Bluffton Chamber CEO named SC Chamber Executive of the Year

Natalie Osterman, chief executive officer of the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, has been named the 2025 South Carolina Chamber Executive of the Year by the Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
The award was presented Oct. 30th during the association’s Annual Management Conference at the Beach House Resort on Hilton Head Island.

The honor recognizes chamber leaders who demonstrate excellence in leadership, innovation, and community engagement over a sustained period. Recipients are selected based on their performance in organizational management, service to the profession, community reputation, and personal integrity.

“Being recognized as the South Carolina Chamber Executive of the Year is truly humbling,” Osterman said. “My journey in this industry has been shaped by the guidance, support, and collaboration of so many remarkable colleagues and community leaders. I am grateful to serve a chamber that is committed to making the greater Bluffton business community stronger, more connected, and full of opportunity for all.”

Osterman has led the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce in its mission to promote economic growth, collaboration, and professional development among local businesses. Under her leadership, the organization has expanded programming and partnerships to support Bluffton’s rapidly growing business community.

The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, or CACCE, serves chamber professionals in North and South Carolina, offering leadership development and training opportunities. The group was formed in 1994 through the merger of the two state associations.

To learn more about the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, visit www.blufftonchamberofcommerce.org.