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SUMMARY:Boost Your Business: Apprenticeships and Workforce Resources for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:  \nAre you a small business owner ready to grow your team’s talent?  Are you trying to grow your business instead of juggling endless roles?  Apprenticeship Carolina will be hosting information sessions across the state in May!  Participants will have the opportunity to network with small business owners and applicable resources to enhance their ability to grow and upskill your organization’s talent through registered apprenticeship! \nThe sessions will be held at the following locations and dates: \nMay 7\, 2024 – Colleton County School District\, Walterboro\, SC \nMay 29\, 2024 – Brookland Baptist Banquet & Conference Center\, West Columbia\, SC \nJune 4\, 2024 – Student Success Center\, Greenville Technical College\, Greenville\, SC \nClick on one of the links above to register for the session near you! \nFor any questions or more information\, contact Kirsten Pratt\, Associate VP\, Division of Apprenticeship Carolina\, SC Technical College System at (803)545-4938!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/boost-your-business-apprenticeships-and-workforce-resources-for-small-businesses-3/
LOCATION:Student Success Center\, Greenville Technical College\, 506 S Pleasantburg Drive\, Greenville\, SC\, 29607\, United States
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SUMMARY:Small Business Development Summer Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the SC Department of Commerce in collaboration with the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday\, June 4th for their Small Business Development Summer Session!  Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SC District Office)\, SC Department of Employment and Workforce (SC DEW)\, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for this informative session on marketing your business\, insuring your business\, and providing information on income tax filings! \nFor more information\, contact the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce at info@chamberfc.com or call their office at (803)635-4242.  You can also go to the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce website!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/small-business-development-summer-session/
LOCATION:Midlands Technical College Fairfield Campus\, 1674 U.S. 321 Bypass\, Winnsboro\, SC\, 29180\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="South Carolina Department of Commerce":MAILTO:SmallBizSupport@sccommerce.com
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SUMMARY:Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity presents SizeUP SC!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity on June 5th for their virtual workshop entitled SizeUp SC!  During this informative virtual workshop\, you will hear from Armando Morales from SizeUp SC on how to develop tools to discover customers\, suppliers\, and competitors for business growth! \nFor more information and to register\, click here to go to the workshop webpage! \n 
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/richland-county-office-of-small-business-opportunity-presents-sizeup-sc/
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SUMMARY:How To Pitch With Confidence
DESCRIPTION:The Benedict College Women’s Business Center will host How to Pitch With Confidence on Thursday\, June 13th! \nJoin the Benedict College Women’s Business Center for an empowering webinar designed specifically for entrepreneurs and business owners eager to elevate their business narratives.  This is an essential workshop for anyone looking to refine their business pitch and gain the confidence needed to engage investors\, clients\, and partners. \nFor more information and to register\, click on the link to go to Benedict College WBC’s Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/how-to-pitch-with-confidence/
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Business That Last - 3 Important Business Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Midlands SCORE will host How to Start a Business That Last – 3 Important Business Lessons on Thursday\, June 13th beginning at 1:00PM! \nGet ready to be inspired as Christina Moffatt\, a former successful cupcake and dessert bar owner\, shares her top three lessons for growing a thriving business!  Join SCORE and learn how to find your business niche\, a fresh perspective on savings and investments\, and where to find the support you need to grow. \nFor more information and to register\, click on the following link to Midlands SCORE webpage!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/how-to-start-a-business-that-last-3-important-business-lessons/
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Entrepreneur\, Film\, and Television Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:In the heart of downtown Columbia\, South Carolina\, the inaugural 2024 Juneteenth Entrepreneur\, Film\, and Television Extravaganza (JEFTE) is set to dazzle attendees from South Carolina and surrounding states on June 18 – 19\, 2024.  This transformative two-day event promises to celebrate\, educate\, and inspire by honoring the rich legacy of Black entrepreneurship\, culture\, and art through film and television.  Don’t miss the JEFTE Entrepreneurial and Entertainment Summit on Day One\, in partnership with the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities\, at 1208 Washington Place (1208 Washington Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201) from 10:00AM – 5:00PM\, lunch provided.  On Day Two\, see the premiere of the compelling documentary film\, “Columbia’s Black Wall Street” also known as the Historic Black Business District. \nFor more information and to purchase tickets\, click on the following link to go to the Juneteenth Extravaganza website!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/juneteenth-entrepreneur-film-and-television-extravaganza/
LOCATION:1208 Washington Place\, 1208 Washington Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Columbia":MAILTO:District1@Columbiasc.gov
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Entrepreneur\, Film\, and Television Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:In the heart of downtown Columbia\, South Carolina\, the inaugural 2024 Juneteenth Entrepreneur\, Film\, and Television Extravaganza (JEFTE) is set to dazzle attendees from South Carolina and surrounding states on June 18 – 19\, 2024.  This transformative two-day event promises to celebrate\, educate\, and inspire by honoring the rich legacy of Black entrepreneurship\, culture\, and art through film and television.  Don’t miss the JEFTE Entrepreneurial and Entertainment Summit on Day One\, in partnership with the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities\, at 1208 Washington Place (1208 Washington Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201) from 10:00AM – 5:00PM\, lunch provided.  On Day Two\, see the premiere of the compelling documentary film\, “Columbia’s Black Wall Street” also known as the Historic Black Business District. \nFor more information and to purchase tickets\, click on the following link to go to the Juneteenth Extravaganza webpage! \nAlso\, click on the link to watch the trailer for the Did You Know? Columbia’s Black Wall Street! to premiere on Wednesday night!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/juneteenth-entrepreneur-film-and-television-extravaganza-2/
LOCATION:Nickelodeon Theatre\, 1607 Main Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Columbia":MAILTO:District1@Columbiasc.gov
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