Events

The Columbia Empowerment Zone will be hosting a open house at 712 Richland Street.  Door prizes and light refreshments will be served.  For more information, contact Mattrina Raeford at (803)553-6175.

1 Million Cups will be hosting another event on Wednesday, July 23rd beginning at 9:00AM at the USC Tech Incubator, 1225 Laurel Street, 4th Floor in Columbia! This week's presenter is Mr. Ron Harvey, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of GlobalCore Strategies and Consulting.   Ron is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others through his leadership development initiatives and participants will receive a wealth of knowledge from a successful entrepreneur! For...

  Richland Library's Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR), Tom Ledbetter will lead an interactive session exploring the physical, emotional, psychological, and relational impacts of undertaking a small business venture.  For more information and to register, click HERE to go to Richland Library's webpage!

The U.S. Small Business Administration will be hosting a webinar titled SBA Loan Opportunities for Small Businesses - Programs, Eligibility and How to Apply on Thursday, July 31st at 1:00 P.M.  During this webinar,  participants will learn about the three SBA loan programs, eligibility requirements, and how to navigate the application process.  For more information and to register, click HERE to go to Midlands SCORE's webpage!

The City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the Mastering Social Media for Business Growth workshop on Thursday, August 14th at the Busby Street Community Center beginning at 10:00AM! Our featured presenter for this workshop is social media expert, Mr. Ken Walker!  Ken is very popular with his social media posts promoting local businesses and things to do in the Columbia area.  This workshop is designed for small and medium sized businesses that...

The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be hosting the How to Prepare Your Business for Funding Opportunities webinar on Thursday, August 14th beginning at 11:00AM! Donna Davis, Certified AI and Business Consultant, will guide participants through the foundational steps every small business should take before applying for grants, loans, or pitching to investors.  For more information and to register for this event, click HERE to go...

Join Richland Library on Wednesday, August 20th for The Idea Forge - From Spark to Blueprint at the Richland Library! Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Allen Brown will provide information to participants on how to transform your business idea into a foundational blueprint!  For more information and to register, click HERE to go to Richland Library's webpage!

  Join the South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) on August 21st for the Start-Up Business Models event! This engaging and insightful workshop is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to gain the knowledge and tools necessary to build a successful business in today's rapidly evolving marketplace!  For more information and to register, click HERE!

Join Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) for their Small Business Opportunity Day on Thursday, September 11th from 12:00pm - 4:00pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Augusta, Augusta, GA! This one-day event will spotlight upcoming procurement opportunities, strategic partnerships, and capacity-building resources available to businesses eager to work with SRNS! For more information, contact the Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Supplier Outreach group at supplier-outreach@srs.gov or click HERE to go to the event registration page!

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will be hosting a two-part community engagement series: SOAR WITH US.  The purpose of these series is to deepen ties within the community, increase transparency, support small businesses and continue CAE's annual effort to meet and exceed its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals. The first community engagement event will take place on Wednesday, September 17th at 8:30AM at the Brookland Baptist Church Banquet and Conference Center. The deadline to register is Monday, September...