Sally Nichols, Social Media Coordinator June 19, 2017 DUE WEST – On May 2, 2017, the Freshwater Coast Community Foundation (FCCF) and Erskine College were proud to host the second annual Business Plan Competition. During this competition, students from various local high schools gathered at Erskine’s campus to present innovative entrepreneurial proposals in PowerPoint presentations […]
Sally Caldwell, Communications Coordinator April 20, 2016 DUE WEST — On May 9, 2016, Erskine College and the Freshwater Coast Community Foundation (FCCF) are proud to host their first ever Business Plan Competition at Erskine College. During this competition, students from various high schools will present innovative entrepreneurial ideas in a PowerPoint presentation to a […]
Sally Caldwell, Communications Coordinator January 8, 2016 ABBEVILLE— The Freshwater Coast Community Foundation (FCCF) is proud to have funded the internships of multiple college students, from English majors to agriculture and business majors. The goal of the these internships is not only to further the work that the FCCF is accomplishing, but also to personally […]
Sally Caldwell, Communications Coordinator December 8, 2015 ABBEVILLE — The Freshwater Community Coast Foundation (FCCF) is excited to teach a series of training workshops for farmers throughout the year 2016. These workshops will give farmers the opportunity to learn more about production systems, marketing strategies, record-keeping, organic production, and more. Each class will teach a […]
Sally Caldwell, Communications Coordinator October 29, 2015 DUE WEST — Last Monday, at the Renaissance LLC Retirement Community, the community of Due West gathered with small business owners and experts to learn how to make Due West successful both in business and in creating community. After enjoying a dinner catered by The Renaissance, the meeting […]
From your hardware to your bank account, the Freshwater Coast’s local businesses have you covered for life – literally. Harris Funeral Homes, the First Bank of Abbeville, Stoll Fireplace, and Pettigrew Hardware are just some of the businesses in our community that serve every need, from a warm cozy fireplace to the death of a […]
Sally Caldwell, Communications Coordinator August 26, 2015 MCCORMICK — The town of McCormick was excited to host its first Small Business Night, and even more excited to see its success. Many people gathered together last Thursday night in McCormick Middle School’s cafeteria to listen to speakers, ask questions, and strategize the growth of the town. […]
Sally Caldwell, Communications Coordinator August 12, 2015 A Community that Grows Together… Ripe tomatoes, sweet strawberries, fresh corn on the cob, southern okra, butter beans, and juicy watermelon are just some of the fresh farm produce being grown in Abbeville County’s backyard. Are you hungry yet? Produce is not just for the cold section in […]
Sally Caldwell, Communications Coordinator August 12, 2015 Specifically designed, painstakingly stitched, and frequently overlooked, quilts are more than just the old cozy blanket thrown across an easy chair that provides warmth in the cold winter months. Here in McCormick, South Carolina, quilts are inspiration for art, memory, and tourism. When the McCormick County Quilt […]
Sally Caldwell, Communications Coordinator August 11, 2015 DUE WEST — Last week, a meeting was held at the Renaissance in Due West to discuss how the Freshwater Coast Community Foundation (FCCF) can strategize to enhance the town’s community, agriculture, and small businesses. The meeting began with discussion about what the FCCF is accomplishing through the […]