• South Carolina SBDC presents Government Contracting and Procurement Programs

    Online Webinar

      The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be hosting the Government Contracting and Procurement Programs online webinar on Wednesday, September 25th.  Participants will learn more about contract assisting programs and more!  For more information and to register, click here!

    Free
  • CrossFit: Building and Managing Multi-Generational & Cross-Functioning Teams

    Busby Street Community Center 1735 Busby Streeet, Columbia, SC, United States

    The Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the CrossFit: Building and Managing Multi-Generational & Cross-Functioning Teams workshop on Thursday, September 26th beginning at 10:00AM! This virtual and in-person workshop features Tyson Brown, Founder and Executive Director of Project OneWay Incorporated.  This is another workshop from Tyson's Bridging the Generational Gap in the Workplace series that focuses on the necessary strategies to ensure multi-generational and cross-functioning teams collaborate healthily in a variety of shared spaces - including the workplace. Registration is...

    Free
  • 10th Annual Women’s Empowerment Expo

    South Carolina State Fairgrounds 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC, United States

    The City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities is a sponsor for the 10th Annual Women's Empowerment Expo to be held on Saturday, September 28th beginning at 9:00AM! For more information and to purchase tickets, click here to go to the 10th Annual Women's Empowerment Expo webpage!

  • Loans, Grants, and Other Funding Options for Women-Owned Businesses

    Online Webinar

    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...

    Free
  • Midlands Minority Business Accelerator Information Session

    Sound & Images 807 Bluff Road, Columbia, SC, United States

    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! 

    Free
  • Make That Dough

    Busby Street Community Center 1735 Busby Streeet, Columbia, SC, United States

    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!

    Free
  • 1099 Compliance Regulations: Essential Tips and Tools for Small Businesses

    Virtual Event

    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!

    Free
  • Redwood Materials Supplier Day Event hosted by SC Department of Commerce

    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...

    Free
  • Going International: Does Your Business Have What It Takes?

    Virtual Event

    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...

    Free
  • Camera Ready 101: Public Speaking and Branding Workshop

    Earlewood Park Community Center 1113 Recreation Drive, Columbia, SC, United States

    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!

    $250