Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity presents SizeUP SC!
2024-06-06 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
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!

How To Pitch With Confidence
2024-06-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
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 to Benedict College WBC’s Eventbrite page!

How to Start a Business That Last - 3 Important Business Lessons
2024-06-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
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 more information and to register, click on the following link to Midlands SCORE webpage!

Juneteenth Entrepreneur, Film, and Television Extravaganza
2024-06-18 10:00 - 17:00 | 1208 Washington Place, 1208 Washington Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
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 City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities, at 1208 Washington Place (1208 Washington Street, Columbia, SC 29201) from 10:00AM – 5:00PM, lunch provided. On Day Two, see the premiere of the compelling documentary film, “Columbia’s Black Wall Street” also known as the Historic Black Business District.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click on the following link to go to the Juneteenth Extravaganza website!

Juneteenth Entrepreneur, Film, and Television Extravaganza
2024-06-19 11:00 - 21:00 | Nickelodeon Theatre, 1607 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
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 City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities, at 1208 Washington Place (1208 Washington Street, Columbia, SC 29201) from 10:00AM – 5:00PM, lunch provided. On Day Two, see the premiere of the compelling documentary film, “Columbia’s Black Wall Street” also known as the Historic Black Business District.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click on the following link to go to the Juneteenth Extravaganza webpage!
Also, click on the link to watch the trailer for the Did You Know? Columbia’s Black Wall Street! to premiere on Wednesday night!

How to Scale Your Business - 5 Steps to Business Growth
2024-07-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Online Webinar
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!

CAP Carolinas Summer Webinar Series
2024-07-10 09:30 - 11:00 | Online Webinar
The SC Council of Competitiveness will be hosting the CAP Carolinas Summer Webinar Series from July 10 – August 15, 2024! The purpose of this three part series is to provide a comprehensive overview of various financing options for tech start-ups and small businesses at different stages of growth in South Carolina! Topics include early-stage private financing options, state and federal funds, venture capital resources, and more!
For more information and to register for a session, click here to go to the CAP Carolinas Summer Webinar Series webpage!

Starting Your Business with Data Protection
2024-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Webinar
The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host the Starting Your Business with Data Protection workshop on Wednesday, July 10th beginning at 12:00PM!
This online webinar will provide small business owners important information on protecting their business! Participants will learn information on self-audit, malice protection, email protection and more!
For more information and to register, click here to go to SC SBDC Events webpage!

Minority & Veteran Small Business Expo
2024-07-12 10:00 - 13:00 | The Continuum, 208 West Main Street, Lake City, SC, United States
The U.S. Small Business Administration along with Congressman James E. Clyburn will be hosting the Minority & Veteran Small Business Expo on Friday, July 12th!
This is a free event, but registration is required.
For more information and to register, click here to go to the Minority & Small Business Expo registration page!

Virtual DBE Outreach Carolina Crossroads Project Phase 3B
2024-07-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Online Webinar
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is inviting DBE firms to attend a virtual outreach event for Phase 3B of the Carolina Crossroads project. Participants will receive details about the various phases of the Carolina Crossroads Program and the scope of work for Phase 3B. The scope opportunities include construction services and potential supply and support services!
This phase will not require design or professional services. Registration is required to attend.
To register for this event, click here to go to SC MBDA’s Zoom page!

2nd Annual South Carolina Business Summit
2024-08-15 09:00 - 15:30 | Richland Two Institute Of Innovation (R2i2), 763 Fashion Drive, Columbia, SC, 29229, United States
The Benedict College Women’s Business Center will host the 2nd Annual South Carolina Business Summit on Thursday, August 15th beginning at 9:00AM at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2). During the summit there will be a keynote presentation by Mimi Striblin, owner of The Tiny Tassel, presentations, a pitch competition and more!
Registration for this event is $60.00. To register now, click here to go to the South Carolina Business Summit webpage! For more information, contact the Benedict College Women’s Business Center at (803)705-4641 or email them at info@bcwbc.org!

