Clarke Thompson, S.C. Department of Commerce
September 9, 2008

Past Events Archive
 
June 10, 2008
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Port Update"
Speaker Bernard (Bernie) S. Groseclose, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of the S.C. State Ports Authority
Time Starts at 11:45 a.m., ends at 1:30 p.m., and includes 15-minutes "networking with speaker" time
Location Harbour Club - 35 Prioleau Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401 - (843) 723-9680
 
May 13, 2008
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Overview of the Global Logistics Triangle, Jafza and Other Projects"
Speaker Gregg Robinson, Executive Director of Orangeburg County Development Commission
Time Starts at 11:45 a.m., ends at 1:30 p.m., and includes 15-minutes "networking with speaker" time
Location Harbour Club - 35 Prioleau Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401 - (843) 723-9680
 
April 15, 2008
Event Annual Banquet
Topic "The Charleston Soirée", CWIT's 6th Annual Banquet Event
Feature CWIT's premier event "The Charleston Soirée", CWIT's 6th Annual Banquet!
Time Cocktails, Networking, and Music start at 6:00 p.m., and the Dinner Program starts at 7:30 p.m
Location The Doubletree Guest Suites Charleston - Historic District - 181 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401 - (843)577-2644
 
March 11, 2008
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Homeland Security & U.S. Customs Update"
Speaker Pam Zaresk, CBP Port Director for Charleston, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Time Starts at 11:45 a.m., ends at 1:30 p.m., and includes 15-minutes "networking with speaker" time
Location Harbour Club - 35 Prioleau Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401 - (843) 723-9680
 
February 12, 2008
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Balancing Leadership in Every Day Living"
Speaker Discussion on leadership with Tom Kent, College of Charleston professor, businessman, and author
Time Starts at 11:45 a.m., ends at 1:30 p.m., and includes 15-minutes "networking with speaker" time
Location Harbour Club - 35 Prioleau Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401 - (843) 723-9680
 
January 8, 2008
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Outlook for South Carolina in 2008"
Speaker Discussion on the "Outlook for South Carolina in 2008" with Andy Brack, former congressional candidate, daily news service and communications strategy consultant, businessman, and author
Time Starts at 11:45 a.m., ends at 1:30 p.m., and includes 15-minutes "networking with speaker" time
Location Harbour Club 35 Prioleau Street, Charleston, SC 29401 - (843) 723-9680
 
December 3, 2007
Event Members Only Event
Topic "Membership Appreciation Social"
Host Membership Appreciation Social at the "All For You Salon and Spa" where CWIT members are welcome to come relax & enjoy!
Time In order to attend, you must be a CWIT member in good standing
Location Village Square Shopping Center - 1660 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, #16, Charleston, S.C. - (843)556-0590
 
November 13, 2007
Event Fieldtrip
Topic "Force Protection Site Visit and Tour"
Host Mr. Wayne Phillips, Vice President of Business Development, Tour of Force Protection Industries
Time Attendees must be US Citizens
Criteria Please indicate that you are a U.S. Citizen, provide your date of birth, and provide your drivers license number when you submit your RSVP. Event directions will be emailed upon reservation confirmation. Note - you must bring to the event a valid drivers license or passport, and a completed non-disclosure form.
 
October 25, 2007
Event Oktoberfest
Topic "German Beer Samples & Traditional Beer Garden Dining"
Sponsors Southern Wine & Spirits and Whole Foods Markets
Time Starts at 5:30 pm, ends at 7:30 pm
Location Elks Lodge #42 - 1113 Sam Rittenburg Blvd, Charleston, S.C. - (843) 577-8184
 
October 9, 2007
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Legislative & Regulatory Issues Affecting International Trade"
Speaker Attorney Evelyn Suarez, Partner, Williams Mullen, Washington, D.C. for a discussion on "Legislative and Regulatory Issues Affecting International Trade"
Time Starts at 11:45 a.m., ends at 1:30 p.m., and includes 15-minutes "networking with speaker" time
Location North Charleston Convention Center - Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Drive, Charleston, S.C. 29418, Park Free in Lot A - (843) 529-5011
 
