Agenda

Who should attend the South Carolina Business Summit?

Femal Entrepreneur of Color and Digital Marketing

Small Business Owners

Learn digital marketing and e-commerce strategies for business growth.

Entrepreneurs

Gain insights on branding and innovating in digital landscapes.

Female Entrepreneurs Networking at a Conference

Business Professionals

Expand networks, discover digital strategies for professional advancement.

Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Explore digital entrepreneurship through interactive expert-led sessions.

South Carolina Small Business Summit - Benedict College Women's Business Center

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

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