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SUMMARY:Bridging the Generational Gap in the Workplace: The Acquisition and Retention of Generation Z
DESCRIPTION:The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the Bridging The Generational Gap in the Workplace Series: The Acquisition and Retention of Generation Z on Wednesday\, March 27th virtually and in person at the Earlewood Park Community Center! \nTyson K. Brown\, Executive Director of Project OneWay will discuss how small business owners can use different tools to help acquire and keep Generation Z employees! \nFor more information and to register\, click here to go to OBO’s Eventbrite page or contact the Office of Business Opportunities at (803)545-3950.
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/bridging-the-generational-gap-in-the-workplace-the-acquisition-and-retention-of-generation-z/
LOCATION:Earlewood Park Community Center\, 1113 Recreation Drive\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T120000
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SUMMARY:Richland School District 2 Small and Minority Businesses Reverse Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Richland School District 2 will be hosting its inaugural Small and Minority Businesses Reverse Trade Show on Tuesday\, March 26th at Richland 2 Institute of Innovation (R2i2)\, 763 Fashion Drive\, Columbia\, SC.  For more information and to register\, click here to go to the Richland 2 Small and Minority Businesses Reverse Trade show webpage!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/richland-school-district-2-small-and-minority-businesses-reverse-trade-show/
LOCATION:Richland Two Institute Of Innovation (R2i2)\, 763 Fashion Drive\, Columbia\, SC\, 29229\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T205332Z
UID:31575-1711188000-1711195200@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Show Me The Money: How to Finance Your Business
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Richland County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc.  is hosting the Show Me The Money: How To Finance Your Business webinar on Saturday\, March 23rd beginning at 10:00AM via Zoom. \nMr. Allen Brown of the SC Community Loan Fund and OBO Director\, Ayesha Driggers will be participating in this event.  For more information and to register\, click here to go to the event registration page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/show-me-the-money-how-to-finance-your-business/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20240228T165220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T165220Z
UID:31494-1710410400-1710417600@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Federal Tax Updates For Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the Federal Tax Updates For Your Small Business webinar on Thursday\, March 14th.  Senior Stakeholder Liaison\, Evette Davis from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be providing important information and resources to small business owners on preparing for the 2024 tax season! \nFor more information and to register\, click here to go to our Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/federal-tax-updates-for-your-small-business/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20240311T194533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T194533Z
UID:31531-1710331200-1710334800@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Backing Small Businesses Grant Program
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn partnership with American Express\, the Backing Small Business Grant Program supports economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach.  This year\, eligible small business owners can apply for $10\,000 grants for projects that grow or improve their businesses by building community\, supporting their economic viability\, or bolstering meaningful change. \nApplications will be accepted from 9:00AM CST (10:00AM EST) on March 14th through April 7\, 2024 at 11:59PM CST (12:59AM EST). \nTo learn more about this program\, click here to register for the informational webinar that will be held on Wednesday\, March 13th beginning at 11:00AM CST (12:00PM EST).
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/backing-small-businesses-grant-program/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20240227T160423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T160423Z
UID:31486-1709895600-1709902800@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:4th Annual International Women in Business Day
DESCRIPTION:Mota Crosslinking Business Academy will host the 4th Annual SC International Women In Business Day luncheon on Friday\, March 8th beginning at 11:00AM.  For more information or tickets contact Mota Crosslinking Business Academy at (803)834-3448 or (803)220-6372.  You can also click on the link indicated in blue to send an email.
