Benefits of Winning a 2018 National Small Business Week Award
Small business owners are the backbone of the U.S. and local economies. You are the leaders in our communities. You take on the hefty risks of starting and running a small business. You do the things...
View ArticleHow to Start a Small Construction or General Contracting Business
By Caron_Beesley, Contributor The construction business is booming once more. In fact, the residential building construction industry was the number one fastest-growth industries for small businesses...
View ArticleRichland County Business Owners Reminded to Renew Business Licenses
(RICHLAND PIO) ―As the new year unfolds, Richland County business owners are reminded to renew their business licenses and are encouraged to do so online in order to save time and receive a discount....
View ArticleUpcoming Project at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport will be accepting sealed bids for the Airfield Intake Reconstruction Project. The work generally consists of the removal and replacement of failed storm intakes with...
View ArticleRICHLAND TWO HOSTS SECOND-ANNUAL SMALL AND MINORITY VENDOR SHOWCASE
COLUMBIA, S.C. — On February 22, Richland School District Two will host its second annual Small and Minority Vendor Showcase from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the District Office at R2i2, located at 763 Fashion...
View ArticleSBA Announces Women’s Business Center Funding Opportunity
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the availability of two new grant opportunities for established and aspiring Women’s Business Center host organizations to provide...
View ArticleGet Help Tapping Talent
A government agency can help you find talented, dedicated workers who also have disabilities. (NAPSI)—Employers looking for qualified and highly skilled workers may be missing out on an untapped talent...
View ArticleHow To Become An Effective And Trusted Leader
A great leader is important to any organization, and someone taking on that role must take it very seriously. If you are a leader, you must constantly work to improve yourself. This piece is going to...
View ArticleSmall Business Owners Share Challenges of Hiring Employees and Gig Workers
By Bridget Weston Pollack, Guest Blogger Small businesses employ almost half of all workers in the United States and have been responsible for much of the post-2008 economic recovery through their...
View ArticleSamsung Kicks Off U.S. Production of Premium Home Appliances
Six months after announcing new South Carolina manufacturing plant, Samsung on track to produce 1 million washing machines in 2018 and create over 1,000 jobs by 2020 NEWBERRY, S.C. – Samsung...
View ArticleEngenuitySC Announces Inaugural Midlands Regional Competitiveness Week
Pictured: UofSC President Dr. Harris Pastides; Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin; David Pankau, President and CEO of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina; Lou Kennedy, CEO of Nephron Pharmaceuticals....
View ArticleSolid Information About Leadership Which Is Easy To Understand
Becoming a great leader allows you to live your life to the fullest. You have to make sure you make the most of the leadership opportunities for you. This article will help you determine how. If you’re...
View ArticleHow To Be A Great Leader Without Trying Too Hard
The tips here will guide you as you work to become a better leader. It is possible to take charge and become the person others want to follow and admire. In some ways, all people need to become a...
View ArticleHow to Estimate the Cost of Starting a Business from Scratch
By Caron_Beesley, Contributor How much is it going to cost you to start the business you’ve dreamed of? The truth is that no business is the same and many micro-businesses can get started for as little...
View ArticleStartup Cost Tax Deductions – How to Write Off the Expense of Starting Your...
By Caron_Beesley, Contributor Did your business incur expenses before you were technically “open for business”? Did you know that you can write off some of these expenses against your business as soon...
View ArticleBenefits of Winning a 2018 National Small Business Week Award
Small business owners are the backbone of the U.S. and local economies. You are the leaders in our communities. You take on the hefty risks of starting and running a small business. You do the things...
View ArticleMidlands Technical College and Columbia International University Formalize...
Caption: Columbia International University President Dr. Mark A. Smith and Midlands Technical College President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames sign the MOU recently. (Columbia, S.C.) Midlands Technical College...
View ArticleMinority Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conversation
United States Senator Tim Scott and the South Carolina African American Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Minority Small Business and Entrepreneurship Workshop and Discussion. The event will be held...
View ArticleCOLUMBIA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES HONOREES FOR 2018 COLUMBIA IMPACT AWARDS
Nine to Be Recognized for Outstanding Achievements at 4th Annual Columbia Impact Awards COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the recipients of six prestigious awards to be given...
View ArticleMyrtle Beach Meet the Lender – Lender Matchmaker
This event is to assist “lender ready” entrepreneurs and businesses in connecting with an SBA lender and ultimately obtaining financing. There will be 8-10 lenders and prescheduled appointments will be...
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