Events

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. Participants 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!

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. This 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. For more information and to register, click HERE to go to SBA's registration page!

Project OneWay, Inc. in partnership with the City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the Emerging Leaders Forum on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at The Mansion on Blanding, 1329 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201. The Emerging Leaders Forum is a Grow Up and Grow Old Columbia initiative that brings together emerging professionals, entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, students, public officials, and established executives for an evening of meaningful conversation about leadership, workforce development, economic opportunity, and the future of our communities....

  Richland Library's Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) presents Every Business is a Story (The Business of Creativity - Part 1) on Tuesday, August 18th beginning at 6:00PM. EiR Thaddeus Jones will work with participants to identify their ideal customer, define the problems they solve, and craft a compelling business story that resonates with potential clients.  Attendees will leave with a customer profile, revised business messaging, and a polished elevator pitch. For more information and to register, click HERE to...