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Thursday, January 16, 2026
World Affairs Council
2003 Board of Directors Meeting
4:30 p.m.
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Boardroom
South Trust Building
1201 Main Street, 18th Floor
Thursday, January 16, 2026
World Affairs Council
Humanitarian World Outreach Program
featuring
Serendib, with founder Tucker McCravy
5:30 p.m.
South Carolina Department of Commerce Boardroom
South Trust Building
1201 Main Street, 17th Floor
There is no charge for this event. WAC Members and their guests only. Reservations in advance are required. Seating is limited.
Tuesday, January 21, 2026
"A Taste of the World" Series
Thai Cuisine at the Thailand Restaurant
6:00 p.m.
1009 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC
Tuesday,
February 18, 2026
World Affairs Council
Reception and Dinner
featuring
First
Secretary for Scottish Affairs Susan Stewart
5:30 p.m.
Clarion Townhouse Hotel
1615 Gervais Street
Columbia, South Carolina
Tuesday, February 25, 2026
"A Taste of the World" Series
Middle Eastern Cuisine at the Al Amir Restaurant
6:00 p.m.
2930 Devine Street
Columbia, SC
January
Tuesday, January 15, 2026
The World Affairs Council Distinguished Speaker Series
co-sponsored with The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
South Carolina's Homeland Security Plan
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
$20 for WAC and Chamber Members, $30 for Non-Members
Capital City Club, 25th Floor, South Trust Building--corner of Gervais and Assembly Streets
(across from Capital Building)--Columbia, South Carolina
Featuring Major General Steve Siegfried, South Carolina Homeland Security Chief.
Reservations and payment in advance are required. Please contact the
World Affairs Council of Columbia at (803) 252-2197 for more information.
Wednesday, January 23, 2026
Midlands International Trade Association
"South Carolina Department of Commerce"
featuring Jim Morris, SC Department of Commerce Chief of Staff
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Clarion Townhouse Hotel (Gervais Street)--Columbia, South Carolina
For reservations and more information, please contact Michele at (803) 255-2618 or via email at [email protected].
January 24th & 25, 2002
South Carolina World Trade Center and
The South Carolina Technical College System
Export South Carolina
$299 per seminar including breakfast and lunch
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day
Spartanburg Technical College
The
initial round of seminars in this multi-level program will be held in
Spartanburg. For a full schedule of the
seminars and for more information, contact John Garcia at Trident Technical
College at (843) 577-4080.
February
February 5-6, 2001
sponsored by The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce,
Adelphia Business Solutions and The State newspaper
2002 Business & Technology Expo and Career Fair
all day and evening events
Cantey & Ellison Buildings--South Carolina State Fairgrounds--Columbia, South Carolina
Contact the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
for exhibition and event information.
February 7 & 8, 2002
South Carolina World Trade Center and
The South Carolina Technical College System
Import South Carolina
$299 per seminar including breakfast and lunch
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day
Piedmont Technical College--Greenwood, South Carolina
This seminar will discuss trade import opportunities with particular emphasis on South Carolina. For a full schedule of the seminars and for more information, contact John Garcia at Trident Technical College at (843) 577-4080.
Friday, February 15, 2026
Midlands International Trade Association
Brazil
12:00 p.m.
Capital City Club--Columbia, South Carolina
$18 for MITA members
Contact Michele Osier at (803) 255-2618 or via email at [email protected].
Wednesday, February 20, 2026
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
Hispanics in the Carolinas
Hiring, Managing, and Retaining Hispanic Employees
$250 for SC Chamber Members
$350 for non-members
8:30 a.m.
Adam's Mark Hotel--Main and Hampton Street--Columbia, South Carolina
Fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, all conference materials and supplies.
Download our complete brochure from ftp://208.150.167.10/hispanicsinsc.pdf
Register On-Line @ http://www.scchamber.net/interview/register.tass
Tuesday, February 26, 2026
World Affairs Council
Member Reception--"Navigating the Future"
Please join the WAC Board of Directors and Staff for a directional discussion of the World Affairs Council's programming. We want to know your thoughts and ideas about issues we should focus on in the New Year.
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wachovia Bank Board Room--Palmetto Center
1426 Main Street, 18th Floor--Columbia, South Carolina
Complimentary Wine and Cheese
WAC Members Only Please
Reservations requested. Please call (803) 252-2197 or email us at [email protected].
