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Application deadline for business accelerator program approaching
The Midlands Minority Business Accelerator program is a 12-month initiative designed to reduce economic disparities experienced by minority-owned businesses. Friday is the deadline to apply for the program, which
Regional economic development organization officially dissolves
Regional economic development organization EngenuitySC, founded in 2003, released a statement Tuesday thanking its supporters and highlighting its accomplishments. Board chair Elise Partin said the decision
Experts: S.C. economic forecast sunny with patchy clouds
While experts at an annual economic conference lauded the factors behind South Carolina's economy recovery from the pandemic, they also sounded notes of caution about looming concerns, including
Area business organization adds 2 new awards to annual honors
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has added two new awards to its annual roster of recognition for area business partners working to improve the greater Midlands area. Award nominations are due by
New program to provide COVID-19-related relief to eligible businesses
Eligible small business owners can receive up to $15,000 in reimbursable expenses if their businesses meet certain requirements. Applications, which will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, are now open and available at
Grant to help local college reach minority business owners in rural areas
A $100,000 grant will fund a rural mobile initiative, a state-of-the-art office unit that will travel to targeted areas throughout S.C., as well as a creative entrepreneur initiative. The project is a partnership between
Former NBA player to share secrets of his business success
Former NBA player Ulysses 'Junior' Bridgeman will share how he transitioned from the hardcourt to the boardroom as a successful businessman who turned his original $350,000 salary into more than ...
Agreement aims to increase minority-owned business apprenticeships
Apprenticeship Carolina and the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs have signed an agreement aimed at increasing minority-owned business participation in statewide apprenticeship programs.
3 S.C. businesses recognized for operational integrity
A Lexington County pet boarding service and two Lowcountry organizations received Torch Awards from the Better Business Bureau Serving Central SC and Charleston. The awards were presented Thursday at Columbia's Palmetto Club.
New center to help S.C. businesses procure military contracts
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center of South Carolina has opened a Columbia office to provide assistance in identifying marketing opportunities, application submission, certification and registration, and bid submission.
Central SC Alliance selects new leader
Nelson Lindsay, the S.C. Department of Commerce's director of global business development since 2015, began his role as president and CEO of the organization this month.
3 S.C. community development organizations to receive $3 million in funding
Wells Fargo's Open for Business program, launched using the interest earned by Wells Fargo from Paycheck Protection Program loans, aims to help diverse and minority-owned businesses recover from the pandemic.
