Events for October 2015
Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce
Oct 1    Oktoberfest Business Mixer 10/15
Join us in celebrating Oktoberfest while networking.  The Business Mixer is a great opportunity to make business connections, expand your network and generate new sales leads! 

 
Date: October 1, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.berkeleysc.org
Location: Hampton Inn - Summerville
1015 Jockey Court
Summerville, SC
Contact: Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce 577-9549 or 761-8238
EMail: berkeley@bcoc.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 1st
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Members - Free
Non-Members - $10
Oct 13    Area Council (10/15) - Meet the New Superintendent of Berkeley County School District
AREA COUNCIL
Meet the New Superintendent of Berkeley County School District

Join us in this opportunity to meet Superintendent Blackburn as she discusses the District's vision and goals.

Featuring Special Guest Speaker:

Brenda Blackburn
Superintendent

Berkeley County School District


 
Date: October 13, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.berkeleysc.org
Location:

REDBANK CLUB
2316 Redbank Rd.
Goose Creek, SC

Contact: RSVP INFORMATION: (843) 761-8238 or (843) 577-9549
Date/Time Details:

Tuesday, October 13, 2015
8:00 a.m.

Fees/Admission:

COST:
$10.00 Members
$25.00 Non-Members

Oct 16    Berkeley County Career Opportunities Workshop
Interested in learning more on the "job market in Berkeley County"? Are you entering a growing employment market, looking at changing professions or interested in an understanding of what training is needed for specific careers? Please join us as representatives from Signet Human Resource Management, along with speakers from human resource, staffing organizations and employment agencies will be on hand to give you current information on careers in Berkeley County.
Date: October 16, 2015
Time: 8:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Berkeley Electric Cooperative - Community Room
2 Springhall Drive
Goose Creek, SC
Contact: 843-761-8238 or 843-577-9549
EMail: berkeley@bcoc.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 16th
9:00 a.m.
Registrations begins at 8:45 a.m. 
Oct 17    Church Security Applications and Theory/Making your House of Worship Safer

“Church Security Applications and Theory/Making your House of Worship Safer”.

This course is designed to develop a viable knowledge in building a Comprehensive Church Security Plan Template. The Precepts of Security Protection Team(s) development for the Officials and the Congregants. Policy and Procedure Development, Security Assessments of Edifice Exterior and Interior.

Course Objectives:

1. Review Ministries in the Midst of Violence, (Statistical Review) from 1999 thru 2015.

2. View a Comprehensive Presentation and Observe Various Assaults on Houses of Worship.

3. Discuss Conclusions Drawn from these Active Shooter / Assault Incidents.

4. Discuss General Precepts of Executive / Dignitary Protection / Security Protection.

5. Discuss The Security Team (Mind Set /Training Roles & Responsibilities / Implementation).

6. Recognizing the Threat / Types of Threats. (KIMs Games).

7. Discuss and Understand Why a House of Worship Overview and Zone Defense is Practical (Assignments).

8.  Discuss Risk Assessments Internal / External, Physical Security (Assignments).

9. The Law of Self Defense, Defense of Others, and Deadly Force in South Carolina.

10. Church Security SOP Template and Organizational Chart. (Free Download to flash drive which can be manipulated to fit your organizational structure).

           Church Security Team / Appendix
Date: October 17, 2015
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Location: The training may be held at your Church or another designated location as well as our facility located at:The Defensive Technologies Training Center LLC. Facility Classroom and Range located at, 730 County Line Rd. Cross, S.C. 29436.
Contact: Lt. Frank C. Jackson at 843-482-0749 / 843-934-9220 or E-mail us at: nvr2miss@yahoo.com
EMail: nvr2miss@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday July 18, 2015 / Starting at 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. With an hour for lunch.
Fees/Admission: Total package fee is $150.00, which will include all Training Materials, (except flash drive) . A non-refundable $50.00 deposit will be required per person. Deposit may be in the form of a check, or money order. Deposit will be required (5) days before the scheduled training date. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO "DEFENSIVE WEAPONS TRAINING CENTER LLC. or "DTTC, LLC." 101 Tall Spruce Drive. Moncks Corner S.C. 29461.
Oct 23    FREE IRS TAX WORKSHOP
"This workshop is a public service for those who have small businesses or may be thinking about going into business. The workshop is designed to provide information and instruction about business taxes, tax benefits, and obligations connected with starting a business as well as tax responsibilities for new employers. Other topics to be discussed include tax record keeping and tax filing deadlines. The morning portion of the workshop will cover federal tax requirements. The afternoon session will cover state tax and employment security obligations.
Date: October 23, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://charlestonsbdc.webs.com/workshops
Location: Saint Leo University 2430 Mall Dr. Suite 185 North Charleston, SC. 29406
Contact: For more information and sing up contact the SBDC at: 843.740.6160
EMail: Lowme@mailbox.sc.edu
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 23rd, 2015 From: 9:00 a.m.--2:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE
Oct 29    Winning Small Business/Innovation/Research/Technology/Transfer/Grants/ Contracts
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Technology Transfer (STTR) program is a highly competitive program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in federal Research and Development (R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR enables small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. Is your technology company eligible for federal funding through the government?s SBIR/STTR program? Join us for a workshop covering SBIR/STTR program basics including: program purpose; eligibility; and sources of funding. The session is designed to provide enough information to determine if you would like to seriously pursue SBIR/STTR proposal development and tools to help begin the process.
Date: October 29, 2015
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://charlestonsbdc.webs.com/workshops
Location: Saint Leo University 2430 Mall Dr. Suite 185 North Charleston, SC. 29406
Contact: For more information contact SBDC at: 843.740.6160
EMail: Lowme@mailbox.sc.edu
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 29th, 2015 From: 1:00 p.m.--3:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $20.00
Oct 29    Habitat 101
Habitat 101
Meeting to inform community about Berkeley Habitat's mission and ministry.

DATE: OCTOBER 29, 2015
TIME: 6:00PM – 7:00PM
PLACE: FARMER’S MERCHANT’S BANK
2900 N MAIN STREET
MONCKS CORNER, SC 29461
LOCATED AT HWY 17 AND HWY 176 INTERSECTION
 REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED
RSVP to Betty Alexander - email - volunteer@berkeleyhabitat.org or 843-203-3749
 
Date: October 29, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.berkeleyhabitat.org/
Location: 2900 N MAIN STREET MONCKS CORNER, SC 29461
Contact: RSVP to Betty Alexander - email - volunteer@berkeleyhabitat.org or 843-203-3749
EMail: office@berkeleyhabitat.org
Date/Time Details: OCTOBER 29, 2015
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 30    4th Annual Halloween Festival
The Town of Moncks Corner is hosting its 4th Annual Halloween Festival...all for FREE! There will be a costume contest for ages 8 and under, games, a jump castle, and trick or treating down Main Street.
Date: October 30, 2015
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Website: http://www.townofmonckscorner.sc.gov/spevents/Pages/default.aspx
Location: Unity Park
Contact: Sara Anderson Special Events Coordinator 843-899-4708
EMail: mcdepot@twn-mc.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 30th from 4:30-6:30pm
Fees/Admission: FREE!!!
Oct 31    Munster Mash Halloween Party
Hell Hole Inc presents Munster Mash Halloween Party. It is a swamp themed event featuring a haunted house, hay ride, games,lots of prizes and of course lots of candy. This is a FREE family style event open to all ages. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
Date: October 31, 2015
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1529541420669902/
Location: 116 Steel Shed Lane Jamestown SC 29453
Contact: Mia Koehler
EMail: miaguerry@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: 10/31/2015 5:00 pm til 9:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free Event