March
March 7- 8, 2002
SC World Trade Center
World Trade Certificate Program
2002 Seminar Series--Export SC
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Trident Technical College
Please contact the SC World Trade Center for more information by visiting their web site at www.scwtc.org.
Tuesday, March 12, 2026
Hispanic Connections
The Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina
Hispanics in the Southeast:
Hiring, Working With, and Retaining Hispanic Employees
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Moore School of Business, USC--1705 College Street--Columbia, South Carolina
Hispanics in the Southeast focuses on the ability to recruit and retain a workforce that offers your organization unique opportunities. By addressing not only recruitment but retention of Hispanic employees, your organization will realize long-term benefits.
Additional information is available at www.uscdmc.sc.edu/Hispanics_in_SE.asp or
by calling (800) 393-2362.
World Affairs Council
Distinguished Speaker Series Luncheon
Down Under Delegation Opening Up Trade and Koalas
featuring
The Honorable Peter Beattie
Premier of Queensland, Australia
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Seawell's--Rosewood Drive--Columbia, South Carolina
A delegation from South Carolina's sister-state of Queensland, Australia will join us to discuss the growing relationship between the two states. Beattie will be the featured guest at the official opening of the new Koala exhibit at Riverbanks Botanical Zoo & Gardens immediately prior to the luncheon.
$20 for WAC Members and $30 for non-members.
Reservations and payment in advance required.
For reservations and more information, please call (803) 252-2197.
Friday,
March 15, 2026
Midlands International Trade Association
Focus
on Excellence in International Business Relations
Please join us for a
breakfast on
�Denmark � A Gateway to
Europe for S.C. Companies�
featuring
Kevin Knagg, Commercial Specialist
US Commercial Service--Copenhagen, Denmark
8:00
a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Capital City Club--Columbia, SC
Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 13th by calling (803) 255-2619.
Cost is $18 for MITA members and their guests. $25 for non-members and
those without reservations.
March 14-15, 2002
SC World Trade Center
World Trade Certificate Program
2002 Seminar Series--Import SC
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Trident Technical College
Reception on Thursday, March 14th from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact the SC World Trade Center for more information by visiting their web site at www.scwtc.org.
Friday,
March 22, 2026
University of South Carolina's
International Program for Students
International Festival
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
1400
Greene Street--Columbia, South Carolina
We bring the world to Columbia at USC's Annual International Festival.
Many countries and cultures of the world will have booths to let you sample
cuisine, displays, traditional dress, and more. Admission is free.
Food costs range from $3 - $5. Contact Shane Stennes and Casey Fitzpatrick
for more information at (803) 777-7451 or visit www.sc.edu/ips.
March 22 - 29, 2002
University of South Carolina
International Programs for Students
International Week
Come join in the celebration of USC's International Week. A variety of activities are planned. Visit www.sc.edu/ips for more information.
Saturday, March 23, 2026
University of South Carolina's
School of Music
Latin American Music Concert
7:30 p.m.
USC School of Music Recital Hall--Columbia, South Carolina
Cost is $7 for USC students and $15 for the general public.
The Citadel--Charleston, South Carolina
Current Global Issues--Panel Discussion
Impressive Line-Up of Speakers:
Sir Jeremy Greenstock--UK Ambassador to the UN (and head of the UN's anti-terrorism initiative)
Ambassador Richard Celeste--Immediate Past US Ambassador to India (and former two-term governor of Ohio)
Dr. Gordon Conway--President of the Rockefeller Foundation (and acclaimed authority on developing nations)
Dr. Paul Kaminsky--Immediate Past US Undersecretary of Defense (and expert on weapons systems)
Panel Moderator--Ambassador Phil Lader--Immediate Past US Ambassador to the United Kingdom (Court of St. James)
11:00 a.m.
Citadel's Field House--The Citadel--Charleston, South Carolina.
This panel discussion is open to the public and there is no charge to attend. For more information, please contact the Public Affairs Office at The Citadel via email or call (843) 953-6779.
Friday, March 29, 2026
University of South Carolina's
International Student Association
World Night
7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Russell House Ballroom--1400 Greene Street--Columbia, South Carolina
World Night will feature performances that will highlight the traditional dress, dances and music of many countries--followed by a dance party. There will be light cuisine from different countries as well.
Cost is $3 with USC ID and $5 for the general public.
