Registration is open from 11:00AM to 5:00PM on Wednesday, October 4.
Immersive Workshops
Attendees can choose one of four immersive workshops or the hotel activity to receive a more hands-on, individualized learning experience that explores a particular topic, features advice and tutorials from experts, and fosters relationships with other organizations. The four immersive workshops are: 1. "Optimizing Your Organization's Income Mix" - Palisades G (For full details, view the "Build" Track) 2. "Foundations of Community Engagement" - Palisades I (For full details, view the "Grow" Track) 3. "Technological Tools and Strategies to Enhance Operations for small businesses" - Palisades C (For full details, view the "Own" Track) 4. "Stories that Echo: The Power of Telling to Truly be Heard" - Palisades B (For full details, view the "Thrive" Track)
Evening Reception & Membership Gathering (The Plaza)
Join us for a light reception to network with conference attendees. During the reception, SCACED members and potential members can gather to learn about relevant updates and discussion items from SCACED and its network of members.
Make plans to eat dinner in Myrtle Beach afterwards!
Registration Opens
Registration is open from 8:00AM to 5:00PM on Thursday, October 5.
Breakout Session I
Four Session Tracks: 1. "Show Me to the Money: Innovative Affordable Housing Projects" - Palisades G (For full details, view the "Build" Track) 2. "Community Gardens Build Communities" - Palisades I (For full details, view the "Grow" Track) 3. "The Partnership Model: Together We Can" - Palisades C (For full details, view the "Own" Track) 4. "Advancing Food is Medicine Strategies Through the SC Food Policy Council" - Palisades B (For full details, view the "Thrive" Track)
Breakout Session II
Four Session Tracks: 1. "Started from the Bottom... NOW WE'RE HERE!" - Palisades G (For full details, view the "Build" Track) 2. “Capacity Building Tools to Impact Civic Engagement in Local Decision Making” - Palisades I (For full details, view the "Grow" Track) 3. "Labor Market Information in South Carolina" - Palisades C (For full details, view the "Own" Track) 4. "Aligning Food Policies and Practices in Rural Communities" - Palisades B (For full details, view the "Thrive" Track)
Success Panel Luncheon presented by TD Bank John Simpkins
The Success Panel Luncheon will feature first-hand testimonials from individuals who received services from SCACED member organizations. Former clients will share their personal experiences and successes with working with each of the organizations, followed by a time to reflect on how community development organizations can better serve the communities where we work. This luncheon will feature stories of impact and personal progress, reminding us of the humanity and real-life experience we strive to create through our work and mission.
John Simpkins
President at MDC Inc.
Roundtable Discussions (Palisades G, I, C, B)
Attendees will have the opportunity to network and connect with each other while discussing their key takeaways from the keynote luncheon. The roundtable discussions provide the opportunity for attendees to reflect on the work left to be done and actionable steps we can take to work together towards future progress. These discussions are an excellent resource for collaboration, reflection, and networking.
Afternoon Networking with Exhibitors
Breakout Session III
Four Session Tracks: 1. "Conquering Video Content to Promote Your Mission" - Palisades G (For full details, view the "Build" Track) 2. "Community Development Through the Preservation of African American Heritage Sites" - Palisades I (For full details, view the "Grow" Track) 3. "Developing the Entrepreneurial Ecosytem" - Palisades C (For full details, view the "Own" Track) 4. "Eat Local - Live Longer" - Palisades B (For full details, view the "Thrive" Track)
Dinner and Dancing Reception
Join us for an evening of dinner, music, and dancing.
Registration Opens
Registration is open from 8:00AM to 12:30PM on Friday, October 6.
Load Tour Buses
Community Tours and Hotel Activity Jerry Blassingame
Attendees can choose to attend one of the two community tours below or the hotel activity. The two tour sites are: 1. Habitat for Humanity Horry County 2. Downtown Redevelopment 3. Dixon Farms
3. Hotel Activity "Reentry Simulation: Walk in the Shoes of Individuals Just Released from Prison" Speaker: Jerry Blassingame Find out firsthand the realities and challenges of Reentry by attending a Reentry Simulation hosted by Soteria Community Development Corporation. You will receive the profile of an individual upon release from prison and then navigate through the various requirements, realities, and challenges that individuals typically face. By experiencing these complex obstacles and barriers, we not only gain visibility into the individual’s perspectives but also discover innovative ways to help these individuals succeed. Following the simulation, participants will discuss their experience participating in the simulation and learn more about the work of Soteria CDC.
