Events

  Join the U.S. Small Business Administration's convening of cybersecurity and business experts on October 26th to learn practical tips, cyber-hygiene best practices, and more! During this virtual summit, experts from the public sector, major technology platforms, award-winning business coaches, and small business owners will share the best approaches to defend against and combat cyber-attacks.  This summit is comprised of ten (10) segments that showcase practical tips, problem solving strategies, case studies, and more!  For...

Join the U.S. Small Business Administration on Thursday, October 27th for a webinar in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month to learn about disability awareness, inclusion, hiring employees with disabilities, and the importance of equity and opportunity to help uplift and support entrepreneurs with disabilities.  For more information and to register, click here to to the SBA Eventbrite page!

  Join the SC Small Business Development Center (SBDC) consultant Brent Hoover along with the USCA Pacer Center as they discuss 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! For more information, click here to register or contact Robert Jones at (843)740-6180.  The last day to register is Tuesday, November 29th!

  Join the U.S. Small Business Administration on Thursday, December 1st for their webinar Navigating Digitization as a Small Business Owner.  Hear from special guest speakers as they provide information on how you can navigate understanding and implementing digital transformation that will help your small business!  For more information and to register, click here to be redirected to SBA's Zoom webinar registration page!

The U.S. Small Business Administration's General Services Administration (GSA) advocates, within each Federal Executive Agency, for the maximum practicable opportunities for designated small business categories within the Federal Acquisition process.  This webinar will cover an over of Federal Procurement Data System FPDS, USAspending.gov, and more! This webinar is open to all small businesses looking for additional information and guidance on GSA contracting opportunities.  To register for this event, click here to go to the SBA's...

Have questions about starting, growing, expanding, or recovering your small business?  Join the South Carolina District of the U.S. Small Business Administration on this weekly call to hear answers to commonly asked questions about federal contracting, SBA loans, counseling and disaster preparedness and other small business resources! For more information, click here to go to the SBA registration webpage!

    The USC Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC) presents a webinar on savings on energy costs for your small business and funding opportunities for energy-related projects.  Representatives from Dominion Energy and the USDA Office of Rural Development will be in attendance to provide information on energy incentive programs and other resources for your small business.  To register for this event, go to the SBDC events page!

Richland Library's EiR (Entrepreneur In Residence) presents Taking Action, Part 2: Implementation and Systems on Thursday, January 12th at the Richland Library Auditorium.  This event is about execution in the New Year.  Participants will work through implementation and systems that can take your 2023 goals from your to-do list to accomplishments!  For more information and to register, go to the Richland Library webpage!

  The Benedict College Women's Business Center will host a one-hour, in-person workshop on workforce development and local resources to meet the employment and outsourcing needs of small businesses.  Guest speakers will include staff from the South Carolina Department of Vocal Rehabilitation. For more information and to register, go to the Benedict College Women's Business Center Eventbrite page!

  Join SCORE SC Lowcountry on Thursday, January 19th to learn more on how to reinvest back into your business and learning on where to start.  Special guest speaker Atimese Nichole, CEO and Founder of The Ezer Agency, will be joining this event to discuss the best areas to spend your dollars for your marketing efforts!  For more information and to register, go to the SBA Events webpage!