Visit www.sc.edu/ips for more information.
April
International Friendship Ministries
Columbia International Festival
SC State Fairgrounds--Columbia, South Carolina
For more information, please call (803) 799-3452 or visit www.cifonline.org.
Sunday April 7 - Friday, April 12, 2026
South Carolina Department of Commerce
Trade Mission to Japan
The trade mission will visit Tokyo and Osaka, Japan.
For more information, please contact Clarke Thompson at (803) 737-0438 or email Yoshi Noma.
World Affairs Council & Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals
Distinguished Speaker Series Luncheon
Doolittle Raiders--60 years after turning the tide of World War II
featuring
Brigadier General Woody Randall
Chairman and CEO--Celebrate Freedom Foundation
Also
featuring 1940's music by vocalist Happy Willis accompanied by English Morris on
the piano.
12:30
p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Capital City Club--Columbia, South Carolina
Cost is $20 for WAC members and $30 for non-members.
Reservations and payment in advance required. Please call (803) 252-2197 for more information.
Tuesday, April 9, 2026
Richland County Public Library
Let's Speak English!
International Adults and Local Adult Volunteers Meet for an Hour of Conversation.
Volunteers Needed.
Volunteer one hour per week for seven weeks. No preparation necessary. Orientation Provided.
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 9 - Tuesday, May 21, 2026
St. Andrews Regional Branch
For more information, please contact Lin Ko at (803) 772-6675 or Suzanne Forrest at (803) 929-3436.
April 11 - 12, 2002
SC World Trade Center
World Trade Certificate Program
2002 Seminar Series--Import SC
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florence Technical College
Please contact the SC World Trade Center for more information by visiting their web site at www.scwtc.org.
April 25 -26, 2002
SC World Trade Center
World Trade Certificate Program
2002 Seminar Series--Export SC
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florence Technical College
Reception on Thursday, April 25th from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact the SC World Trade Center for more information by visiting their web site at www.scwtc.org.
May
May 4, 2002
The St. Andrews Society of Aiken
Aiken Highland Games & Celtic Festival
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Aiken Horse Park
Come to the beautiful Aiken Horse Park in Aiken for a full day of Scottish family fun.
Thrill to the Highland athletic events, Highland dancing, piping and drumming,
Scottish harping and Border Collie demonstrations.
For more information contact David Beadles at (803) 642-4265.
Sponsorship opportunities available. Call David Nichols for information at (803) 649-7374.
Tuesday,
May 7, 2026
World Affairs Council and the Midlands International Trade Association
"Japan Today"
featuring Mr. Toshinao Urabe
Japan's Consul General to the United States in Atlanta
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Capital City Club--Columbia, SC
Cost is $18 for members and $25 for non-members.
Payment and reservations in advance required.
Please call Michele Osier at (803) 255-2618 or visit www.scmita.com.
May 10 - 11, 2002
SC World Trade Center
World Trade Certificate Program
2002 Seminar Series--Import SC
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Spartanburg Technical College
Please contact the SC World Trade Center for more information by visiting their web site at www.scwtc.org.
May 23 - 24, 2002
SC World Trade Center
World Trade Certificate Program
2002 Seminar Series--Export SC
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Spartanburg Technical College
Reception on Thursday, May 23rd from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact the SC World Trade Center for more information by visiting their web site at www.scwtc.org.
World Affairs Council
"Colombia--In the Shadow of Terrorism, A Democracy Strives to Change Its Image"
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Gambrell Hall Room 153--University of South Carolina--Columbia Campus
Wine & Cheese Reception immediately following in the 1st Floor Foyer sponsored by the Salsa Cabana Club
Featured Speakers Include:
The Honorable Cesar Felipe Gonzalez--Consul General to the US from Colombia
Dr. Morris Blachman
There
is no charge to attend this event. However, reservations are required.
Please call (803) 252-2197.
Thanks to Global Consulting & Affiliates for co-sponsoring this event.
June
World Affairs Council & the Midlands International Trade Association
invite you to a luncheon program with
Lord Mayor Bernhard Deubig
and a trade delegation from our sister city of
Kaiserslautern, Germany
Co-sponsored by
Columbia Metropolitan Airport and Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, PA
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Clarion Townhouse Hotel--Salon D
1615 Gervais Street--Columbia, SC
Cost is $18 for WAC and MITA members and their guests or
$25 for non-members and those without reservations.
