One Region Strategy

Increasing H.O.P.E Financial Training Center increases economic momentum in our region through programs like the Women's Business Center and works towards achieving their mission "to create financial freedom and stability for families in South Carolina by building assets though financial education and training." 💹 A current initiative #ALICEmeetsHOPE aims to aims to bring on-demand financial education to the A.L.I.C.E. (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) residents of our region. Go here to learn more and help them reach their goal to help 417 individuals by Dec. 23: https://lnkd.in/gz9BD5X5 💹 Learn more about their extensive programs and services here: https://lnkd.in/eVECFYST 💹 Connect with Founder/Executive Director Dorothea Bernique #OneRegion #EconomicMomentum #ALIVEmeetsHOPE #OpportunitiesForAll #StrategyInAction

When The Harbor Entrepreneur Center Executive Director Grady Johnson presented to One Region about becoming Lead Agent of Innovation and Entrepreneurship he said, "Entrepreneurs act fast." Six-months later and thanks to incredible support from the Town of Mount Pleasant, SCRA: South Carolina Research Authority and others the ribbon was cut on their new, state-of-the-art space in Mount Pleasant. Now with 36,000 sq. ft., housing 89 companies from a diverse range of sectors, regional entrepreneurial "collision" occurs at a grand scale. 💡 Their Accelerator Program is currently accepting applications for startup companies ready to receive the mentorship and resources to take their company to the next level. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/g55yCAnx 💡 Learn more about the space, programming and opportunities to support and plug in here: https://harborec.com/ 💡 Connect with HEC: Grady Johnson - Executive Director Kim McManus - Chaos Coordinator (Yep, that's her real title!) #OneRegion #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #OpportunitiesForAll #StrategyInAction

When the Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative became the lead agent for Infrastructure - Digital Divide, they took the strategies in the One Region Roadmap about expanding broadband coverage and ensured this effort included addressing access, understanding and adoption. They created the Lowcountry Digital Equity Coalition (LDEC) to ensure residents could take full advantage of the opportunities that come with high-speed internet. Their work includes: 💻 A computer laptop donation program in partnership with Palmetto Goodwill to refurbish surplus computers and put them in the hands of families in need. They are actively taking donations and the process is easy, go here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJxQ2tqF 💻 They will host the inaugural SC Digital Access summit on March 20, 2025 at the Lowcountry Conference Center. Learn more about the event and sponsorship opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/evfdTcqX 💻 Established a Digital Navigator pilot program in Cross, Hollywood and St. George: https://lnkd.in/eWVe62XN 💻 Connect with LDEC: Aaron Jones - CEO, TCCC Stacey Lindbergh, PMP - Comanager LDEC Quinetha Frasier - Comanager LDEC Natalie Caula Hauff - LDEC Board Chair #OneRegion #DigitalDivide #OpportunitiesForAll #StrategyInAction

The strategies within the One Region Roadmap have been put into action by the Lead Agents. As 2024 comes to a close, we'll look back at the resources they have delivered to the community, coalitions that have been built and initiatives now underway. We'll start with Charleston Southern University who founded Global Charleston and works with partners to create a “globally connected region welcoming to multinational businesses and international residents and visitors.” In March 2024, they cut the ribbon on the physical location for Global Charleston on CSU's campus and launched a comprehensive website highlighting critical information and resources for our international community. 🌎 Check out the website: https://lnkd.in/dKdQWhTY 🌎 Learn how you can sponsor and support this effort: https://lnkd.in/d4nZfdC2 🌎 Connect with Stephanie LeVan Executive Director #OneRegion #GlobalFluency #OpportunitiesForAll #StrategyInAction

The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments is updating the Rural Long-Range Transportation Plan (RLRTP) for the region’s rural areas and is seeking community input. Tonight (12/19) is the last in-person public open house taking place from 5:30-7PM at Bonneau Town Hall, 422 Municipal Ln, Bonneau SC, 29431. Can't make it in person? Go to the link below and take the online survey. #OneRegion #RuralTransportation #Access #OpportunitiesForAll

The One Region Roadmap: Economic Recovery & Resilience Plan guides our work. This plan was developed with input from nearly 5,000 people as the region was emerging from COVID-19. Check out the document here to learn more about the strategies the Lead Agents are currently implementing: https://lnkd.in/eemXsCuy #OneRegion #EconomicResilience #OpportunitiesForAll

The One Region Strategy Advisory Committee met yesterday for an update on the incredible work being done by the Lead Agents. See below to connect directly with the Lead Agents via LinkedIn and learn about and support their work: 💹Economic Momentum - Increasing H.O.P.E Financial Training Center - Dorothea Bernique 🌎 Global Fluency - Global Charleston - Stephanie LeVan 💻 Infrastructure: Digitial Divide - Lowcountry Digital Equity Coalition - Stacey Lindbergh, PMP & Quinetha Frasier 💡 Innovation & Entrepreneurship - The Harbor Entrepreneur Center - Grady Johnson 🌴 Quality of Place - The Riley Center for Livable Communities - Kendra Stewart & Ali Moriarty 🏘️ Affordability - Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce - Regional Housing Coalition - Craig Logan, MS, CDE® 🚗 Infrastructure: Transportation & Transit - Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments - Kathryn Basha & Megan Clark, AICP Check out the One Region website for more info: https://lnkd.in/dFhE6st Want to discuss One Region and learn how to plug in? Contact Ryan Wilcox, Managing Director #OneRegion #EconomicResilience #OpportunitiesForAll #AliceMeetsHope #DigitalDivide #Regionalism #Collaboration

The Lowcountry Digital Equity Coalition and Palmetto Goodwill have made it easy to donate your organizations surplus computer equipment and benefit local families in need. Check out the details, click on the link in the post below and get started today. Free pick up is included as well. #LDEC #OneRegion #DigitalEquity #DigitalInclusion

What defines our region's Quality of Place? How can we measure it? How can we work together regionally to protect, expand and leverage it? One Region's Lead Agent for Quality of Place, The Riley Center for Livable Communities, convened the second meeting of the Local Government Leadership Regional Roundtable yesterday to begin to answer these critical questions. One Region's Lead Agent for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, The Harbor Entrepreneur Center, graciously hosted. Executive Director, Grady Johnson informed attendees about the incredible 36,000 square foot facility and the 89 companies that are now housed there. Town of Mount Pleasant Economic Development Officer, Matt Brady, also addressed attendees about the positive economic outcomes the Town has experienced since The Harbor Entrepreneur Center opened its doors there. Thank you to all involved to bring the region together around these important issues. #OneRegion #QualityOfPlace

It's not too late to support the incredible work being done by Increasing H.O.P.E Financial Training Center. See below to hear from their founder Dorothea Bernique and the link to donate.