South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition Launches Statewide

New coalition aims to advance workforce health, wellbeing, and organizational resilience across the state.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition officially launches today, marking the evolution of the South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge into a year-round coalition focused on advancing workforce health, wellbeing, and organizational resilience across South Carolina. The Coalition brings together employers, service providers, and partners committed to creating healthier workplaces and stronger communities.

Why it matters

Workforce health is increasingly recognized as a critical business and economic priority, not just a wellbeing issue. The Coalition provides a statewide framework for collaboration, creating opportunities for business, health, and community leaders to share insights, explore solutions, and advance workforce wellbeing.

The details

Building on more than a decade of work supporting employers through the South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge, the Coalition will offer year-round access to events, resources, peer learning, and statewide visibility. The Coalition's membership model supports individuals, students, employers, service providers, and partners, with investment structured based on organization type and size to ensure equitable access.

  • The South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition officially launches on March 2, 2026.
  • The Coalition will host a series of regional press conferences and seminar events later this month, including events in the Midlands (Columbia) on March 24, the Upstate (Greenville) on March 25, and the Lowcountry (Mount Pleasant) on March 31.

The players

South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition

A statewide network of employers, professionals, and partners working together to advance workforce health and wellbeing.

Susan Johnson, PhD

Founder and CEO of the South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition.

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

The presenting sponsor of the South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition, supporting the initiative since its early regional launch.

Mike Harris

Vice president of Major Group Sales and Marketing at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.

South Carolina Federal Credit Union, Proactive MD, Gallagher, and Rippling

Regional sponsors and workforce technology sponsor supporting the South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition.

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What they’re saying

“Workforce health is no longer a nice-to-have—it's a business imperative. The Coalition connects employers to evidence-informed resources and helps align wellbeing efforts with performance, retention, and long-term sustainability. This launch marks an important step in strengthening South Carolina's workforce and workplaces.”

— Susan Johnson, PhD, Founder and CEO of the South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition

“We've seen firsthand how workforce health has become a critical issue for employers across South Carolina. From its early regional roots to today's statewide Coalition, this work has consistently brought employers together around practical solutions that support healthier people and stronger organizations. We're proud to continue supporting this next chapter.”

— Mike Harris, Vice president of Major Group Sales and Marketing at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

What’s next

The Coalition will host a series of regional press conferences and seminar events later this month, bringing together business, health, and community leaders to explore practical approaches to workforce wellbeing.

The takeaway

The launch of the South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition marks an important evolution in the state's efforts to prioritize workforce health and wellbeing, connecting employers to resources and fostering collaboration to support healthier people, healthier workplaces, and a stronger South Carolina economy.