South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce

08/20/2026

What a great night in Columbia!

More than 220 business leaders came together for Washington Night to hear directly from U.S. Representatives Joe Wilson, Ralph Norman, Nancy Mace, and Russell Fry.

A big thank you to POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin for moderating engaging conversations about the federal issues affecting South Carolina’s businesses, economy, and future.

The evening also included a special tribute to United States Senator Lindsey Graham, a familiar face at Washington Night and a longtime friend of South Carolina’s business community.

We’re grateful to our sponsors, speakers, and everyone who joined us for making the night such a success!

Presenting Sponsor: Duke Energy
Diamond Sponsors: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Palmetto Citizens
Platinum Sponsors: Dominion Energy, Koch, MUSC Health, Sonoco, Pinnacle + Synovus
Gold Sponsors: AT&T, Boeing, Charter Communications, Farm Credit Associations of South Carolina, Ogletree Deakins, South Carolina Student Loan, Wells Fargo
Beverage Sponsor: Maynard Nexsen
Silver Sponsors: AFL, Alliance Consulting Engineers, BMW Group, Newport News Shipbuilding, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, The Sherbert Group, Waste Management

08/20/2026

Senator Lindsey Graham was a familiar face at Washington Night and a friend to South Carolina’s business community. He was deeply missed throughout the evening.

In memory of
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
1955-2026

08/19/2026

Washington Night presented by Duke Energy is officially underway, with 220+ in attendance to hear directly from South Carolina’s congressional delegation.

08/19/2026

With just hours remaining until Washington Night, there’s still time to register. Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from an outstanding lineup featuring U.S. Representatives Ralph Norman, Russell Fry, Nancy Mace, and Joe Wilson.
https://scma.glueup.com/event/2026-washington-night-173035/

08/17/2026

SCMC Applauds Tax Relief, Workforce, and Infrastructure Wins in State Budget
https://myscmc.org/scmc-applauds-tax-relief-workforce-and-infrastructure-wins-in-state-budget/

08/17/2026

08/13/2026

The SC Safety and Environmental Summit Planning Committee met at Lockheed Martin yesterday to begin developing timely, relevant content for the March 15–17 event in Greenville. When an event is planned by members, for members, you can count on a strong program built around the issues that matter most.

Thank you to Lockheed Martin for hosting the meeting and giving the committee a tour!

08/11/2026

It's Election Day!

Polls are open until 7 PM for the U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary. Voters who participated in the June Republican Primary or did not vote in either June primary are eligible to cast a ballot.

Get out and vote! Learn more: https://scvotes.gov/

08/07/2026

08/06/2026

Last call! Tomorrow is the final day to participate in the Manufacturing Compensation & Benefits Survey.

Participants receive the full survey results at no cost, including valuable benchmark data on pay, incentives, benefits, retirement plans, and more across approximately 102 manufacturing positions. Questions? Contact us at [email protected].