Events

The SC MBDA Business Center and DESA, Inc. are hosting the 1099 Compliance Requirements workshop on Thursday, October 17th beginning at 4:00PM.  During this informative workshop, Evette Davis from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will provide participants information on E-filing requirements and best practices for small business owners to avoid common tax problems and tax scams.  For more information and to register, click here to go to the webinar registration page!

The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Redwood Materials will be hosting a two-day, in-person Supplier Day Event on October 22, 23, and 24 in Columbia and Berkeley County. This serves as an opportunity for SC suppliers to meet with Redwood Materials procurement personnel and learn more about their current and ongoing supplier needs. Also, due to the overwhelming response, another date has been added for Columbia! The dates and locations are as follows: October...

The Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO) will be hosting the Going International: Does Your Business Have What It Takes? webinar on Thursday, October 31st beginning at 12:00PM. Featured presenters will be Candace Shiver of The Shiver Group and Dorette Coetsee from SC District Export Council & U.S. Commercial Service.  During this webinar, they will discuss topics relating to how participants can take their business global! If you would like to participate, click on the...

Sierra Artemus of WIS News 10 will be hosting the Camera Ready 101: Public Speaking and Branding Workshop on Saturday, November 2nd beginning at 10:30AM at Earlewood Park Community Center! Join Sierra and special guests Roshanda Pratt and Janet Parker on what you need to know to improve your public speaking and branding skills for your small business! For more information, go to Sierra's website sierraartemus.com for more information!

Join Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and members of Columbia City Council for the Mayor's Second Town Hall Tour!  This tour will begin on Monday, November 11th!  Click here for more information!

Join Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and members of Columbia City Council for the Mayor's Second Town Hall Tour!  This tour will begin on Monday, November 11th!  Click here for more information!

Join Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and members of Columbia City Council for the Mayor's Second Town Hall Tour!  This tour will begin on Monday, November 11th!  Click here for more information!

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be hosting a Veterans Small Business Resources Fair on Thursday, November 14th beginning at 10:00AM - 1:00Pm at the Richland Library (Main Campus) Auditorium!  This is a free event, but registration is required! Representatives from SCORE, Small Business Development Center, Women’s Business Center, S.C. City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities, S.C. Dept. of Commerce, S.C., Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity, S.C. Division of Small and...

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Small Business Breakout on Tuesday, November 19th at Segra Park! Celebrate the season and the spirit of our small business community with us at November's Small Business Breakout! Join local entrepreneurs and business owners for a festive morning filled with networking, recognition, and holiday cheer as we showcase the invaluable role small businesses play in our community. Kick off your day with a delicious breakfast that...

Join the Urban Institute, ApprenticeshipNC, and Apprenticeship Carolina to celebrate and reflect on next steps for the Small and Medium Business Tech Apprenticeship Project. This project supports small- and medium-sized businesses in North and South Carolina in building registered apprenticeship programs for tech occupations. Attendees will hear from both state agencies about how the project has supported investment in a tech workforce in each state, featuring success stories from employers. With the project approaching its final...