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SUMMARY:U.S. Small Business Administration presents: Financing Your Small Business Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the U.S. Small Business Administration on Thursday\, September 8th for a weekly seminar about SBA loan programs offered through various lenders!  SBA resource partners will be attending who can assist you in developing your business plan and financial statements for your loan package!  To register for this webinar\, click here to go to the SBA webpage!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/financing-your-small-business-webinar/
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie N. Torstenson":MAILTO:Valerie.Torstenson@sba.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T180000
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SUMMARY:Richland Library EiR Presents: Sidepreneurship: Carving Out a New Business While Working a Job
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nSidepreneurship is all about working your hustle or carving out a new business while working a job.  It’s fascinating because you’re creating something new and figuring out how to capitalize on your talents and skills all while maintaining a job and getting a paycheck.  Come join Richland Library’s 2022 Summer Entrepreneur-in-Residence\, Lasenta Lewis-Ellis\, as she explores the various options of becoming a Sidepreneur! \nThis event will be held on Thursday\, July 14th at the Richland Library Auditorium.  The guest speaker for this event is Kitwanda “Kiki” Smith Cyrus\, founder of Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles.  Kiki will share her journey from working a fulltime job to building her business and brand! \nTo register for this event\, click here to go to the Richland Library website!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/richland-library-eir-presents-sidepreneurship-carving-out-a-new-business-while-working-a-job/
LOCATION:Richland Library Main – Auditorium\, 1431 Assembly Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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SUMMARY:The COMET DBE Public Participation Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The COMET in partnership with Central Midlands Council of Government will be having a DBE Public Participation Meeting on Thursday\, June 16th beginning at 12:00PM.  The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program\, upcoming contracting opportunities\, and DBE Certification.  If you would like to attend\, please register here by Tuesday\, June 14th.  For additional information\, call The COMET at (803)255-7129 or email them at compliance@thecometsc.gov!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/the-comet-dbe-public-participation-meeting/
LOCATION:The COMET\, 3613 Lucius Road\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The COMET":MAILTO:compliance@thecometsc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120709
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SUMMARY:City of Columbia's 2022 Small Business Week Celebration
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities on Thursday\, May 5th for the 2022 Small Business Week Celebration!  Our theme for this year is We’re Open for Business: Celebrating Our Small Business Community!  During this year’s event\, participants will learn more on understanding the importance of perservering and being committed in starting\, growing\, and sustaining their businesses!  Also\, we will recognize local business owners who found opportunities out of crisis.  This year’s keynote speaker is former WBC Heavyweight Championship boxer and entrepreneur\, Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett!  Due to COVID\, space is limited.  For more information and to register\, click here to go to our Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/city-of-columbias-2022-small-business-week-celebration/
LOCATION:The Medallion Conference Center\, 7309 Garners Ferry Road\, Columbia\, SC\, 29209\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ayesha Driggers":MAILTO:obo@columbiasc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T130000
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SUMMARY:Industry Day for Minority Contractors
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities in partnership with the SC Chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) and ForeSight Communications is sponsoring a Industry Day for Minority Contractors on Friday\, April 29th from 9:00AM – 1:00PM! \nDuring this event\, participants will learn more on certification best practices and upcoming bids and opportunities along with information from minority men and women who own successful contracting businesses\, procurement office managers\, technical assistance providers\, and more!  For more information or to register\, click here to go to the Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/industry-day-for-minority-contractors/
LOCATION:Busby Street Community Center\, 1735 Busby Streeet\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120709
CREATED:20220328T161251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T161251Z
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SUMMARY:Business Plan Boot Camp (4-part Series)
DESCRIPTION:The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities in collaboration with the Benedict College Women’s Business Center\, U.S. Small Business Administration\, USC Columbia Technology Incubator\, SC Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)\, and TutwielerDawkins\, LLC is giving a Business Plan Boot Camp workshop!  This four-part series will assist small business owners in refining your ideas and strategies\, and structuring them into a viable business.  We will also help you fill the gaps in your plan and discuss the importance of independent research and analysis while helping you formulate business models\, tactics\, and strategies!  For more information and to register\, click here to go to the Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/business-plan-boot-camp-4-part-series-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120709
CREATED:20220328T161129Z
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SUMMARY:Business Plan Boot Camp (4-part Series)
DESCRIPTION:The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities in collaboration with the Benedict College Women’s Business Center\, U.S. Small Business Administration\, USC Columbia Technology Incubator\, SC Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)\, and TutwielerDawkins\, LLC is giving a Business Plan Boot Camp workshop!  This four-part series will assist small business owners in refining your ideas and strategies\, and structuring them into a viable business.  We will also help you fill the gaps in your plan and discuss the importance of independent research and analysis while helping you formulate business models\, tactics\, and strategies!  For more information and to register\, click here to go to the Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/business-plan-boot-camp-4-part-series-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T113000
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CREATED:20220328T160757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T160907Z
UID:28728-1649930400-1649935800@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Business Plan Boot Camp (4-part Series)
DESCRIPTION:The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities in collaboration with the Benedict College Women’s Business Center\, U.S. Small Business Administration\, USC Columbia Technology Incubator\, SC Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)\, and TutwielerDawkins\, LLC is giving a Business Plan Boot Camp workshop!  This four-part series will assist small business owners in refining your ideas and strategies\, and structuring them into a viable business.  We will also help you fill the gaps in your plan and discuss the importance of independent research and analysis while helping you formulate business models\, tactics\, and strategies!  For more information and to register\, click here to go to the Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/business-plan-boot-camp-4-part-series-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120709
