The Small Cities Summit focuses on the specific needs and challenges of smaller cities and towns in South Carolina.
Thursday, August 22
Hilton Columbia Center
Agenda
8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Break
9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Educational Sessions and Networking with Exhibiting Agencies
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Networking with Exhibiting Agencies and Lunch
1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Educational Sessions continue
New this year! Network with state agencies that provide resources/services for small cities. A special “Agency Hall” will be set up so meeting attendees can learn more about these offerings:
- SC Department of Agriculture
- SC Department of Commerce
- SC Department of Environmental Services
- SC Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
- SC Office of Rural Health
- SC Rural Infrastructure Authority
- SC State Guard
Additional agencies will be present. Educational topics will be specific to small cities.
Registration information
The Small Cities Summit registration fee is $50 and includes lunch. The registration deadline is August 14. Availability is limited and preference will be given to cities and towns with populations of 3,000 residents or fewer.
Hotel reservations
There is a block of rooms available at the Hilton Columbia Center for registrants who may need to stay overnight on Wednesday, August 21. The room rate is $179 plus taxes and fees. Reservations must be made by July 22, after this date, the reduced rate will not be available.
To receive the special rate use the reservation link provided on our website or call 1-800-HILTONS and ask for the group code: C-90G.