Jerry Blassingame
Executive Director of Soteria Community Development Corporation
Closing Keynote Luncheon & Awards Ceremony presented by Wells Fargo Tom Barkin
Tom Barkin, President & CEO of Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, will deliver keynote remarks during a luncheon that will close with honoring one individual and one organization for the 2023 Ike Williams Award for Civic Leadership and the Mother Emanuel Nine Award for Economic & Social Justice.
Tom Barkin
President & CEO of Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Optimizing Your Organization's Income Mix (Palisades G) Michael Anderson•Kate Pratt
The most powerful financial strategy question a nonprofit can explore is What’s Our Optimal Income Mix? (It’s true, revenue is destiny!) Many organizations do not take a proactive approach to determining what types of income will best support their pursuit of mission. The ensuing conversation and analysis is rich in opportunities for analysis and strategic deliberation. And what an incredible opportunity to connect your organizational values with your financial direction! This session will explore the dynamics and attributes of various income types to guide your organizational financial strategy and planning. You will leave with a better understanding of how to help shape your organization’s financial destiny that allows you to meet your mission and grow your organization.
Michael Anderson
Founder & CEO of Michael Anderson Consulting
Kate Pratt
Chief Officer of Operations at South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development
Show me the Money: Innovative Affordable Housing Projects (Palisades G) Monroe Free•Don Oglesby
With rising costs and limited resources, challenges continue to increase to develop affordable housing in South Carolina. Community based organizations are having to think outside the box to attract public and private resources to continue to make an impact in their communities. Join this experienced panel to learn about two unique projects in South Carolina. First, learn about the 50-50 partnership between Homes of Hope and Habitat of Greenville County on the creation of an affordable, mixed-use housing development in the Sterling community of Greenville which includes seven two-bedroom rental units for very low-income senior citizens, and six single-family homes. Additionally, learn about a new project in North Charleston where the private sector is working with Northbridge CDC for the development of a 20-unit townhouse development in the Accabee neighborhood.
Monroe Free
President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County
Don Oglesby
CEO of Homes of Hope
Started From the Bottom... NOW WE'RE HERE! (Palisades G) Tanya Rodriguez-Hodges
This session aims to shed light on the invaluable contributions and economic power of Afro-Latino low-income communities, while addressing their pressing need for affordable housing and access to the American dream. By exploring the intersection of race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, we will engage in a dynamic discussion to create awareness, foster inclusivity, and identify actionable solutions.
Tanya Rodriguez-Hodges
Executive Director of Latino Communicatons CDC
Conquering Video Content to Promote Your Mission (Palisades G) Sally Ingles•Susan Ingles
Video content is king... and this session will show you how to conquer it! Join this informative session to learn how to make creating long form and short form video content manageable. A hands-on discussion will detail streamlining the video creation process and provide a crash course on platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. Hear about our best practices and experience with growing our social media presence and how we keep it all going. You will develop an understanding of data and analytics provided by social media platforms that can be used to connect with your target audience, attract new clients, develop partnerships, and help you create marketing plans that emphasize the work you're already doing.
Sally Ingles
Communications Director of South Carolina Legal Services
Susan Ingles
Senior Staff Attorney and Consumer Law Unit Head at South Carolina Legal Services
Foundations of Community Engagement (Palisades I) Charlotte Grant•ReZsaun Lewis
This introductory engagement workshop is designed for participants to explore innovative and equitable ways to engage communities that we walk with. Sustainable engagement practices within institutions, organizations and programs promote a culture of participation within communities. In a participatory learning environment this immersive workshop focuses on community engagement and outreach offering attendees the opportunity to rigorously evaluate community engagement activities for effectiveness. In this session participants will explore some of the following key areas of engagement: - Think about community organizing! - Review core principles of community engagement. - Analyze the impact of meaningful engagement. - Identify challenges, successes, and opportunities. - Discover the benefits of quality collaboration.
