Join us for a high-impact annual forum where global businesses and regional leaders come together to share insights and forge collaborative partnerships that drive business success and regional growth. Together, we’ll navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities of this pivotal time.





Our Schedule
12:00pm-1:30pm
Lunch
Thank you, Maritime Association of South Carolina!
Welcome with Sponsor Greetings
Stephanie LeVan,
Global Charleston
Keith Faulkner,
Charleston Southern University
Jarrett Branham,
The Branham Group
Taylor Jackson,
Maritime Association of South Carolina
Panel 1: Empowering Global Business in the Tri-County
David Ginn,
Charleston Regional Development Alliance
Kevin Sheilley,
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Panel 2: Future-Ready: Infrastructure & Resources Supporting Global Enterprise
Ron Mitchum,
Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Council of Governments
Bidd Smith,
Berkeley County Economic Development
Gene Borzendowski,
Charleston County Economic Development
Michelle McDonald,
Dorchester County Economic Development
Brian Kuney,
South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership





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Participants
Gene Borzendowski,
Project Manager, Charleston County Economic Development
Jarrett Branham,
President, The Branham Group
Keith Faulkner,
President, Charleston Southern University
David Ginn,
President & CEO, Charleston Regional Development Alliance
Taylor Jackson,
President & CEO, Maritime Association of South Carolina
Brian Kuney,
Regional Vice President, South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Stephanie LeVan,
President, Global Charleston
Michelle McDonald,
Deputy Director, Dorchester County Economic Development
Ron Mitchum,
Executive Director, Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Council of Governments
Kevin Sheilley,
President & CEO, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Bidd Smith,
Project Manager, Berkeley County Economic Development