• Richland Library EiR Presents: Sidepreneurship: Carving Out a New Business While Working a Job

    Richland Library Main - Auditorium 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC, United States

      Sidepreneurship 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! This event will be held on Thursday, July 14th at the...

  • U.S. Small Business Administration presents: Financing Your Small Business Webinar

    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!

  • 3rd Annual Engage Richland: Opportunity Day at Richland County

    Richland Two Institute Of Innovation (R2i2) 763 Fashion Drive, Columbia, SC, United States

    The City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities will be participating in the 3rd Annual Engage Richland: Opportunity Day at Richland County on Wednesday, September 14th beginning at 10:00AM.  During this event, participants will learn and gain contractual, employment, and financial opportunities as well as learning about programs that are available for workforce development and retention.  For more information and to register, click here to go to Richland County's Eventbrite page!

  • All Access Columbia

    Busby Street Community Center 1735 Busby Streeet, Columbia, SC, United States

    The City of Columbia's Community Development and Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting their quarterly All Access Columbia event on Thursday, September 15th!  During this event, Community Development and the Office of Business Opportunities will provide sessions that focus on resources for small businesses and CDBG grants for your neighborhood and non-profit organization.  The purpose of the All Access Columbia event is to help develop strong and diverse neighborhoods by providing information and resources...

  • 8th Annual Women’s Empowerment Expo

    Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia

    The City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities is partnering with The Big DM 101.3 FM to host the 2022 Women's Empowerment Expo!  This expo will be filled with informative sessions and special guests!  For more information, go to the Women's Empowerment 2022 website or to the Eventbrite page to purchase tickets!

  • Financing Your Small Business – Virtual Event

    Zoom

      Join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) online for a free information session on financing your small business!  During the seminar, participants will learn about the different SBA loan programs and the SBA's role in assisting small businesses and more!  This live webinar will be held on the 2nd Thursday of the month with the exception of holidays.  To register for this event, click here for more!

    Free
  • Columbia Neighborhood Awards After Work Biz Mixer

    Optus Bank 1241 Main Street, Columbia, SC, United States

    Join the City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities, Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity, Optus Bank, and KISS 103.1 on Thursday, October 13th for the After Work Biz Mixer!  During this event, small business owners will have the opportunity to meet and network with local business owners and others.  For more information, click here to go to the Eventbrite page to register!

    Free
  • Small Business Tax Workshop

      The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be hosting a Small Business Tax Workshop on Tuesday, October 19th beginning at 9:00AM.  This online meeting will focus on tax information for small business owners!  From 9:00AM - 12:00PM focuses on federal taxes and from 12:00PM - 2:00PM focuses on state taxes.  For more information and to register, go to the SBDC website for more information or contact Kostas Ioannidis at (864)370-1545!

    Free
  • Make That Dough: Small Business & Nonprofit Collaborations In Food Access

    Busby Street Community Center 1735 Busby Streeet, Columbia, SC, United States

      The City of Columbia's Food Policy Committee will be hosting Make That Dough: Small Business & Nonprofit Collaborations in Food Access on Thursday, October 20th beginning at 8:30AM.  Join non profit organizations and small businesses who are engaged in the work of expanding food access for our communities and network!  This is a free event and space is limited so click here to register!

  • SBA Cyber Summit

      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...