The Impact of AI on Small Businesses
2024-08-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
The Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting The Impact of AI on Small Businesses webinar on Thursday, August 21st beginning at 10:00AM!
Join us and our featured presenter, Donna Davis of DW Davis Consulting, LLC as we dive into the discussion of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it will impact small businesses!
For more information and to register, go to The Impact of AI on Small Businesses Eventbrite page!

Unlocking Opportunities: Effective Networking Strategies to Build, Grow, and Scale Your Business
2024-08-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO) will be hosting the Unlocking Opportunities: Effective Networking Strategies to Build, Grow, and Scale Your Business workshop on Thursday, August 22nd beginning at 12:00PM.
During this virtual workshop, participants will learn:

How to build/target/identify relationships for business growth.
How to initiate meaningful conversations to spark interest under 30 seconds.

To register for this event, click here to go to Richland County OSBO’s Zoom registration page!
If you have any questions or would like more information, contact the Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity at (803)576-1540 or send an email to OSBO@richlandcountysc.gov!

SCDOT Virtual DBE Outreach Event
2024-08-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Division of Minority & Small Business Affairs will be hosting the SCDOT Virtual DBE Outreach Event on August 28 – 29, 2024!
This two-day event is designed to connect Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) with prime contractors for exciting opportunities to contribute to critical infrastructure projects in South Carolina!
For more information and to register, click here to go to the registration page! Participants must register by Tuesday, August 27th.

Richland County OSBO 6th Annual SURGE 24
2024-09-18 08:00 - 15:00 | Richland Two Institute Of Innovation (R2i2), 763 Fashion Drive, Columbia, SC, 29229, United States
Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO) in collaboration with the Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) will be hosting the 6th Annual Small Business Conference: SURGE 24: Strategic Utilization of Resources for Growth & Expansion on September 18th from 8:00AM – 3:00PM at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2), 763 Fashion Drive, Columbia, SC 29229.
This year’s conference will focus on providing a number of workshops that will offer valuable information to help owners build, grow, and scale their business! There will also be a panel to discuss contracting opportunities for small business owners, a vendor village and more!
For more information, contact the Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity at (803)576-1540 or click on their name to send an email! To register, click here!

Columbia Chamber Presents: Small Business Breakout
2024-09-24 08:30 - 09:30 | Segra Park – Columbia Fireflies Stadium, 1640 Freed Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Small Business Breakout on Tuesday, September 24th at Segra Park beginning at 8:30AM.
This month’s breakout will focus on the theme of Technology and Innovation. There will be guests speakers to discuss how this topic impacts small businesses! To register to attend, click here to go to the Small Business Breakout registration page!

South Carolina SBDC presents Government Contracting and Procurement Programs
2024-09-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Webinar
The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be hosting the Government Contracting and Procurement Programs online webinar on Wednesday, September 25th. Participants will learn more about contract assisting programs and more! For more information and to register, click here!

CrossFit: Building and Managing Multi-Generational & Cross-Functioning Teams
2024-09-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby Street, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
The Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the CrossFit: Building and Managing Multi-Generational & Cross-Functioning Teams workshop on Thursday, September 26th beginning at 10:00AM!
This virtual and in-person workshop features Tyson Brown, Founder and Executive Director of Project OneWay Incorporated. This is another workshop from Tyson’s Bridging the Generational Gap in the Workplace series that focuses on the necessary strategies to ensure multi-generational and cross-functioning teams collaborate healthily in a variety of shared spaces – including the workplace.
Registration is open and more information can be found on OBO’s Eventbrite page or you can scan the QR code found in the flyer above! For more information and questions, contact Kalenna Ginyard at (803)545-3950 or click on her name to send an email!

10th Annual Women's Empowerment Expo
2024-09-28 09:00 - 16:00 | South Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is a sponsor for the 10th Annual Women’s Empowerment Expo to be held on Saturday, September 28th beginning at 9:00AM!
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here to go to the 10th Annual Women’s Empowerment Expo webpage!

