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PROFESSIONAL & NETWORKING GROUPS ADVOCATES FOR AGRICULTURE: a non-profit that assists the SC agriculture industry. www.scadvocates4ag.org
ALLIANCE FOR FULL ACCEPTANCE: Charleston’s LGBT group promoting equality and acceptance for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and heterosexual people. 843.883.0343; www.affa-sc.org
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION SUMMERVILLE CHAPTER: professional women who support one another’s business and personal objectives.
CHARLESTON ANGEL PARTNERS: professionals working to invest in and support local start-ups and economic development. www.chapsc.com CHARLESTON AREA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC): provides one-on-one consultations to prospective and existing business owners in the Charleston area. www.charlestonsbdc.com CHARLESTON BRIDAL ASSOCIATION: networking gatherings designed to synchronize the inner workings of Charleston’s wedding industry. www.charlestonbridalassociation.com
www.abwa.org/chapter/jessamine-chapter-of-summerville
CHARLESTON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: a group for Democratic women that meets for dinner, speakers and networking.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, SC: resources and professional knowledge in the field of architecture.
CHARLESTON DIGITAL CORRIDOR: providing support for knowledge-based companies.
www.aiasc.org
AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION – CHARLESTON: for individuals and organizations involved in marketing. www.charlestonama.org
ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS LOWCOUNTRY CHAPTER: offers educational, networking and mentoring programs to support and enrich member's professional experience and skills. www.afplowcountry.afpnet.org
ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS: 53-year-old leading organization of the IT business. www.aitp-charleston.org BIZ BUILDER SC: offers entrepreneur and small business training classes across the state of South Carolina. www.bizbuildersc.com
CENTER FOR WOMEN: educates and advocates so that women in SC have economic success and are leaders in their professional, community and personal lives. www.c4women.org
www.charlestondemocrats.com/clubs/charleston-county-democratic-women/
www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com
CHARLESTON FINE ARTS DEALERS’ ASSOCIATION: for gallery owners and artists dedicated to making the Charleston market a fine art destination. www.cfada.com
CHARLESTON HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION: promotes homeownership through networking, education, advocacy and community outreach. www.hbacharleston.com CHARLESTON JAYCEES: for those aged 21-39 looking to expand their circle of friends and give back to the community. www.facebook.com/jayceescharleston
CHARLESTON LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: an organization providing start-up, expansion or business continuation financing in a variety of loan programs and business planning assistance. www.charlestonldc.com
CHARLESTON METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: the largest business and professional organization in the region with resources, networking and learning opportunities for members. 843.577.2510; www.charlestonchamber.net
www.charlestoncounty.org/mbp/
CHARLESTON REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE: a professional economic development organization that assists companies with competitive location or expansion projects by connecting them with the right people, the appropriate resources and the most meaningful and relevant information. www.crda.org CHARLESTON RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION: a chapter of the Hospitality Association of SC and the National Restaurant Association.
CREATIVE MORNINGS: breakfast lecture series for the creative community. www.creativemornings.com CREW Charleston: Commercial Real Estate Women connects women in the commercial real estate business. www.crewcharleston.com
D.R.E.A.M: Downtown Restoration, Enhancement and Management focus on Downtown Summerville. www.summervilledream.org
ELLEVATE CHARLESTON: helps “ellevate” women professionally and economically by investing in women and bringing them together. www.ellevatenetwork.com
www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com
EXECUTIVE WOMEN’S ROUNDTABLE: connects successful and dynamic women executives and entrepreneurs.
CHARLESTON SC SCORE: provides free business mentoring to help both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs achieve their goals. www.charlestonsc.score.org
FRANNET CHARLESTON: franchise consulting services that helps clients evaluate business opportunities.
CHARLESTON TRIDENT ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®: ensures realtors right to do business, offers research and analysis and legislative support. www.charlestonrealtors.com
CHARLESTON WOMEN IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE: promoting professional growth and education within the field of international trade. www.cwitsc.org CHARLESTON WOMEN IN TECH: a collaborative effort of Charleston’s women leaders, educators and tech professionals to support and mentor women of all ages in the technology industry.
www.executivewomensroundtable.org
www.frannet.com
GREEN DRINKS CHARLESTON: brings together people who are living, learning, and practicing the principles of sustainability and those seeking to find out more. www.greendrinkscharleston.blogspot.com
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS: resources for professionals involved in management accounting and financial management. www.imacarolinascouncil.org INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS: education, community building and development resources for administrative professionals.
www.charlestonwomenintech.com
www.iaap-hq.org
CHARLESTON YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: connect and build relationships with other young professionals and business leaders (ages 22-39).
