Charleston Currents – Keith Summey

PHOTO: Big networking event slated for March 23

North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey, right, talked last year with a vendor at the North Charleston Business Expo, which returns Thursday as the Lowcountry’s largest business-to-business event,. The Expo, which will be held from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Charleston Area Convention Center, will showcase 175 area organizations and businesses. The event, now in its third year, is free. A networking reception will follow from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. There’s also a luncheon earlier with area mayors and leaders, but registration is required.

by Charleston Currents · 03/20/2017 · Comments are Disabled · Photos

FOCUS: Expo expands to offer more resources to businesses, job-hunters

Staff reports | When the City of North Charleston introduced the North Charleston Business Expo in 2015, the goal was to help businesses collaborate and grow. After a successful inaugural run, the Business Expo has expanded, joining with Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC and Charleston County to offer targeted resources for businesses and employment seekers. In addition, exhibitor participants have increased to 200.

Scheduled for April 21 at the Charleston Area Convention Center, the Business Expo will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by a networking reception through 6:30 p.m. Admission, parking, and Wi-Fi are free.