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Upcoming events

    • Wed, July 29, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403

    Coffee from Camino Caffeino.

    Good conversations.

    Builders, founders, operators, entrepreneurs.

    New opportunities. 

    See you there.

    • Wed, July 29, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Frothy Beard Brewing – 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, SC


    Every week, 1 Million Cups gives entrepreneurs a platform to present their business to a supportive community for ideas and connections to grow it. It's not a pitch; it's a chance to learn and collaborate.

    • Wed, July 29, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Charleston Learning Center 4 Conroy St, Ste A Charleston, SC 29403

    REGISTRATION

    SUMMARY

    This three-part series is for learners who are already productive with AI and ready to take the next step. It moves beyond prompting and into directing: Part 1 introduces agents and reverse prompting, Part 2 covers agent skills and memory, and Part 3 focuses on designing multi-agent workflows that handle complex tasks. Participants leave with the confidence to direct AI agents and lead others through the same journey.

    Building on Part 1, this session focuses on giving agents the tools and direction they need to execute objectives consistently and well. Participants learn how to turn successful prompts into reusable skills, how to manage agent memory, and how to build and install custom skills that get reliable, high-quality results. Participants leave with a working set of agent skills and the confidence to put them to use.

    TOPICS TO BE COVERED

    • How to turn successful prompts and procedures into reusable skills
    • When to create skills and the art of managing context
    • What good skill instructions include
    • How teams can standardize agent behavior for recurring tasks
    • Composing skills to complete multi-step workflows

    WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

    • Explain the difference between a prompt and a skill
    • Describe how agent memory works, including short-term and long-term memory
    • Install an existing skill and create a custom skill for the agent

    PREREQUISITES


    • Wed, July 29, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • City of Charleston, Small Business Enterprise Office & Entrepreneur Resource Center, 91 Hanover St, Charleston, SC


    REGISTRATION

    SSBA July Events Registration Form Latina Pitch Live & Spanglish Connector Networking Registration

    Welcome to our SSBA July Events & Networking:

    We are creating a space to be the bridge connector between business owners who speak English or Spanish and are looking to connect, collaborate, build relationships with those who can support you to grow in both markets.

    We are not looking to exclude any competition but instead work together to build up this movement to excel to the next level. 

    3 POWERFUL EVENTS IN JULY

    WE ARE THE BRIDGE CONNECTOR


    ✨ Latina Pitch Live — July 15

    La SensaciĂłn Latina PR Restaurant

    1936 Remount Rd.

    North Charleston, SC

    ⏰ 12-2pm


    ✨ Spanglish Connector

    Social Media Business

    Power Hour — July 21

    Cumulus Media

    4230 Faber Place Dr.

    North Charleston, SC

    ⏰ 6-8pm

    There will a tour through our radio stations 4-5pm to those business owners who get to the radio station early please come business dress code there will be a picture taken during our events. 


    ✨ Latina Pitch Live — July 29

    City of Charleston

    Small Business Enterprise Office &

    Entrepreneur Resource Center

    91 Hanover St

    Charleston, SC

    ⏰ 12-2pm


    We are currently looking for:


    âś… Business Owners, Startups, Small Businesses, Nonprofits & Entrepreneurs

    âś… 2-3 Bilingual Judges (English or Spanish)

    âś… Sponsors for Latina Pitch Live Best Pitch 2 Winners


    Whether you are launching, growing, networking, or looking for visibility, these events were created to:


    CONNECT • LEARN • PITCH • GROW


    One Community

    Two Languages

    Endless Opportunities


    Join our community:


    https://www.linkedin.com/company/spanglish-connector/

    Spanglish Connector Community | Facebook

    Latina Pitch Live Community | Facebook

    Español:

    Bienvenidos a nuestros eventos y networking de SSBA en Julio:

    Estamos creando un espacio para ser el puente de conexión entre dueños de negocios que buscan relacionarse y colaborar con aquellos que pueden apoyarlos a crecer en ambos mercados.

    No buscamos excluir a la competencia, sino trabajar juntos para llevar este evento al siguiente nivel.