CREATED:20220328T160549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T160952Z
UID:28724-1649325600-1649331000@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Business Plan Boot Camp (4-part Series)
DESCRIPTION:The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities in collaboration with the Benedict College Women’s Business Center\, U.S. Small Business Administration\, USC Columbia Technology Incubator\, SC Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)\, and TutwielerDawkins\, LLC is giving a Business Plan Boot Camp workshop!  This four-part series will assist small business owners in refining your ideas and strategies\, and structuring them into a viable business.  We will also help you fill the gaps in your plan and discuss the importance of independent research and analysis while helping you formulate business models\, tactics\, and strategies!  For more information and to register\, click here to go to the Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/business-plan-boot-camp-4-part-series/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120709
CREATED:20220315T115825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T141838Z
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SUMMARY:Tax Credits For Small Business Owners Webinar
DESCRIPTION:  \nDid you know tax credits can directly reduce your tax bill?  Join the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities on Wednesday\, March 30th to learn how your small business can take advantage of those credits!  Presenter Shelia K. Tutwieler-Dawkins will provides tools and resources for small business owners on topics such as employee retention credit\, general business tax credit\, work opportunity tax credit\, and investment tax credit.  For more information and to register\, click here to go to our Eventbrite page! \n 
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/tax-credits-for-small-business-owners/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Ayesha Driggers":MAILTO:obo@columbiasc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120709
CREATED:20220314T151154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T151349Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Contracting Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \nThe City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be participating in a Women in Contracting Conference on Tuesday\, March 22nd beginning at 9:00AM!  This virtual conference will provide tips\, best practices\, and upcoming opportunities from featured panelists who are women who own successful contracting businesses\, procurement office managers\, technical assistance providers and more!  To register for this event\, click here to go to the Women in Contracting Conference webpage! \nWomen in Contracting Conference Flyer
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/women-in-contracting-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120709
CREATED:20220208T131814Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Entrepreneur 101 Workshop: Understanding the Basics to Monetize Your Talents
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nCalling all creative entrepreneurs! \nJoin us to learn the tools you need to move your creative talents forward!  The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities in partnership with Benedict College Women’s Business Center is excited to announce the Creative Entrepreneur 101 Workshop: Understanding the Basics to Monetize Your Talents!  Participants will receive tools and resources to get started on their path to becoming a creative entrepreneur!  Guest speakers include: Naida Rutherford\, Katera\, Rod King\, Marcus Gullen\, Shannon N. O’Berry Hammond\, and Jeremy Polley.  Also\, special guest for this event\, South Carolina native and finalist from NBC’s The Voice CammWess! \nFor more information and to register for this event\, click here to register on our Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/creative-entrepreneur-101-workshop-understanding-the-basics-to-monetize-your-talents/
LOCATION:Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center\, 1101 Lincoln Street\, Columbia\, 29201
ORGANIZER;CN="Ayesha Driggers":MAILTO:obo@columbiasc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T123000
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CREATED:20220214T193717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T193717Z
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SUMMARY:City of Columbia's Virtual Minority Business Opportunity Conference
DESCRIPTION:The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is inviting you to our 2022 City of Columbia’s Virtual Minority Business Opportunity Conference on Wednesday\, February 23rd beginning at 10:00AM.  Our keynote speaker for this year’s event is Dr. Nika White\, President and CEO of Nika White Consulting.  Additional guests speakers are Mrs. Dominique Milton (Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council)\, Mr. Lance Brown (Rhino Medical Supply)\, and Ms. Christi Jordan (AT&T Services\, Inc.). \nThe purpose of this event is to provide information and resources to minority and women-owned businesses that are interested in doing business with the City of Columbia and our partnering agencies.  Participants will also learn the value of diversity and inclusion and the importance of supplier diversity in the public and private sector and how to strategically position your business to seize contracting opportunities! \nFor more information\, please contact Kalenna Ginyard at (803)545-3960 or email her at Kalenna.Ginyard@columbiasc.gov. \nTo register for this event\, click here to go to our Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/city-of-columbias-virtual-minority-business-opportunity-conference/
ORGANIZER;CN="Kalenna Ginyard":MAILTO:Kalenna.Ginyard@columbiasc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120709
CREATED:20211206T163555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T163555Z
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SUMMARY:City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities Winter Wonderland Virtual Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Do you have more shopping to do for the holidays?  If so\, join the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities for their 2021 Winter Wonderland Virtual Holiday Market on Tuesday\, December 14th at 7:00 pm.  Celebrate the holiday season\, shop safely with local vendors\, and enjoy holiday performances by local artists.  All are invited to participate in this virtually holiday shopping experience on December 14th at 7:00 P.M.! \nTo register for the 2021 Winter Wonderland Virtual Holiday Market\, click here to go to the Eventbrite page! \nWe Are Resilient Columbia!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/city-of-columbias-office-of-business-opportunities-winter-wonderland-virtual-holiday-market/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120709
CREATED:20211105T172242Z
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SUMMARY:How to Prepare for a Small Business Loan: Necessary Paperwork Virtual Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The SC Commission for Minority Affairs\, U.S. Small Business Administration and the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities present How to Prepare for a Small Business Loan: Necessary Paperwork webinar on Tuesday\, November 16th at 10:00AM.  In this small business webinar\, Bret Whiting\, Commercial Loan Officer for the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities\, will discuss the documents needed to receive a small business loan.  Participants will learn not only about the necessary documents needed to receive a small business loan\, but also the information lending institutions utilize when they make business financing determinations. \nTo register for this webinar\, click here to go to the SC Commission for Minority Affairs website! \nFor more information\, contact Anthony Brockington\, SCCMA Small & Minority Business Program Manager at (803)832-8165.
