Agenda
Who should attend the South Carolina Business Summit?
Small Business Owners
Learn digital marketing and e-commerce strategies for business growth.
Entrepreneurs
Gain insights on branding and innovating in digital landscapes.
Business Professionals
Expand networks, discover digital strategies for professional advancement.
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Explore digital entrepreneurship through interactive expert-led sessions.
What's in store at the South Carolina Business Summit?
Summit Agenda
Explore a diverse lineup of dynamic presentations, discussions, and activities designed to inspire, educate, and empower you at the South Carolina Business Summit presented by Benedict College Women’s Business Center.
A summary of the agenda is provided below. Click the button for a detailed version.
Theme: Innovating for Growth
Strategies to Transform Your Business in the Digital Age
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8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration/Check-In
9:00 AM - 9:25 AM
Opening Remarks and Welcome Addresses
Shauna R. Cooper, Executive Director, Benedict College Women's Business Center (WBC) | Dr. Roslyn Artis, President & CEO, Benedict College | Chris Zimmer, Midlands and Upstate South Carolina Market President, Truist
9:25 AM - 10:15 AM
Keynote Speech: Strategic Innovation: Transforming Your Business in a Rapidly Changing Landscape
Mimi Striplin, Owner, Tiny Tassel
Introduced by: Tanya Rodriguez-Hodges, WBC Advisory Board Member & Executive Director, Latino Community Development Corp.
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
WBC Client Recogitions and Door Prizes
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Digital Tools and Techniques for Effective Branding
Eric Elliott, President, VIP Marketing and Advertising
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pitch Competition
12:00 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch Plenary: Strategies for Successful Product Launches
Speakers: Rozalynn Goodwin, CEO, GaBBy Bows | Kathleen Agustin, Owner, PAG Marketing & Print | Russell O. Brown, Attorney Russell O. Brown Law Firm, LLC
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Marketplace Showcase, Networking, & Table Talk Discussions on Marketing, Led by Industry Experts