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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.