Events

The Richland Library Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) will present The Entrepreneur's Inner Battlefield-Breaking the Mental Patterns That Keep You Stuck on Monday, June 15th beginning at 6:00PM at the Richland Library Main Campus auditorium! Richland Library's Entrepreneur-in-Residence Donna Davis will help business owners uncover the invisible mental patterns driving overwork, perfectionism, self-doubt, and burnout.  For more information and to register, click HERE to go to the Richland Library Events page!

As the Blythewood region experiences unprecedented growth fueled by mahor economic development, infrastructure investments, and expanding residential communities, the Central Midlands Council of Governments (CMCOG) is inviting residents, businesses, and community stakeholders to participate in the Blythewood Road & U.S.-21 Corridors Feasibility Study Community Open House. The open house will provide attendees an opportunity to learn more about the study, review corridor concepts and transportation data, ask questions, and provide direct feedback regarding future roadway, mobility,...

The Benedict College Women's Business Center will be hosting the Understanding Federal Tax Responsibilities for Small Business Owners workshop on Wednesday, June 17th beginning at 12:00 P.M. This in-person and virtual event focuses on aspiring entrepreneurs, gig workers, side hustlers, and small business owners who want to better understand important federal tax topics that can impact their businesses.  Participants will receive practical information related to federal tax responsibilities, gig economy considerations, and tools and resources available to...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is hosting the IRS Train-the-Trainer Workshop Series.  The third workshop will be on Wednesday, July 8th beginning at 2:00 P.M. This online event will help navigate the ongoing changes in tax requirements.  This workshop is beneficial for businesses filling taxes for the first time, those needing updates on recent changes, or business owners who simply want to better educate themselves on tax responsibilities. For more information and to register, click HERE to...

The Charleston County School District is hosting a construction fair to discuss upcoming projects in Charleston County.  Designers, subcontractors, suppliers and vendors are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Dulce Koolen, Administrative Specialist for Brownstone Construction Group at (843)973-8660 or send an email to dkoolen@bstonegroup.com.  

The Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the Negotiating for Growth: Contracts, Sales, and Strategy for Small Business Owners on Tuesday, July 14th at the Virginia Bedford Community Center, 1113 Recreation Drive in Columbia. This in-person workshop will focus on equipping small business owners with practical skills in sales negotiation, contract negotiation, and contract formation.  Our featured speaker, Mr. Richard Waring will focus on: Building small business capacity to compete for municipal contracts. Align local business...

  The Richland Library's Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) presents From Pressure to Power - Building Emotional Resilience Without Burning Out on Monday, July 20th at the Richland Library Main auditorium beginning at 6:00 P.M. Join Richland Library's EiR Donna Davis during this transformational session that will equip entrepreneurs with practical, science-backed tools to manage stress, strengthen emotional resilience, and lead with steadiness, even in uncertainty.  For more information and to register, click HERE to go to Richland Library's Events...

The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) will be hosting the Build a Business Plan That Works webinar on Tuesday, July 28th beginning at 12:00 P.M. Participants will learn how to create a business plan that supports growth, improves decision making, and strengthens funding readiness. For more information and to register, click HERE to go to the SBDC webpage!

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will host America's Seed Fund Summit: Meet the Program Directors on Wednesday, July 29th beginning at 3:00P.M. This Summit includes a virtual and in-person events connecting entrepreneurs, innovators, and researchers from across the country to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, also known as America's Seed Fund. For more information and to register, click HERE to go to SBA's registration page!

Project OneWay, Inc. in partnership with the City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the Emerging Leaders Forum on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at The Mansion on Blanding, 1329 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201. The Emerging Leaders Forum is a Grow Up and Grow Old Columbia initiative that brings together emerging professionals, entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, students, public officials, and established executives for an evening of meaningful conversation about leadership, workforce development, economic opportunity, and the future of our communities....

  Richland Library's Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) presents Every Business is a Story (The Business of Creativity - Part 1) on Tuesday, August 18th beginning at 6:00PM. EiR Thaddeus Jones will work with participants to identify their ideal customer, define the problems they solve, and craft a compelling business story that resonates with potential clients.  Attendees will leave with a customer profile, revised business messaging, and a polished elevator pitch. For more information and to register, click HERE to...

Richland Library's Business and Careers presents Legal Aspects of Starting a Small Business on Wednesday, September 16th beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the Richland Library Auditorium! USC's School of Law Professor Benjamin Means will equip participants with an understanding of the legal foundations and first steps for starting a small business.  For more information and to register, click HERE to go to the Richland Library webpage!