Southeastern Chamber of Commerce - 2025 CEO's Message

April 2025
North Charleston, SC 

What’s up Region?

New opportunities are consistently arising at the Southeastern Chamber as we strive to be accountable to our members and consistently acquire improved routes and progress. We are your voice for issues and actions effecting business and industry, along with serving as a true regional connector that strives to make expanding your customer base simplistic.

Countless Chamber’s have an easier task of serving businesses within a specific mile radius with turn-key support and existing structure. However, we have the unique task of emulating cross border connections, all while maintaining local charm. Building a millennial foundation and daring to be different has provided us with our share of natural challenges, but those challenges have ultimately propelled us to a uniquely growing regional organization. Growth, change, research, technology, and many other factors challenge our region daily to adjust lifestyles, confront new opportunities, and meet greater demands.
I believe the past two decades have been remarkable. Hundreds of networking events, along with unique programs and developments have served as the conduit for our members and prospects to create a lasting relationship with new partners.

Participation in events like our Leadership and AI cohorts, Small business vendor festivals, Access to funding programs, Recognition platforms and Economic Development events, have proven to be vital. I would urge you to support the businesses listed within our organization, as they, too, are supporting our goals to make this entire region a better place to live, learn and earn.

The Southeastern Chamber of Commerce and Divisions are strong, viable, and proud to be your voice in the various communities we represent. Since 2005, we have been making a difference. Your Business is Our Biggest Business.

Enthusiastically,

Henry L. Ravenel Jr.
Founder & CEO