Columbia IT franchise owner new entrepreneur-in-residence
Kimico Myers, who has more than 25 years of experience with area businesses, will begin his new position as Richland County Library's entrepreneur-in-residence today. A meet-and-greet will be held at the main branch at 6 p.m.
Fast-paced April event to match suppliers with employers
Business representatives will meet for 10-minute sessions to pitch ideas and discuss supplier opportunities. The event's goal is to connect businesses with large employers and original equipment manufacturers.
Midlands could do more to grow talent pool, competitiveness report says
In annual rankings, the Columbia area is compared to 9 other similarly sized Southeastern cities in categories of talent, innovation, entrepreneurial and business environment, industry clusters and livability.
Small Business Administration to host grant workshops
Women's Business Center grants are available to private nonprofit organizations such as universities, foundations, economic development institutions, or chambers of commerce.
New app will designate venues, users as ‘Soda City Certified’
The app, created by Khali Gallman, will highlight area venues and businesses and award points to users. For an annual fee, the app will feature participants in 3 categories: events, deals and who's who.
West Columbia developer creates map highlighting area attractions
The full-color, fold-out map shows the locations of 57 locally owned restaurants as well as non-food attractions in West Columbia. Taylor said he highlighted the selections to support area mom-and-pop attractions.
Pastides to be honored at regional competitiveness event
The former president of the University of South Carolina will receive the Vision Award from regional project management nonprofit EngenuitySC during the Jan. 27 release of the sixth annual Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report.
Richland County businesses have until March 15 to renew licenses
Businesses that renew their licenses online can save $10. All county business licenses expired Dec. 31.
Richland County hosting procurement event for businesses
Businesses interested in applying for procurement contracts with Richland County agencies can learn what goods and services are needed and how to enter the procurement process on Thursday at Richland Library's main branch.
Co-working platform SOCO opens new Vista location
SOCO 80808, located at 808 Lady St., features nearly 11,000 square feet of space, including fully and semi-enclosed private offices. Members can access the location 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Library offers proposal writing class
The South Carolina State Library is offering a free proposal writing class Friday from 10 a.m. until noon. The class is free, but registration is required.
Business bootcamp aims to aid entrepreneurs
The inaugural conference, to be held Nov. 1-2, was created by Columbia native and serial entrepreneur Raquel M.R. Thomas. Workshops will teach skills including marketing, branding, business plan and budget creation, and leadership.