Events

Midlands SCORE will be hosting the Loans, Grants, and Other Funding Options for Women-Owned Businesses webinar on Tuesday, October 8th beginning at 1:00PM! This webinar is dedicated to supporting and guiding women entrepreneurs on their journey to securing funding for their businesses.  During the webinar, participants will better understand the different funding options available to women entrepreneurs, how to pitch your business vision effectively and how to overcome gender biases and create a supportive network. For more...

The Midlands Minority Business Accelerator program will host an information session to learn how this program can help accelerate your business growth through mentorship, training, and access to resources.  For more information and to register, click here to go to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce webpage! 

The Columbia Food Policy Committee will be hosting the Make That Dough event for entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations on Thursday, October 17th beginning at 8:30AM at the Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby Street, Columbia, SC 29203. For more information and to register, click here to go to the Make That Dough registration page!

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!