Events

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce will have its May Small Business Breakout on Tuesday, May 21st beginning at 8:30AM at Segra Park! In the spirit of Small Business Month, the Chamber will recognize our local small businesses and their impact through the Championship program.  Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union will sponsor five (5) businesses with Columbia Chamber partnership dues for a year and the signing ceremony for those businesses! For more information, click here to...

  Are you a small business owner ready to grow your team's talent?  Are you trying to grow your business instead of juggling endless roles?  Apprenticeship Carolina will be hosting information sessions across the state in May!  Participants will have the opportunity to network with small business owners and applicable resources to enhance their ability to grow and upskill your organization's talent through registered apprenticeship! The sessions will be held at the following locations and...

  Are you a small business owner ready to grow your team's talent?  Are you trying to grow your business instead of juggling endless roles?  Apprenticeship Carolina will be hosting information sessions across the state in May!  Participants will have the opportunity to network with small business owners and applicable resources to enhance their ability to grow and upskill your organization's talent through registered apprenticeship! The sessions will be held at the following locations and...

Join the SC Department of Commerce in collaboration with the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, June 4th for their Small Business Development Summer Session!  Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SC District Office), SC Department of Employment and Workforce (SC DEW), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for this informative session on marketing your business, insuring your business, and providing information on income tax filings! For more information, contact the Fairfield County Chamber of...

Join the Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity on June 5th for their virtual workshop entitled SizeUp SC!  During this informative virtual workshop, you will hear from Armando Morales from SizeUp SC on how to develop tools to discover customers, suppliers, and competitors for business growth! For more information and to register, click here to go to the workshop webpage!  

The Benedict College Women's Business Center will host How to Pitch With Confidence on Thursday, June 13th! Join the Benedict College Women's Business Center for an empowering webinar designed specifically for entrepreneurs and business owners eager to elevate their business narratives.  This is an essential workshop for anyone looking to refine their business pitch and gain the confidence needed to engage investors, clients, and partners. For more information and to register, click on the link to go...

Midlands SCORE will host How to Start a Business That Last - 3 Important Business Lessons on Thursday, June 13th beginning at 1:00PM! Get ready to be inspired as Christina Moffatt, a former successful cupcake and dessert bar owner, shares her top three lessons for growing a thriving business!  Join SCORE and learn how to find your business niche, a fresh perspective on savings and investments, and where to find the support you need to grow. For...

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 Day One, in partnership with the...

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 Day One, in partnership with the...

Join Midlands SCORE on July 9th to learn more about scaling your business! Growing a business requires time, planning, and focus which are often lacking for business owners.  You don't have to do it on your own!  Join this webinar and discover the five essential steps to scale your business! For more information and to register, click on the link to Midlands SCORE webpage!