A Note from our CEO:
Dear Members,
The Berkeley Chamber is accepting applications for the 2022 Leadership Berkeley Class. I encourage you to apply or have someone from your organization attend. I do not know anyone who is not aware that our business world has changed.
Our Leadership Berkeley program will strive to introduce you to decision-makers and leaders and share public policy issues. We need to understand and address these issues to move our county, region, and state forward.
Take Care!
Lane
Elaine M. Morgan, IOM
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Update on Berkeley County School District |
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Join us for this important update on the Berkeley County School District. Learn the impacts of the growth for the District and the projects and strategic plans they have in place to address the growing changes and future needs for Berkeley County.
Friday, January 28th
9:00 a.m.
Cambria Hotel Summerville,
405 Sigma Drive,
Summerville, SC 29486
Admission Fee:
Members - $25.00
Non Members - $40.00
Featuring Guest Speaker:
Mr. Deon Jackson, Superintendent, Berkeley County School District
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Mr. Deon Jackson
Superintendent, Berkeley County School District
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Mr. Deon Jackson was selected as Berkeley County School District’s Superintendent on May 19, 2021 and officially assumed the role on July 1, 2021. Prior to being named Superintendent of Berkeley County School District, Mr. Jackson served as the Chief Administrative Officer for Pupil Services. Before his role as the Chief Administrative Officer for Pupil Services, he served as the Senior Associate Superintendent of Operations and Administration, where he was responsible for Safety & Security, Transportation, Counseling Services, Health Services, Programs for Students At-Risk, Athletics, Physical Education, ROTC, Military Relations and Drivers Education. While in that role he was also second in command on the administrative level of BCSD and represented the Superintendent when needed.
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The 2022 Economic Forecast is one of our premier events that give you an opportunity to learn about global economic trends and examine the local landscape and factors that keep us competitive, with a look to the future and analysis of what businesses need to know.
This program features an in-depth and candid look at where the national, state, regional, and Berkeley County is heading in the near and long-term future. This event begins the New Year with a bang allowing our members insight for knowing what to expect and assisting them in their organizational plan.
Friday, February 4th
9:00 a.m.
South Carolina Aeronautical Training Center at Trident Technical College
Building 1000
7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston
Admission Fee:
Members - $40.00
Non members - $50.00
Featuring Guest Speakers:
Frank Hefner, Professor of Economics and Director of the Office of Economic Analysis at the College of Charleston
Frank Rainwater, Executive Director of the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office
Thank You to Sponsors!
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For Sponsorship Opportunities - 843-761-8238 or info@berkeleysc.org |
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Frank A. Rainwater is the Executive Director of the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA). RFA is responsible for providing data, independent analysis, and other resources to state and local governments as well as other entities. These resources cover a broad array of topics and services including census and demographic statistics, state and local government finance reports and analysis, state economic trends and forecasts, fiscal analysis of legislative proposals, health care data and analysis, GIS services and mapping of legal boundaries and other items, political redistricting, web-development services, and more. Frank is a native of Columbia, SC and earned his B.A. in Political Science from Clemson University, M.A. in Economics from the University of South Carolina, and J.D. Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. His career in state government has spanned over thirty years and includes service as the Deputy Chief of Staff in the Governor’s Office, Deputy State Treasurer, Chief Economist, as well as service to the South Carolina Senate and House of Representatives, Denmark Technical College, Budget & Control Board, and Tax Commission.
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Frank Hefner, Ph. D., is a Professor of Economics and director of the Office of Economic Analysis at the College of Charleston. He received his B.A. Degree in Economics from Rutgers College and his M.A. and Ph.D. Degrees from the University of Kansas. He taught at Washburn University in Topeka while he was a research assistant in the Institute for Policy and Social Research at the University of Kansas and at the University of South Carolina where he served as a research economist in the Division of Research. Dr. Hefner's research interests include regional economic development and forecasting. He participates in the Regional Advisory Committee of the S.C. Board of Economic Advisors. He is a past president of the Southern Regional Science Association. He has been frequently quoted in the press and has commented on economic conditions on local television and radio stations and before a number of organizations.
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Nexton Development Special Presentation |
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The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a presentation on the Nexton Development. This will be a great opportunity to learn the latest developments and projections for the Nexton community.
Tuesday, February 8th
9:00 a.m.
Cambria Hotel Summerville,
405 Sigma Drive,
Summerville, SC 29486
Admission Fee:
Members - $25.00
Non Members - $40.00
Featuring Guest Speaker:
Mr. Brent Gibadlo, Vice President, Operations - Brookfield Properties
Thank You to Sponsors!
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For Sponsorship Opportunities - 843-761-8238 or info@berkeleysc.org |
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Brent Gibadlo is the team leader of Brookfield’s Charleston office. His primary responsibility is Nexton, an award-winning,5,000-acre mixed-use community that was named the 2021 top master-planned community in the U.S. by the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB). Located in Summerville, S.C., Nexton also received the Grand Award for best Community Land Plan during the Pacific Coast Builders Conference’s 2020 Gold Nugget Awards. Upon completion, Nexton will include more than 10,000 homes and over 6 million square feet of commercial property. Brent has been involved in every aspect of developing Nexton since the community’s inception in 2009 as part of the development team at Westrock.
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2022 Leadership Berkeley Enrollment |
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We are now enrolling for our Leadership Berkeley Class of 2022!
This is a great opportunity to assist your organization in building stronger leaders with knowledge on key issues and contacts for your organization. Leadership Berkeley graduates are and have become political, business and community leaders.
Space is limited so reserve your seat today!
The class begins February 2022, deadlines to accept applications is January 28, 2022.
Tuition for Members: $1,000.00
Tuition for Non-Members: $1,200.00
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Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 968, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
www.berkeleysc.org
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