Welcome to the 2026 Milliken Momentum Supplier Engagement Conference! Join us on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, beginning at 8:00 a.m. EST, at the Milliken & Company headquarters, located on a stunning 600‑acre arboretum in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Milliken Momentum brings together more than 60 of Milliken & Company’s Tier 1 suppliers, community partners, and select customers for a day focused on connection, learning, […]
Casual networking with the Founderville and StartupGVL communities. Just show up!
Let's dive into your ideas, challenge assumptions, and spark creativity at this interactive session - get ready to validate your hypotheses! Presenter: Sarah Waylett & Garrett Stern, Design Lab Conversation & Ideation is a dynamic, casual meetup designed for early-stage entrepreneurs, innovators, and creative thinkers. This gathering fosters collaboration, learning, and the exchange of ideas in a […]
AI in the AM is back for an encore this fall, running Tuesdays, October 6 through November 10, from 9–10 a.m. Bring your questions, join the conversation and stay sharp. Hosted by SC Tech, an initiative of SC Competes, this virtual series is designed for South Carolina’s AI industry ambassadors and anyone looking to keep pace with the […]
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how organizations operate, compete, and make decisions. AI Essentials for Business is a four-session learning series designed for business leaders and professionals who want to move beyond the hype and better understand how AI can be evaluated and put to work within their organizations. Through practical discussions, real-world examples, and […]
SUDs, short for Startup Drinks, is back! This unstructured networking event is open to entrepreneurs, ecosystem allies, and all community members of the StartupGVL ecosystem. The first drink is free, so get this one on your calendars. October 21, 4 – 7pm – come check it out and find out more about StartupGVL! Location: Hangar 28 NextGEN […]
Calling all entrepreneurs! Jumpstart your credit to prepare your business for future financing. Join us for CW’s Business Credit Builder Blitz! This online class will give you all the information you need to know to set up a Credit Builder account at CommunityWorks. This unique product allows business owners to build personal and business credit and […]
AI in the AM is back for an encore this fall, running Tuesdays, October 6 through November 10, from 9–10 a.m. Bring your questions, join the conversation and stay sharp. Hosted by SC Tech, an initiative of SC Competes, this virtual series is designed for South Carolina’s AI industry ambassadors and anyone looking to keep pace with the […]
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how organizations operate, compete, and make decisions. AI Essentials for Business is a four-session learning series designed for business leaders and professionals who want to move beyond the hype and better understand how AI can be evaluated and put to work within their organizations. Through practical discussions, real-world examples, and […]
Connect with SCRA, SCRA member companies, and the StartupGVL network in a relaxed, casual setting.
AI is not just a tool you open when you need something, it has become the thing that builds. The ideas you used to shelve because they were too expensive, too technical, or too small to justify a developer, you can bring to life this week. That is the shift we are all living through, […]
CarbonCents started inside Clemson's Watt Family Innovation Center. It now has state funding, private capital, and Clemson graduates on payroll. The road from lab to revenue wasn't short, and it almost didn't make it. On July 9, i4Series is sitting down with CURF, SCRA, and Fund That Tiger at Thornblade Club to talk about what […]
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