KNOWLEDGE CAPITAL GROUP: collaborates to transform organizational problems into opportunities and achieve sustainable results. www.knowledgecapitalgroup.com
843.805.3002; www.charleston-yp.com
Les Dames D'Escoffier International: a world wide philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality.
CONCENTRIC: provides consultation and training services that result in reduced waste and risk, increased customer satisfaction and increased profitability. www. acommoncenter.com
CREATORS’ CLUBHOUSE: empowering Charleston’s creative economy and furthering the success of local makers, producers, artisans, and storytellers by providing employment information, career resources, education, events, and networking opportunities. www.creatorsclubhouse.com
www.ldeicharleston.org
LOWCOUNTRY BUSINESS NETWORK: local businesses dedicated to promoting and sharing each other's businesses through word of mouth referral and social networks. www.thelowcountrybusinessnetwork.com
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CHARLESTON MINORITY BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP: accelerates the growth of sizable minority businesses located in the tri-county region.
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PROFESSIONAL & NETWORKING GROUPS CONT’D SEED CHARLESTON: Via a “mentor capitalist” approach, money and knowledge are invested into the people behind each business to get your business to where you dream it to be. www.seedcharleston.com
LOWCOUNTRY LOCAL FIRST: help support locallyowned businesses and farmers. 843.740.5444; www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org
MOUNT PLEASANT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: education, advocacy and networking. www.mountpleasantbusiness.com
PALMETTO FIBER ARTS GUILD: a group of handcrafters interested in learning more. www.palmettofiberartsguild.blogspot.com
PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY OF AMERICA – SC: get in touch with other members of the public relations and communications field. www.scprsa.org SEQUENCE FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS: provides individually tailored services and solutions to reach each small business’s financial goals. www.sequencefinancialspecialists.com SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: an independent agency of the federal government aiding and protecting small businesses. www.sba.gov SC FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN: bringing like-minded women together to gain political access and participation. www.scfrw.org
SOCIAL MEDIA CLUB OF CHARLESTON: Innovators from South Carolina meet for monthly events to share, engage and collaborate with the community on the issues of social media and technology. www.socialmediaclub.org/charleston
THE COUNCIL OF SC PROFESSIONAL ARCHAEOLOGISTS: archaeological-related networking and quarterly meetings. www.coscapa.org
THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE: advancing the practice, science, and profession of project management. www.pmi-charleston.org
THE SC EDUCATION ASSOCIATION: professional association for educators. www.thescea.org TECH AFTER FIVE: networking events for tech professionals and entrepreneurs. www.techafterfive.com TRAVEL COUNCIL: private sector marketing fund for the Charleston CVB’s promotional programs supported by businesses that benefit from local tourism. www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/
WITH PURPOSE: their mission is to end childhood cancer by integrating charitable choices into your everyday purchases. www.with-purpose.org
South Carolina Individual Development Account (IDA): provides matching dollars for qualifying low income small business owners want to start or grow a business. www. communityworkscarolina.org/programs-services/ida/
SC PRESS ASSOCIATION: for journalists and newspaperrelated businesses. www.scpress.org
WOMEN AT WORK: a forum for women dedicated to networking, education, service, mentoring and collegiality.
SC SEAFOOD ALLIANCE: promoting local seafood, aquaculture and mariculture industry. www.scseafood.org
www.womenatworkcharleston.com
SC STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION: discounts, access and information for state workers. www.scsea.com SC WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER: provides business counseling, training, networking and mentoring services for women entrepreneurs. www.scwbc.net
Women in Defense (WID): networking and professional development group promoting role of women in national defense and security, supporting service members and encouraging local military contracts. www.widpalmettochapter.org
ZONTA: an international organization of executives and professionals working to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. www.zonta.org