Session 1
SC and Global Business
Location: Columbia, SC

Date: August 20-21, 2025
Topics:

• Understanding the Southeastern US economy
• Succeeding in global business as a supplier or customer to international firms based in SC or overseas
• Managing global value chains 

Session 2
Strategy Meets Technology
Location: Pee Dee area

Date: October 15-16, 2025
Topics:

• Strategic thinking and acting for growth
• Understanding and leveraging markets and customers
• Exploring the impact of technology, AI, and data on manufacturing

Session 3
Supply Chain & Culture
Location: Charleston, SC

Date: November 19-20, 2025
Topics:

• Managing the supply chain
• Forecasting, production, and inventory management
• Strategic sourcing
• Quality improvement and innovation

Session 4
Driving Performance
Location: Greenville, SC

Date: January 7-8, 2026
Topics:

• How to develop customized operational and financial metrics
• Financial acumen
• Managing incentives

Session 5
Leadership & Personal Development
Location: Aiken, SC

Date: February 18-19, 2026
Topics:

• Talent identification, recruitment, and retention
• Leading teams, developing, and engaging Talent

Session 6
The International Visit
Location: TBD

Date: March 2026
Topics:

• Key business issues in emerging markets
• Managing innovation and risk
• Traditional vs. advanced manufacturing

Session 7
Bringing it all Together
Location: Columbia, SC

Date: May 13-14, 2026

• Participants present final projects
• Graduation