Resources
The Chamber is proud to partner with the Small Business Development Center, based at Winthrop University. Â This organization offers informative workshops on a variety of topics in Chester County and is a free resource for small business owners and those hoping to start a business. Entrepreneurs and owners alike may schedule individual meetings with these experts, all at no charge. Â Â Please contact the Chamber or Jim Funk, Business Consultant, with the Small Business Development Center for additional information. (803) 323-2283, Rock Hill office.
York Technical College, with a satellite location here in Chester County, offers courses and certifications for first-time college students, as well as those looking to improve skills in their current workplace or switch careers altogether. The College partners with school districts and private businesses for internships and apprenticeships as well. For more information on how the college can benefit your business or employees, please contact Ashley Hogon, Workforce Solutions Coordinator.
USC Palmetto College provides fully online education opportunities for working adults and first-time college students alike—making it easier than ever for Chester County residents to earn a degree without leaving home. Their programs are ideal for employees looking to advance their careers or take the next step toward a new one. To learn more about how USC Palmetto College can support your business or workforce, contact Dan Richards, Admissions Representative for the northern region.
Health Plans for Your Business
We’ve partnered with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina to offer more health insurance options exclusively through the Chamber. Choose from a variety of business health care plans offered by BlueCross. You and your insured employees can also access various health programs and plan management tools through BlueCross.
As a business owner, you need health insurance your employees can count on at a cost you can afford. We've partnered with BlueCross to bring you more health insurance options exclusively through the Chamber. BlueCross has over 75 years of industry experience, as well as the largest provider network in South Carolina.
BlueCross offers a variety of plans, so you have access to insurance that makes sense for your business and your employees.
- Plans for businesses with 51+ employees
- Chamber Plus Plans (2-50 employees)
- Qualified High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) that are Health Savings Account (HSA) compliant
- Health reimbursement account (HRA) plans
Find Your Future South Carolina!
Looking for information about living and working in South Carolina? Find Your Future SC is your one-stop resource.
This statewide platform brings together state and local government agencies, employers, schools, child care providers, housing organizations, and community associations to give you access to tools, links, and guidance for every stage of life—from early education to career opportunities.
FindYourFuture.sc.gov is the first resource of its kind and shows why South Carolina is such a great place to build a future. The site organizes dozens of helpful links by category, and new resources are added regularly as the platform continues to grow.
We invite you to explore the site, discover what South Carolina has to offer, and share your feedback through the survey linked in the banner at the top of each page. Your input helps make this resource even stronger.
South Carolina is thriving—come see why it’s the perfect place to Find Your Future.
Tort Reform & liquor liability
This document provides a summary of key changes included in the tort reform and liquor liability legislation passed by the South Carolina General Assembly in 2025, highlighting how the new laws may impact local businesses.