September 11, 2007
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "A discussion about two case studies involving two successful SC exporters followed by presentations by Louise Schmidt - Life Industries & Lynne Becker - Me Too Mommy! on challenges each have faced in international markets"
Speaker Ann Watts, Director of the U.S. Commercial Service – Columbia, U.S. Department of Commerce
Time Starts at 11:45 a.m., ends at 1:30 p.m., and includes 15-minutes "networking with speaker" time
Location North Charleston Convention Center - Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Drive, Charleston, S.C. 29418, Park Free in Lot A - (843) 529-5011
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June 12, 2007
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "CU-ICAR, as a Global Model for Engineering Advances, & Strategic Partnerships Forged with BMW, Michelin, Timken & Others"
Speaker Bob Geolas, Executive Director of the Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR)
Time Starts at 11:45 a.m., ends at 1:30 p.m., and includes 15-minutes "networking with speaker" time
Location North Charleston Convention Center, Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Drive, Charleston, S.C. 29418, Park Free in Lot A - (843) 529-5011
 
May 8, 2007
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Partnering Major Trade Entities to Better Serve South Carolina Companies”
Speaker Amy Thomson, Chairwoman of the SC International Trade Coalition
Time Starts at 11:45 a.m., ends at 1:30 p.m., and includes 15-minutes "networking with speaker" time
Location North Charleston Convention Center - Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Drive, Charleston, SC 29418, Park Free in Lot A - (843) 529-5011
 
April 10, 2007
Event Annual Banquet
Topic "The Charleston Soirée", CWIT's 5th Annual Banquet Event
Feature CWIT's premier event offering an evening of professional networking, fine dinning and all the niceties members and guests have come to expect at this spectacular annual event.
Time The silent auction, cocktails, networking, and music starts at 6:00 p.m., and dinner program starts at 7:30 p.m.
Location The Charleston Place hotel - Downtown Charleston - 205 Meeting Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401 - (843) 722-4900
 
March 13, 2007
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Trends in International Trade and SC Manufacturing"
Speaker Lewis F. Gossett - President, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
Time Starts at 11:45 am, ends at 1:30 pm, and includes a 15-minute "networking with speaker" time.
Location North Charleston Convention Center, Coliseum Club North Room - 5001 Coliseum Drive, Charleston, S.C. 29418 - Park Free in Lot A - (843) 529-5011
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February 27, 2007
Event Fundraising Event
Topic "Wine Tasting" starting at 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., at the fabulous Tristan Restaurant"
Feature A truly "tasty" event with delicious hors d'oeuvres and a variety of wine to sample and purchase.
RSVP RSVP by February 21, 2007.
Location Tristan Restaurant in the City Market - Downtown - at 55 South Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401 - (843) 534-2155
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February 13, 2007
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Professional Development - Educating Women on the Importance of Retirement Planning"
Speaker Lynn Anne Christensen, Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch
Time Starts at 11:45 a.m., ends at 1:30 p.m., and includes 15-minutes "networking with speaker" time
Location Embassy Suites Hotel Airport -Convention Ctr - North Charleston 5055 International Blvd, N. Charleston, South Carolina, United States 29418 - (843) 747-1882
 
January 9, 2007
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Learning to Learn: What to do in the Morning in the New Modern World"
Speaker John Warner - Founder & Publisher of Swamp Fox, will present "the change we are experiencing is so profound that looking back people will define the time in which we live as the beginning of modern."
Time Starts at 11:45 a.m., ends at 1:30 p.m., and includes 15-minutes "networking with speaker" time
Location Embassy Suites Hotel Airport -Convention Ctr - North Charleston 5055 International Blvd, N. Charleston, S.C., U.S. 29418 - (843) 747-1882
 
December 5, 2006
Event Members Only Event
Topic "Membership Appreciation Social"
Host Indulgence Salon
Note Members Only
Location 1136 Hungryneck Boulevard, Suite I, Mt Pleasant, S.C. 29464 - (843) 849-7700
 
November 14, 2006
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Maersk’s Liner Service to India, and Parent Company - A.P. Møller’s Role as a Leading Investor in India’s Economy"
Speaker Maria Batista - Director of Import Customer Service for Maersk Inc., the North America agent for Maersk Line and subsidiary of A.P. Møller - Maersk Group.
Time Starts at 11:45 a.m., ends at 1:30 p.m., and includes 15-minutes "networking with speaker" time
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave - N. Charleston, S.C. 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
October 10, 2006
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Legislation Impacting International Trade and Waterborne Commerce"
Speaker Barbara Melvin – Manager of Government Relations for the SCSPA, Neil Rashley - Director of Governmental Affairs & Deputy General Counsel for the SCDOC, and Lynn Murray – Legislative Liaison for McNair Law Firm
Time Starts at 11:45 am - ends at 1:30 pm
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave, N Charleston, S.C. 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
September 12, 2006
Event Fieldtrip
Topic "Innovation, Manufacturing Precision ... and the Charleston Ports ... as Drivers in Global Market Leadership"
Host Tom McPartland - MeadWestvaco Specialty Chemicals Vice President of Business Ventures, MeadWestvaco
Time Starts at 11:45 am - ends at 1:30 pm
Location North Charleston (detailed directions will be provided upon registration) - (843) 577-8184
 
