Government Partners
Supporting informed public decision making through trusted research, collaboration, and community engagement.
Government Partnership Metrics
Participation metrics across partner organizations statewide.
Metrics are being compiled as the Government Partners program launches.
Why Partner With The Alliance
The Alliance supports informed decision making through research, education, and engagement.
Community Education
Help residents better understand digital infrastructure.
Research Support
Access organized public information and research resources.
Public Engagement
Improve communication and encourage meaningful participation.
Knowledge Sharing
Collaborate with organizations working toward stronger communities.
Partner Organizations
The types of organizations the Alliance collaborates with across South Carolina.
County Government
County councils, planning commissions, and administrative departments guiding local infrastructure decisions.
Municipal Government
City and town councils, municipal planning boards, and local government offices.
State Agencies
South Carolina state departments and agencies overseeing infrastructure, utilities, and economic development.
Economic Development Organizations
Regional and local economic development organizations supporting business growth and investment.
Planning Organizations
Regional planning councils and metropolitan planning organizations guiding land use and infrastructure.
Utilities
Electric, water, wastewater, and telecommunications utilities serving South Carolina communities.
Educational Institutions
Universities, colleges, technical schools, and K-12 institutions supporting workforce and research.
Regional Organizations
Regional authorities, councils of governments, and multi-county organizations.
Collaboration Opportunities
Ways government partners can work with the Alliance.
Community Briefings
Tailored intelligence briefings for jurisdictions on projects, policy, and community impacts.
Educational Workshops
Workshops helping officials and staff understand digital infrastructure topics.
Research Collaboration
Joint research projects on infrastructure, policy, and community impact topics.
Public Meeting Resources
Templates, guides, and tools for conducting informed public meetings.
Community Surveys
Structured community input collection with summarized reporting.
Student Partnerships
Collaboration with educational institutions on research and workforce development.
Infrastructure Education
Educational programs explaining power, water, fiber, and environmental systems.
Shared Research
Collaborative research publications and shared knowledge resources.
Government Resources
Public resources available to all government partners.
Responsible Development Guide
A framework for evaluating digital infrastructure projects.
Open ResourcePolicy Intelligence Center
Tracking legislation and regulations affecting digital infrastructure.
Open ResourceComing Soon
Future capabilities being developed for government partners.
Community Engagement Toolkit
Resources for conducting informed community engagement activities.
Meeting Resource Library
Templates, agendas, and guides for public meetings.
County Dashboards
Data-rich dashboards for each South Carolina county.
Regional Reports
Multi-county analysis of infrastructure trends and impacts.
Shared Research Portal
Collaborative research platform for partner organizations.
Educational Resources
On-demand educational content for officials and staff.
Participation Principles
The principles guiding government partnership.
Transparency
Open access to publicly available information and research methods.
Respect
Honoring the work already being done by public servants and organizations.
Evidence
Grounding every summary and briefing in verifiable public sources.
Collaboration
Working alongside organizations rather than replacing their efforts.
Continuous Learning
Refining knowledge as new information, context, and questions emerge.
Public Trust
Maintaining independence, nonpartisanship, and public service focus.
Working Together For Stronger Communities
The Alliance exists to support—not replace—the important work already being done by local governments, public agencies, educational institutions, utilities, and community organizations.
By improving access to trusted information and encouraging constructive participation, we can help South Carolina communities prepare for the future together.