Sustain SC's CEO, Leslie Skardon, attended the Governor's Economic Reception and Summit with Governor McMaster and Commerce Secretary Lightsey to discuss the state of economic development in South Carolina.
Feeling so excited, proud and grateful as our 2nd Class of C3 Scholars kicks off this week! Thank you @kidsonpointchs for continuing to support and sustain Charleston Civil Rights and Civics!
Sustain SC CEO Leslie Skardon took part in @Leadership_Cola's Environmental Day yesterday which aimed to expose the group to sustainable practices that are taking place in the Midlands.
Leslie moderated a panel on Environmental Sustainability and Manufacturing in South Carolina.
Sustain SC was proud to participate in the 2024 Recycling Day at the SC Statehouse this week. This event provided the opportunity to meet with state lawmakers and network. Senior VP Cynthia Davis was among the speakers and presented the Roadmap to Sustain SC.
Grateful to attend two incredible events that embody why Sustain SC exists – to bring together commerce and conversation. The 1st: @ScoutMotors EV plant groundbreaking. The 2nd: the celebration of the conservation of Millaree that will serve as one of the mitigation offsets.
So excited to share this news! Sustain SC is an amazing organization at the intersection of commerce and conversation that helps businesses meet their sustainability goals.
I couldn’t imagine a more wonderful opportunity to align my skills and passion to advance sustainability.
Five years ago I moved to Charleston in search of community and impact. I’m grateful to call this amazing place home and be part of an extended family that has worked for decades to make this state better for our neighbors and each other. Thank you @CRBJ for this honor!
Amazing day with North CHS and Mt P students on Bulls Island! As part of our @rileyinstitute project, we spent the day with students learning about our ecosystem, Gullah Geechee culture, and each other. @CoastalExp
Educators should teach more civics, Black history and civil rights history so students have a solid grounding about what has happened in our county, state and country. https://t.co/lL3PvqEcnL
Our final day of C3! Learning about the importance of voting and conducting a mock election with Board of Elections; legislative panel; poetry workshop with Marcus Amaker; final reflection with Darrin Goss and graduation celebration with @JohnTecklenburg! #history#civilrights
Day 4: spent the morning at the @theGibbesmuseum to explore the connection between art and activism. Then heard from an incredible array of speakers at the @avery_tweets on first hand accounts of the civil rights movement. #history#civilrights#charleston#sc
Amazing third day in Orangeburg! Loved meeting with Cecil Williams, touring the All Star Bowling Lanes and SCSU, learning about the Orangeburg Massacre, HBCUs and hearing from @RepJamesClyburn! #history#civilrights#sc
Charleston Civil Rights and Civics (C3) partnered with Kids on Point this week to launch an inaugural five-day, immersive program designed to show high school students the often-ignored civil rights history of the Lowcountry. https://t.co/gSuNFGKGtp