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SUMMARY:Money Matters for Small Business: Funding Contract and Stability
DESCRIPTION:The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) will be hosting Money Matters for Small Business: Funding Contract and Stability on Thursday\, May 14th beginning at 12:00PM. \nDuring this online event\, participants will learn important information and tools on funding options and building a strong financial foundation for long-term success.  For more information and to register\, click HERE to go to the SC SBDC Events page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/money-matters-for-small-business-funding-contract-and-stability/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:VentureX Presents Speed Networking
DESCRIPTION:Join VentureX for its Speed Networking event on Friday\, May 15rh beginning at 10:00AM! \nParticipants will have the opportunity to expand their professional network and connect with fellow leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and innovators!  For more information and to register\, click HERE to go to VentureX’s webpage!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/venturex-presents-speed-networking/
LOCATION:VentureX\, 1901 Main Street\, 18th Floor\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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SUMMARY:SBA Lender Matchmaking Event
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Small Business Administration – SC District Office (SBA) will be hosting the SBA Lender Matchmaking Event on Tuesday\, May 26th beginning at 10:00AM at the Busby Street Community Center. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to connect with over 30 bankers and resource partners.  For more information and to register\, click here to go to the Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/sba-lender-matchmaking-event/
LOCATION:Busby Street Community Center\, 1735 Busby Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Moving from Registration to Revenue: Doing Business with Richland County
DESCRIPTION:The Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO) will be hosting the Moving from Registration to Revenue: Doing Business with Richland County workshop on Thursday\, June 4th beginning at 10:00AM! \nHear from various Richland County departments\, Richland County Procurement\, and the Richland County OSBO team on the goods and services Richland County is procuring\, vendor contracting best practices & tips\, and more!  For more information and to register\, click HERE to go to Richland County OSBO’s registration page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/moving-from-registration-to-revenue-doing-business-with-richland-county/
LOCATION:Richland County Council Chambers\, 2020 Hampton Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29204\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Entrepreneur's Inner Battlefield - Breaking the Mental Patterns That Keep You Stuck
DESCRIPTION:The Richland Library Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) will present The Entrepreneur’s Inner Battlefield-Breaking the Mental Patterns That Keep You Stuck on Monday\, June 15th beginning at 6:00PM at the Richland Library Main Campus auditorium! \nRichland Library’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence Donna Davis will help business owners uncover the invisible mental patterns driving overwork\, perfectionism\, self-doubt\, and burnout.  For more information and to register\, click HERE to go to the Richland Library Events page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/the-entrepreneurs-inner-battlefield-breaking-the-mental-patterns-that-keep-you-stuck/
LOCATION:Richland Library Main – Auditorium\, 1431 Assembly Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Federal Tax Responsibilities for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:The Benedict College Women’s Business Center will be hosting the Understanding Federal Tax Responsibilities for Small Business Owners workshop on Wednesday\, June 17th beginning at 12:00 P.M. \nThis in-person and virtual event focuses on aspiring entrepreneurs\, gig workers\, side hustlers\, and small business owners who want to better understand important federal tax topics that can impact their businesses.  Participants will receive practical information related to federal tax responsibilities\, gig economy considerations\, and tools and resources available to support entrepreneurs and small businesses. \nFor more information and to register\, click HERE to go to Benedict College Women’s Business Center’s Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/understanding-federal-tax-responsibilities-for-small-business-owners/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Negotiating for Growth: Contracts\, Sales\, and Strategy for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the Negotiating for Growth: Contracts\, Sales\, and Strategy for Small Business Owners on Tuesday\, July 14th at the Virginia Bedford Community Center\, 1113 Recreation Drive in Columbia. \nThis in-person workshop will focus on equipping small business owners with practical skills in sales negotiation\, contract negotiation\, and contract formation.  Our featured speaker\, Mr. Richard Waring will focus on: \n\nBuilding small business capacity to compete for municipal contracts.\n\n\nAlign local business practices with equity\, inclusion\, and sustainability priorities.\n\n\nProvide tools for managing subcontracting relationships fairly and compliantly.\n\n\nPosition the City of Columbia as a partner in community resilience and economic empowerment.\n\nIn addition to this\, we will have a representative from SC APEX Accelerator to discuss how they provide assistance to small business owners who are seeking to do business with federal\, state\, and municipal government agencies. \nFor more information\, you can click HERE to go OBO’s Eventbrite page for more information or contact the Office of Business Opportunities at (803)545-3950 or send an email to OBO@columbiasc.gov.
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/negotiating-for-growth-contracts-sales-and-strategy-for-small-business-owners/
LOCATION:Earlewood Park Community Center\, 1113 Recreation Drive\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203\, United States
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SUMMARY:From Pressure to Power - Building Emotional Resilience Without Burning Out
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Richland Library’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) presents From Pressure to Power – Building Emotional Resilience Without Burning Out on Monday\, July 20th at the Richland Library Main auditorium beginning at 6:00 P.M. \nJoin Richland Library’s EiR Donna Davis during this transformational session that will equip entrepreneurs with practical\, science-backed tools to manage stress\, strengthen emotional resilience\, and lead with steadiness\, even in uncertainty.  For more information and to register\, click HERE to go to Richland Library’s Events page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/from-pressure-to-power-building-emotional-resilience-without-burning-out/
LOCATION:Richland Library Main – Auditorium\, 1431 Assembly Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Unpacked Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Unpacked Leadership Conference returns to Columbia on Friday\, October 2nd at the Richland 2 Institute of Innovation (R2i2) beginning at 9:00AM. \nThis year’s keynote speaker is Lieutenant General (Retired) Milford H. Beagle\, Jr.  Registration is open and early bird registration ends on July 17th!  For more information and to register\, click HERE to go to the Unpacked Leadership Conference registration page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/the-unpacked-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:Richland Two Institute Of Innovation (R2i2)\, 763 Fashion Drive\, Columbia\, SC\, 29229\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="GlobalCore Strategies & Consulting":MAILTO:rharvey@gcs.consulting
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