B.E.E.P. Cohort Day (Module 2)

PART I- State of the Region Leadership Breakfast with the Mayor’s

Join us for networking, breakfast, and a powerful panel discussion with area leaders. Invited panelist include Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester County Economic Development Directors. 

They will combine efforts in a panel discussion on the future of the region highlighting growth, challenges, and opportunities within each County. You’ll walk away equipped with regional insight, knowledge about upcoming initiatives within your counties, and the opportunities to build stronger networks. You will experience:

• Candid conversation between Tri-County area Leaders
• Contribute to research by participating in real-time, live audience surveys
• Meet like-minded professionals who believe in the power of spreading good leadership knowledge and experiences
• Enjoy excellent live music by local artist Chris Dodson
• Breakfast from a local catering company 
• Experience the opportunity to contribute to non-profits through The Tree of Goodwill and much more

*Doors open at 8:15am

PART II PROCURE CON

Join us for the 2025 Small Business Opportunity event of the year: ProcureCON

At this event small business Chamber members will have the opportunity to:

• Prepare their business to do big business
• Give you the opportunity to earn extra money for your company or start-up
• Match your established or prepared business to ready-made procurement opportunities
• Angle big businesses to develop ways to match your small business to their employees through contracts, incentives, and creative services
• Meet the big players                    
• Leverage opportunities
• Learn how Artificial Intelligence and Visual Automation plays a major role in the workforce
• Attend 2025 Developers Forum - "A Look Into the Future of Developments and Projects in the Tri County Area"

Location: ECPI University, North Charleston, SC