Events

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce will be hosting two Procurement events during the month of May!  On May 7th, there will be a Gather and Grow event which focuses on how small businesses can take advantage of procurement opportunities with federal, city, county, state, and private sector entities!  On May 22nd the Chamber will host a Procurement Matchmaker Event sponsored by Goodwill which will help connect vendors with procurement needs with small businesses seeking opportunities!...

The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Richland County Economic Development will be hosting the Scout Motors Indirect Supplier Day on Thursday, May 8th beginning at 8:30AM. Small business owners will have an opportunity to meet with Scout Motors procurement representatives and learn more about their current supplier needs.  For more information, click HERE to go to the SC Department of Commerce Eventbrite page!

The City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the City of Columbia's 12th Annual Small Business Week Conference on Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Marriott Columbia, 1200 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201.  During this conference, we will have breakout sessions, keynote speakers, and more. The U.S.  Small Business Administration will also host their annual statewide awards ceremony and matchmaking event in the afternoon! Early bird tickets start at $25.00 until April 24th.  After,...

The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Greenville Area Development Corporation are partnering with Isuzu North America Corporation to host a two-day supplier day event. This event will be held May 13 & 14, 2025 in Greenville starting at 8:00 A.M.  For more information and to register, click HERE to go to the Eventbrite page!

DESA, Inc. and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be hosting the Build Smart: Get Bonded & Grow virtual workshop on Tuesday, May 13th beginning at 4:00PM. Peter C. Gibbs will be the featured speaker for this event.  This workshop offers the tools, knowledge, and expert guidance you need to navigate the bonding process and open doors to greater opportunities.  For more information and to register, click here to go to DESA's Zoom registration page!

Woodforest Bank will be presenting a virtual class on Tuesday, May 20th entitled Conquering Credit: Understanding Credit & Financial Empowerment.  This course will provide tips, resources and best practices to help you understand credit and create a pathway to financial empowerment. For more information and to register, click HERE to go to Woodforest's registration page!

The Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO) and Timmons Group will be hosting a community breakfast on Tuesday, June 3rd beginning at 8:00AM at the Truist Capital Center, 1201 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. During this event, participants will meet with representatives from Timmons Group, OSBO staff, and have the opportunity to connect with other like-minded small business leaders in the Columbia area! For more information and to register, click HERE to go...

Queen City Women In Business (QCWIB) will be hosting the Supplier Readiness Roundtable on Thursday, June 12th at the Busby Street Community Center! Participants at this event will hear from representatives from Self-Help Credit Union, QC WIB, U.S. Small Business Administration, and the City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities.  During this informative workshop, participants will: Discover how QCWIB/ProcuraFind is partnering with Self Help Credit Union to reach more small businesses! Learn how to get...

  The City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities and the SC Juneteenth Freedom Fest will be hosting the Juneteenth Small Business Workshop on Wednesday, June 18th beginning at 6:00PM at the Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby Street, Columbia, SC. Representatives from Woodforest Bank, Palmetto Citizens FCU, Wells Fargo, SC Community Loan Fund and others will provide informative information and resources to the small business community!  For more information and to register, click here to go...

The Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO) will be hosting Beyond the Bid: Strategies for Success with Richland County on Thursday, June 26th beginning at 10:00AM. Jennifer Wladischikin, Director of Procurement for Richland County will be the facilitator for this event.  Participants will learn more about Richland County's procurement opportunities and will have a live demonstration of the new E-Procurement portal!  Lunch is included! For more information and to register, click HERE to go to...