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Updates from Charleston's Business & Neighborhood Services

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HEY, NEIGHBOR!
MAY 10, 2019

Here's what's up in the city, courtesy of Business & Neighborhood Services.

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The Charleston AmeriCorps VISTA project is seeking 26 individuals to build capacity for regional organizations that work to address poverty within different focus areas. Please visit this website to learn more about the focus areas, projects, and how to apply. Business & Neighborhood Services is looking for a VISTA member to build capacity for the City's Palmetto Artisan Program. (For more info on this specific position, email Meg Thompson).

Join us for a free workshop on how to identify, prioritize, and acquire contracts! The Business Services Divsion, in partnership with ForeSight Communications and NAMC, will provide best practices, trends and new strategic insights that will expand their ability to align business activities to current and future bid opportunities. RSVP!

City of Charleston Updates

City Weekly Public Meeting Schedule

Second Annual Homeless to Hope Benefit Concert

Piccolo Spoleto Preview Reception - West Ashley

Piccolo Spoleto Preview Reception - Cannon Street Arts Center

Piccolo Spoleto Sunset Serenade

Youth Anti Bullying Summit

Mother's Day Art Workshop at Bees Landing Rec Center

Mother's Day Craft Workshop at Governors Park

Choice Neighborhoods: Orleans Woods Community Meeting

Grand Opening of the Newest Park on Daniel Island

Ever wanted to take an adult field trip? The Recreation Department is taking active, older adults ages 50+ to Brookgreen Gardens near Myrtle Beach on May 15. They will be leaving James Island Rec Center at 9:00am. The cost is only $17 and covers the entry fee. For more questions, please call JIRC at (843) 795-5678.

The 13-15 James Island Mooney’s Barbershop team volunteered at the Charleston Miracle League this past weekend and had such an amazing time! Learn how you and your organization can volunteer here: http://www.charlestonmiracleleague.org/volunteer/

The Daniel Island Kid's Triathlon is looking for local businesses that stand next to its mission of providing positive opportunities through recreation to enhance the quality of life of our citizens and want to give back to the community as event sponsors. In addition to community goodwill and support, sponsors will have the opportunity to have their logo featured on the finish line banner, on the back of the race t-shirts, or place a promotional giveaway item in the race. For more information, please contact Jen Nelsen at nelsenj@charleston-sc.gov.

CPD breezed through Week 5 of Citizens Academy! If you want to get an inside look at a day in law enforcement and learn more about our practices and policies, make plans to attend our Fall class, beginning October 2nd! Applications will be online soon For more information, go to https://www.charleston-sc.gov/police.

Community Events & Updates

Lawyers in the Library: Veterans' Benefits & Issues

Move Forward: Women Entrepreneurs

Preparing for Government Contract Opportunities

National Association of Minority Contractors: Mentoring for Business Opportunity & Growth

Charleston Moves Mobility Month 2019 Events

Behind the Lines: A Musical Tribute to America's Heroes

Hearts of Hope: Foster Parent Appreciation & Recruitment

SBDC "Big on Small Business” Golf Outing, June 24 at Coosaw Creek Country Club

County to Hold Public Meeting on Main Rd Segment A: US 17 & Main Rd Intersection & Main Rd Improvements - Bees Ferry to River Rd

Charleston Water System will close a small segment of the West Ashley Greenway from Albemarle Rd to Fenwick Dr from May 13 through early August to perform work on its West Ashley Sewer Tunnel Project. Signage will be posted to identify the site as the closure approaches and will remain until construction activity is complete.

CARTA is installing more than 60 new solar-powered shelters and more than 40 benches. Check out the live map of where they are located here:www.ridecarta.com/shelters

The Eastside Garden Club is pleased to announce that Stacey Barrington is the winner of their first Yard of the Month. The award aims to become a neighborhood tradition. The sign was created by Elizabeth Dillon, an art teacher at St. Julian Devine Community Center, and will move around the neighborhood to recognize the gardens of the Eastside. Submit nominations here.

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