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SUMMARY:City of Columbia's 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference
DESCRIPTION:The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the City of Columbia’s 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference on Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026 at the Pastides (USC) Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201.  The conference will begin at 9:00AM\, registration will start at 8:00AM. \nThis year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Macie P. Smith\, Owner and CEO of Diversified Training Consultants Group\, LLC.  Dr. Ashlye V. Wilkerson will serve as our Mistress of Ceremony.  Also\, during our lunch session\, powered by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce\, the speaker will be State Representative Wendell Jones! \nIn addition to morning and afternoon breakout sessions on small business topics\, the U.S. Small Business Administration will host their statewide awards ceremony honoring small businesses in South Carolina!  We will also have a vendor showcase featuring local community resource partners and more! \nRegistration is open and tickets are $20.00 until April 21st.  After this\, the tickets will increase to $35.00.  For more information and to register\, click on the following link to go to the Small Business Week Conference registration page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/city-of-columbias-13th-annual-small-business-week-conference/
LOCATION:Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Money Matters for Small Business: Funding Contract and Stability
DESCRIPTION:The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) will be hosting Money Matters for Small Business: Funding Contract and Stability on Thursday\, May 14th beginning at 12:00PM. \nDuring this online event\, participants will learn important information and tools on funding options and building a strong financial foundation for long-term success.  For more information and to register\, click HERE to go to the SC SBDC Events page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/money-matters-for-small-business-funding-contract-and-stability/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:VentureX Presents Speed Networking
DESCRIPTION:Join VentureX for its Speed Networking event on Friday\, May 15rh beginning at 10:00AM! \nParticipants will have the opportunity to expand their professional network and connect with fellow leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and innovators!  For more information and to register\, click HERE to go to VentureX’s webpage!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/venturex-presents-speed-networking/
LOCATION:VentureX\, 1901 Main Street\, 18th Floor\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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SUMMARY:SBA Lender Matchmaking Event
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Small Business Administration – SC District Office (SBA) will be hosting the SBA Lender Matchmaking Event on Tuesday\, May 26th beginning at 10:00AM at the Busby Street Community Center. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to connect with over 30 bankers and resource partners.  For more information and to register\, click here to go to the Eventbrite page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/sba-lender-matchmaking-event/
LOCATION:Busby Street Community Center\, 1735 Busby Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203\, United States
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