ExecnetSC

Bringing the Entrepreneur and Executive Together

EXECnet^SC is a benefit of Chamber membership designed to connect small businesses with seasoned business executives who, through their experience and expertise, can help you take your business to the next level.

For example, the executive can help you with challenges in sales and marketing, human resources, business planning, technology or finance. He or she can serve as a sounding board, help you expand your business network, identify new business resources, or take on a more formal role as a member of your executive team, a board member, or a consultant on specific issues.

“EXECnet^SC provided a team of advisors, who helped me really hone in on the areas I needed to grow to advance my business. We took it a step further with one-on-one meetings with executives with banking expertise and with knowledge of financial software. The information gathered from these experts in just a short period of time has been invaluable to me!”
- Chas Justice, Liquidity Management, Charleston

How Does It Work?

When an entrepreneur contacts EXECnet^SC, he or she will complete a profile describing their business, and identifying the business challenges for which they seek assistance. After an initial vetting by EXECnet^SC staff, the entrepreneur who meets the program criteria will be matched with a panel of executives who will work with him/her to determine a course of action.

What are EXECnetSC’s criteria for participation?
The primary criteria is that you own an early or growth-stage business, and can clearly explain your current position, your business objectives, target audience, challenges, and specific area of need from EXECnet^SC.

“As the owner of a small business, I do it all. I realized that in order to continue to grow my business, I needed to refine my business plan and operations.  EXECnetSC executives helped me work through the process of determining my priorities and next steps, and offered a pool of experts to work with me on a short-term or long-term basis to implement my plan.”
- Daphne O’Donnell, Iridium Apparel, Charleston