    La Spanglish Small Business Association (SSBA) se enorgullece en anunciar TRES prĂłximos eventos enfocados en emprendimiento, networking, visibilidad, colaboraciĂłn y crecimiento empresarial en todo el Lowcountry.

    3 EVENTOS PODEROSOS EN JULIO

    SOMOS EL PUENTE CONECTOR


    ✨ Latina Pitch Live — July 15

    La SensaciĂłn Latina PR Restaurant

    1936 Remount Rd.

    North Charleston, SC

    ⏰ 12-2pm


    ✨ Spanglish Connector

    Social Media Business

    Power Hour — July 21

    Cumulus Media

    4230 Faber Place Dr.

    North Charleston, SC

    ⏰ 6-8pm

    Habrá un recorrido por nuestras estaciones de radio de 4:00 a 5:00 p.m.; las direcciones se indican a continuación. Por favor, asistan con código de vestimenta de negocios, ya que se tomarán fotografías durante nuestros eventos.

     

    ✨ Latina Pitch Live — July 29

    City of Charleston

    Small Business Enterprise Office &

    Entrepreneur Resource Center

    91 Hanover St

    Charleston, SC

    ⏰ 12-2pm


    Actualmente estamos buscando:

    âś…  Duenos de negocios, Startups, Pequeñas empresas, Nonprofits y emprendedores
    ✅ 2 jueces bilingües (inglés o español)
    âś… Patrocinadores para los ganadores de Latina Pitch Live

    Ya sea que estĂ©s lanzando, creciendo, haciendo networking o buscando visibilidad, estos eventos fueron creados para 

    CONECTAR • APRENDER • PRESENTAR • CRECER.

    • Wed, August 05, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Charleston Learning Center 4 Conroy St, Ste A Charleston, SC 29403

    REGISTRATION

    SUMMARY

    This three-part series is for learners who are already productive with AI and ready to take the next step. It moves beyond prompting and into directing: Part 1 introduces agents and reverse prompting, Part 2 covers agent skills and memory, and Part 3 focuses on designing multi-agent workflows that handle complex tasks. Participants leave with the confidence to direct AI agents and lead others through the same journey.

    This final session is about getting agents to work together. Building on the skills and workflows from Parts 1 and 2, participants learn how to design multi-agent systems where a manager agent delegates to worker agents, each responsible for executing a specific step toward a final outcome. It is a highly effective approach for tackling complex, high-level tasks while keeping the human in the loop for final review and approval. Participants leave with the confidence to design and direct multi-agent workflows.

    TOPICS TO BE COVERED

    • How to orchestrate multiple agents around planning, execution, review, and verification
    • When to split work across agents
    • How to design effective workflows that are faster, safer, and easier

    WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

    • Use an agent to conduct research and support planning tasks
    • Apply agent orchestration principles to divide and delegate work across multiple agents
    • Create dedicated persistent agents for specific responsibilities
    • Enable communication between agents, including sending and receiving responses across agent boundaries

    PREREQUISITES


    • Wed, August 05, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online Webinar

    REGISTER


    Carolina Venture Studio

    Helping Build and Launch Pre-Seed Tech Startups in South Carolina

    Presenter: Peter Jordan, Founder and President

    Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

    Time: 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM

    Registration: Click here to register

    Peter helps technology companies scale globally and position for strategic exit. Over the past 30+ years, he's operated at the intersection of enterprise infrastructure, capital strategy, and international business development — driving revenue growth, expanding global markets, and increasing enterprise valuation.

    Carolina Venture Studio: Empowering economic and social impact across South Carolina through the creation and launch of technology startups.

    The mission of Carolina Venture Studio is to build and launch technology pre-seed startups that focus on South Carolina’s vital commerce sectors, fostering sustainable economic growth and generating quality employment opportunities that support prosperous communities. By providing strategic mentorship, facilitating access to capital and building robust ecosystem, CVS seeks to empower a diverse group of entrepreneurs to address significant challenges while creating high-quality businesses and jobs, thereby making a lasting economic and social impact throughout South Carolina.

