The Greenwood SC Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Barbara Ann Heegan, is proud to announce the restructuring of its leadership team to further position the organization as the area’s leading organization for business advocacy and supporter of economic and community development. 

• David Dougherty promoted to Senior Vice President of Community Development. In this expanded role, David will continue to drive new community partnerships, as well as oversee the development and implementation of member investments, retention operations, efforts, and initiatives.
• Fiely Novilla promoted to Vice President of Finance & Operations. In this role, Fiely will support the President and CEO in the day-to-day management and development of the organization along with the implementation of the Chamber’s strategic plan.
• Janet Balsiger promoted to Director of Members Services. In this position, Janet will be responsible for all activities related to recruiting new members, sustaining existing members, as well as the coordination of the Chamber Ambassadors program.
• Madison Herig promoted to Director of Marketing & Communications. In this role, she will develop and implement strategic marketing and communications programs, drive awareness of the Chamber brand, and coordination of the Chamber’s councils and committees alongside the President & CEO, among other duties.

“Our new leadership model will position the Greenwood SC Chamber to provide even more outstanding value to our members, to the business community, and to the community at large,” said Barbara Ann Heegan, President & CEO of Greenwood SC Chamber of Commerce. “I have been thrilled over the last month to learn of the talents and commitment of this team and to promote them all. They each have been a key player in attracting new investors and members to the Chamber in the last year. These professionals will help us further our mission to promote the business interests of our members and to create an environment in which businesses and organizations in our community can thrive.”
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The Greenwood SC Chamber, founded in 1914, represents more than 470 organizations in Greenwood SC. It develops and promotes the business interests of its members through representation, advocacy, education, and support, while contributing to the growth and prosperity of a vibrant business community.

​The American Red Cross Upstate chapter has launched a project to prepare for what experts predict will be an active hurricane season, and it is recruiting volunteers to assist with disaster response and other services.

​The Greenwood SC Chamber of Commerce and the Greenwood Partnership Alliance are working together to distribute masks and thermometers to local industries to assist them during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Greenwood SC Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Angelle LaBorde will be honored at the 2020 Greenwood Friends of Scouting Benefit Dinner. It will feature LaBorde as an “honored guest and distinguished citizen."

The Greenwood SC Chamber of Commerce announced Monday an Executive Leadership Transition Plan as the Chamber prepares for new leadership in the coming months.  ​

​Each year, the Tuesday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday has been deemed “Giving Tuesday”. However, the organization who launched Giving Tuesday know how much our Non-Profit Organizations are hurting RIGHT NOW and have pushed for #GivingTuesdayNow. Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 will be publicized globally as a national day of giving, and your Chamber wants to help.