About this Event
Celebrate 100 Years of Sarasota School: Urban Transformation, by joining us at Church of the Redeemer for the third iteration of the Downtown Sarasota Series, Southern Cities: Shared Futures.
ABOUT THE TALK
Sam Konduros - Greenville, SC
President & CEO
Greenville City Economic Development Corporation
In Greenville, SC, they think big while exuding warmth and welcome. Featured in The Economist as a model for sustainable entrepreneurship and recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of its "Top 5 Best Places to Live in the United States," Greenville has a backbone for business and a heart for people.
The Greenville City Economic Development Corporation (Greenville City EDC) is a 501(c)(3) organization working to expand public-private partnerships. With a robust, skilled workforce, Greenville has a diverse portfolio of life science and fintech, corporate headquarters, advanced manufacturing and a vibrant startup ecosystem.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Southern Cities: Shared Futures
Great cities inspire innovation, strengthen community, and create places where people want to live, work, and gather. Building on the success of Architecture Sarasota's first two Downtown Series programs, this third installment continues the conversation about Sarasota's future by bringing together civic leaders from peer cities across the South. As Sarasota navigates a period of unprecedented growth and change, these speakers will share practical ideas, proven strategies, and successful public-private partnerships from communities that, like Sarasota, balance a strong cultural identity with the challenges of growth, preservation, climate resilience, and housing. Join us for a timely and engaging discussion exploring how thoughtful planning, collaborative leadership, and design excellence can help shape Sarasota's next chapter while preserving the qualities that make it unique.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Sam Konduros guides business recruitment, investor relations and collaboration with economic development partners. Konduros is a licensed attorney, certified economic developer and realtor. He's held multiple business leadership roles regionally and statewide, including serving as the founding President/CEO of Upstate SC Alliance and President/CEO of SCBio (South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization).
Konduros began his career at the SC Department of Commerce, helping recruit a wave of international companies to the state. A graduate of Clemson University and the University of South Carolina School of Law, Sam was designated as a "Knowledge Economist" by South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) and was awarded the Governor's Order of the Palmetto in 2018.
Event venue & nearby stays
Church of the Redeemer Episcopal, 222 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, United States
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