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/4th-annual-international-women-in-business-day/
LOCATION:Mota Crosslinking Business Academy\, 633 12th Street\, West Columbia\, SC\, 29169\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mota Crosslinking Business Academy":MAILTO:info@motaenterprisesllc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20240220T161746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T161746Z
UID:31450-1709199000-1709202600@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:City of Columbia's Planning & Development Services: Development Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Columbia’s Planning & Development Services and Engineering for a Development Deep Dive on Thursday\, February 29th beginning at 9:30AM. \nDuring this session\, participants will meet Planning and Development staff and learn about topics of interest to professional working in development and construction in the City of Columbia. \nTo RSVP for this event\, send an email to City of Columbia’s Planning & Development department or if you have any questions or want more information contact them at (803)545-3426!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/city-of-columbias-planning-development-services-development-deep-dive/
LOCATION:Richland Library Main – Auditorium\, 1431 Assembly Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20240219T161159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T161531Z
UID:31426-1709028000-1709029800@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:ERTC and City of Columbia Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The City of Columbia is partnering with the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) on Tuesday\, February 27th to host a webinar on learning more information on the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC).  For more information and to register\, click here to go to the ERTC website or contact ERTC at (855)648-2955! \n 
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/ertc-and-city-of-columbia-information-session/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Columbia":MAILTO:District1@Columbiasc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20240130T180401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T180401Z
UID:31336-1709024400-1709038800@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Catalyst B2B Matchmaking Event for the Defense Sector
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe South Carolina Department of Commerce (SC Commerce)\, South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW)\, and the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SC MEP) are pleased to host the Catalyst Advanced Manufacturing Assistance Program Matchmaker. \nSouth Carolina’s small and medium-sized suppliers will have the opportunity to connect with the state’s primes\, OEMs\, and Tier-1 suppliers to increase the amount of DoD-related business opportunities available to them.  For more information and to register\, click here!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/catalyst-b2b-matchmaking-event-for-the-defense-sector/
LOCATION:Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="South Carolina Department of Commerce":MAILTO:SmallBizSupport@sccommerce.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20240130T165742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T165742Z
UID:31328-1708948800-1708954200@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Understanding Your Bonding Capacity: How to Open Doors to Contracting Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:The Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO) is beginning their 2024 Business Workshop Academy Build-Grow-Scale will host a virtual lunch and learn workshop on Monday\, February 26\, 2024 beginning at 12:00PM called Understanding Your Bonding Capacity: How to Open Doors to Contracting Opportunities. \nPresenter Peter C. Gibbs will provide participants information and resources on what you need to know as a contractor.  To register for this event\, click here to go to Richland County OSBO’s Zoom registration page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/understanding-your-bonding-capacity-how-to-open-doors-to-contracting-opportunities/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20240219T210520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T210520Z
UID:31431-1708599600-1708603200@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Toms Creek Family Farms Mobile Market Press Conference
DESCRIPTION:The City of Columbia is pleased to announce the launch of the Toms Creek Family Farms Mobile Food Market! \nA press conference will be held on Thursday\, February 22nd at 11:00AM at the City of Columbia’s Hyatt Park\, 950 Jackson Avenue\, Columbia\, SC 29203. \nTo read more\, click here to the City of Columbia’s Press Release!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/toms-creek-family-farms-mobile-market-press-conference/
LOCATION:City of Columbia Hyatt Park\, 950 Jackson Avenue\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20240205T201038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T201038Z
UID:31379-1708538400-1708542000@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Richland Library EiR Presents: How to Design a Business That You Love
DESCRIPTION:Richland Library’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Michele Dugar will present How to Design a Business That You Love on Wednesday\, February 21st at 6:00PM! \nDuring this presentation\, Michele will teach participants on how to align your passion and purpose with profit and address ways to avoid feeling overwhelmed in the process! \nFor more information and to register\, click here to go to Richland Library’s EiR webpage! \n 
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/richland-library-eir-presents-how-to-design-a-business-that-you-love/
LOCATION:Richland Library Main – Auditorium\, 1431 Assembly Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20240130T203018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T203018Z
UID:31350-1706695200-1706700600@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:City of Columbia Contractor Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Columbia on Wednesday\, January 31st beginning at 10:00AM to discuss recent contractor updates!  The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities and Procurement and Contracts Office will be providing information for contractors who are interested in opportunities with the City of Columbia! \nFor more information and questions\, please contact Gary Porth\, Construction Procurement Manager at (803)545-3241 or send an email to Gary.Porth@columbiasc.gov!  To register for this event\, click here!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/city-of-columbia-contractor-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Columbia":MAILTO:District1@Columbiasc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20231218T202430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T202430Z
UID:31139-1706691600-1706716800@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Scout Motors Supplier Outreach Event
DESCRIPTION:The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Richland County are partnering with Scout Motors to provide an in-person supplier event.  This is a FREE event and open to all South Carolina companies\, however registration is required.  For more information and to register\, click here to go to Scout Motors Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/scout-motors-supplier-outreach-event/
LOCATION:DoubleTree By Hilton Columbia\, 2100 Bush River Road\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="South Carolina Department of Commerce":MAILTO:SmallBizSupport@sccommerce.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20240119T212347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T212347Z
UID:31295-1706187600-1706191200@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:How To Write An Effective Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Join the South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) on Thursday\, January 25th for the How To Write An Effective Business Plan webinar!  This free webinar will discus information on writing an executive summary\, the purpose of a business plan\, and more! \nFor more information\, contact Bobby Carolyn Strange at (843)740-6160.  The deadline to register is Wednesday\, January 24th!  This is a Zoom online event\, the Zoom link will be emailed after registration closes.
