The West Ashley James Island Business Association (WAJIBA) on Thursday announced that the Honorable Mayor William Cogswell will be the featured speaker for its first official luncheon of 2026. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, will provide local business leaders and community members an opportunity to hear directly from the Mayor regarding his vision for the City of Charleston.
Mayor Cogswell will address key issues impacting the local economy, with a specific focus on areas critical to West Ashley and James Island, including regional economic development, essential infrastructure projects, and regulatory changes affecting local commerce. Following his remarks, the Mayor will participate in a question and answer session with attendees.
“We are honored to host Mayor Cogswell for our kickoff event of the new year,” said Frank Wells, President of WAJIBA. “This luncheon is an essential opportunity for our members to engage directly with the City’s leadership on the policies and strategies that will shape our business environment in 2026 and beyond. We encourage all interested parties to attend.”
The event details are as follows:
- Who: Mayor William Cogswell
- What: WAJIBA First Luncheon of 2026
- When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Where: Bessingers BBQ, 1602 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407
Tickets for the event are available for purchase on the WAJIBA website. To register, please visit https://www.wajiba.org. Early registration is strongly encouraged due to anticipated demand.
About WAJIBA: The West Ashley James Island Business Association (WAJIBA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the economic vitality of West Ashley and James Island in Charleston, S.C. WAJIBA provides a forum for businesses to connect, advocate, and collaborate on issues impacting the local business community.