PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES
TALENT
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“ Receiving the scholarship has made a huge impact in my life. Because of you, I will now be able to go to college. Thank you for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime.” Preston Henley, Jr., 2014 AGC Scholarship Recipient, Engineering
TALENT
PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES 20 12 - 201 6
Talent Gap Analysis
Career Academies
Apprenticeship Program
AGC Scholarships
Employers Need Career Ready Employees in:
Changing Our Career Readiness Trajectory
Local Businesses Growing Talent
Career Academy Graduates and Youth Apprentices
Advanced Manufacturing
62 Academies
30 Companies
21 High Schools
62 Apprenticeships
150 Business Partners
• Charleston Metro Chamber • Trident Technical College • Apprentice South Carolina • Local Target Industries
Software & IT Engineering Healthcare
14,000 Students
12 Students
2014
29 Students
2015
137 Students
2016
$383,250 Awarded
PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES
INNOVATION
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“ There are some success stories in the World Trade Centers Association that are worthy of sharing. In North America, World Trade Center Charleston is one of them. The dynamic programs they offer are great examples of what World Trade Centers can accomplish to facilitate global trade.” Martin Salloum, North America World Trade Center Association
INNOVATION
PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES 20 12 - 201 6
Metro Export Initiative
Export Training Program
Entrepreneur Ecosystem
Catalyst Center
20% Increase in Exports
First-Time Business Exporters
Region-wide Resource Portal
Dedicated Space for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Increase Export Intensity
4-Day Training
Connections to Needed Resources
Work Space
Grow Number of Export Companies Create International Trade Culture
Experienced Coaches Customized Export Plan 25 + Businesses Trained
Regional Coalition of Support Assets in Numerous Categories
Meeting Rooms A/V Studio 2,500 + Visitors in First 18 Months
PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES
ADVOCACY
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“ A Chamber spokesperson at the State House is invaluable to communications between the legislature and the business community… Alerting us to concerns before they become problems … and making sure our interests are included in the process enhances the business climate and makes for good government.” Glenn McConnell, former S.C. Lieutenant Governor
ADVOCACY
PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES 20 12 - 201 6
Full-Time Lobbyist
Military BRAC
Infrastructure Statewide Task Force Business Coalition
Putting Region’s Private Sector First
Focus on Military Base Retention and Expansion
Identified the Region’s Top Infrastructure Priorities
Formed to Secure Infrastructure Funding
Strong Relationships with State Delegation Leaders
Advocate on Behalf of Bases
Advocate for Funding
3 Metro Chambers
Advanced 26 Legislative Priorities
Legislation to Support Our Military
Long-range Infrastructure Vision
75% Success Rate
Seek New Missions
15 Year Strategy
Trucking Association Fix SC Roads Private Sector Leaders State Delegation Support