June 13, 2006
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic “The Changing Face of South Carolina: Latino Immigration in a Global Perspective”
Speaker Dr. Elaine Lacy - Professor of History at USC Aiken and Director of Research Initiatives, Consortium for Latino Immigration Studies, University of South Carolina, at Columbia
Starts at 11:45 am - ends at 1:30 pm
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave - N Charleston, SC 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
May 9, 2006
Event Fieldtrip
Topic Tour of the SC State Ports Authority - Wando Terminal
Host Byron Miller - Director, Public Relations, SC State Port Authority
Co-host Allison Skipper, Associate, Public Relations, SC State Port Authority
Location Wando Terminal (detailed directions will be provided upon registration) - (843) 577- 8184
 
April 11, 2006
Event CWIT's 4th Annual Banquet Event, "The Charleston Soirée"
Topic "Reflections on and Adventures of Opening Global Markets"
Keynote Speaker Karen M. Lezny - Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative for the Free Trade Area of the Americas, Office of the US Trade Representative
The silent auction, cocktails, networking, and music starts at 6:30 p.m., and dinner program starts at 7:30 p.m.
Location Charleston Place Hotel - 6:30 pm - 205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401 - (843) 722-4900
 
March 14, 2006
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "International Market Cycles and Trends into 2007"
Speaker Elizabeth Colbert-Busch - Director of Sales and Marketing for the South Atlantic Region, OOCL (USA) Inc
Starts at 11:45 am - ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave, N Charleston, S.C. 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
February 14, 2006
Event Professional Development Seminar
Topic "Negotiating Skills"
Speaker Jim Geffert - President, Dale Carnegie Training of SC
Starts at 11:45 am - ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave, N Charleston, S.C. 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
January 10, 2006
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "The Status of South Carolina’s Women"
Speaker Sandra J. Teel - Associate Director, Moore School of Business
Time Starts at 11:45 am, ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave, N Charleston, SC 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
November 29, 2005
Event Membership Only Event
Topic "Membership Appreciation Social"
Hostess Anne Worsham Richardson - Artist/Owner, Birds I View Gallery
Members Only.
Location Birds I View Gallery - Location: 119-A Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401 - (843) 723-1276
 
November 8, 2005
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "New Programs and Actions by US Customs and Border Protection"
Speaker Pam Zaresk - Port Director, US Customs and Border Protection
Time Starts at 11:45 am, ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave, N Charleston, S.C. 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
October 11, 2005
Event Fieldtrip
Topic Tug Boat Harbor Tour
Host Joe Buckheister - Vice President & General Manager
Time Starts at 11:45 am, ends at 1:30 pm.
Location McAllister Towing Site (entrance to former Navy Base) - 1120 North Port Drive - North Charleston, SC 29405 - (843) 577-6449
 
September 13, 2005
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Partnering Your Business with SBA for Successful Growth"
Speaker Nuby J. Fowler - Regional Administrator, US Small Business Administration (SBA)
Starts at 11:45 am, ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave - N Charleston, S.C. 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
June 14, 2005
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Women in International Business (What They Don't Tell You in School)"
Speaker Dalhi N. Myers - Attorney, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
Starts at 11:45 am, ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave - N Charleston, S.C. 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
May 10, 2005
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "The New American City"
Speaker John Knott - President and Co-Founder of the Noisette Company
Time Starts at 11:45 am, ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave - N Charleston, S.C. 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
April 12, 2005
Event Annual Banquet Event, "Soiree at the Charles Towne Exchange"
Topic "Global Economy: The Need For American Leadership"
Keynote Lt. General Daniel W. Christman - Senior VP for International Affairs, US Chamber of Commerce
Intro Leslie M. Schweitzer, Senior Trade Advisor for the National Chamber Foundation, US Chamber of Commerce
Location Charleston Place Hotel - 6:30 pm - 205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401 - (843) 722- 4900
 
March 8, 2005
Event Fieldtrip
Topic Operation Seahawk
Host Sean Kittrell - Assistant United States Attorney and Director of the Project Seahawk Task Force
Starts at 11:45 am, ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Restricted Location - directions will be provided upon reservation. -
 
