Est. 2016 · Carolinas Chapter

A Grapevine
Coalition

Unifying Business & Community

Bridging culture, commerce, and civic purpose to advance opportunity across North & South Carolina and the broader Southeast corridor.

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501(c)(6) · Trade & Professional Association · Our Pipeline Inc. · agrapevinecoal.org

Rooted in Purpose,
Built for Impact

A Grapevine Coalition (AGC) is a private nonprofit Entrepreneurial Support Organization (ESO) anchored in the Southeast — building a high-performing coalition rooted in cultural solidarity and shared purpose. Our goal is to establish and develop a unifying, culturally-minded space of shared resources where people come together to plan, organize, and respond to common needs within their local districts.

Through strategic alliances spanning multiple industries, we connect founders and operators with essential tools — including marketing, advertising, management, and media services. We cooperatively invest in fundraising efforts designed to create more positive, constructive pathways that strengthen the local economy and the people within it.

We are actively advancing solidarity economy initiatives with organizations throughout the area — hosting workshops that equip individuals with knowledge across all facets of enterprise, while cultivating new relationships that support both personal ambitions and collective advancement.

"We empower those we serve to invest in their professional growth while contributing their time, talent, and capital toward building thriving, globally connected ventures and people."

AGC operates under Our Pipeline Incorporated as a 501(c)(6) trade and professional association.

501(c)(6)
Organization Type
NC·SC
Home Territory
ESO
Support Model
Global Reach

Our Core Pillars

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Strategic Networking
Connecting founders and professionals across industries to cultivate meaningful ties and long-term collaboration.
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Marketing & Media
Providing marketing management and media services that amplify your brand and promote healthy professional relationships.
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Advertising & Promotion
Crafting targeted campaigns and promotional strategies that increase visibility, drive engagement, and grow your audience across multiple platforms.
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Tools & Support
Equipping those we serve with the knowledge and assets needed to sustain and scale thriving ventures.
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Civic Advancement
Advancing fiscal progress and cultural impact globally by unifying purpose-driven leadership with local action.

"The Coalition exists to cultivate a dynamic web of alliances where founders, enterprises, and civic partners come together — strengthening ties, advancing shared prosperity, and expanding opportunity both locally and globally."

— Mission Statement · A Grapevine Coalition

Executive Leadership

AGC is guided by a distinguished group of visionary leaders committed to advancing enterprise, fiscal sustainability, and civic progress across the Carolinas.

Alex H. Wilks II
Alex H. Wilks II
Chairman & Chief Operations Officer
Provides strategic oversight, organizational leadership, and operational direction to ensure AGC fulfills its mission of strengthening founders and enterprises throughout the Carolinas and beyond.
Katerra Sampson
Katerra Sampson
Chief Information Officer
Leads technology strategy and digital transformation efforts to enhance operational efficiency, data security, and innovation across AGC initiatives and programs.
Myles A. Jennings
Myles A. Jennings
President & Chief Strategy Officer
Directs strategic planning, alliance development, and innovation initiatives that advance AGC's mission and create sustainable, lasting impact across the Southeast.
Terrell H. Wilks
Terrell H. Wilks
Chief Executive Officer
Leads the overall vision, organizational growth, and strategic execution of AGC's mission to drive empowerment and build prosperous, purpose-driven communities.
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Dion Stephenson
Chief Marketing Officer
Oversees brand strategy, marketing initiatives, and communications that amplify AGC's presence and advance its mission across all platforms and audiences.
Board of Directors
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To Be Announced
Secretary
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To Be Announced
Treasurer
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To Be Announced
Board Member
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To Be Announced
Board Member

Strategic Alliances

AGC cultivates meaningful relationships with enterprises, organizations, and civic leaders across the Carolinas and broader Southeast corridor. Our alliances are built on a shared commitment to fiscal progress, cultural advancement, and lasting impact.

Partnership Levels

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Civic
Local & Area Partners
  • Access to AGC coalition events
  • Partner directory listing
  • Monthly AGC updates
  • Collaborative civic initiatives
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Strategic
Enterprise & Industry Partners
  • All Civic Partner benefits
  • Featured partner profile
  • Marketing & media exposure
  • Priority event access & speaking opportunities
  • Co-branded promotional content
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Coalition
Executive & Institutional Partners
  • All Strategic Partner benefits
  • Dedicated relationship support
  • Co-hosted events & initiatives
  • Board advisory access
  • Multi-state coalition visibility
  • Custom advertising campaigns

Our Partner States

AGC's Carolinas chapter anchors a growing Southeast alliance spanning eight clusters — united by a shared mission of fiscal progress, cultural solidarity, and the empowerment of builders across the South.

Headquarters
Carolinas
North Carolina
South Carolina
AGC Headquarters
Mid-Atlantic
DMV
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Southeast
Georgia
Georgia
Southeast
Florida
Florida
Deep South
Alabama
Alabama
Deep South
Mississippi
Mississippi
Gulf South
Louisiana
Louisiana
Expanding
Coming
Soon
New areas
in development