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/how-to-prepare-for-a-small-business-loan-necessary-paperwork-virtual-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120709
CREATED:20211102T140519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T140519Z
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SUMMARY:The Creative Entrepreneur: Monetizing Your Craft and Creative Skills Part II
DESCRIPTION:In the second part of this series that began in August\, Dr. Kasie Whitener will further explore critical issues for creative entrepreneurs: \n\nHow to “Be like the Chefs” when building your audience?\nHow to quantify your inventory?\nHow to calculate cost of goods per unit?\nHow to monetize digital platforms (like YouTube)?\n\nThis session is a deeper “how-to” that builds on general concepts discussed earlier.  Attendees will leave with applicable tasks and skills for growing their artistic venture. \nPlease join us on Friday\, November 12th at 11:30AM!  To register\, click here to go to our Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/the-creative-entrepreneur-monetizing-your-craft-and-creative-skills-part-ii/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ayesha Driggers":MAILTO:obo@columbiasc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120709
CREATED:20211101T190724Z
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SUMMARY:Preparing Your Business For Year-End Taxes Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Tax prep can be time consuming\, but your business could face penalties if you fall out of compliance with the U.S. tax code.  Join the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities on Thursday\, November 11th to learn more about common end-of-year practices prior to tax season!  Guest speaker Shelia K. Tutwieler-Dawkins will discuss topics that are important when filing taxes for small businesses such as organizational structure\, business income and expenses\, and timely filing.  To register for this event\, click here to go to our Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/preparing-your-business-for-year-end-taxes-webinar/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ayesha Driggers":MAILTO:obo@columbiasc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120709
CREATED:20211022T194315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T194315Z
UID:25201-1635760800-1635766200@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:CDBE Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease join the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities on November 1st at 10:00 A.M. to learn more about the Columbia Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (CDBE) program and how it’s designed to build the capacity of minority\, women-owned\, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.  Recent changes have been made to the CDBE policy to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in meeting the procurement needs of the City of Columbia and small minority-owned enterprises in the water and sewer industry. \nTo register for this event\, click here to be directed to our Eventbrite page!  If you have questions\, please contact the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities at (803)545-3950. \n 
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/cdbe-virtual-workshop/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ayesha Driggers":MAILTO:obo@columbiasc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120709
CREATED:20211018T153104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T153104Z
UID:25171-1635184800-1635192000@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Introduction to Business Resources for the Latino Small Business Community
DESCRIPTION:The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be presenting a webinar on Monday\, October 25th for our Latino Small Business Community!  The Introduction to Business Resources webinar will cover topics such as registering in the City of Columbia’s eBid\, commercial lending\, technical assistance\, training\, and workshops!  You will also hear from our resource partners Benedict College Women’s Business Center\, U.S. Small Business Administration and the SC Small Business Development Center!  For more information and to register for free\, go to our Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/introduction-to-business-resources-for-the-latino-small-business-community/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ayesha Driggers":MAILTO:obo@columbiasc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T120709
CREATED:20211011T120152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T140447Z
UID:25029-1634724000-1634729400@obo.columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:International Trade: Increase Your Revenue By Tapping Foreign Markets
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner and you’re thinking about going into international trade (exporting)? \nThe City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities in partnership with the Benedict College Women’s Business Center\, U.S. Small Business Administration\, and the South Carolina Small Business Development Center will be presenting the International Trade: Increase Your Revenue By Tapping Foreign Markets webinar on Wednesday\, October 20th beginning at 10:00AM!  During this webinar\, SC SBDC Senior Business Consultant Elizabeth Smith will be discussing topics on international trade such as funding incentives\, risks and solutions in international trade and more!  We will also highlight a small business that has successfully expanded into international trade! \nTo register for this event\, click here to be directed to our Eventbrite page! \nFor more information\, contact Ayesha Driggers at 803.545.3950 or email our office at obo@columbiasc.gov!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/international-trade-increase-your-revenue-by-tapping-foreign-markets/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ayesha Driggers":MAILTO:obo@columbiasc.gov
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