February 8, 2005
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Current State of NAFTA: Achievements After 10-Years and What Lies Ahead"
Speaker Andrew Rudman - Director of NAFTA & Inter American Affairs, US Department of Commerce
Starts at 11:45 am, ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave - N Charleston, SC 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
November 9, 2004
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Dynamics of Trade with China"
Speaker Rick Wen, Vice President of Business Development, OOCL
Starts at 11:45 am, ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave - N Charleston, SC 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
October 12, 2004
Event Professional Development Seminar
Topic Financial Planning
Speaker Fred Malone - Certified Financial Planner, Trident Financial Group
Time Starts at 11:45 am, ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave - N Charleston, SC 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
September 14, 2004
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Overview of the SC Department of Commerce’s Role in Fostering Economic Growth in the State"
Speaker Tim Dangerfield - Chief of Staff, SC Department of Commerce
Starts at 11:45 am, ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave - N Charleston, SC 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
June 8, 2004
Event Fieldtrip
Topic Plant Tour
Host Mikasa Distribution Facility
Starts at 11:45 am - ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Mikasa - 1980 Clements Ferry Rd - Charleston, SC 29492 - (843) 856-5064
 
May 11, 2004
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "The Home Depot: Securing the Supply Chain"
Speakers Lonndon Seely - Director of Global Logistics AP, The Home Depot, and Caroline Beaird, International Supply Chain Analyst, The Home Depot
Starts at 11:45 am - ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave - N Charleston, SC 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
April 13, 2004
Event Annual Banquet Event
Topic "Think Like The Sun: The Secret to Building Global Lovemark Brands"
Keynote Speaker Tim Love - Vice-Chairman International, Saatchi & Saatchi
Intro Ed Wax, former CEO and current Chair Emeritus, Saatchi & Saatchi
Location Charleston Place Hotel - 6:30 pm - 205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401 - (843) 722- 4900
 
March 9, 2004
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Port Update"
Speaker Bernard S. Groseclose - President and Chief Executive Officer, SC State Ports Authority
Starts at 11:45 am - ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave - N Charleston, SC 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
February 10, 2004
Event Professional Development Seminar
Topic 'Business Etiquette: Networking Tips To Be A Big Fish In Any Size Pond'
Speaker Shannon McDevitt - Founder, Just Humor Me!
Starts at 11:45 am - ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave - N Charleston, SC 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
January 13, 2004
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "The Economic Outlook for 2004: Global, National, and State Perspectives"
Speaker Douglas P. Woodward - Director of Division of Research and Associate Professor of Economics, University of SC
Starts at 11:45 am - ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave - N Charleston, SC 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
November 12, 2003
Event Professional Development Seminar
Topic 'Miracle of Goal-Setting"
Speaker Jeremiah (Jerry) Bacon - Agent, Allstate Insurance
Starts at 11:45 am - ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Courtyard Charleston Riverview - 35 Lockwood Dr - Charleston, SC 29401 - (843) 722-7229
 
October 14, 2003
Event Fieldtrip
Topic Plant Tour
Host Nucor Steel
Starts at 11:45 am - ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Nucor - 1455 Hagan Ave - Huger, SC 29450 - (843) 336-6000
 
September 9, 2003
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Foreign-Trade Zones"
Speaker Donnie Barnes - Customs Manager, BMW North America
Starts at 11:45 am - ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave - N Charleston, SC 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
June 10, 2003
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Using Supply Chain Management to Create Competitive Advantage"
Speaker Steve Ward, Managing Partner, Global Connections
Starts at 11:45 am - ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave - N Charleston, SC 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
May 13, 2003
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Effects of US Customs on a Multinational Manufacturer"
Speaker Christine Johnson, Senior Manager, Robert Bosch Corporation
Starts at 11:45 am - ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave - N Charleston, SC 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
April 8, 2003
Event Annual Banquet Event
Topic "Women: A World to Influence"
Keynote Jennet Robinson Alterman, Executive Director, Center for Women
Location Charleston Place Hotel - 6:30 pm - 205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401 - (843) 722 4900
 
March 11, 2003
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Homeland Security and US Customs Updates"
Speaker Pam Zaresk, Port Director, US Customs and Border Patrol
Starts at 11:45 am - ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Radisson Airport - 5991 Rivers Ave, N Charleston, SC 29406 - (843) 744-2501
 
February 4, 2003
Event Luncheon Meeting
Topic "Smart Women Finish Rich"
Speaker Lynn Anne Christensen, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley
Starts at 11:45 am - ends at 1:30 pm.
Location Morgan Stanley - 288 Meeting Street, 4th Floor - Charleston, SC 29401 - (843) 973-3100
 

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