The mission of Meet Charleston is to unify and lead the local travel industry in marketing the Charleston area as a meeting, incentive and group destination to both the domestic and international markets. Meet Charleston departments collaborate to fulfill this mission, which is complimented by the programs of work through our auxiliary organizations. The Charleston area generates 7.28 million visitors annually, with an estimated economic impact of $8.13 billion. With more than 17,000 lodging rooms ranging from upscale luxury, boutique inns, coastal resorts with golf, to nationally-branded select service hotels - the Charleston area offers a diverse menu of options to host a meeting, conference, or special event.

The Citadel, a four-year, public college in historic Charleston, S.C., offers a classic military college education for individuals profoundly focused on leadership excellence and academic distinction. Graduates are not required to serve in the military but about 30 percent of each class commission as officers in every branch of U.S. military service. Graduates of The Citadel have served the nation, their state and their communities as principled leaders since the college was founded in 1842. The Citadel Graduate College offers more than 60 master's degrees and graduate certificates in a wide range of disciplines, plus 12 undergraduate programs, through evening or online schedules. Named Top Public College in the South by U.S. News and World Report for eleven consecutive years.

Fetter Health Care Network is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) chartered as a 501(c)3 nonprofit in the state of South Carolina in 1975. We provide comprehensive services for insured, uninsured and underserved residents in Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester Counties. Today, our network includes 20 different sites, a dental practice, medical labs and a pharmacy.

Kiawah Island Community Association (KICA) is a nationally recognized community association responsible for preserving the quality of life on Kiawah Island for those that own property on the island. We are dedicated to ensuring Kiawah Island maintains itself as a beautiful, safe, well-maintained and friendly community. The Kiawah Island Community Association exists to preserve and enhance the quality of life and property values of its members. It accomplishes this by providing a framework to establish and enforce community expectations and standards; by undertaking and implementing strategic and operational planning; and by leading the staff of well-trained employees who are committed to quality service. Through its programs and services, the association plays a leadership role in ensuring that Kiawah Island is a beautiful, safe, well-maintained and friendly community. All property owners become members of the Kiawah Island Community Association (KICA) upon purchase of their property. Whether you are a full-time resident, part-time or simply vacation here on Kiawah Island, the KICA staff is always here to help you.

Coastal Community Foundation works to create communities rich in equity, well-being and opportunity through industry partnerships, thought leadership and advocacy, and by engaging donors who wish to be part of positive changes in coastal South Carolina. As we address policy changes and other large-scale needs to advance equity in our region, we create an environment where donors can amplify the impact of their generosity. We invest millions of dollars through grantmaking, impact investing and scholarships each year. We are known for understanding and acting upon the dynamic needs of the communities we serve, with examples including our disaster response efforts during and after major storms such as Hurricane Florence, and the creation of the Lowcountry Unity Fund in the wake of the Mother Emanuel AME Church massacre to support causes addressing systemic racism. With a mission to foster philanthropy for the lasting good of the community, Coastal Community Foundation manages more than $400 million in assets and awarded more than $23.3 million in grants in 2020.

Trident United Way is committed to creating measurable community transformation through collective impact in education, financial stability, and health. We work to make real, long-lasting change through collective impact, a systematic approach in which many partners agree in advance on how they will approach the issue at hand and how they will determine success. These collaborations require a backbone organization to manage the partnership and ensure communication among the partners. Trident United Way often plays that backbone role.

Established in 1773, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce is distinguished as the first municipal Chamber of Commerce in the United States and the longest continually operating business membership association. The Chamber has a 243+ year legacy of protecting and strengthening the Charleston Region’s business community, helping businesses grow and thrive. Through Advocacy, Business Development, Talent and Membership we provide a powerful variety of tools, resources, products and services so your business can be seen and heard. Driving growth and defining tomorrow are integral to the Chamber’s work in every facet of the region’s business needs including: Talent Regional Advancement Leadership Business Development Membership We provide business-building programs and events to help members connect and do business with one another; member discount programs that help your business’ bottom lines; and visibility and exposure through the Chamber’s website, social media [Facebook | Twitter] and other digital and print communications. We also provide information and timely news updates via the CMCC Newsroom to help you make better business decisions, and advocacy and representation at all levels of government to ensure a business-friendly climate in South Carolina. With approximately 1,600 member organizations representing 160,000 professionals, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce serves as the collective voice of the business community, and a catalyst for regional economic advancement and member success through Talent, Advocacy, Leadership and Business Development. Our Vision To be the leading catalyst for regional advancement and an international leader in the Chamber profession. Our Mission To initiate, advocate and empower our region to advance a prosperous business environment.

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OneWorld Health exists to provide quality, affordable healthcare to people in need. Our vision is to see impoverished communities take ownership in a sustainable healthcare model, so that they become empowered to bring about long-term change and tangible improvements in their health and quality of life. Our mission is to provide quality, affordable healthcare to people in need. We have developed a model that provides affordable healthcare to the communities who need it most and does not require ongoing support to keep the doors open. Each OneWorld Health medical center offers a full scope of healthcare services to the community, delivered by trained nationals and offered at a price point that is affordable to the overwhelming majority of the population. Patient fees offset the costs of running the clinic, eventually meeting or exceeding the total monthly operating costs.

Our mission is to inspire the people of Charleston to connect with their parks and together create stunning public spaces and a strong community. What we do is from the heart. We strive to make Charleston parks beautiful, keep the parks beautiful and make the parks fun for the community to enjoy. This is accomplished through the dedicated work of our staff, Park Angel volunteers and donors. Through our Park Renovation efforts, we and community members identify the parks that need some TLC and put together the plan and tools to make that happen. Together we create stunning public spaces for our community. Nurturing our parks is a long-term commitment. Conservancy volunteer programs ensure ongoing care throughout the year and for many years to come. The Conservancy, with the help of many amazing volunteers, puts on a number of events throughout the year. There is something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a family friendly event, an educational experience, or just a really good party, each event showcases a beautiful Charleston park and the different ways to experience and enjoy them.

Sea Island Habitat for Humanity is the third oldest Habitat affiliate in the world. We have been building safe and affordable housing on Johns, James and Wadmalaw Islands since 1978. We offer a Critical Home Repair Program and run a ReStore where home goods are sold.

The Blackbaud Giving Fund powers philanthropy by connecting donors and charities. The Blackbaud Giving Fund partners with technology platforms and manages a donor-advised fund to securely and efficiently receive donations from generous donors then delivers grants to more than 135,000+ charities making an impact around the world.