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Sep 24, 2021

New website aims to connect talent, employers in central South Carolina

Start Central includes search tools for jobs and internships, training programs, startup aid for tech companies and entrepreneurs, and resources for veterans and military members, along with profiles of area communities.

Sep 23, 2021

SBA loan forgiveness portal reaches 1 million application milestone

The U.S. Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal has received 1 million applications from borrowers seeking forgiveness for loans of $150,000 or less. The portal launched Aug. 4.

Sep 15, 2021

New guide offers tax information for vendors, promoters

The S.C. Department of Revenue's Events & Festivals guide provides information on retail or special events licenses, registering for and filing taxes, and alcohol permits and licenses. It includes video tutorials and FAQs.

Sep 15, 2021

New study finds optimism, along with lingering concerns, among small businesses

Facebook's September Global State of Small Business Report found that 73% of S.C. small business owners are confident in their ability to stay open for at least 12 months, though access to capital and lack of demand remain concerns.

Aug 31, 2021

SC Biz News names 40 high-growth companies in S.C.

Forty high-growth companies in South Carolina have been named by SC Biz News today.

Aug 30, 2021

Restaurant chain founder to share keys to building customer loyalty

Raising Cane's founder and CEO Todd Graves reveals the 'secret sauce' for customer experience in the Sept. 8 Business Forum. Online registration is free for the event, presented by the Columbia Regional Business Report.

Aug 25, 2021

Columbia International University hosting international business conferences

The Faith-Driven Entrepreneur Live Conference on Sept. 8 and the Faith-Driven Investor Conference on Sept. 9 are expected to bring together business leaders from more than 200 cities in 140 countries.

Aug 17, 2021

Benedict College Women’s Business Center receives SBA grant

The Women's Business Centers Resiliency and Recovery Demonstration Grants will be used to support projects that provide services and training to women-owned businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aug 12, 2021

Organizational expert urges leaders to care for culture

The author and organizational expert said joy "is the leading indicatorâ€_x009d_ of whether an organization is healthy and is something he can gauge just by walking around a workplace.

Aug 12, 2021

University of South Carolina receives SBA grant

The university is 1 of 33 nationwide recipients of the U.S. Small Business Administration's Federal and State Technology Partnership program grants aimed at bolstering research and development-focused small businesses.

Aug 11, 2021

Event to focus on small business disaster preparedness

The third annual Engage Richland Small Business Summit, to be held from 9 a.m. until noon on Sept. 8, will feature panelists and sessions focused on topics such as crisis planning, emergency action planning and COVID-19 funding.

Jul 16, 2021

S.C. Chamber of Commerce recognizes 3 state leaders

Rep. James Clyburn, Sonoco CEO Howard Coker and Brig. Gen. Milford Beagle Jr. have received awards for 2021. Clyburn is the public servant of the year, Coker the business leader of the year and Beagle the recipient of the freedom award.