• Starting a Business? Let’s Make a Plan

    Virtual Event

      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!

  • Navigating Digitization as a Small Business Owner

    Virtual Event

      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!

  • Doing Business With GSA – Accessing Procurement Opportunities: The Tools Available For You!

    Virtual Event

    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...

  • Ask the South Carolina District Office

    Virtual Event

    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!

    Free
  • SBDC Presents Small Business Energy Grants and Incentives

    Online Webinar

        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!

    Free
  • EiR Presents: Taking Action, Part 2: Implementation and Systems

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

    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!

    Free
  • Workforce Reimagine: Creative Ways to Staff Your Small Business

    Benedict College Women's Business Center Training Room 2601 Read Street, Training Room 3, Columbia, SC, United States

      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!

    Free
  • Marketing – Show Me The Money! Simple Steps Growing Your Business 2023

    Online Webinar

      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!

    Free
  • City of Columbia Community Development to host Contractor Workshops

    Eau Claire Town Hall 3905 Ensor Avenue, Suite 113, Columbia, SC, United States

      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...

  • The Development of North Columbia – Where Do We Go From Here?

    Eau Claire Print Building 3907 Ensor Avenue, Columbia, SC, United States

    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.