Innovative & Sustainable Solutions for Low Wealth Communities in SC

Join us for a FREE Lunch and Learn

Join us for a free, virtual Lunch & Learn on September 10, 2025, from 12 PM to 1 PM, designed for business owners and entrepreneurs in the construction, dump truck driving, HVAC, and plumbing industries. Presented by SouthState Bank in partnership with the South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED), this session will feature guest speaker Jessica Gongre, VP Small Business Banker, who will share expert guidance on securing and managing business capital. Topics include: • Business line of credit for working capital • Term loans • SBA lending opportunities • High-level financial management tips • Business checking account options • Treasury services • Participants will gain actionable insights to strengthen their financial foundation, position their business for capital access, and connect with banking resources tailored to their industry.

SCACED Job Board - August 2025

Several SCACED members and partners have job openings this month. Northside Development Group is seeking a Chief Executive Officer. South Carolina Legal Services is seeking a Bilingual Attorney. Coastal Community Foundation of SC is seeking a Regional Senior Director, Southern Lowcountry. Check out these job descriptions and more on our job board in the button below!

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Registration is open for our annual conference, Opportunity SC: 2025 coming to Spartanburg, SC this Fall at the Spartanburg Marriot, October 1-3, 2025! The Opportunity SC Conference is the largest comprehensive community development convention and forum in South Carolina. Spanning three days, Wednesday, October 1 through Friday, October 3, 2025 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the 26th annual conference will introduce attendees to integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions for low-wealth communities across our state and region. Opportunity SC: 2025 will focus on the theme "Build. Grow. Own. Thrive." Early bird discounts on tickets are available until August 30! Click the link below to register your tickets.

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