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CurrentThe Southern Coterie - a resource for the entrepreneurial South thesouthernc.com is a virtual front porch for Southern creatives and entrepreneurs. Designed to offer a community of passionate business owners, makers and doers the opportunity to connect, collaborate and create, the “Southern C” is capturing the South’s entrepreneurial renaissance one post at a time. From “get to know” Q&A’s to inspirational start-up stories, to tips from the top names in the media, blogging, and business community, the “Southern C” is the virtual version of a traditional front porch – a laid-back gathering place to share, inspire, encourage and nurture creative minds.The Southern C Summit, The Southern Coterie’s live event, brings the online content to life offering attendees an opportunity to network and connect in person. The niche multi-day conferences combine educational and inspirational sessions with the best and brightest names in Southern business and branding intermingled with phenomenal food, drink and inspiring locales all while fostering a strong sense of community. A selection of past presenters include: TIBI Owner & Creative Director, Amy Smilovic; Southern Living Magazine Editors, Erin Shaw Street & Hunter Lewis; Glitter Guide Editorial Director, Caitlin Moran; Matchbook Editorial Director and Co-founder, Katie Armour; Blue Ion Founding Partner, Robert Prioleau; Charlie Publisher & Owner, Caroline Nuttall; Southern Proper Creative Director and Gadabout Blog Founder, Hanna Seabrook, Salt & Styled author and stylist, Libbie Summers; Award-winning consultant, nationally acclaimed speaker, & Emmy award-winner Ryan Dohrn.Event Planning. Blogging. E-Newsletters. Marketing. Graphic Design. Sales. Social Media Networking. Brand Development. Public Relations. Create and Curate Content Marketing. Management.