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Advisory Council 2026-2027 Meeting Schedules

The South Carolina Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement will hold virtual quarterly meetings at 10 a.m. for the following Advisory Councils:

Community Engagement Advisory Council

September 1, 2026
December 1, 2026
March 2, 2027
June 1, 2027
September 17, 2027
December 7, 2027

Small Business Advisory Council

September 9, 2026
December 15, 2026
March 10, 2027
June 9, 2027
September 8, 2027
December 14, 2027

Board of Commissioners 2026-2027 Meeting Schedule

The South Carolina Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement Board of Commissioners will hold virtual quarterly meetings at 10 a.m. on the following dates:

September 17, 2026
December 10, 2026 (moved to the second Thursday due to the holidays)
March 18, 2027
June 17, 2027
September 16, 2027
December 9, 2027 (moved to the second Thursday due to the holidays)

(Board meetings begin at 10 a.m. on the third Thursday and are held virtually via Zoom unless otherwise noted.)

The meetings will be streamed live via the Commission’s YouTube page. Those who wish to participate in the public input portion of the meeting should email your comments to info@advance.sc.gov. Comments must be received no later than 12 noon on the day prior to the scheduled meeting. Please include the following information when submitting public comments:

Name
Phone Number
Date of Meeting
Meeting Name
Agenda Item
Comment (500 words or less)

For more information, contact the Commission at 803-333-9621 or info@advance.sc.gov.

Please join us at the Native American Studies Center for the W. Brent Burgin Lunch and Learn Lecture Series "Cherokee Family, Tribe, and History" on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Noon, with Chief Lamar Nelson and Vice Chief Dr. Jody Noe

This lecture will focus on three subjects with Chief Nelson describing his family history and the ECSIUT from the earliest beginnings through the present day. Dr Jody Noe will focus on the Cherokee people from precontact through the early years of colonialism.

Native American Studies Center, USC Lancaster

119 S. Main St.

Lancaster, SC 29720

Cultivating Connections Garden Program: The Layered Landscape Saturday, July 18 Noon - 3 P.M.

Learn about lasagna gardening and composting with Clemson Cooperative Extension Agent Abigail Taylor.

Native American Studies Center, USC Lancaster

119 S. Main St.

Lancaster, SC 29720

Pop-up Art Market

These mini pop-up art sales offer original works by Native American artists, perfect for gifts or your personal art collection!

July 18

August 15

September 19

October 17

November 21

Native American Studies Center, USC Lancaster

119 S. Main St.

Lancaster, SC 29720

Soil to Success Building Profitable, Resilient Farms

Soil to Success: Building Profitable, Resilient Farms

Farmers, landowners, and agricultural professionals are invited to attend the Soil to Success workshop series happening across South Carolina.

Topics include conservation practices, climate-smart agriculture, farm profitability, and available USDA and partner resources.