Events for August 2014
Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce
Aug 7    Business Mixer 8/14
Join us for our August Business Mixer - make business connections, expand your network and generate new sales leads!
Date: August 7, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.berkeleysc.org
Contact: Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce 577-9549 or 761-8238
EMail: lculley@bcoc.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday August 7th
5:30 pm - 7pm
 
Fees/Admission: Members - Free
Non-Members - $10
Aug 15    Goose Creek Classic Golf Tournament
The City of Goose Creek will host the 4th Annual Goose Creek Classic Golf Tournament on Friday, August 15th, 2014.  This annual tournament aims to bring together community and business leaders for a round of golf and open dialogue on the future of Goose Creek.  We invite you to join us for a day of fun, good food, and networking.  Please contact Jesica Mackey if you wish to sponsor or be apart of the fun!
Date: August 15, 2014
Website: http://www.cityofgoosecreek.com/
Location: Crowfield Golf Club
300 Hamlet Circle
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Contact: Jesica Mackey
EMail: jmackey@cityofgoosecreek.com
Date/Time Details: Registration Deadline: August 1, 2014
Sponsorship Deadline: July 18, 2014
Fees/Admission: Cost: $60 per player or $240 for a team
Sponsorships: 5 different sponsorship opportunities
Aug 16    Cypress Gardens Swamp Safari

This year’s event is 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. All Swamp Safari activities are free with regular paid admission to Cypress Gardens ($10 for adults, $9 for seniors, and $5 for child ages 6 to 12 years old). Berkeley County residents are admitted free from 9 a.m. until noon.

“This year features exciting presentations and exhibits highlighting Lowcountry swamp life,” said Heather Graham, manager of Cypress Gardens. “From reptiles and rabbits to butterflies and birds, there is a little something for everyone.”

Entertainment, displays and presentations include

• Live music by the Charleston Hot Shots

• The Turtle and Tortoise Society of Charleston

• Tony Mills, Herpetologist (reptile and amphibian expert) from the Lowcountry Institute and star of “Coastal Kingdom TV” show

• Ken Alfieri, Herpetologist and former director of Cypress Gardens

• Chris Smith of Magnolia Gardens Nature Center

• Sonny Gunn, Fossil Hunter

• Charleston Fancy Rabbit Breeders

Food will be available for purchase from the Friends of Cypress Gardens.

Call 843-553-0515 or visit www.cypressgardens.info.
Date: August 16, 2014
Website: http://www.cypressgardens.com
Aug 27    SC Lowcountry Career Fair
Community event to connect industry & talent, while serving a good cause*! Need qualified employees? Or a quality career opportunity? Join us for the SC Lowcountry Career Fair - a collaborative, community career fair! The first hour (11am-12PM) is reserved for veterans and military spouses. *All proceeds benefit local veterans' initiatives & STEM Premier Scholarships. Check back often to see our growing list of attending employer partners!
Date: August 27, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/sc-lowcountry-career-fair-ecpi-university-registration-7297197113?aff=es
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Suites Charleston Airport; 7401 Northwoods Blvd. North Charleston, SC 29406
Contact: Hosted by ECPI University, in partnership with: STEM Premier, SCWorks, Talent Bootcamp, Goodwill Industries, Tech After Five, Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce, IT-ology, and the Doubletree Hotel.
EMail: kcumbee@ecpi.edu
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (EDT) *Please note the first hour (11am-12pm) is reserved for military and their spouses. General admission begins at noon.
Fees/Admission: Please register via the url below. Career Seekers: FREE parking & admittance! Please note this is a professional event so be sure to dress for success. Bring plenty of resumes and your winning personality! Employer Registration: Includes 1 six-foot, draped table with 2 chairs; free wifi access, parking, and bottled water; 2 boxed lunches; break area to make calls, enjoy your lunch, etc.; recognition in pre-event marketing; searchable Resume Database of Attendees from Tech After Five. Early bird rate of $150 ends 8/8/14, after that, employer registration is $200.