Annual Networking Conference
Marina Inn at Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach, SC
May 1-3, 2024
Agenda
WEDNESDAY, 5/1/24
12:00PM – 3:00PM Top Golf Event
6:00PM – 8:00PM Networking Reception
THURSDAY, 5/2/24
BOD BREAKFAST & MEETING 7:00AM – 9:00AM
GENERAL SESSION10:00AM – 4:00PM
10:00AM – 10:15AM Welcome Remarks: Britt Moore, President SEAMS
10:15AM – 11:15AM Keynote: Cindy DiPietrantonio, CEO Boathouse Sports
11:15AM – 12:15PM Speaker: David Hinks, Dean – Wilson College of Textiles, NCSU – NSF Innovation Engine & More
12:15PM – 1:15PM Networking Lunch
1:15PM – 2:15PM Attendee Introductions 2:15PM – 2:45PM Networking Break
2:45PM – 3:45PM Speaker: Nicole Bevins Collinson, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. – De Minimis, Trade & DC Update
3:45PM – 4:00PM Close of Day: Will Duncan
5:00PM – 6:00PM Networking Reception
6:00PM – 9:00PM Networking Dinner (business casual)
FRIDAY, 5/3/24
6:30AM – 7:45AM Networking Breakfast
GENERAL SESSION8:00AM – 12:00AM
8:00AM – 8:15AM Day 2 Opening: Will Duncan, Executive Director
8:15AM – 9:15AMSpeaker: Kamber Parker, Founder & CEO YoPro Know
9:15AM – 10:00AM Speaker: Claros – Sustainable PFAS Destruction
10:00AM – 10:30AM Networking Break
10:30AM – 11:15AM Federal Contracting Fundamentals for Textile Businesses: Scott Dorney, Executive Director, NC Military Business Center, Lee Moritz, Federal Business Development, NCMBC
11:15AM – 11:456AM Federal Contracting Q&A: Scott Dorney, Lee Moritz
EMPOWERING THE MADE IN AMERICA MOVEMENT