Please make reservations no later than Wednesday, May 29th by calling (803) 252-2197 or email [email protected].
Saturday June 8 - Sunday June 16th
Leadership South Carolina, The University of South Carolina
LSC Goes to London
$2600 (estimated) cost per person (double occupancy)
Escorted by Fran Grady (LSC '97) this is a unique opportunity to visit London with a tour leader who is familiar with the city and can help make the most of your experience. Limited to 8 people.
Contact Leadership South Carolina at (803) 777-7898 or
www.leadershipsouthcarolina.org
June 13 - 14, 2002
SC World Trade Center
World Trade Certificate Program
2002 Seminar Series--Import SC
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Aiken Technical College
Please contact the SC World Trade Center for more information by visiting their web site at www.scwtc.org.
June 17-21, 2002
College of Charleston and SC World Trade Center and SC Department of Commerce
Conversational German for Business Workshop
For complete details, visit www.cofc.edu/GermanWorkshop or contact Rene Mueller via email at [email protected] or by phone at (843) 953-2727.
June 27 - 28, 2002
SC World Trade Center
World Trade Certificate Program
2002 Seminar Series--Exportt SC
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Aiken Technical College
Please contact the SC World Trade Center for more information by visiting their web site at www.scwtc.org.
July 10 - 11, 2002
SC World Trade Center
World Trade Certificate Program
2002 Seminar Series--Import SC
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Horry-Georgetown TechCollege
Please contact the SC World Trade Center for more information by visiting their web site at www.scwtc.org.
World Affairs Council
International Interaction Luncheon
"How the World Views the United States"
featuring the perspectives of visiting Fulbright Scholars from 8 countries
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Seawell's--Rosewood Drive--Columbia, South Carolina
Cost is $18 for members and their guests and $25 for non-members
and members without reservations.
**No-shows and late cancellations will be invoiced.
Reservations Required. Please call (803) 252-2197 or email [email protected].
This program is co-sponsored by:
Dr. Norma Jackson--Director of International Programs at Benedict College
and Ed Crosby--President of Certified Translation Services
July 25 - 26, 2002
SC World Trade Center
World Trade Certificate Program
2002 Seminar Series--Export SC
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Horry-Georgetown TechCollege
Reception on Thursday, July 25th from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact the SC World Trade Center for more information by visiting their web site at www.scwtc.org.
August 8 - 9, 2002
SC World Trade Center
World Trade Certificate Program
2002 Seminar Series--Import SC
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Midlands Technical College
Please contact the SC World Trade Center for more information by visiting their web site at www.scwtc.org.
Congressman Jim Clyburn and City of Columbia present
"Expand Through Trade Conference"
at the SC State Museum--Gervais Street--Columbia, SC
$35 registration fee. Click here for more details.
Reservations required by calling the SC Export Consortium at (803) 356-8964.
August 22 - 23, 2002
SC World Trade Center
World Trade Certificate Program
2002 Seminar Series--Export SC
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Midlands Technical College
Reception on Thursday, August 22nd from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact the SC World Trade Center for more information by visiting their web site at www.scwtc.org.
World Affairs Council Annual Member Meeting
Wine and Cheese Reception
sponsored by the SC Department of Commerce
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
17th Floor, SouthTrust Bank Building
corner of Main and Gervais Streets--Columbia, SC
featuring:
Tour of the SCDOC video-conferencing facilities
Chairman and Executive Director Reports
Please RSVP by August 23rd by calling (803) 252-2197 or email [email protected].
WAC Members Only Please.
September 12 - 13, 2002
SC World Trade Center
World Trade Certificate Program
2002 Seminar Series--Import SC
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Trident Technical College
Please contact the SC World Trade Center for more information by visiting their web site at www.scwtc.org.
September 13-14, 2002
College of Charleston
"Doing Business with Germany"
co-sponsored with the SC Department of Commerce & SC World Trade Center
Location: Tate Center for Entrepreneurship
9 Liberty Street, College of Charleston Campus, South Carolina
Cost of seminar is $65 for WTC members and $75 for non-members.
Breakfast and lunch included.
For more information, visit www.cofc.edu/GermanSeminar or contact Steve Della Lana at [email protected].
Tuesday, September 24, 2026
World Affairs Council
"Where in the World...?"
