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Tega Cay EDC reschedules Business Connect, plans AI-generated business outreach for 2026
Summary
The Tega Cay Economic Development Commission agreed to move its Business Connect networking event to late May and discussed 2026 outreach, including an AI-generated local business list and promotional ideas to raise the commission's visibility.
The Tega Cay Economic Development Commission on April 21 voted to reschedule its Business Connect networking event to May 27 or May 28 at Model A Brewery because of scheduling conflicts. Chair Ashley Rabon said the Commission will keep its next regular meeting on May 11 and finalize the event date at a future meeting.
Commissioners discussed a set of outreach initiatives for 2026 aimed at increasing the Commission’s visibility among local businesses. Commissioner Audrey Kuvyrdin is preparing an AI-generated list of local businesses to help target outreach and recruitment for Business Connect and other EDC activities. Commissioners asked staff to review the list for accuracy and provide guidance on privacy and contact protocols before it is used for direct outreach.
Commissioner Jing Jin suggested a low-cost promotional effort to increase visibility: presenting a newly opened pro shop with a small gift bearing the EDC logo. Chair Rabon and Commissioner Chris Franckhauser reviewed the history of Business Connect and current outreach strategies with new members, emphasizing the event’s role in connecting small businesses with local resources.
The discussion did not include any formal votes to approve funding or a finalized date; commissioners agreed to confirm logistics at a subsequent meeting. No public comments were recorded on this item.
