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Americans' readiness to travel is at an all-time high, with 84.6% planning a leisure trip within 12 months and many also planning spring break trips. These travelers also have a focus on family trips and beach destinations. 

Aspiring South Carolina travelers are focused on food/culinary, cultural attractions, and 40 percent plan to take more trips and spend more on leisure travel this year.

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There are two factors that are behind the supply chain issues that are impacting small businesses, according to U.S. Chamber of Commerce research: Consumer spending is up 20% and there are thousands of vacant jobs in the transportation and logistics industries. Click here to read more.
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Billy Watterson, the owner and founder of Watterson Brands, is staying ahead of trends in the food & beverage industry and is bringing them here to the Lowcountry through the Burnt Church Distillery and Side Hustle Brewing Company. He's also giving back to the community and encouraging entrepreneurship.

Click here to listen to our conversation with him, or subscribe to the Chamber Channel wherever you get your podcasts.