Mid-Year Meeting Schedule of Events
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| Thursday, October 12 | |
| 9:00 am – 6:00 pm | Registration |
| 10:00 am – 1:30 pm | ClayShoot at The Clinton House ($) |
| Sponsored by Alliance Consulting Engineers | |
| Noon – 5:00 pm | Golf at Woodfin Ridge ($) |
| 11:00 am – 4:00 pm | Economic Developers Field Day ($) |
| Sponsored by Greenville Technical College | |
| 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Happy Hour with Exhibitors |
| 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm | New Members Orientation & Reception – Sponsored by Alliance Consulting Engineers |
| 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Dinner with Entertainment – Sponsored by Pinnacle Partnership, and I-77 Alliance |
| Award Winners Announced | |
| 9:00 pm | Oktoberfest Afterparty at RJ Rockers |
| Sponsored by Parker Poe Consulting | |
| Friday, October 13 | |
| 7:30 am -12:00 pm | Registration |
| 7:45 am – 8:40 am | Breakfast with Exhibitors |
| 7:45 am – 8:40 am | Mentor/Mentee Breakfast Meet Up (optional) |
| If you are interested, a room will be provided for you to meet up and have breakfast with your mentor/mentee. | |
| 8:40 am – 8:50 am | Welcome, Opening Remarks |
| 8:50 am – 9:00 am | State Energy Initiatives Update |
| Ashley Teasdel, SC Department of Commerce | |
| Andrew Bateman, Office of Regulatory Staff | |
| Sara Bazemore, Office of Regulatory Staff | |
| 9:00 am – 9:50 am | The Future of Power Generation |
| Come hear from multiple energy providers on what are the future efforts for energy in South Carolina and how it will impact your projects. | |
| Speakers: | |
| Hank McCullough, Board Chair, Carolinas Natural Gas Coalition | |
| Bob Paulling, President and CEO of Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative | |
| Jonathan Yarborough, Director of Government Affairs and Economic Development, Dominion Energy | |
| Heather Smith, VP, Regulatory Affairs and Policy, Duke Energy | |
| Marty Watson, Chief Commercial Officer, Santee Cooper | |
| Moderator: Marty Baltzegar, Director of Business Recruitment, Duke Energy | |
| 9:50 am – 10:00 am | SC Economic Developer Partner Showcase |
| Sanford Holshouser Economic Development Consulting | |
| 10:00 am – 10:20 am | Coffee Break with Exhibitors – sponsored by WK Dickson |
| 10:20 am – 10:50 am | Legislative Panel Discussion |
| Come hear from SCEDA Lobbyists about the 2024 SCEDA Legislative Agenda as well as hear from some local legislators. Senate Finance Chairman Senator Harvey Peeler and Representative Bruce Bannister have been invited to participate. | |
| 10:50 am – 11:00 am | SC Economic Developer Partner Showcase |
| Reeves Young | |
| 11:05 am – 12:05 pm | Workforce Development Session |
| A forefront discussion in all communities, come hear this panel discussion on SC efforts for Workforce Development. | |
| Speakers: | |
| Dr. Tim Hardee, President, SC Technical College System | |
| William Floyd, Executive Director, SC Dept of Employment and Workforce | |
| Moderator: Elizabeth Kovas, SC Future Makers | |
| 12:05 pm – 12:15 pm | SC Economic Developer Partner Showcase |
| First Class Recruiting | |
| 12:15 am – 12:35 pm | Revitalizing Your Local Community |
| West Pelzer Mayor Blake Sanders | |
| 12:35 pm – 12:45 pm | Door Prices and Adjourn |