    • Tue, August 11, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Charleston Learning Center 4 Conroy St, Ste A Charleston, SC 29403

    REGISTRATION

    SUMMARY

    There is a lot of noise and confusion around artificial intelligence, and for many people, a fair amount of anxiety too. This class cuts through both. It begins by addressing the most common myths about AI, then builds a clear and practical understanding of how it works. From there, participants explore today's most widely-used generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude) with guided, low-pressure practice before choosing a real scenario from their own work or life to try. Participants leave with less anxiety, more curiosity, and the confidence to keep exploring.

    TOPICS TO BE COVERED

    • Common myths about AI
    • How AI works
    • Generative AI systems and tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.)
    • Hands-on practice with a real prompt
    • Making AI work for you: five practical scenarios to try

    WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

    • Identify and correct the most common misconceptions about AI
    • Navigate and use at least one generative AI tool with basic confidence
    • Write a clear, effective prompt using real context from their own work or life
    • Identify at least one specific way they can use AI in their daily work or personal life

    PREREQUISITES

    There are no prerequisites for this class. This is an introductory class designed for those who are new to AI and looking for a place to start. Bring a computer, phone, or tablet.

    PRESENTER

    Hunter Culberson

    Founder/CEO


    • Wed, August 12, 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • The Starlight Motor Inn, 3245 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405


    RSVP

    Socialize and Strategize

    ​Let’s keep the momentum going!

    ​​Founders. Builders. Operators. Investors. Ecosystem champions.

    ​Join us this WEDNESDAY, August 12 at The Starlight Motor Inn’s Pool House for an evening of real conversations and real connections inside Charleston’s startup community.

    • ​Casual networking, zero pressure
    • Surrounded by people building what’s next in Charleston

    ​Stick around for the live music beginning at 8PM and make a whole evening out of it.

    The Starlight Motor Inn is a restored and reimagined midcentury motel in the heart of North Charleston, SC. Independently-owned and operated by a native of Charleston!

    RSVP

    • Wed, August 19, 2026
    • 7:05 PM
    • Joe Riley Stadium, 360 Fishburne St, Charleston, SC 29403

    TICKETS

    The Charleston RiverDogs are excited to offer 2026 Tech Night! Enjoy a fun night of baseball with the Charleston Tech community. This will include food and drinks within our Doby's Deck picnic area!

    Please note that the last day to purchase tickets will be August 18th, 2026.

    Whether a small start-up with only a couple people, or a large business, you will all be able to take advantage of this group priced offer! No minimum ticket purchase required!

    Know Before You Go:

    • The Joe is a cashless ballpark, so please make sure to plan accordingly. Cash can be exchanged for loaded value credits at Fan Services located by the main gate.
    • We do not enforce a Clear Bag Policy at the ballpark! Small clutches measuring 12 x 6 x 12 are permitted as well as any medical needs or diaper bags
    • In the event of rain, please ensure you take measures (raincoat)


    • Tue, August 25, 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    • The Camden Room, 375 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403

    Are you an AEC leader, project manager, or construction professional wondering how AI fits into your work?

    Charleston's architecture, engineering, and construction community is invited to an afternoon of hands-on AI training, live demos, and real talk about the future of the industry. This isn't another slideshow about "the future of AI" — it's practical training with tools your firm can put to work the same day.

    Hosted by Arvaya AI Automations Consulting in partnership with Women of Construction, the event features live demonstrations, a look at where your firm stands compared to competitors, and a moderated roundtable with industry peers. One lucky attendee will also win a free Arvaya AI Audit for their firm!

    Tuesday, August 25, 2026
    ⏰ 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
    The Camden Room, 375 Meeting Street, Charleston

    ️ Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/built-different-ai-in-aec-tickets-1992435661699


    • Tue, September 15, 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Over the Horizon Brewing, 2200 Heriot St, Charleston, SC 29403


    RSVP

    Socialize and Strategize

    ​Let’s keep the momentum going!

    ​​Founders. Builders. Operators. Investors. Ecosystem champions.

    ​Join us this September at Over the Horizon Brewing for an evening of real conversations and real connections inside Charleston’s startup community.

    • ​Casual networking, zero pressure
    • Surrounded by people building what’s next in Charleston

    ​Come early, grab a drink, and meet someone who could change the trajectory of your business.

    RSVP

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Charleston, SC 29403

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