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SUMMARY:Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Small Business Opportunity Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) for their Small Business Opportunity Day on Thursday\, September 11th from 12:00pm – 4:00pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Augusta\, Augusta\, GA! \nThis one-day event will spotlight upcoming procurement opportunities\, strategic partnerships\, and capacity-building resources available to businesses eager to work with SRNS! \nFor more information\, contact the Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Supplier Outreach group at supplier-outreach@srs.gov or click HERE to go to the event registration page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/savannah-river-nuclear-solutions-small-business-opportunity-day/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Augusta\, 2651 Perimeter Parkway\, Augusta\, GA\, 30909\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Savannah River Nuclear Solutions":MAILTO:supplier-outreach@srs.gov
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SUMMARY:Columbia Metropolitan Airport Launches Community Engagement Initative\, SOAR WITH US
DESCRIPTION:The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will be hosting a two-part community engagement series: SOAR WITH US.  The purpose of these series is to deepen ties within the community\, increase transparency\, support small businesses and continue CAE’s annual effort to meet and exceed its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals. \nThe first community engagement event will take place on Wednesday\, September 17th at 8:30AM at the Brookland Baptist Church Banquet and Conference Center. \nThe deadline to register is Monday\, September 15th at 12:00PM.  For more information and to register\, click here to go to the SOAR WITH US Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/columbia-metropolitan-airport-launches-community-engagement-initative-soar-with-us/
LOCATION:Brookland Banquet and Conference Center\, 1066 Sunset Boulevard\, West Columbia\, SC\, 29169\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Columbia Metropolitan Airport":MAILTO:K.Crafton@flycae.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T150000
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SUMMARY:Blueprint for Business: Crafting Your Plan
DESCRIPTION:The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be hosting workshops on September 18th beginning at 3:00PM at the Richland Library Southeast.  Small business owners and entrepreneurs can participate for FREE and learn more on creating a business plan and market analysis!  For more information and to register\, click HERE!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/blueprint-for-business-crafting-your-plan/
LOCATION:Richland Library Southeast\, 7421 Garners Ferry Road\, Columbia\, SC\, 29209\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T160000
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SUMMARY:7Sunday and the Office of Business Opportunities Presents BizArts
DESCRIPTION:Deon Generette’s 7Sunday in partnership with the Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the new series\, BizArts on Sunday\, September 21st beginning at 4:00PM at the Columbia Museum of Art.  For more information and to purchase tickets\, click HERE to read more!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/7sunday-and-the-office-of-business-opportunities-presents-bizarts/
LOCATION:Columbia Museum of Art\, 1515 Main Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Deon Generette's 7Sunday":MAILTO:7sundayg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T150000
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SUMMARY:Columbia Chamber: Midlands Business Accelerator Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The Columbia Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Midlands Business Accelerator Information Session on Monday\, September 22nd at 3:00PM at South State Bank\, 520 Gervais Street. \nThis session will focus on the upcoming Midlands Business Accelerator program.  Learn more on how this program can accelerate your business growth through mentorship\, training\, and access to resources.  For more information and to register\, click HERE to go to the Chamber webpage!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/south-carolina-business-accelerator-information-session/
LOCATION:South State Bank\, 520 Gervais Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Starting & Growing a Home Based Food Business
DESCRIPTION:The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be hosting a webinar for entrepreneurs who would like to start a home based food business!  During this webinar\, participants will learn more about starting a home based business and hear from food business owners on their experiences!  For more information and to register\, click HERE to go to SBDC’s webpage!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/starting-growing-a-home-based-food-business/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:Good 2 Great: Taking the Next Steps with OSBO
DESCRIPTION:The Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO) will be hosting the Good 2 Great: Taking the Next Step with OSBO workshop on Friday\, September 26th beginning at 10:30 AM at the USC Technology Incubator. \nCharles Charlestin\, OSBO Business Development & Outreach Coordinator will be facilitating this event and participants will learn more about how SLBE/ESLBE certification can benefit your business strategies and boost your opportunities for growth! \nFor more information\, contact the Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity at (803)576-1540 or send an email to osbo@richlandcountysc.gov.  Click HERE to register!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/good-2-great-taking-the-next-steps-with-osbo/
LOCATION:USC Technology Incubator\, 1225 Laurel Street\, 4th Floor\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Did You Know? All About Copyrights and Patents
DESCRIPTION:The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the Did You Know? All About Copyrights and Patents workshop on Tuesday\, September 30th beginning at 10:00AM at the Busby Street Community Center! \nOur featured speaker\, attorney Doug Lineberry of Offit Kurman will discuss all small businesses and entrepreneurs need to know on copyrights and patents!  During this workshop\, participants will: \n– Explain the difference between patents and copyrights as intellectual property; \n– Discuss how to best protect inventions with patent applications\, both utility and design; and \n– Provide the best ways to protect copyright “works of art” both at common law and the federal level. \nFor more information and to register\, click HERE to go to OBO’s Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/did-you-know-all-about-copyrights-and-patents/
LOCATION:Busby Street Community Center\, 1735 Busby Streeet\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203\, United States
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