CONNECTING GLOBALLY. THRIVING LOCALLY.

Jack Alterman, altermanstudio@gmail.com

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

"With its vibrant culture, rich history, exquisitely preserved architecture, idyllic coastal location, celebrated dining scene and friendly locals, Charleston, South Carolina is one of America's best loved travel destinations."

- Charleston Visitor's Bureau, 2017

Established in 1670 by a group of enterprising colonists, Charleston has become synonymous with hospitality and graciousness worldwide. Beautiful beaches, magnificent historic plantations, nationally-celebrated museums and international festivals, world-class golf courses, and award-winning chefs continue to draw and delight visitors to the Charleston area. Combining one of the busiest container ports in the Southeast with a modern international airport, established military presence, a world-class medical center, and an impressive base of national and international manufacturers has resulted in a diverse and thriving economy.

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CIVIC & MUNICIPAL

Creates environments through which Charleston and its CSCI partners can creatively learn, work and solve problems together
CONSERVATION & ECOLOGY

Encourages and promotes sharing of best practices, collaboration, and exchanges between Charleston and its CSCI global partners.
CULTURAL

Facilitates and promotes cultural, historical and culinary exchanges, events and exhibitions between Charleston and its CSCI global partners.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMERCE

Promote business, technology and academic sectors as intersections for trade and development, Facilitate trade missions and business-to-business dialogue between CSCI global partners that further economic based relationships
EDUCATIONAL & YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Charleston Sister Cities International’s Youth Forum and Leadership Academy is designed through programs and initiatives to connect Charleston area schools and universities with our CSCI educational institution partners, creating opportunities to experience, explore and understand other cultures.
TOURISM & LEISURE

Promotes mutual leisure and business tourism exchanges, events and exhibitions between Charleston and our CSCI partners. Charleston Sister Cities International’s Tourism & Leisure Exchange program is designed to collaboratively promote the Charleston Area through collaborative aquatic, culinary, cultural, historical, sports and wildlife to our global partners.
FAITH & HUMANITARIAN

Helps facilitate faith-based initiatives and exchanges between Charleston faith leaders and our CSCI global partners. Facilitates mutual opportunities for shared humanitarian initiatives and best practices in areas of crisis and disaster response
MEDICAL

Stimulates collaboration, initiatives and exchanges between Charleston area medical personnel and institutions and our CSCI global partners to share best practices and innovative procedures.
SPORTS & ATHLETICS

Encourages and promotes student athletic and professional sport exchanges, exhibitions and events between Charleston and our CSCI global partners.