International Trivia Contest
featuring international hors d'oeuvres and prizes
6:00 pm
Capital Senior Center--Columbia, SC
Cost is $10/per person
RSVP by September 19th--Call (803) 252-2197.
September 26 - 27, 2002
SC World Trade Center
World Trade Certificate Program
2002 Seminar Series--Export SC
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Trident Technical College
Reception on Thursday, September 26th from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact the SC World Trade Center for more information by visiting their web site at www.scwtc.org.
World
Affairs Council
Co-Sponsored
by:
Carter Goble Associates and The City of Newberry
International Interaction Luncheon
Building
Global Partnerships-- S.C. and Germany
Meet
the 28 visiting delegates from Hamm, Germany and explore opportunities for new
relationships!
Tuesday, October 1, 2026
12:30 p.m. � 2:00 p.m.
Capital City Club--1201 Main
Street, South Trust Building, 25th Floor--Columbia, SC
Cost
is $18 for WAC members and their guests. $25 for non-members.
**No-shows
and late cancellations will be invoiced.
Reservations Required: Please call (803) 252-2197 or email to [email protected].
Thursday, October 3, 2026
Midalnds International Trade Association
presented in partnership with the US Department of Commerce
and Sponsored by: SCANA Corporation
Panama--A Multi-Market Opportunity
featuring
Patrick Wall, Senior Commercial Officer, US Embassy--Panama
US Department of Commerce
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Clarion Town House Hotel, Salon D--1615 Gervais Street--Columbia, SC
Please make reservations by 5:00 pm Monday, September 30, 2002.
Cost is $18 for MITA members and their guests. $25 for non-members and those without reservations.
Call Michele Osier at (803) 255-2618 or visit www.scmita.com.
October 10 - 11, 2002
SC World Trade Center
World Trade Certificate Program
2002 Seminar Series--Import SC
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tri-County Technical College
Please contact the SC World Trade Center for more information by visiting their web site at www.scwtc.org.
Monday,
October 21, 2025
World Affairs Council and the Midlands International Trade Association
"US Trade Policy and South Carolina"
featuring Congressman Jim DeMint
Sponsored by Nexsen Pruet Jacobs & Pollard, LLC
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Clarion Townhouse Hotel, Salon D
1615 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC
Cost is $18 for members and $25 for non-members.
Payment and reservations in advance required.
Please call Michele Osier at (803) 255-2618 or visit www.scmita.com.
Tuesday, October 22, 2025
Corporate Council on Africa
& South Carolina Department of Commerce
& College of Charleston
South Carolina-Africa Business Conference
College of Charleston--Charleston, South Carolina
Cost is $135.
For more information or to register for the event go to www.africacncl.org.
October 24 - 25, 2002
SC World Trade Center
World Trade Certificate Program
2002 Seminar Series--Export SC
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tri-County Technical College
Reception on Thursday, Thursday, August 24th from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact the SC World Trade Center for more information by visiting their web site at www.scwtc.org.
November
November 7 - 8, 2002
SC World Trade Center
World Trade Certificate Program
2002 Seminar Series--Import SC
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
York Technical College
Please contact the SC World Trade Center for more information by visiting their web site at www.scwtc.org.
November 13, 2002
World Affairs Council
2002 Global Vision Award Dinner
Honoring John C. West
Former Governor of South Carolina and Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Receptions begin at 6:30 p.m.
Dinner begins at 8:00 p.m.
Dress is black tie
Adam's Mark Hotel
1200 Hampton Street--Columbia, SC
This is a RSVP only event.
**No-shows and late cancellations will be invoiced.
November 21 - 22, 2002
SC World Trade Center
World Trade Certificate Program
2002 Seminar Series--Export SC
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
York Technical College
Reception on Thursday, November 21st from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact the SC World Trade Center for more information by visiting their web site at www.scwtc.org.
Thursday,
December 5, 2025
World Affairs Council and the Midlands International Trade Association
"A New Direction for Hong Kong in the 21st Century"
featuring Miss Jacqueline Anne WiIlis, JP, Hong Kong Commissioner, USA
12:00
p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Seawell's
1125 Rosewood Drive
Cost is $18 for members and $25 for non-members.
Payment and reservations in advance required.
Please call Tracie Thompson at (803) 252-2197 or visit www.columbiawac.org.
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If you would like to submit an event for inclusion on this calendar,
please
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