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Please join us for our 15th annual Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Expo, driven by Crews Subaru and scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., at the Omar Shrine Convention Center. The Expo is designed to be both fun and educational, with interactive exhibitor booths that offer demonstrations, samples and food.
New this year--a job fair, our Building Business Podcast will be live onsite, and more.
There will be a happy hour from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission and parking are FREE.
The VIP Networking Event will be after vendor set up on Wednesday, September 17 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Do you want to learn more about the Expo? Email info@mountpleasantchamber.org
Venue Omar Shrine Convention Center Address 176 Patriots Point Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464, US Start: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, 11:00 a.m. EDT Ends: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT
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Mark you calendars and join us for a truly unique and fun event. Enjoy a drink and poke under the hood of some of Charleston's leading tech companies.
Product Jam is a one-of-a-kind showcase and storytelling night for builders. It’s part demo day, part founder talk, and part community mixer - designed to give you a front-row seat to the future of tech.
This isn’t a polished pitch competition or a stiff corporate demo. Product Jam is about real ideas, raw energy, and honest conversations. This is where the real stories live - not just the finished product, but the messy, creative, and human process of building. Product Jam celebrates that journey as much as the destination.
Who's Jamming?
Querri (http://www.querri.com/): Reinventing how we query, explore, and learn from data.
Caddie AI (https://www.linkedin.com/company/go-caddie-ai/): An AI-powered caddie designed to give builders real-time insights and strategy.
Code/+/Trust (https://www.codeandtrust.com/): A Charleston-based software studio bringing bold ideas to life with code.
Workforce Wave (http://www.workforcewave.com/): Voice AI agents that help companies capture more revenue and efficiency from every call.
Golden Circle - Virtual Reality Environments : An immersive platform redefining how we gather, collaborate, socialize and connect across distance.
September 18, 2025 from 5:30-7:30PM @ 665 Johnnie Dodds, Suite 201. Snack & drinks and some really cool tech.
Want to make a real difference in your community? Not all charity efforts create lasting change—but we can learn to help better.
Join us for a practical, eye-opening workshop on how compassion, charity, and justice work together to create impact. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls, build relationships that empower, and engage in community development that leads to real change.
What You’ll Learn:
✔ What makes charity effective—and what can unintentionally cause harm
✔ The real causes of poverty and why defining it correctly matters
✔ Relief, rehabilitation, and development—and when to apply each
✔ Common challenges to impact—like the benefits cliff and cultural differences
✔ How to transition from “doing for” to “doing with” for sustainable change
Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, you’ll gain practical tools to make your volunteering and giving more impactful. Whether you’re new to community work or a seasoned leader, this workshop will challenge and equip you to do good better.
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The premiere of *This Happy Land*, a powerful new documentary exploring the first two major waves of Jewish immigration to America and their journey to Charleston. The film brings to life stories of resilience, identity, and hope, highlighting how Jewish immigrants helped shape the American experience.
The Charleston premiere also serves as a fundraiser for the Jewish Historical Society of South Carolina (JHSSC). In support of their mission to preserve and share Jewish history across the state, 50% of all ticket sales will benefit JHSSC.
Dale Rosengarten was a huge part of this project, and her current project is reprinting "A Portion of the People (https://apop.library.cofc.edu/)". They are now in the process of securing funding in the amount of $7000 so that the University of South Carolina Press may reprint this very important book. We hope to help them reach their goal. I believe it takes a village to achieve a goal.
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Food and Beverage workers are the heroes of this town, and we want to give them a night to both enjoy, and compete! Every Monday is F&B Workers night! That means: 50% off food for F&B employees $30 Game Pass + Beer & Shot or Game Pass + Potion Cocktail $1 off food/drinks for everyone else Every Monday night starting Sept 9, Charleston’s food & bev warriors leave the kitchen and enter the arena for gaming glory. ️ Each week, one restaurant competitor will claim the Golden Spatula and bragging rights until the next challenge. Do you have what it takes to win the Golden Spatula? Mondays, 5–10 PM | Reforged Gaming Lounge
Tech After Five connects the tech community. We invite IT Professionals, Startups, Entrepreneurs and their community of support to come together and make meaningful professional connections.
We are at a new location! We now meet in North Charleston at the Reforged Gaming Lounge! Meetings are on the 4th Tuesday of EVERY MONTH!
Grab your ticket! Tell your friends!
You may be looking for work or looking to hire. You might be looking for customers or prospects. You may need co-founders, partners or mentors. We’ve got you covered.
