Innovation
The Innovation Division facilitates the growth of knowledge businesses in the Charleston region. This is accomplished by leading initiatives, providing programs and connecting needs with resources to create a thriving business environment for entrepreneurs and established businesses is this industry. This division also provides innovative resources to maintain continuity of operations for all business sectors in the area and explore innovative Chamber services for all members and the community.
The Innovation Division is responsible for:
- ThinkTEC
- EXECNetSC
- FastTracSC
- Business Continuity Planning
- Neworking Forums
- New Ideas SC Business Ideas Contest
Innovation Staff
Pennie Bingham, Senior Vice President, 843.805.3073
Jill Galmarini, ThinkTEC Director, 843.805.3015
Mary Dickerson, FastTracSC, State Director, 843.805.3089
Innovation Volunteers
Debbie James, SAIC – Innovation Vice Chairman
Scott Cave, KFR Services Inc. – ThinkTEC Advisory Board Chairman
Ray Schipani, Business Development Solutions and Derek Willis, SCRA – Small Business Innovation Summit/Expo Committee Co-Chairman
Joe Stringer, Anderson Insurance Associates LLC – Business Continuity Planning Committee Chairman
