Events

    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!

  The City of Columbia Community Development department is seeking contractors for their new housing rehabilitation program, SHINE (Single Family Housing Improvement for Neighborhood Enhancement).  This program includes projects ranging from weatherization up to home replacement for houses located in the City of Columbia. There are three (3) remaining classes with the next one on Wednesday, January 25th!  If you would like to register, click here to go to the City of Columbia Community Development...

Join District One Councilwoman, Tina Herbert on Thursday, February 2nd to discuss the implementation of the Master Plan for the Villages of North Columbia.  Citizens will hear from Councilwoman Herbert, City of Columbia Planning, and local developers who have invested in North Columbia, and more! If you would like to submit an idea or proposal for a development project in North Columbia, please send the information to District1@columbiasc.gov by Thursday, January 26th.

  The City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities will be speaking as part of the Columbia Urban League's JOIN Week!  This event will be held on Wednesday, February 8th at the Richland Library, Meeting Room M, 1431 Assembly Street.  To register for this event, go to the Columbia Urban League's Eventbrite page!

Join the Benedict College Women's Business Center on Thursday, February 9th on how to give your customers/clients the "magic customer experience."  Guest speaker, Sarina Freincle, will discuss key strategies to delight your customers that will keep them coming back for more!  For more information and to register, go to BC WBC's Eventbrite page!

The City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting "New Year, New Taxes: Preparing Your Business for 2023" webinar on Wednesday, February 15th at 11:00AM.  The featured presenter for this webinar, Shelia K. Tutwieler-Dawkins, Financial Strategist/Tax Accountant, will discuss topics relating to preparing small businesses for the 2023 income tax season!  To register for this FREE webinar, go to OBO's Eventbrite page! 

On Wednesday, February 15th, the U.S. Small Business Administration will hold a training session as the VA's Veterans First Program transitions to the SBA's Veteran Small Business Certification program.  During this session, SBA will discuss the changes, eligibility criteria and differences between the VA and SBA programs.  For more information and to register, click on the following link to SBA's registration page!