South Carolina Ports Authority Announces 2018 Port Ambassador Program Graduates

| Jun 15 2018 at 09:36 AM | Ports & Terminals

CHARLESTON, SC - This week South Carolina Ports Authority celebrated the 2018 Port Ambassador Program graduation, recognizing 24 participants for completing an eight-month deep-dive into Port operations, economic development and the challenges facing the maritime and transportation industry.

“The Port Ambassadors Program engages a diverse group of South Carolina leaders in support of the Port’s mission and provides a deeper understanding of the maritime community’s critical role in our region,” said SCPA president and CEO Jim Newsome. “We’re proud of the program’s success and value the opportunity to educate the statewide community about our business and plans for the future.”

SC Ports Authority celebrated the second successful year of the Port Ambassadors Program this week with the graduation of 24 participants.

Launched in 2016, the program exposes delegates to the Port’s multiple business segments and operating locations across the state. Port Ambassadors meet with experts in maritime-related industries and port-dependent businesses through a series of full and half-day educational sessions and tours. Small class sizes offer the opportunity for discussion and networking with industry leaders.

“The Port Ambassadors Program was a great opportunity to learn not only about the Port’s role in economic development and job creation, but the way it connects South Carolina businesses to the global economy,” said Chakisse Newton, Principal, Cardinal Consulting. “The Port improves our daily lives in ways many people don’t know, and it was an honor to be a member of the second class of Port Ambassadors.”

The mission of the Port Ambassadors Program is to increase public awareness and understanding of SCPA’s strategic plan and foster support for the Port’s key statewide initiatives and activities. Participants are selected from nominations by the Review and Oversight Commission on the State Ports Authority, the SCPA Board of Directors and Senior Management Team.

Each program is limited to 25 ambassadors. More information is available at http://www.scspa.com/port-ambassador-program/.

Port Ambassadors Class of 2018: