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SUMMARY:IRS Train-the-Trainer Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is hosting the IRS Train-the-Trainer Workshop Series.  The third workshop will be on Wednesday\, July 8th beginning at 2:00 P.M. \nThis online event will help navigate the ongoing changes in tax requirements.  This workshop is beneficial for businesses filling taxes for the first time\, those needing updates on recent changes\, or business owners who simply want to better educate themselves on tax responsibilities. \nFor more information and to register\, click HERE to go to the IRS Train-the-Trainer registration page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/irs-train-the-trainer-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:Charleston County School District Construction Engagement Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Charleston County School District is hosting a construction fair to discuss upcoming projects in Charleston County.  Designers\, subcontractors\, suppliers and vendors are encouraged to attend. \nFor more information\, contact Dulce Koolen\, Administrative Specialist for Brownstone Construction Group at (843)973-8660 or send an email to dkoolen@bstonegroup.com. \n 
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/charleston-county-school-district-construction-engagement-fair/
LOCATION:Cooper River Center for Advanced Studies\, 1088 East Montague Avenue\, North Charleston\, SC\, 29405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Negotiating for Growth: Contracts\, Sales\, and Strategy for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the Negotiating for Growth: Contracts\, Sales\, and Strategy for Small Business Owners on Tuesday\, July 14th at the Virginia Bedford Community Center\, 1113 Recreation Drive in Columbia. \nThis in-person workshop will focus on equipping small business owners with practical skills in sales negotiation\, contract negotiation\, and contract formation.  Our featured speaker\, Mr. Richard Waring will focus on: \n\nBuilding small business capacity to compete for municipal contracts.\n\n\nAlign local business practices with equity\, inclusion\, and sustainability priorities.\n\n\nProvide tools for managing subcontracting relationships fairly and compliantly.\n\n\nPosition the City of Columbia as a partner in community resilience and economic empowerment.\n\nIn addition to this\, we will have a representative from SC APEX Accelerator to discuss how they provide assistance to small business owners who are seeking to do business with federal\, state\, and municipal government agencies. \nFor more information\, you can click HERE to go OBO’s Eventbrite page for more information or contact the Office of Business Opportunities at (803)545-3950 or send an email to OBO@columbiasc.gov.
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/negotiating-for-growth-contracts-sales-and-strategy-for-small-business-owners/
LOCATION:Virginia Bedford Community Center (Earlewood Park)\, 1113 Recreation Drive\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203\, United States
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SUMMARY:From Pressure to Power - Building Emotional Resilience Without Burning Out
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Richland Library’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) presents From Pressure to Power – Building Emotional Resilience Without Burning Out on Monday\, July 20th at the Richland Library Main auditorium beginning at 6:00 P.M. \nJoin Richland Library’s EiR Donna Davis during this transformational session that will equip entrepreneurs with practical\, science-backed tools to manage stress\, strengthen emotional resilience\, and lead with steadiness\, even in uncertainty.  For more information and to register\, click HERE to go to Richland Library’s Events page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/from-pressure-to-power-building-emotional-resilience-without-burning-out/
LOCATION:Richland Library Main – Auditorium\, 1431 Assembly Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Build a Business Plan That Works
DESCRIPTION:The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) will be hosting the Build a Business Plan That Works webinar on Tuesday\, July 28th beginning at 12:00 P.M. \nParticipants will learn how to create a business plan that supports growth\, improves decision making\, and strengthens funding readiness. For more information and to register\, click HERE to go to the SBDC webpage!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/build-a-business-plan-that-works/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:America's Seed Fund Summit: Meet the Program Directors
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will host America’s Seed Fund Summit: Meet the Program Directors on Wednesday\, July 29th beginning at 3:00P.M. \nThis Summit includes a virtual and in-person events connecting entrepreneurs\, innovators\, and researchers from across the country to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs\, also known as America’s Seed Fund. \nFor more information and to register\, click HERE to go to SBA’s registration page!
URL:https://obo.columbiasc.gov/event/americas-seed-fund-summit-meet-the-program-directors/
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