Tech After Five is not like other networking events. We work particularly hard to make sure we get the right people in the room and then make sure it’s easy for you to find each other. Sign up using the right ticket type for you. We will then follow up with custom emails that let you know who you can expect to meet. We will print custom badges for the event that make it easy for you to find the people you are looking for.
We know that networking can be hard. We try to make it as easy as possible for you to meet the right people. We know that when smart people come together we can make things happen. We hope you will join us and become part of our community.
Every week, 1 Million Cups gives entrepreneurs a platform to present their business to a supportive community for ideas and connections to grow it. It's not a pitch; it's a chance to learn and collaborate.
Calling all solo business owners! Join us for our next Solopreneur Meet-Up — a dynamic gathering designed to connect, grow, and elevate your business. This session, created in collaboration with Victoria Michaels of VM Copywriting, will help our solopreneurs navigate and strategically utilize LinkedIn as a revenue-generating asset. About VM Copywriting Founder of VM Copywriting, Victoria Michaels teaches CEOs and founders how to monetize LinkedIn by building visibility, establishing thought leadership, and attracting high-value opportunities and clients. Her journey began three years ago as a job seeker. By applying personal branding principles and mastering the art of networking and cold outreach, she landed her first role in the tech industry (with no degree). That experience showed her firsthand the power of LinkedIn when used strategically. Her growing online presence soon opened doors beyond employment. She was invited to partner with an executive career coaching firm, where she trained job seekers to leverage LinkedIn to tell their stories, strengthen their personal brand, and unlock new opportunities. In December, Victoria launched VM Copywriting to bring the same principles to CEOs and founders; helping them move from simply posting content to building a system of inbound trust, visibility, and consistent deal flow. Today, she partners with leaders to create voice-driven content strategies that turn LinkedIn from “just another platform” into a revenue-generating asset.
RSVP now and be part of a community that’s invested in you.
Coffee to be provided! Space is limited so register today!
Members: Sign up for free. Non-Members $15 a ticket
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Join the CharlestonHacks Community for an after-work social Happy Hour at Revelry Brewery designed to connect Charleston's vibrant tech community! Whether you're a coder, designer, entrepreneur, or just passionate about all things tech, this is your chance to unwind, network, and build lasting connections.
Michael Houck, Founder of Founding Journey & Megaphone
After raising $23M from a16z, Balaji Srinivasan, and others for his hacker-house-turned-venture-fund, Michael Houck has built a 300,000+ person audience and bootstrapped a personal holding company to $3M in revenue. He's an early investor in startups like Figure.ai and Beehiiv who started his career as part of the early team that built Uber Eats, and a product manager at Airbnb.
Workshop 1: Your First Steps with AI (October 2)
Workshop 2: The Human Centric Data Toolkit (October 16)
Workshop 3: Hands-On Building Your First No-Code AI Automation (November 6)
Workshop 4: From Data to Decision: Building a Data Strategy (November 20)
For one weekend, discover how far you can push the frontier of vibecoding with AI.
Build something that could only exist through vibecoding, not just a shortcut for routine coding tasks, but a project that reveals AI’s most interesting potential. If it feels a little risky, you’re on the right track.
Friday: Kickoff + team formation. Saturday: Work Day: Push AI tools until they surprise you. Sunday: Demo something bold enough that people can’t believe it was built in a weekend!
The Memorial Walk is a heartfelt tribute to babies gone too soon, inspired by the memory of Ari Foss Silverman. Created with love and purpose, this walk honors the lives of those lost and stands as a symbol of hope for grieving families. Every step taken supports the Ari Foss Foundation’s mission to provide financial assistance for funeral and cremation costs, helping families through unimaginable heartbreak. Together, we walk to remember, to support, and to ensure no family has to face this journey alone.
Join us for the Hustle & Flow Happy Hour Series, co-hosted by EO Charleston and the Harbor Entrepreneur Center! This exciting event, held from 5–7pm in the Atrium at HEC, is all about bringing together entrepreneurs to share ideas, build connections, and have a great time.
Hey, Dig Nation … MARK. THOSE. CALENDARS!
On Thursday, October 22, from 5:00–8:00 PM, we’re pulling back the curtain on what’s brewing for the 2026 DIG SOUTH Tech Summit and the 2nd annual Charleston Tech Week.
Sneak Peek is like a live movie trailer with cocktails and new connections.
We’ll officially crack open the CTW “Call for Events,” give an early shout‑out to the speakers and sponsors who jump on board now, and unveil a brand‑new mentorship program for high‑schoolers in partnership with Charleston County School District.
And because good things come in packs, Sneak Peek is part of a larger blow‑out with our friends at The Harbor Entrepreneur Center, Code/&/Trust, EO Charleston and Tech After Five.
