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Kalenna Ginyard

City of Columbia’s Business Licensing Announces New Software Press Releases

City of Columbia’s Business Licensing Announces New Software

The City of Columbia's Business Licensing Division announces the launch of their new Business Licensing software!  Here are some of the high-level improvements that customers and the Business Licensing Division can look forward to beginning during the 2025 renewal season: New Online Capabilities for Our Customers Enhanced Backend Capabilities for the Business Licensing Team This new system will go live as of January 21, 2025.  Customers can begin renewing their licenses online and in-office for…
Kalenna Ginyard
January 30, 2025
City of Columbia Announces Holiday Decorating Contest for Local Businesses and Nonprofits Press Releases

City of Columbia Announces Holiday Decorating Contest for Local Businesses and Nonprofits

  The City of Columbia is pleased to announce the Capital City’s first-ever Holiday Decorating Contest, inviting local businesses and nonprofit organizations to join in a city-wide celebration of holiday cheer. The primary goal of the contest is to foster community involvement while promoting Columbia’s beloved holiday traditions. The contest encourages participants to creatively showcase their holiday spirit through festive decorations that will bring joy to all who visit and pass through the Capital City…
Kalenna Ginyard
December 2, 2024
Information from the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network news

Information from the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

As part of ongoing regulatory obligations, the U.S. Department of the Treasury wants to remind you of the FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) reporting requirements that apply to certain business entities. Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), many companies are required to report specific ownership and control information to FinCEN. This is part of a broader effort to combat money laundering, tax evasion, and other financial crimes. Non-compliance with these regulations can lead to significant…
Kalenna Ginyard
October 9, 2024
DoorDash and Hello Alice Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund news

DoorDash and Hello Alice Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund

DoorDash and Hello Alice are partnering to provide disaster relief to restaurants that were impacted by Hurricane Helene! Restaurants, gastropubs, and bakeries with brick and mortar locations that have lost revenue from a disaster may apply for a $10,000 grant awards from the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund (RDRF).  This program is accepting entries this round until December 2, 2024 at 6:00PM EST. For more information on RDRF, click here. RDRF Application Link and Eligibility Requirements
Kalenna Ginyard
October 3, 2024
Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Packages for South Carolina Small Businesses news

Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Packages for South Carolina Small Businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration has information on how small businesses in South Carolina can receive assistance in recovering from Hurricane Helene.  Or, if you are a contractor and interested in providing your services to assist with the recovery efforts, click on the following link to go to the Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Packages for South Carolina Small Businesses webpage located on our site!
Kalenna Ginyard
October 3, 2024
SBA Steps Up to Support South Carolina’s Recovery After Hurricane Helene news

SBA Steps Up to Support South Carolina’s Recovery After Hurricane Helene

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering assistance to small businesses who were impacted by Hurricane Helene. Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in South Carolina following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration for Hurricane Helene that began on Sept. 25. “SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help small businesses and residents in South Carolina impacted by this disaster in every way possible…
Kalenna Ginyard
October 2, 2024
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program Accepting Applications news

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program Accepting Applications

  The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program is taking applications for the next cohort to begin in January 2025 for the FREE 16 week leadership and growth accelerator program. The purpose of this program is to show small business owners how to grow their revenue and scale their businesses.  For more information, click here to go to the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses webpage! To watch testimonials to learn more about the program, click here!  
Kalenna Ginyard
September 11, 2024
Richland Library New Entrepreneur-In-Residence Tom Ledbetter news

Richland Library New Entrepreneur-In-Residence Tom Ledbetter

Richland Library has announced its new Entrepreneur-In-Residence!  Tom Ledbetter is management professional and educator with fifty plus years experience in the rapidly changing advanced manufacturing, technology development, small business management, and higher education sectors.  To read more on Richland Library's new Entrepreneur-In-Residence, click here to read more!
Kalenna Ginyard
August 28, 2024
Benedict College Women’s Business Center Offers 2024 NxLevel Entrepreneurship Program news

Benedict College Women’s Business Center Offers 2024 NxLevel Entrepreneurship Program

The Benedict College Women's Business Center is offering the 2024 NxLevel Entrepreneurship Program.  This 10 week statewide accelerator program is specifically designed to support and help empower entrepreneurs by providing the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to growth their business. Classes will begin on Tuesday, September 17th at 6:00PM.  Applications are being accepted until Tuesday, September 3rd.  For more information and to apply, click here to go to the NxLevel Entrepreneurship Program webpage!
Kalenna Ginyard
August 26, 2024