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City waiving renewal penalties for month of June
The city of Columbia's Business License Division is waiving business license renewal penalty fees for the month of June. The division is waiving the penalty fees as a show of appreciation for
Columbia Chamber of Commerce honors community leaders
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce honored nine local businesses and individuals, ranging from a hotel to an exterminating company, with its 2022 Impact Awards. The awards, presented by Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., were announced
Program offers gift cards targeting 148 SC areas
A Connecticut-based startup has launched a community gift card program that includes 148 cards specific to S.C. towns. The cards, offered by Giverrang, can be redeemed at local, independent businesses throughout the state. A portion of
SBA Administrator brings personal perspective to challenges
Isabella Casillas Guzman learned firsthand what makes a successful small business growing up in California, where her father owned a chain of veterinary practices. She brings those lessons to her job as
Lunch-and-learn aimed at helping entrepreneurs practice self-care
Richland Library will play host to a virtual lunch-and-learn session aimed at helping entrepreneurs prioritize self-care on Thursday. The session, to be held online from noon until 1:30 p.m., will be led by Beth Ruffin, Richland Library
Inaugural summit to highlight contributions of women to SC business community
The S.C. Chamber of Commerce will highlight the contributions of women to the state's business community during the inaugural Women's Leadership Symposium. The summit, to take place May 18 at the Columbia Metropolitan Center, will
Report: Columbia faces challenges retaining talent
The Columbia area is a good place to be an entrepreneur but presents some challenges for employers trying to find and keep talent, according to the most recent annual analysis which compares
SC Small Business Development Centers opens Chapin office
The organization provides consulting services to existing and prospective small business owners and entrepreneurs. The Chapin office, in partnership with the Chapin Chamber of Commerce, is being led by
March 16 proclaimed Small Business Development Centers’ Day
In honor of the South Carolina Small Business Development Centers' 43-year history of helping small businesses across the state, S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster has proclaimed March 16, 2022
Midlands workforce training program accepting applications
Private-sector employers in Fairfield, Lexington and Richland counties faced with changing skill requirements may be eligible for funding from a Midlands Workforce Development Board program which
8 businesses chosen for first-year accelerator program
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce's Midlands Minority Business Accelerator aims to reduce economic disparities experienced by minority-owned businesses by providing targeted training and mentoring. Participants will include
