with you in 2024.

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By Caroline Titze • September 3, 2026
Edward L. Kabine Receives SCMEP Lifetime Service Award

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By Caroline Titze • September 3, 2026
Semi-Formal Benefit Banquet at Seacoast Summerville to Raise $100,000 for Residential Addiction Recovery

NYC Model and Talent Auditions

By Member Submission • August 31, 2026
This is Your Chance to Audition for Local, National, and International Scouting Opportunities! 

Local Grantmaker - Second Chance Thrift Shop - Announces Comedy Night to Fund Bigger Location

By Member Submission • August 31, 2026
Through its Community Support Awards Program, the shop takes the net proceeds generated from everyday donated goods and awards them as direct cash grants to other local nonprofits across Summerville.

Home Telecom’s Sawmill Trail Bench Donation Gives Rest to the Residents of Summerville

By Member Submission • August 28, 2026
Projects like this are Home Telecom’s way of saying ‘thank you’.

Rudd Makes the Inc. 5000 for a Third Straight Year – Now with a New Name and a New Trade

By Member Submission • August 24, 2026
Rudd also notched its third straight appearance among South Carolina’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies.

Translucent Solar Establishes Operations in Dorchester County

By Member Submission • August 17, 2026
$15.6 million investment to create 167 new jobs

Annual Community Magazine Lands at the Chamber

By Rebecca Collett • August 17, 2026
This year’s magazine is packed with stories celebrating the businesses, people and places that make our community such a special place to live, work and visit. 

HCA HEALTHCARE SUMMERVILLE HOSPITAL WELCOMES MAURY BAKER AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

By Member Submission • August 4, 2026
Baker returns to Summerville Hospital after previously serving as CEO in 2022 through 2024.

BOOKKEEPING BASICS EVERY BUSINESS OWNER NEEDS TO KNOW

By Member • July 21, 2026
FREE COMMUNITY MASTERCLASS