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SUMMARY:Columbia Chamber Procurement Small Business Month
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTo sign up to be a vendor at the May 22nd event\, click HERE for more information. \nTo register for Part 1 of this series\, click HERE!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/columbia-chamber-procurement-small-business-month/
LOCATION:Segra Park – Columbia Fireflies Stadium\, 1640 Freed Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Scout Motors Indirect Supplier Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSmall 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!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/scout-motors-indirect-supplier-day/
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Carolina Department of Commerce":MAILTO:SmallBizSupport@sccommerce.com
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SUMMARY:City of Columbia's 12th Annual Small Business Week Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe U.S.  Small Business Administration will also host their annual statewide awards ceremony and matchmaking event in the afternoon! \nEarly bird tickets start at $25.00 until April 24th.  After\, the price will be $35.00  For more information and to register\, go to our Small Business Week Conference Eventbrite page! \nIf you have questions on the Small Business Week Conference\, contact Kalenna Ginyard\, OBO Program Compliance Specialist at (803)545-3950. \nFor any questions on SBA’s matchmaking event\, contact Angela Brewer\, SBA Business Opportunity Specialist at (803)765-5907.
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/city-of-columbias-12th-annual-small-business-week-conference/
LOCATION:Marriott Columbia\, 1200 Hampton Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Isuzu Supplier Day Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/isuzu-supplier-day-event/
LOCATION:Greenville\, SC
ORGANIZER;CN="South Carolina Department of Commerce":MAILTO:SmallBizSupport@sccommerce.com
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SUMMARY:Build Smart: Get Bonded & Grow
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPeter 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!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/build-smart-get-bonded-grow/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="DESA%2C Inc.":MAILTO:diane@desainc.com
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SUMMARY:Woodforest Bank Presents Conquering Credit: Understanding Credit & Financial Empowerment
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information and to register\, click HERE to go to Woodforest’s registration page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/woodforest-bank-presents-conquering-credit-understanding-credit-financial-empowerment/
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