Charlotte Grant
Community Engagement and Events Coordinator at South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development
ReZsaun Lewis
Executive Director of Lowcountry Youth Services
Community Gardens Build Communities (Palisades I) Giany Guedjo
This session will detail the history of building the Carolina Human Reinvestment (CHRSC) Community Garden into a fixture of the county. We will outline how volunteers and local businesses have worked with us to create a sustainable thriving platform. The tools we use to engage with the community have been instrumental to our growth and we will detail that process. Food resonates with everyone. The attraction of the community garden has helped us to engage with the community at large, and is a celebration of our diversity. CHRSC's origin story is one of mentorship. The garden is an excellent economic connection that introduces our kids to businesses throughout Georgetown County. These relationships, along with learning results based activities within the garden, encourage the children towards leadership based positions in the workforce, building our future.
Giany Guedjo
Executive Director of Carolina Human Reinvestment
Capacity Building Tools to Impact Civic Engagement in Local Decision Making (Palisades I) Calvin Allen•Trevor Flanery
This workshop will focus on strategies, techniques, and lessons learned for rural communities to impact systems level change locally and regionally through engagement with city/county councils and commissions to advocate for their needs. The training will highlight capacity building tools, such as facilitating group process, mediating various stakeholder needs, and developing results-oriented strategies to realize shared objectives that prioritize community needs.
Calvin Allen
Vice President of Partnership and Programs at MDC
Trevor Flanery
Partnership Manager at MDC Rural Forward
Community Development through the Preservation of African American Heritage Sites (Palisades I) Ellen Zisholtz
The City of Orangeburg is beginning a revitalization with an emphasis on African American History and Culture with All Star Bowling as the Centerpiece for preservation. The City has purchased Railroad Corner, the original Black business district across from two HBCUs and the future gateway to the City with affordable student housing, two restaurants, green space and a Civil Rights Museum. Center for Creative Partnerships and Renaissance Equity Partners are on the Development Team chosen by the City. Key Outcomes: 1. Presenting innovative ideas for community development. 2. The importance to communities of preserving historic and cultural landmarks 3. The importance of creating a renovated space for education and engagement as a huge step toward reconciliation in a community. 4. The significance of historic preservation of African American Civil Rights sites. 5. The significance of collaborations and working with the community and local government to provide impetus for influencing a larger community project. 6. Identification of funding sources for historic preservation including tax credits. 7. The importance of involving young people in the work.
Ellen Zisholtz
President at Center for Creative Partnerships
Technological Tools and Strategies to Enhance Operations for Small Businesses (Palisades C) Dr. Darlene Deberry, DBA•Cathy Seraphin•Lekesa Whitner
Technology is ever changing. Understanding technological tools to enhance automations and improve operational systems, is a must. With the state's award of over $550 million dollars in broadband funding, it's time for us to acknowledge the role technology plays and the special attention rural small businesses need in advancing their operations. Learn about various systems to streamline automations, increase productivity, and encourage innovation. Get a broad overview of AI technology and the benefits and risks it plays in small businesses. Lastly, understand how technological strategies can improve access to funding and reaching additional markets.
Dr. Darlene Deberry, DBA
Economic Development Manager at NCGrowth - SmartUp, UNC Chapel Hill
Cathy Seraphin
Investment Associate at South Carolina Research Authority
Lekesa Whitner
Community Programs Manager at Northside Development Group
The Partnership Model: Together We Can (Palisades C) Rebecca Blackburn Hines•Nat Green
The SC SBDC is structured as an economic development engine focused on helping small businesses grow and thrive. To this end, the organization is equipped to come alongside community economic development leaders to assist in growth and revitalization initiatives by assisting entrepreneurs get new businesses started and guiding established companies through developing and implementing growth strategies. SBDC is the only technical assistance provider for the SSBI and will highlight Navigator and Core Program pipelines. The Business Development Corporation hosts the SSBI program and will identify resources to prepare prospective clients with program participation. TD Bank will discuss the partnership business development organizations play in developing clients to become loan ready. GOAL: The importance of establishing a pipeline between Business Development Programs and Lenders to enhance the client experience.
