CONVERGE: 2023 Lowcountry Economic Development Summit

CONVERGE: 2023 Lowcountry Economic Development Summit

Connect with other local leaders as we work together to make the Lowcountry the best place in the country to live and do business.

By Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation

Date and time

Monday, January 30, 2023 · 8 - 11:30am EST

Location

Pinckney Hall

114 Sun City Lane Bluffton, SC 29909

About this event

Energizing The Future

The third-annual CONVERGE Lowcountry Economic Development Summit on Monday, January 30, 2023 will bring together hundreds of local business and government leaders and community members who are committed to making the Lowcountry the best place in the country to live and do business.

This year, we're thrilled to welcome retired 4-star General Lloyd ‘Fig’ Newton as our keynote speaker. A former executive at Pratt & Whitney and Board Chair at Polaris Tech Charter School in Ridgeland, Fig will share his unique perspective on the convergence of employer requirements, employee engagement, and public policy.

CONVERGE is all about facilitating collaboration and working together to propel the local economy forward. The event is FREE to attend, but seating is limited. Register now!

  • Network with the region's change agents and deal makers.
  • Hear about the latest successes throughout the region.
  • Learn what’s on the economic development horizon.
  • Hear from retired 4-star Air Force General Lloyd W. “Fig” Newton about the need to prepare South Carolina's future workforce, and learn about his inspiring work with Polaris Tech Charter School in Ridgeland.

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EXCELLENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: Get your organization in front of hundreds of like-minded local influencers. Click here to learn more, and contact John O’Toole at jotoole@beaufortscedc.org or (843) 226-3462 ext. 1 to secure your spot.

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Organized by

The Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation (BCEDC) is the lead entity for organizing, structuring and leading economic development efforts on behalf of Beaufort County. Our vision is to be the collaborative driver for leading economic development efforts in the communities we serve. We do this by working with public officials, key partners, business leaders and the SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance, on the development of small business growth, technology-led growth, workforce development, light industrial sites, and other economic development initiatives necessary to support a healthy and growing economy.

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