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Preparing for Earthquakes and Hurricanes Workshop
The Charleston region is extremely susceptible to damage from both hurricanes and earthquakes. One in four businesses will experience a crisis each year. How can you make sure your business will survive? Creating and implementing a business continuity plan will help strengthen your business operations and reduce the risk to your company.
On Thursday, July 31, the Chamber’s Business Continuity Planning Council will host a workshop to assist companies on creating and implementing a business continuity plan from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Chamber Boardroom. Attendees will be provided a sample business continuity plan that they can take back to their company and use as a guide to begin creating their own plan. By creating a plan, you can ensure the safety of your employees; know what will happen to your equipment and important files, and also what the next steps you should take after the disaster to get your business back up and running. The workshop will also include a panel discussion of case studies of local businesses that have implemented business plans. Attendees will hear about their experiences and lessons learned in creating a business continuity plan.
This workshop is a great opportunity for businesses to learn how they can minimize the negative effects a disaster can have on their company by creating a business continuity plan. Anyone that is interested in sustaining their business should attend.
Speakers:
Case Study: Business Recovery After Hurricane Katrina
Jason Prechter, Investment Professional, 360 Financial Partners
City and County Response to Earthquakes and Hurricanes
Shaun Jones, Charleston County Emergency Preparedness Department
Tom O'Brien, Deputy Director of Technical Services, City of Charleston
The Threat of Earthquakes in our Region
Dr. Steven Jaume', Associate Professor, Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, College of Charleston
The Earthquake of 1886: What Would it Look Like Today?
Richard Côté. President, South Carolina Earthquake Awareness Association and Author of City of Heroes: The Great Charleston Earthquake of 1886
Business Continuity Planning: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Business
Business Continuity Planning Council
Sponsors: Immedion, REVERSE 911, eGroup, Weather Guard Hurricane Protection
To view the agenda or to register online, click here.
For more information contact Jill Galmarini at 805.3015 or jgalmarini@charlestonchamber.org.
Important Private Sector Survey of Preparedness and Continuity Practices
The Riley Institute at the College of Charleston is conducting a Private Sector Survey of Preparedness and Continuity Practices to understand business continuity planning in the region. The survey will provide valuable information in gauging how prepared businesses are to be able to deal with a disaster, including the extent of the plans in place to effectively continue operations. The survey is designed for both private (privately or publicly held) companies as well as nonprofits.
The survey will benefit our Community and Regional Resilience Initiative and will provide the region with additional important data.
To access the survey, click here.
The first page of the survey gives an explanation for its purpose and provides information about confidentiality.
The data collected for the survey will be made available to the business community, and will be compared with other selected regions. Look for the results to the survey this fall.
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FastTrac® TechVenture Launches a Third Class in September
While the traditional business venture can typically find funding through local lenders, the assets of a technology based company face a different set of challenges. The road is less traveled for the typical tech start-up so the risk is higher.
The challenges that face tech companies in South Carolina are not new. Fortunately, with the help of the South Carolina Venture Capital Act and SCLaunch!, there is more money available, but tech giant wanna be’s have to do their part. They have to develop the business plan and prepare for investor presentations based on market facts and financial projections.
FastTrac® TechVenture helps entrepreneurs map out their vision and develop a sound plan for their company. It helps create an environment where successful entrepreneurs, launched by both bootstrapping and venture capital share their survival tips. This class is designed to prepare you for your launch. So if your eyes are filled with the desire to be the next Google, come join us. The classes begin in September and are three hours a week for 10 weeks and will truly make an impact on your business.
For class information, visit www.fasttracsc.org
Fall 2008 ThinkTEC Networking Forums
Web 2.0 101
Thursday, August 21, 7:30 - 9 a.m.
On Thursday, August 21 join ThinkTEC for an introduction on Web 2.0 and how it came to be. Hear case studies from local companies who found success implementing Web 2.0 applications on their websites.
Venture Capital Forum
Thursday, October 16, Time TBA
On Thursday, October 16 join ThinkTEC for a forum educating entrepreneurs and small business owners on the different stages of funding and what makes a company attractive to investors.
More information on forums to come. For questions or to register contact Jill Galmarini at jgalmarini@charlestonchamber.org.
Mark Your Calendar...
July 31 - Hurricane & Earthquake Preparedness Workshop
August 21 - Web 2.0 101
October 16 - Venture Capital Forum
For additional events and event information please contact Emily Brown at 843.805.3042 or ebrown@charlestonchamber.org.
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20th Endowed Chair is First Woman Hired to Program
As reported by the Charleston Daily Business Journal on Monday, July 14, 2008.
South Carolina has attracted its 20th world-renowned researcher through its state-funded endowed chairs program, the S.C. Centers of Economic Excellence announced Friday.
To read more , click here.
Understanding the Evolving Role of the Federal Government in U.S. Innovation
As reported by SSTI Weekly Digest on Wednesday, July 16, 2008.
Collaborative research, particularly federally funded R&D, is playing an increasingly significant role in producing the top innovations each year, according to a new analysis released by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF). Where Do Innovations Come From? Transformations in U.S. National Innovation System, 1970-2006 shows a dramatically diminishing role for the largest firms acting independently to fuel future technological advances.
To read more, click here.
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Upcoming FastTrac® Classes
FastTracSC, with programs all across the state, announces upcoming Entrepreneurial Training Programs. Join the network of hundreds of other South Carolina Entrepreneurs and get your business off the ground or take your existing business to new levels.
FastTrac® GrowthVenture - Columbia
Date: 07-29-2008
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Meets Tuesdays for 10 sessions in Columbia
FastTrac® GrowthVenture - Orangeburg
Date: 09-08-2008
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Meets Mondays for 10 sessions in Orangeburg
FastTrac® GrowthVenture - Rock Hill
Date: 09-08-2008
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Meets Mondays for 10 sessions in Rock Hill
FastTrac® GrowthVenture - Bluffton
Date: 09-08-2008
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Meets Mondays for 10 sessions in Bluffton
FastTrac® NewVenture - Charleston
Date: 09-09-2008
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Meets Tuesdays for 10 sessions in Charleston
FastTrac® GrowthVenture - Georgetown
Date: 09-09-2008
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Meets Tuesdays for 10 sessions in Georgetown
FastTrac® TechVenture- Charleston
Date: 09-10-2008
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Meets Wednesdays for 10 sessions in Charleston
FastTrac® TechVenture- Greenville
Date: 09-10-2008
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Meets Wednesdays for 10 sessions in Greenville
FastTrac® GrowthVenture - Greenville
Date: 09-11-2008
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Meets Thursdays for 10 sessions in Greenville
FastTrac® GrowthVenture - Charleston
Date: 09-11-2008
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Meets Thursdays for 10 sessions in Charleston
The FastTrac® Entrepreneurial Training courses, FastTrac® NewVenture, geared toward the budding entrepreneur, and FastTrac® GrowthVenture, geared toward entrepreneurs with existing businesses who want to take it to new levels, led by experienced facilitators in conjunction with mentor workshop leaders who are entrepreneurs with extensive company building, bootstrapping, and fund-raising experience. For more information visit www.fasttracsc.org or call Vickie Waller, FastTracSC Coordinator at 805.3110 or vwaller@charlestonchamber.org.
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ThinkTEC is an initiative of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce.
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