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Business bootcamp aims to aid entrepreneurs
The inaugural conference, to be held Nov. 1-2, was created by Columbia native and serial entrepreneur Raquel M.R. Thomas. Workshops will teach skills including marketing, branding, business plan and budget creation, and leadership.
Gullah Geechee Chamber joins S.C. Small Business Chamber
The Gullah Geechee Chamber of Commerce, based in Georgetown, raises awareness of businesses which support the Gullah community. Marilyn Hemingway, CEO and president, will serve on the S.C. Small Business Chamber board of directors.
Columbia to host global investment conference
Leaders in international business and economic development will converge on Columbia on Aug. 21 for the 7th annual Global Carolina Connections Conference.
Columbia Power Hour to provide small business tips
Topics to be covered during the City of Columbia Power Hour networking session, set for Aug. 28, include business credit and securing business financing.
Richland Library offering entrepreneurship classes
Richland Library is offering free classes to teach people how to turn their creative talents into a sustainable business. The courses will be taught be by experts in genres including music, filmmaking and culinary arts.
High growth companies in S.C. named for 2019
SC Biz News has announced the 40 fastest-growing companies in South Carolina for 2019.
Columbia, Upstate papers win top international honors
Columbia Regional Business Report and GSA Business Report editors won top honors for journalism excellence during an annual conference of business-to-business publishers over the weekend in Atlanta.
Richland Library holding small business programs
The library will present 3 programs highlighting opportunities and addressing challenges for entrepreneurs and small business owners, beginning Monday at its main branch. Other programs will take place later in May and in June.
Alliance aims to boost small businesses opportunities
The Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program is a 9-year initiative that offers a range of assistance to businesses that are at least 51% owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
Survey: Optimism high among state business leaders
The S.C. Chamber of Commerce's Spring 2019 Business Confidence Survey found that 93% of S.C. business leaders have a positive economic outlook. Nearly half of the 246 leaders polled expected to hire more people this year.
Entrepreneurship going strong in Columbia, report finds
The 2018 Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report found a strong entrepreneurial environment in the 6-county Columbia metropolitan statistical area, though Columbia's ranking in other indicators, including livability, dropped from 2017
Results of 2018 competitiveness report set to be unveiled
The fifth annual Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report, which measures Columbia's economic competitiveness in five categories, will be released today. The report compares the greater Columbia area to nine similar Southeast cities.