Loans, Grants, and Other Funding Options for Women-Owned Businesses
2024-10-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Webinar
Midlands SCORE will be hosting the Loans, Grants, and Other Funding Options for Women-Owned Businesses webinar on Tuesday, October 8th beginning at 1:00PM!
This webinar is dedicated to supporting and guiding women entrepreneurs on their journey to securing funding for their businesses. During the webinar, participants will better understand the different funding options available to women entrepreneurs, how to pitch your business vision effectively and how to overcome gender biases and create a supportive network.
For more information and to register, click here to go to Midlands SCORE’s webpage!

Midlands Minority Business Accelerator Information Session
2024-10-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Sound & Images, 807 Bluff Road, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The Midlands Minority Business Accelerator program will host an information session to learn how this program can help accelerate your business growth through mentorship, training, and access to resources. For more information and to register, click here to go to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce webpage!

Make That Dough
2024-10-17 08:30 - 10:30 | Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby Street, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
The Columbia Food Policy Committee will be hosting the Make That Dough event for entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations on Thursday, October 17th beginning at 8:30AM at the Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby Street, Columbia, SC 29203.
For more information and to register, click here to go to the Make That Dough registration page!

1099 Compliance Regulations: Essential Tips and Tools for Small Businesses
2024-10-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
The SC MBDA Business Center and DESA, Inc. are hosting the 1099 Compliance Requirements workshop on Thursday, October 17th beginning at 4:00PM. During this informative workshop, Evette Davis from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will provide participants information on E-filing requirements and best practices for small business owners to avoid common tax problems and tax scams. For more information and to register, click here to go to the webinar registration page!

Redwood Materials Supplier Day Event hosted by SC Department of Commerce
2024-10-22 12:00 - 2024-10-24 13:00 | SC
The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Redwood Materials will be hosting a two-day, in-person Supplier Day Event on October 22, 23, and 24 in Columbia and Berkeley County.
This serves as an opportunity for SC suppliers to meet with Redwood Materials procurement personnel and learn more about their current and ongoing supplier needs.
Also, due to the overwhelming response, another date has been added for Columbia!
The dates and locations are as follows:
October 22nd – Columbia, SC (12:00 – 4:00PM) Just added!
October 23rd – Columbia, SC (8:30 – 11:30AM)
October 24th – Berkeley County (8:30AM – 1:00PM)
This is a FREE event, however registration is required. For more information and to register, click one one of the dates for more information!

Going International: Does Your Business Have What It Takes?
2024-10-31 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO) will be hosting the Going International: Does Your Business Have What It Takes? webinar on Thursday, October 31st beginning at 12:00PM.
Featured presenters will be Candace Shiver of The Shiver Group and Dorette Coetsee from SC District Export Council & U.S. Commercial Service. During this webinar, they will discuss topics relating to how participants can take their business global!
If you would like to participate, click on the QR code in the flyer or click HERE go to to the registration page! For more information, contact the Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity at (803)576-1540 or click on the name above to send an email!

Camera Ready 101: Public Speaking and Branding Workshop
2024-11-02 10:30 - 17:00 | Earlewood Park Community Center, 1113 Recreation Drive, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
Sierra Artemus of WIS News 10 will be hosting the Camera Ready 101: Public Speaking and Branding Workshop on Saturday, November 2nd beginning at 10:30AM at Earlewood Park Community Center!
Join Sierra and special guests Roshanda Pratt and Janet Parker on what you need to know to improve your public speaking and branding skills for your small business!
For more information, go to Sierra’s website sierraartemus.com for more information!

Mayor Rickenmann's Second Town Hall Tour
2024-11-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Woodland Park, 6500 Olde Knight Parkway, Columbia, SC, 29209, United States
Join Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and members of Columbia City Council for the Mayor’s Second Town Hall Tour! This tour will begin on Monday, November 11th! Click here for more information!

Mayor Rickenmann's Second Town Hall Tour
2024-11-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, 29201

Mayor Rickenmann's Second Town Hall Tour
2024-11-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby Street, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
