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Forum to address post-pandemic supply chain strategies
An April 15 forum hosted by the Folks Center for International Business will feature Wharton School management professor John Paul MacDuffie. The forum, which begins at 4 p.m., will include a question-and-answer session.
Business leaders to discuss keys to success during MTC event
Lou Kennedy, Vanessa Mota and Carolyn Sawyer will take part in an online event presented Wednesday by Midlands Technical College. The women will discuss keys to their success beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Small business development centers’ role highlighted
March 17 has been proclaimed South Carolina Small Business Development Centers Day in recognition of the 11,926 business owners and entrepreneurs the state's 20 centers helped with training, loan procurement and other services in 2020.
Bestselling author featured in March Business Forum
Renée Mauborgne is the co-author of two bestselling business strategy books and has been ranked atop a list of global thought leaders. She will share insights during the March 10 21st Century Business Forum.
Leadership expert 2nd guest on Business Forum
John Maxwell will be the guest for Feb. 10's episode of the 21st Century Business Forum, presented by the Columbia Regional Business Report. Online registration is free.
Annual report highlights Columbia region’s strengths, challenges
The 2020-21 Midlands Competitiveness Report found that the region maintains its entrepreneurial and educational strength but revealed room for improvement in areas including talent retention and innovation.
New businesses owners can apply for licenses online
First-time applicants for Richland County business licenses can now apply for those licenses online. Previously, initial applications had to be made in person, but county offices remain closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Southeastern Freight Lines recognized as top S.C. employer
The Lexington-headquartered company has been named the best employer in the state by personal finance website GOBankingRates. Southeastern was founded in 1950 in what is now its Columbia service center.
Columbia Chamber of Commerce to honor local businesses
The 2021 Columbia Impact Awards will honor contributions to the business community and projects which contribute to the character of the Midlands. The event will feature a keynote address from the president of Mark Anthony Brewing.
Business forum to offer expert insight for 2021
The 21st Century Business Forum monthly webcast will feature advice from top executives and entrepreneurs. The forum, sponsored by the Columbia Regional Business Report, will begin Jan. 13, and online registration is free.
PPP forgiveness eased as delays concern lenders
Many S.C. businesses will qualify for a streamlined loan forgiveness program laid out by the SBA in October, though frustration grows as banks await action by the organization.
Digital Coaches program launches in S.C. on Monday
The Grow with Google initiative provides digital skills training for Black- and Latino-owned small businesses and features regional professionals across the country. South Carolina's coach is entrepreneur Shennice Cleckley.
