2/11: Mayor William Cogswell: State of the City

February 11, 2025

Mayor William Cogswell joined us for the traditional state of the City report from our standing mayor of Charleston. The Mayor detailed many of the exciting  and needed developments in the works in our City, including Union Pier, a new city operations facility, road works, and developments in West Ashley and John’s Island. He discussed the on-going challenges presented by the remarkable growth of our city, such as traffic, scaling education, and affordable housing, but noted that it is better to have growth oriented problems than the types of issued faced by cities in decline. He was optimistic for the future of Charleston and committed to maintain the economic prosperity, safety and livability of our city.

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1/28: John Ravenel: French Huguenot Influence

January 28, 2025

Our guest speaker this week John Ravenel, who is an expert on the French Huguenot history and influence. John, a direct descendent of early Huguenot settlers, gave us excellent historical insights into challenges and the evolution of the Huguenot culture and the factors that gave rise to its power and influence throughout Europe, and eventually the world. The Huguenot influence is especially strong here in Charleston with immigrant Huguenots playing large roles in the early settlement and development of our city. There is a continued strong presence in one of the oldest still operating Huguenot churches in the world.

Read on for more information on how to volunteer for SEWE in February, the fantastic multi-day, cross cultural event that offers something for everyone who has an interest in the outdoors, the environment, wildlife, art and many other interests. Lots more going on as his the round running in 2025. Check the Keyway from important meeting and events information.

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1/21: Cliff Roberts: “A Castle in the Charleston Harbor: The Past, Present, & Future of Castle Pinckney”

January 21, 2025

Our guest speaker this week was Cliff Roberts, an well known local author whose works include a book about Castle Pinckney and its role in the history of Charleston. He offered his insights as an historian on this famous, if not enigmatic, landmark the sits in Charleston Harbor.

Read on for more information on how to volunteer for SEWE in February, the fantastic multi-day, cross cultural event that offers something for everyone who has an interest in the outdoors, the environment, wildlife, art and many other interests. Lots more going on as his the round running in 2025. 

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1/14: Cody Callarman: Cannabis Industry

January 14, 2025

Own Cody Callarman gave us an update on the evolving cannabis industry, offering great insights into legal and medical issues around its production and use. Cody is actively involved various legislative and commercial initiatives focused on hemp and related by-products and has a thriving business called Carolina Dream. His first exposure to the use of cannabis was when he introduced it to his ailing mother who experienced a significant recovery and relief from its use.

Read on for more information on how to volunteer for SEWE in February, the fantastic multi-day, cross cultural event that offers something for everyone who has an interest in the outdoors, the environment, wildlife, art and many other interests.

Lots more going on as his the round running in 2025.  Check the Keyway from important meeting and events information.

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1/7: Tom Keppler, Jason Brown, CRDA

January 7, 2025

For our first meeting of 2025 we welcomed Tom Keppler and Jason Brown of the Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA). They gave us an update on the economic growth happening in our region and some of the programs CRDA uses to recruit top companies and talent to the Charleston area. The CRDA plays a key role in promoting the attractiveness of the region and contributing to our enviable track record in growing and diversifying our economy.

Read on for more information on how to volunteer for SEWE in February, the fantastic multi-day, cross cultural event that offers something for everyone who has an interest in the outdoors, the environment, wildlife, art and many other interests.

Lots more going on as his the round running in 2025.  Check the Keyway from important meeting and events information.

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