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Panel: Apprenticeship programs valuable business tool
With a record number of South Carolinians working, the state’s unemployment rate dropping to 4.2% in April and an aging baby boomer population rapidly retiring, some companies are finding it harder to recruit and retain talent with
Columbia College opens Women’s Business Center
The new center will help women business owners and entrepreneurs through coaching, counseling and mentoring. The project started in January with an initial bid to the SBA and garnered nearly $200,000 in seed money.
SCRA partners with SBA’s state district
The U.S. Small Business Administration's S.C. District and SCRA have formed a Strategic Alliance Memorandum. The partnership is designed to further economic development through entrepreneurship, education and access to capital.
Forbes ranks 4 Midlands businesses among best
Forbes has recognized 4 Midlands businesses on its annual list of 500 best employers. The University of South Carolina was the highest-ranked at No. 67. Others wereSCANA, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Southeastern Freight Lines.
SBA to fund Women’s Business Center in S.C.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking a nonprofit host organization for the $150,000 grant opportunity. The center will provide business counseling, training, mentoring and other resources to women entrepreneurs.
Registration open for Reverse Trade Shows
The S.C. Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials will hold its annual Reverse Trade Show on April 19 in Lexington. The networking event will provide information on maximizing the public procurement process.
Forest Lake Fabrics wins recovery award
The store, devastated by the 2015 flood, won the U.S. Small Business Administration's Phoenix Award, which recognizes outstanding disaster recovery. Owner Michael Marsha will accept the award in Washington, D.C. in April.
City to hold minority business conference
The Minority Business Opportunity Conference, slated for April 4, will provide details about the city's procurement procedures and other information.
Forest Lake Fabrics wins recovery award
The store, devastated by the 2015 flood, won the U.S. Small Business Administration's Phoenix Award, which recognizes outstanding disaster recovery. Owner Michael Marsha will accept the award in Washington, D.C. in April.