Rebecca Blackburn Hines
Special Initiatives Program Manager at SC SCBDC
Nat Green
Senior Vice President and SSBCI Lending Officer at Business Development Corporation of SC
Labor Market Information in South Carolina (Palisades C) Dr. Bryan Grady, PhD
This session will provide actionable information on a range of topics, including: - Current economic conditions in South Carolina and its communities and their implications for practitioners - Emerging research on the challenges facing businesses in South Carolina, particularly the availability of workers - Available resources providing employment and wage data and insights to firms, governments, and other stakeholders - Changes resulting from H.3726, the Statewide Education and Workforce Development Act, signed into law this year.
Dr. Bryan Grady, PhD
Assistant Executive Director for Labor Market Information of South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
Developing the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (Palisades C) Chantelle Broughton•Nick Correa•Lee McElveen
This session will outline steps needed to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem including, education, networking, and marketing, and distribution for the small business. The panel includes Community Economic Development, Banking, and Technical Assistance voices who work together to achieve small business goals for entrepreneurs. They will share best practices in navigating resources for clients, developing partnerships to educate and train small business owners, the power of networking, and how to build capacity for small business owners to adapt and thrive in an ever changing world including the responsibilities each entity has in ensuring the ecosystem of entrepreneurs adds to the economic landscape of South Carolina. Ecosystem building will be defined and attendees can better understand the products and services needed to grow and develop entrepreneurs.
Chantelle Broughton
Program Coordinator at South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development
Nick Correa
Vice President/Small Business Community Officer at Bank of America
Lee McElveen
Bilingual Business Consultant at SC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Stories that Echo: The Power of Telling to Truly be Heard (Palisades B) Dr. Kirsten Naomi Chapman, PhD
Leadership isn't just about getting others to follow; it's about enabling others to face challenges amidst uncertainty. Narratives shape our choices and identities, as individuals, communities, and nations. At this workshop, you'll discover the power of your own compelling story—one that can ignite action within your community. Learn to express your motivations and strategies effectively, bridging the gap between values and action through the art of storytelling. Through this immersive experience you'll also gain invaluable skills in listening and coaching others to craft their impactful narratives. Don't miss this chance to embrace storytelling as a tool for social change. Remember, to make a difference, you must tell better stories!
Dr. Kirsten Naomi Chapman, PhD
Vice President of Systems Change and Innovation at United Way of Greenvilly County
Advancing Food is Medicine Strategies Through the SC Food Policy Council (Palisades B) Zachary King
Nutrition insecurity is associated with numerous negative health, economic, and social outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. Over half a million South Carolinians experience food insecurity, with Black, Latino, indigenous, low-income, and rural communities being inequitably impacted. There is nationwide momentum around multi-sector partnerships between healthcare organizations and food access partners to address nutrition insecurity and mitigate its negative impact on health outcomes. These approaches, commonly referred to as food is medicine initiatives, leverage the strengths and needs of both the healthcare and food systems to increase access and improve outcomes collaboratively. In our state, Food is Medicine SC, a committee of the SC Food Policy Council, seeks to improve coordination among organizations working to advance healthy food access within healthcare settings across the state. This session will provide an overview of the SC Food Policy Council, including how to participate, and context on the current state of food is medicine initiatives in South Carolina, including an exploration of results from a statewide landscape assessment - a collaborative effort to better understand what interventions are taking place, their current reach, and what opportunities and challenges exist to scaling interventions across the state.
Zachary King
Consultant at DellaRe Consulting
Aligning Food Policies and Practices in Rural Communities (Palisades B) Dr. Sarah Griffin MPH, PhD
During this session, Dr. Griffin will leverage her research and experience to describe unique challenges for rural communities in passing and implementing food policies providing key characteristics of navigating successful programs. This session will provide valuable insight into aligning food policy and practice.
Dr. Sarah Griffin MPH, PhD
Professor and the Interim Department Chair at Department of Public Health Sciences in the College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences, Clemson University
Eat Local • Live Longer (Palisades B) Dr. Carolyn Prince, PhD
Dr. Carolyn A. Prince will describe her research on living “Blue” and her first-hand international travel experiences. She will provide insight on how to aid communities in creating policies that improve overall community health and outcomes. She will describe policies and practices that engage local producers, and growers and involve community education.
