Fellowship aims to connect entrepreneurs and investors
Venture Carolina, a nonprofit organization committed to connecting investors and entrepreneurs, has partnered once again with VentureSouth, an early-stage investment organization
City of Columbia to offer business tax webinar
The City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities is hosting a free online webinar for businesses about tax preparation
MLK’s “I have a dream” is Still a Dream?
As February is Black History Month, Black female entrepreneurs experience a lack of resources and funding, which studies show 97% of them run into when starting a business compared to their non-minority counterparts. In Columbia, there are only 1,858 minority-owned businesses vs. 9,853 non-minority owned according to the most re[...]
Applications open for Leadership Columbia Class of 2024
Participants will explore topics such as arts and culture, politics and government, educational and economic development, health services and more
GrowCo announces showcase event for gALPHA Columbia Accelerator program
COLUMBIA, S.C.– GrowCo, a founder-led startup community and support organization, announced today GrowCo’s Startup Showcase pitch event will be Jan. 18 at the Boyd Community Innovation Center (711 Saluda Ave). GrowCo’s Startup Showcase will conclude a four-week venture creation workshop designed to help first-time entrepre[...]
Landscaping industry to hold trade show in Columbia
The South Carolina Green Industry Association will bring together more than 100 exhibitors and 14 industry speakers to cover an extensive range of topics during its annual two-day conference and trade show scheduled for Jan. 26 and 27
Andrea Snelgrove of Wingard’s Market Selected as one of Lexington County Chronicle’s Top 20 Professionals under 40
Lexington, SC – Wingard’s Market is excited to announce the selection of Andrea Snelgrove, Wingard’s Market Gift Shop and Merchandising Manager, for the Lexington County Chronicle’s 2023 Top 20 professionals under 40. Snelgrove was named Young Retailer of the Year from the Green Profit Young Retailer Awards in 2017. Snel[...]
New monthly tool offers ‘barometer’ on South Carolina economy
The S.C. Chamber of Commerce and Department of Employment and Workforce are launching a voluntary monthly survey called the Palmetto Business Barometer to better understand conditions
Columbia-based Nexsen Pruet merges with Alabama firm, rebrands
The new firm, to be called Maynard Nexsen, will be led by the managing shareholder of the Alabama firm, and will have 23 offices across the country.
ROARING TWENTIES: Get to know winner Green Energy Biofuel
Get to know Green Energy Biofuel, a winner of SC Biz News Roaring Twenties awards.
New co-working space coming to Columbia
The Regus center will offer a variety of flexible work options including private offices, co-working and collaboration spaces, meeting rooms and tech services including IT support.
City of Columbia to offer training for entrepreneurs
The City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities is accepting applications for the 2023 NxLevel Micro Entrepreneur and 2023 FastTrac Growth Venture courses to be held January through March ...