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Connect Young Professionals represents is dedicated to engaging and empowering young professionals to become future leaders by providing personal and professional development opportunities through programming, networking, and civic involvement.

“This is always a great event to recognize the outstanding contributions made by these emerging leaders. The chamber is proud to profile these community leaders that are working to help make Greenwood grow and prosper for generations to come,” said David Trent, Chamber Board Chair

“Nominees came from all across Greenwood County,” said Trentsie Williams, Chamber President & CEO. “We’re fortunate to have so many outstanding young professionals actively involved in our community—they truly represent the future of Greenwood.”

The following honorees will be recognized at the awards dinner:

Jalissa Adger, Piedmont Technical College

JC Crowder, Lonza

Myia Galloway, United Way of the Lakelands

Katie Hamilton-Smith, City of Greenwood

Robert Miller, Self Regional Healthcare

Whitney Nicholson-Allen, Food Bank of Greenwood County

Dr. Richard Philipp, Self Regional Healthcare

Chandler Skelly, Self Regional Healthcare

Admission is $30/Chamber Member, $35/Non-Member, and reserved sponsor tables are also available for the program.  Registration will open at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the awards program at 6:00 p.m. For more information or to register for the dinner, please visit the Chamber’s website at