Events

The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) will be hosting the Opportunities 2026 Procurement Conference on Tuesday, October 27th beginning at 8:00AM in Charleston, SC! This conference is designed for well established businesses who will learn how to market and sell effectively to government organizations and large corporations!  Representatives from federal, state & local organizations along with representatives from private corporations such as BMW, Fluor, and Mercedes Benz will be in attendance. Registration is now...

The South Carolina Department of Commerce is hosting Ready, Set, Supply! Unlocking Capital, Contracting, and State Resources on Thursday, November 5th in York County! Through this event, participants will: Learn what lenders look for and how to secure small business financing. Navigate local and state resources for business growth. How to position your business for the competitive landscape. For more information and to register, click HERE to go to the SC Department of Commerce webpage!

The Council (formerly CVMSDC) MLP RING will be hosting their Pathways to Partnership MLP RING meeting on Friday, November 6th at the Busby Street Community Center beginning at 10:30AM. Representatives from the City's Procurement and Contracts office along with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SC District Office) will be in attendance and providing information to small business owners on how they can connect with these organizations.  Also, Karen Jenkins with KRJ Consulting, LLC will be providing information...

The City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting Brand Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules of Showing Up Right workshop on Wednesday, November 18th beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the Virginia Bedford Community Center! During this two-hour workshop, Renee Lyons of Re:Birth Consulting, Marketing, and Design will provide tools and resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs on presenting a polished, professional, and credible brand along with knowing how to spot inconsistencies and discovering how brand...