The Harbor Entrepreneur Center

Cinco, Connections, and Cold Drinks? Count us in. We’re turning up the heat on networking this spring with a Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour you won’t want to miss! Join EO Charleston, The Harbor Entrepreneur Center, and the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce on Monday, May 5, for an evening of celebration, connection, and community. Whether you’re closing out the workday or looking to kickstart new business opportunities, this happy hour is the perfect place to mingle with movers, shakers, and taco-lovers alike. 🌮 Expect festive bites from Specialty Food Solutions, refreshing drinks, and the kind of laid-back conversations that spark big ideas. Let’s toast to community, collaboration, and a little extra spice this season. 🎉 Huge thanks to our sponsors: Pinnacle Financial Partners, Specialty Foods Group, Checkmate Tax Advisors, Simpli.fi, Gordon Law Group Grab your amigos and let’s make it a Cinco to remember! #HarborHappyHour #HustleAndFlow #CharlestonEntrepreneurs #Networking #CincoDeMayo #MountPleasantSC #EOCharleston #HarborEC #CommunityAndCollaboration

Big shoutout to Andy Seavers, Harbor Forum leader, and Case Status, a proud Harbor Accelerator alum, for making serious waves in the startup world! 🌊🚀 Case Status was just named SCRA: South Carolina Research Authority Company of the Year — proving once again that Harbor entrepreneurs don’t just talk the talk, they scale the scale. 🏆👏 We’re proud to support visionary founders like Andy who turn big ideas into real impact. 📰 Read the full feature: https://lnkd.in/gj7wUF3z

On April 8, Charleston’s boldest innovators gathered for another electric round of Hustle & Flow Happy Hour, co-hosted by EO Charleston and The Harbor Entrepreneur Center, with generous support from our sponsors: Pinnacle Financial Partners Specialty Food Solutions, Inc., Poggio Costa, and Wolf Line Construction. Until next time, keep hustling and let the ideas flow.

🚨 The countdown is on! We're just a weeks away from the SC Competes Spring Summit, happening April 29 – May 1 in Charleston! I hope to see you there! REGISTER BELOW! So proud of what our team has put together with a diverse lineup of topics, conversations, and leaders coming together for this 3-day summit as we celebrate 20 years of collaboration and competitiveness in the Palmetto State. This year’s Spring Summit will spotlight the future of SC Competes’ signature clusters and initiatives — from Aerospace to Logistics, Technology, Batteries, and Workforce Innovation — with insights from industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and rising student voices. Here’s a quick preview of what’s in store: 📍 Day 1 | Harbor Entrepreneur Center Kick things off with a full day focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and “What’s Next in Logistics,” capped off by our popular B2B Tech Speed Dating event. (Registration for buyers and suppilers - still OPEN!) 📍 Day 2 | Francis Marion Hotel Dive into rich conversations on battery innovation, defense updates from Col. Parker at Joint Base Charleston, and experience live demos from regional tech companies showcasing cutting-edge solutions plus much more in aerospace & logistics! 📍 Day 3 | Back at Francis Marion We keep the momentum going with deep dives into aerospace, drones, workforce development, and tech in action — featuring students, emerging leaders, and educators. 💥 Plus, don’t miss the networking receptions and plenty of chances to connect with people shaping South Carolina’s economic future. 🎟️ Register now and come be part of the movement. Questions? Just reach out — we’ll see you in Charleston! https://lnkd.in/ezUxzbzr Adrianne L. Beasley Susie Shannon Kim Christ Suzanne Dickerson Amy Sartain Stephen Astemborski Kelly Baird Mendy Lewis Alex Albrecht Amanda Campbell Bunnie Lempesis Ward The Harbor Entrepreneur Center

The Harbor Entrepreneur Center has announced its partnership with College of Charleston to provide MBA students with hands-on mentorship.

Honored to serve as the Honorary Commander for CAPT O’Neal, Commanding Officer of NIWC Atlantic! We had a fantastic visit to the The Harbor Entrepreneur Center in Mount Pleasant—what better place to connect over tech, innovation, and the future of defense and entrepreneurship? Big thanks to Grady Johnson for the full tour and warm welcome. The energy, ideas, and mission of the HEC sparked some great conversations about how we can better connect NIWC with civilian innovators to collaborate on the next generation of tech solutions. Exciting things ahead when great minds from both sectors come together! NAVWAR

Forum is a program run by the Harbor Entrepreneur Center focused on developing high impact entrepreneurs and their businesses by creating a consistent opportunity for peer-to-peer advisory on both business and personal growth. Forum groups are intimate groups of 6-8 entrepreneurs that meet on a monthly basis in order to have an engaged, CONFIDENTIAL, and consistent source of feedback on issues and challenges they face in their businesses and personal lives. For more information on Forum contact Bob Bishop at forum@harborec.com.

Meet the Mentor magic! ✨ Harbor Entrepreneur Center is thrilled to spotlight Tom Browning of VentureSouth, Queen City Angels & H Venture Partners. With a wealth of experience (and a successful "unretirement"), Tom emphasizes putting your team first and beginning with the end in mind. Don't miss the chance to learn from this seasoned pro!

Charleston's entrepreneurial scene is buzzing this spring! 🌱 Join EO Charleston and The Harbor Entrepreneur Center for our Hustle & Flow Happy Hour on April 8th, fueled by Pinnacle Financial Partners, Specialty Food Solutions, Inc. and Poggio Costa. Refresh your network, spark collaborations, and connect with fellow innovators over great drinks and Specialty Food Solutions tastings. Let's grow together-RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gqKWeRXJ