The 2019 South Carolina Recycling Industry Forum will provide an oppotunity for attendees to find markets for hard-to-recycle materials, hear recycling market updates across various commodities and connect with recycling industry experts and professionals, as well as other manufacturers working to increase recycling.
The BMW Supplier Diversity Matchmaker Conference is an initiative in support of BMW's belief that diversity among its suppliers adds value throughout the organization and is imperative to their business. Taking place this April in Greenville, SC, the 2019 conference will provide a great platform for South Carolina businesses to connect with BMW leadership and build relationships with other automotive suppliers.
The fifth annual SC Automotive B2B Supplier Matchmaker event is an opportunity for automotive suppliers to connect with original equipment manufacturers and tier one suppliers. The event will include a procument panel discussion, one-on-one meetings and access to the SC Automotive Summit opening reception.
The pre-registration deadline is January 14, 2019.
On December 5-6, Greenville will once again host the annual VentureSouth Summit, bringing VentureSouth’s investor membership together for two days of education and networking. This year, through a partnership with Venture Carolina, the S.C. Department of Commerce and the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), the organization has expanded its entrepreneurship education being offered at the summit.
The summit will provide five workshops designed for both early stage entrepreneurs and investors:
Join industry executives, government leaders, university presidents, biotech and pharma executives and industry supporters from across America in Charleston for SCBIO 2018. Taking place October 23-25, 2018 at Charleston’s Gaillard Auditorium, the annual event will feature intensive networking opportunities, innovation updates and strategic discussions with leaders from a broad spectrum of life sciences industries, including medical devices, bio-manufacturing, drug discovery, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and testing, biofuels and materials, agriculture and more.
The SC Department of Commerce, SCBizNews and the SC Manufacturing Extension Partnership are collaborating to host a business-to-business supplier networking session as part of the South Carolina Manufacturing Conference on September 11, 2018. Taking place at the TD Convention Center in Greenville, the session will feature original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier one suppliers, all in one hall, available to meet suppliers and learn about their products and services.
The registration deadline is August 8, 2018.
For the last three years, representatives from more than 30 federal government agencies have gathered for an annual Federal Executive Association exhibition. Attracting hundreds of attendees each year, the event allows government agencies to showcase how they serve the public. This year, several state agencies, including the SC Department of Commerce, will join for the first time.
Taking place at Liberty Square, 340 Concord Street in Charleston, SC, the event will kick off at 9:30 am with an address from Congressman Jim Clyburn.
The Office of Small and Minority Business Contracting and Certification (SMBCC, formerly OSMBA) along with the South Carolina Procurement Procedures Committee will host its annual 2018 Trade Show: Bridging Opportunities. This event is designed to connect South Carolina small and minority businesses with state procurement agents.
The purpose of the SC Launch Summit 2018 is to foster collaboration, encourage networking and promote the exchange of ideas. Attend this event on May 24, and learn from successful SC Launch client companies and industry experts; meet investors, business leaders and entrepreneurs; and connect with South Carolina's life sciences, IT and advanced manufacturing firms.
The South Carolina Salute to Small Business is the Palmetto State’s annual National Small Business Week event. Now in its 13th year, the 2018 Salute will be held Wednesday, May 2 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in downtown Columbia.
Featuring a keynote address from U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Linda McMahon, this year's event will also include a procurement opportunity matchmaker, exhibitor showcase, networking time and awards luncheon.