Stay tuned for further details.
Until then, clear your schedule, spread the word and enjoy the weekend, my friends.
Cheers,
Stanfield
P.S. Dig South Tech Summit dates: June 11-12, 2026
P.P.S. Charleston Tech Week dates: June 8-12, 2026
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Charleston’s tech and creative meetup groups are joining forces this Halloween!
Join us at Frothy Beard on October 29 for a Halloween Meetup Mashup!
We’re teaming up with Charleston Women in Tech, Charleston InfoSec Group, SC Tech, Dig South, and TechYeet Charleston to bring the whole community together for one big night. It's a chance to meet, mix, and mash up with the community.
Wear a costume, bring a friend, and be part of the mashup. RSVP today!
Time and time again conventional medicine has labeled individuals with a diagnosis, prescribed drug after drug with no long-term solution, created more sickness and disease, and has left individuals feeling lost in their health care.
Functional and natural medicine is on the rise for prevention and complementary treatment of chronic disease. Accredited funtional practitioners go beyond a clinical diagnosis and provide care that attributes to your overall health and wellness by focusing on root-cause healing for your body and mind.
Join us for the Launch of the Future of Workforce Health Initiative and be a part of the movement that pushes against quick-fix solutions!
This exclusive event brings together employers, brokers, insurance carriers, wellness leaders, and innovators to explore how companies are reshaping healthcare by integrating functional and root-cause medicine into employee benefits.
Event Panelists
Tracy Awe: Director of Strategic Alliances at Function Health
Tracy is the Director of Strategic Alliances at Function - a proactive health platform that gives individuals access to 100+ advanced lab tests, insights from licensed clinicians, a personalized Action Plan, and optional Function Scans for whole-body MRI imaging. Function helps people monitor changes in their health over time and take informed steps to improve their health - supporting better outcomes for both individuals and the businesses they power.
Ben Davis: CEO and Executive Producer at MOONDOG Animation Stuidos
Ben is the co-founder of MOONDOG Animation Studio, where he serves as CEO and Executive Producer. Under his leadership, MOONDOG has partnered with clients such as the Kennedy Space Center, Peacock, Netflix, Estée Lauder, and Michelin to create content that engages audiences and inspires meaningful change.
David Thedinga: Founder and CEO of Tikvah Health and Wellness
David is the founder and CEO of Tikvah Health & Wellness, a Charleston-based company redefining healthcare by integrating functional and root cause medicine into employer-sponsored plans. A proven sales and marketing leader, he’s passionate about expanding access to root-cause solutions that improve health outcomes and lower costs.
Dr. Patrick Lovegrove: Medical Director of Merge Medical Center
Patrick is the Medical Director of Merge Medical Center and a board-certified family physician with 20+ years of experience. A former U.S. Air Force Flight Surgeon, he brings expertise in holistic, functional, integrative, and preventive medicine. At Merge Medical, he focuses on addressing root causes and creating personalized care plans to help patients achieve lasting wellness.
Event Highlights
From Sick Care to Prevention & Healing: Why reactive care models are failing today’s workforce — and how prevention and comeplementary healing driven strategies improve outcomes and reduce long-term costs.
The Power of Early Diagnostic Tools: How advanced testing (labs, genomics, functional assessments) uncovers risks earlier and leads to better, measurable results for employees and employers alike.
Access to Functional Medicine in Employer-Sponsored Plans: Innovative ways employers are expanding benefits to include functional and integrative care — regardless of income, location, or coverage tier.
Collaboration Between Employers, Providers, and Insurance Carriers: Real-world examples of cross-sector partnerships reshaping employee health programs — plus actionable models for implementation.
Human Stories That Drive Change: Powerful testimonials highlighting lives transformed by early intervention and holistic care — and the ripple effects on families, productivity, and cost savings.
Who Should Attend
Employers & HR Leaders seeking innovative benefit solutions
Self-Insured and Level Funded Groups
Insurance Carriers, and Stop-loss Carriers focused on employer/employee health & wellbeing, innovation, and cost containment
Wellness & Functional Medicine Practitioners
Brokers & Benefit Consultants
Community Leaders passionate about transforming employee health
Organized by Tikvah Health and Wellness
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Dig South is mixing it up with Rise & Grind: Fresh Faces—a coffee-fueled meetup for Charleston’s newest movers, shakers, builders, and career-switching rockstars.
Whether you’re fresh to town, fresh to the industry, or just ready for fresher convos, this is your chance to say “good morning” to new opportunity and caffeinate your connections.
☕ Expect strong coffee, warm welcomes, and Dig South's special guests TBA
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