Events

Calling all small business owners! If you've ever considered working with major corporations right in your backyard, here's an event just for you! ProcuraFind in partnership with Ridge Steward Stone Construction and the City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the Supplier Readiness Roundtable on Thursday, October 23rd beginning at 10:00A.M.  The event will take place at the Busby Street, Community Center, 1735 Busby Street, Columbia, SC 29203. Small business owners will have the opportunity to hear...

7Sunday in partnership with the City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the BizArts: Scooby Doo Murder Mystery event on Sunday, October 26th at the Columbia Museum of Art beginning at 4:00PM! The inaugural BizArts event drew nearly 100 attendees to the Columbia Museum of Art, spotlighting six small businesses at no cost.  This interactive event blends live music, comedy, and collaboration headlined by the 7Sunday Live Band and comedian Randi Skye! For more information and to purchase tickets,...

Join the South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on Tuesday, October 28th for Marketing Mornings at Indah!   The guest speaker for this event is Roshanda Pratt, former TV news producer and communications director.  During this event, Roshanda will provide participants with the tools to overcome imposter syndrome, harness the power of live video, and position themselves for lasting impact. For more information and to register, click HERE!  

The City of Columbia and DESA, Inc. will be hosting the Small Business Outreach Forum on Wednesday, October 29th beginning at 4:00PM at the Busby Street Community Center.  This is a great opportunity for small businesses who are seeking procurement opportunities with the City of Columbia to attend and be informed on upcoming City procurements and more! For more information and to register, click HERE to go the Eventbrite page!

The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be hosting Buying a Business: What You Need to Know webinar on Thursday, November 13th beginning at 3:00PM. Representatives from SC SBDC and Crossroads Business Brokers will provide informative information to participants on buying a business and being able to navigate the acquisition process.  For more information and to register, click HERE to go to the SC SBDC registration page!

Richland Library's Entrepreneur-in-Resident (EiR) presents The Serial Entrepreneur's Blueprint - Portfolio Building on Monday, November 17th beginning at 6:00 P.M.! Join Richland Library's EiR, Allen Brown and learn to identify, evaluate, and strategize for launching multiple ventures. Gain insights into advanced funding and portfolio management for sustained entrepreneurial success. For more information and to register, click HERE to go to Richland Library's webpage!

7Sunday in partnership with the City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the November edition of BizArts to be held on Sunday, November 23rd beginning at 4:00PM at the Keenan House, 801 Wildwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29203. The November edition of BizArts celebrates the warmth and camaraderie of Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving!  Entrepreneurs and creative can network and develop relationships while empowering each other to build awareness, capital, and mutual growth through engaging and collaborative experiences! For more information...

The City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities is hosting the Legal Foundations of a Small Business workshop on Thursday, December 4th beginning at 10:00AM! Aaron Taylor, founder of Cedar Tree Ventures Consulting, LLC will provide informative and insightful information to small business owners and entrepreneurs who are seeking to have a better understanding of the legalities of starting a small business!  For more information and to register, click HERE to go to OBO's Eventbrite page!

  The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) will be hosting the Cultivating Innovation in SC Agribusiness Grant Program Overview workshop on Thursday, December 4th beginning at 4:00PM. The Cultivating Innovation in SC Agribusiness program, supported by Wells Fargo, helps small and medium-sized agribusinesses transform bold ideas into real growth.  For more information and to register, click HERE to go to SC SBDC's webpage!

7Sunday's BizArts, in partnership with the City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting BizArts: A Christmas Story on Sunday, December 14th from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Columbia Museum of Art! Designed to bring together families, children, educators, artists, and local entrepreneurs, this event celebrates the magic of the holiday season through the creativity of the arts.  Guests can enjoy hands-on art making, interactive learning activities, story time, and appearances from Ritchie the Rhino and Santa...