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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