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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…

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

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!

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…

  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!  

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!

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!

In the heart of downtown Columbia, South Carolina, the inaugural 2024 Juneteenth Entrepreneur, Film, and Television Extravaganza (JEFTE) is set to dazzle attendees from South Carolina and surrounding states on June 18 - 19, 2024. This transformative two-day event promises to celebrate, educate, and inspire by honoring the rich legacy of Black entrepreneurship, culture, and art through film and television.  Don't miss the JEFTE Entrepreneurial and Entertainment Summit on June 18th, in partnership with the…

  Clemson Road Creative will host an Entrepreneur Summer School from June 9 through August 9, 2024! Participants will be able to learn the Business Model Canvas tool for analyzing your business model and isolating focus areas.  They will also have the opportunity to network with local business owners who can share strategies! For more information and to register, click here to go to the CRC Summer School webpage!

Queen City Women in Business (QCWIB) C.A.R.E.S. Scholarship program is now accepting applications!  If you are a North Carolina/South Carolina woman-owned for profit small business interested in becoming a supplier to major organizations?  This program is for you!  For more information click on the following link to the QCWIB Facebook page and to apply, click on the link to the QCWIB C.A.R.E.S. Application page or contact Dr. Stephanie Kirkland!