2022 North Charleston Business Expo

The North Charleston Business Expo showcases regional companies and offers the business community a rare opportunity to network with over 200 companies & thousands of attendees.

POWER BREAKFAST – REGIONAL RESILIENCE: 7:30 am – 9:00 am

Join us for a special event to open the Expo. Along with networking and breakfast, we'll have a panel discussion with the region's mayors. We'll examine how their municipalities have bounced back from some of the residual impacts of the pandemic as they look toward the future, focusing on rooftops, retail, traffic and transition. Panelists include Greg Habib, Keith Summey and John Tecklenburg. Ticketed event.

POWER EVENT – INSPIRING WOMEN LEADERS: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Enjoy lunch and listen as CEOs and top executives take you behind the scenes of their careers and companies, providing insight into challenges and opportunities at the highest levels of power in South Carolina business and industry. Moderated by Lt. Governor Pamela Evette. Guests include Lou Kennedy of Nephron Pharmaceuticals, Barbara Melvin of the South Carolina Ports Authority and Pixie Paula Dezzutti of Striped Pig Distillery. Ticketed event.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY CENTER – PRESENTED BY CHARLESTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Workforce development is critically important to the business community. As our community continues to enjoy economic growth, many employers are looking for qualified employees. Stop by and meet these employers and learn more about opportunities to join these exciting teams.

CONTACTS TO CONTRACTS 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Looking to start a new business relationship? Small business owners will have the opportunity to showcase their goods and services to local, state, and federal government contracting agencies at this annual matchmaking event. Businesses will also have the opportunity to seek advice from several specialized small business resource agencies.

NONPROFIT PAVILION – PRESENTED BY PARKER LAND SURVEYING 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Nonprofits are vital to the success of any region. In the Lowcountry, we’re blessed with a robust nonprofit community. Our Nonprofit Pavilion will feature a variety of nonprofit organizations. Stop by and learn more about their impact on the community and how you can get involved.

EXPERIENCE THE EXPO 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Explore the Expo floor and meet hundreds of local businesses and business owners exhibiting their products and services. Connect with others in the business community, including small-business entrepreneurs and top executives.

NETWORKING RECEPTION 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Meet with hundreds of professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs from across the region. Food, drinks, and live music by American Idol finalist Clay Page will be provided. Come and enjoy one of the best Business Networking events in the Lowcountry. This is a great place to generate fresh leads and sales.

EXPO PRESENTED BY:

Charleston Regional Business Journal | City of North Charleston

EXPO SPONSORED BY:

Adams Outdoor Advertising | Charleston County Economic Development | Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic | Cumulus Media | Doctors Care | Network Controls | Parker Land Surveying | Rainbow of Charleston | ServiceMASTER of Charleston | State Farm Tony Pope
 

EXPO PARTNERS:

Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic | North Charleston Chamber of Commerce | On Purpose Adventures | Stingray Branding
 

POWER EVENTS SPONSORED BY:

Charleston County Economic Development | Charleston Southern University | Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic | Doctors Care | HLA | MASC | Newsradio 94.3 WSC | Segra | Small Business Development Centers | Synovus