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/how-to-write-an-effective-business-plan/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20231204T153011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T153011Z
UID:31081-1705600800-1705608000@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Tenants and Landlords Rights & Responsibilities Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The City of Columbia’s Community Development Department presents the Tenants and Landlords Rights & Responsibilities Workshop on Thursday\, January 18\, 2024 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center beginning at 6:00PM. \nTopics that will be discussed during this workshop include: \n\nReporting issues in subsidized housing/tenant based Section 8\nCode Enforcement\nHousing Discrimination\nEvictions & Housing Legal Information\nUniform Relocation Act\n\nFor more information and to register\, click here to go to the event registration page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/tenants-and-landlords-rights-responsibilities-workshop/
LOCATION:Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center\, 1101 Lincoln Street\, Columbia\, 29201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20231121T195138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T195138Z
UID:31046-1701864000-1701867600@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Starting A Business: Let's Make A Plan (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be hosting the Starting A Business: Let’s Make A Plan virtual workshop on Wednesday\, December 6th beginning at 12:00PM.  Hear from SBDC consultant Brent Hoover along with representatives from the USCA Pacer Center as he discusses the benefits of creating a business plan and leveraging it to get loans\, understanding your market\, focusing your business strategy\, checking financial numbers and more! \nFor more information and to register\, click here to go to SC SBDC’s Events page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/starting-a-business-lets-make-a-plan-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20231114T212612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T212740Z
UID:30995-1701766800-1701781200@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:South Carolina Export Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be hosting the South Carolina Export Workshop on Tuesday\, December 5th beginning at 9:00AM! \nHear from representatives from SC SBDC\, U.S. Small Business Administration and more regarding information and resources on business financing and international trade!  For more information click here to go to the SC SBDC webpage!    \n 
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/south-carolina-export-workshop/
LOCATION:Tower at 1301 Gervais\, 1301 Gervais Street\, Suite 1100\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201-3375\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20231121T162213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T162530Z
UID:31038-1701248400-1701259200@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Small Business Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Small Business Administration (South Carolina District Office)\, the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities and our local small business resource partners will be hosting a Small Business Resource Fair on Wednesday\, November 29th at the Busby Street Community Center beginning at 9:00AM. \nCome and hear from SBA representatives along with representatives from the following agencies: \n\nCity of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities\nSouth Carolina Small Business Development Center (SBDC)\nSCORE Midlands\nBenedict College Women’s Business Center\nRichland County Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO)\nSouth Carolina Office of Small and Minority Business Contracting and Certification (SMBCC)\nColumbia Chamber of Commerce\nSouth Carolina Chamber of Commerce\n\nFor questions or additional information\, contact Angela Brewer\, U.S. SBA Business Opportunity Specialist at (803)765-5907!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/small-business-resource-day/
LOCATION:Busby Street Community Center\, 1735 Busby Streeet\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20231030T195733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T195733Z
UID:30918-1700157600-1700164800@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:All Access Columbia Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:The City of Columbia’s Community Development and Richland County Community Development will be hosting a resource fair and home buying tips workshop sessions on Thursday\, November 16th beginning at 6:00PM at the Busby Street Community Center. \nFor more information and to register\, click here to go to the All Access Columbia webpage!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/all-access-columbia-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Busby Street Community Center\, 1735 Busby Streeet\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20231107T162213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T162213Z
UID:30945-1700047800-1700051400@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:HUBZone Certification Webinar
DESCRIPTION:SC APEX Accelerator is hosting a HUBZone Certification Webinar on Wednesday\, November 15th!  The purpose of this event is to show how HUBZone Certifications benefit businesses that qualify for the program.  For more information and to register\, click here to go to SC APEX’s registration page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/hubzone-certification-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20231107T163358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T163358Z
UID:30953-1699552800-1699556400@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Richland County Disparity Study
DESCRIPTION:Richland County has contracted with Griffin & Strong\, P.C. to determine whether a disparity exists between the percentage of available minority and women-owned firms in Richland County.  To attend one of the information webinars\, click on the one of the links below to register! \nTuesday\, November 7th at 12:00PM \nThursday\, November 9th at 6:00PM
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/richland-county-disparity-study-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20231003T200122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T200705Z
UID:30804-1699434000-1699443000@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:The Power of Capital: Positioned to Thrive\, Preparing for Windows of Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n \nAre you looking for strategic funding partners to help in your efforts to participate in the growth of the state’s supply chain with major industry leaders?  The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) will be hosting The Power of Capital: Positioned to Thrive\, Preparing for Windows of Opportunity on Wednesday\, November 8th beginning at 9:00AM in Winnsboro\, SC. \nJoin SC SBDC and the SC Department of Commerce for this exciting event that will empower you to seize every opportunity that comes your way. Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to unlock your potential and thrive in today’s competitive world! \nFor more information and to register\, click here to go to SC SBDC’s Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/the-power-of-capital-positioned-to-thrive-preparing-for-windows-of-opportunity/
