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Step into the dynamic world of South Carolina's technological revolution with Jamie DeMent, Director of Technology and Cyber Initiatives at the SC Council on Competitiveness. In this illuminating conversation, Jamie reveals how Charleston is transforming from a tourist destination into a vibrant tech hub where innovation thrives alongside historic charm.

The collaborative spirit driving South Carolina's tech growth takes center stage as Jamie explains how SC Competes connects entrepreneurs, established companies, and educational institutions to create meaningful economic impact. "If we're doing our job right, we're putting the right people in the right room for the right conversation to make things happen," she shares, highlighting the power of relationship-building in a state where social capital creates collective strength.

Discover surprising developments reshaping the region, from pioneering AI curriculum in eighth-grade classrooms to Charleston's emergence as a leader in electric vehicle battery technology. Jamie's insights reveal a technological ecosystem that has matured significantly over two decades, now offering a complete entrepreneurial pathway that keeps talent in South Carolina while attracting outside investment and innovation.

The conversation explores how growth has created opportunities for small businesses to thrive, the critical balance betwe

King & Columbus is a full-service marketing and advertising agency based in South Carolina that helps brands grow through a mix of creative storytelling and data-driven strategy. They offer everything from branding and content creation to media planning, digital advertising, and PR—focused on delivering measurable results across digital, social, and traditional channels. https://kingandcolumbus.com

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) is a public, nonprofit organization that fuels South Carolina’s innovation economy by supporting technology-based startups, academic research, and industry partnerships. Through funding, coaching, and its investment arm SC Launch, SCRA helps early-stage companies grow, commercialize ideas, and scale within the state’s key innovation sectors.

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Title Sponsor: Charleston American Marketing Association

Presenting Sponsor: Charleston Media Solutions

Annual Sponsor: ‪SCRA; South Carolina Research Authority

Quarterly Sponsor: King and Columbus

Cohosts: Stephanie Barrow, Mike Compton, Rachel Backal, Tom Keppeler, Amanda Bunting Comen

Produced and edited: RMBO Advertising

Photographer | Co-host: Kelli Morse

Score by:  The Strawberry Entrée; Jerry Feels Good, CURRYSAUCE, DBLCRWN, DJ DollaMenu
Studio Engineer: Brian Cleary and Mathew Chase

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