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SC Council on Competitiveness SC Council on Competitiveness is advancing the long-term economic competitiveness of South Carolina, our industries and our citizens.

Your career experience could make a difference for a South Carolina student! 🎓We're still looking for industry professio...
10/16/2026

Your career experience could make a difference for a South Carolina student! 🎓

We're still looking for industry professionals to join us at Columbia High School on November 13 for an interactive Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with 11th and 12th graders!

We're seeking mentors in aerospace, logistics, technology, engineering, education and life sciences to share their experiences, answer student questions and offer a firsthand look at different career paths.

It's a great opportunity to connect with students and help them explore what's possible after high school.

Interested in participating? Reach out to Mendy Lewis at [email protected] to learn more.

We're heading into Week 3 of our AI in the AM Encore Series, and this time, we're getting hands-on with Google's Noteboo...
10/15/2026

We're heading into Week 3 of our AI in the AM Encore Series, and this time, we're getting hands-on with Google's NotebookLM!

Join Rachelle "Shelly" Waite-Bey, Founder of Waite SLTS, for "Brewed for Brilliance: Turn Information into Insight with NotebookLM."

Discover how to turn documents, research, and other sources into useful insights, summaries, and even podcast-style audio overviews. You'll walk away with practical tips you can put to work right away. No technical background required!

📅 October 20 | 9–10 a.m.
💻 Virtual + Free

There's still time to join the conversation! Whether you've been with us since Week 1 or are just tuning in, we'd love to see you there.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/yNq050ZXqGM

The future is bright, and our team got to see it firsthand last week! SC Competes was proud to co-host the Maritime & Lo...
10/14/2026

The future is bright, and our team got to see it firsthand last week!

SC Competes was proud to co-host the Maritime & Logistics Youth Expo in Greenville alongside the Maritime Association of South Carolina and the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.

More than 200 students had the opportunity to explore careers in logistics, supply chain, transportation, aerospace, manufacturing, and maritime. We loved seeing students so engaged throughout the event, asking great questions and connecting directly with industry professionals to learn more about career opportunities.

A big thank you to all the exhibitors who volunteered their time to inspire the next generation of talent! We especially enjoyed seeing several SC Competes partners in attendance, including Maher Advanced Manufacturing, BMW Manufacturing Co., Continental, Sunland Logistics, VS America Inc., and Clemson University.

We're excited to keep building on this momentum and can't wait for the next Expo!

AI in the AM is keeping the momentum going! 🤖Join us tomorrow for Week 2 featuring Peter Edwards, President of Pulse Ch...
10/12/2026

AI in the AM is keeping the momentum going! 🤖

Join us tomorrow for Week 2 featuring Peter Edwards, President of Pulse Change Management, as he breaks down “Data, Privacy, and Policy Basics.”

From safe AI use and data governance to emerging policies and building internal AI guardrails, we'll cover what businesses need to know as AI becomes part of everyday operations.

📅 October 13 | 9–10 a.m.

There's still time to join us! And if you can't make it tomorrow, we have four more weeks of great speakers and conversations ahead.

🔗 Learn more about upcoming sessions and register for Week 2: https://www.sccompetes.org/event/sc-tech-fall-series-ai-in-the-am/

It's been a busy week connecting with industry leaders, partner organizations, educators, and students across South Caro...
10/09/2026

It's been a busy week connecting with industry leaders, partner organizations, educators, and students across South Carolina. Here's a look at where we've been!

Jamie DeMent attended the eMYRge Golf Tech Accelerator Challenge in Myrtle Beach, where eight golf tech companies from across the country connected with local talent, industry leaders, and investors before pitching their innovative solutions.

Susie Shannon and Kelly Baird attended the SC APEX Impact Summit, where Susie joined a panel discussing defense, military, and industry opportunities, while Kelly connected with attendees at the SC Fraunhofer USA Alliance table to share information about its applied research opportunities.

Amy Sartain, Stephen Astemborski, Callie Price, and Mendy Lewis helped welcome students to the 2026 Maritime & Logistics Youth Expo in Greenville! Proudly co-hosted with the Maritime Association of SC and SC DEW, the event gave local high school students a hands-on look at careers in maritime, logistics, and supply chain.

From supporting emerging technologies to strengthening industry connections and inspiring the next generation of talent, it's been a great week of moving South Carolina forward!

What a great start to our AI in the AM Encore Series! ☕💻A big thank you to Chris Kemper for kicking things off with us y...
10/07/2026

What a great start to our AI in the AM Encore Series! ☕💻

A big thank you to Chris Kemper for kicking things off with us yesterday morning and to everyone who joined the conversation!

Next week, we’re keeping it going with Peter Edwards, President of Pulse Change Management, for Data, Privacy, and Policy Basics.

We’ll dig into what businesses need to know about data governance, safe AI use, emerging policy, the NIST framework, and building the right guardrails for AI within your organization.

📅 October 13 | 9–10 a.m.
💻 Virtual + Free

Missed Week 1? No worries. We still have five more weeks of AI conversations ahead!

🔗 Register for Week 2: https://ow.ly/kVFj50ZUVZ2

The latest SC Tech Bulletin just dropped! 💻AI in the AM is back, SC Decoded is on the horizon, new partners are joining ...
10/06/2026

The latest SC Tech Bulletin just dropped! 💻

AI in the AM is back, SC Decoded is on the horizon, new partners are joining the cluster, and there’s plenty happening across South Carolina’s tech sector this fall.

Catch up on what’s happening, what’s ahead, and where you can get involved. 👇

📬 Read the latest issue and visit our website to subscribe and stay in the loop:
https://ow.ly/2i6750ZU0TB

Join us tomorrow, October 6, from 10 a.m.–noon for Navigating U.S. Export Controls, a free webinar covering EAR, ITAR, r...
10/05/2026

Join us tomorrow, October 6, from 10 a.m.–noon for Navigating U.S. Export Controls, a free webinar covering EAR, ITAR, regulatory updates, compliance strategies, and more.

SC Competes is proud to co-host this webinar with the South Carolina Department of Commerce, with SC Competes President & CEO Susie Shannon joining the program.

Space is limited, so sign up today!

🔗 Learn more and register: https://events.sccommerce.com/events/navigating-us-export-controls

AI in the AM is back for an encore this fall! 🤖Six weeks. Six AI experts. One statewide conversation.Join us tomorrow as...
10/05/2026

AI in the AM is back for an encore this fall! 🤖

Six weeks. Six AI experts. One statewide conversation.

Join us tomorrow as we kick off the series with Christopher Kemper of EMILY Revolutionary Marketing Group for “Before You AI It: Define the Problem Before You Deploy the Solution.”

📅 October 6 | 9–10 a.m.

Can’t make it tomorrow? We have five more weeks of great speakers and conversations ahead.

Learn more about upcoming sessions and register for Week 1: https://ow.ly/TgXE50ZTWKS

Today, we’re celebrating the people and industries that make things happen in South Carolina. ⚙️Manufacturing connects s...
10/02/2026

Today, we’re celebrating the people and industries that make things happen in South Carolina. ⚙️

Manufacturing connects so much of the work we do at SC Competes, from aerospace and logistics to technology, workforce development and beyond.

On National Manufacturing Day, we’re proud to celebrate the companies, educators, workers, and future talent helping keep South Carolina competitive!

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1411 Gervais Street, Ste 450
Columbia, SC
29201

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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