LOCATION:Fairfield County Administration Office\, 250 North Walnut Street\, Winnsboro\, SC\, 29180\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="South Carolina Department of Commerce":MAILTO:SmallBizSupport@sccommerce.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20231107T163314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T163314Z
UID:30949-1699358400-1699362000@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Richland County Disparity Study
DESCRIPTION:Richland County has contracted with Griffin & Strong\, P.C. to determine whether a disparity exists between the percentage of available minority and women-owned firms in Richland County.  To attend one of the information webinars\, click on the one of the links below to register! \nTuesday\, November 7th at 12:00PM \nThursday\, November 9th at 6:00PM
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/richland-county-disparity-study/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20231003T195324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T195324Z
UID:30802-1698170400-1698174000@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Richland Library EiR Presents: Marketing Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Want to freshen up on your marketing skills?  Richland Library’s Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) will be hosting Marketing Your Business on Tuesday\, October 24th beginning at 6:00PM.  Entrepreneur in Residence Noelle Jones will go over a guide to marketing your business and the steps to create your own personal marketing plan.  For more information and to register\, click here to go to Richland Library’s Events page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/richland-library-eir-presents-marketing-your-business/
LOCATION:Richland Library Main – Auditorium\, 1431 Assembly Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Branding For Success
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Benedict College Women’s Business Center will be hosting the Branding For Success webinar on Thursday\, October 19th beginning at 11:00AM! \nPresenter Ebony Looney of Make Me Over\, Eb!will assist participants in embarking on a journey to unlock the secrets of effective branding.  Also\, she will provide information about strategies and techniques that set your business apart and help it thrive in today’s competitive landscape. \nTo register for this event\, click here to go to the Benedict College Women’s Business Center Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/branding-for-success/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T101500
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
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UID:30766-1697704200-1697710500@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Make That Dough 23: Small Business Non-Profit Collaborations in Food Access
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe City of Columbia Food Policy Committee and the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the Make That Dough workshop on Thursday\, October 19th beginning at 8:30AM. \nThe purpose of this workshop is for food service/food industry small business owners to meet and network with other small businesses and non-profit organizations who are engaged in the work of expanding food access for our communitites. \nFor more information and to register\, click here to go to the City of Columbia’s Food Policy Committee Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/30766/
LOCATION:Busby Street Community Center\, 1735 Busby Streeet\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
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SUMMARY:Mayor's Town Hall Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann will be leading a town hall tour across all four districts to share the state of the City. City Council members and City staff will join Mayor Rickenmann to discuss updates for each district. \nThe Mayor’s Town Hall Tour for the Columbia Business Community will be on October 16th beginning at 10:00AM at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.  The Office of Business Opportunities will be in attendance to answer questions regarding your small business!  For more information\, click here to go to the Mayor’s Town Hall webpage!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/mayors-town-hall-tour/
LOCATION:Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center\, 1101 Lincoln Street\, Columbia\, 29201
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Columbia":MAILTO:District1@Columbiasc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
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SUMMARY:Bridging the Generational Gap in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Join the Office of Business Opportunities on Thursday\, October 5th at the Busby Street Community Center for this informative workshop on Bridging the Generational Gap in the Workplace! \nTyson K. Brown of Project OneWay will be discussing the generational gap with employees in the workplace and will cover topics on understanding the importance of healthy and complete communication between older and younger generations and how to engage a younger demographic in the workplace in spite of lack of relatability between age groups. \nFor more information and to register\, click here to go to OBO’s Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/bridging-the-generational-gap-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Busby Street Community Center\, 1735 Busby Streeet\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kalenna Ginyard":MAILTO:Kalenna.Ginyard@columbiasc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T033842
CREATED:20230911T181047Z
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SUMMARY:Minding Your Own Business (Mindset Matters)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Office of Business Opportunities on Thursday\, September 28th for Minding Your Own Business (Mindset Matters) workshop! \nOur featured speaker\, Mr. Paul D. Smith\, Jr. will be providing informative information to participants on how to fully leverage your unique business ideas\, strengths\, and talents in a way that enhances profits and cash flows!  This is a FREE workshop\, but registration is required. \nFor more information and to register\, click here to go to OBO’s Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/minding-your-own-business-mindset-matters/
LOCATION:Busby Street Community Center\, 1735 Busby Streeet\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kalenna Ginyard":MAILTO:Kalenna.Ginyard@columbiasc.gov
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