South Carolina District Office

Featured Events

46 Counties in 46 Days 

The South Carolina District Office is launching a “46 Counties in 46 Days” initiative in February and March. The goal is increase awareness of the resources available to small businesses across the state, with an increased focus on rural areas. At least one outreach event will be held in each county in the state. Each event will include resources on business start-up, lending, contracting and disaster preparedness.

Upcoming Events:

Bamberg, Barnwell & Allendale – Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. – Register
Hampton County – Thursday, Feb. 24th at 10 a.m. – Register
Kershaw County – Friday, Feb. 25th at 12 p.m. – Register
Chesterfield County – Monday, Feb. 28th at 12 p.m. – Register
Darlington County – Tuesday, Mar. 1st at 10 a.m. – Register
Jasper County –  Tuesday, Mar. 1st at 2 p.m. – Register
Chester County – Wednesday, Mar. 2nd at 12 p.m. – Register
Dorchester County – Thursday, Mar. 3rd at 10 a.m. – Register
Dillon County – Thursday, Mar. 3rd at 5:30 p.m. – Register
Pickens County – Friday, Mar. 4th at 12 p.m. – Register

Starting a Business: An Introduction To The SBA

This event will provide an introduction to the Small Business Administration and resources for current and aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn about entrepreneurship, SBA Resources, certifications and more. Join SBA, Benedict College Women’s Business Center, SC State Small Business Development Center, SCORE and Voorhees College as we provide resources available to start, grow, expand and recover.

Boots to Business – Fort Jackson

Boots to Business (B2B) is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by SBA as part of the Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Program (TAP). B2B provides participants with an overview of business ownership and is open to transitioning service members (including National Guard and Reserve) and their spouses. This foundational two-day, in-person course provides you with an introductory understanding of business ownership.

March 2nd & 3rd, 2022 – 8:30am EST
Continuing Education Center
4600 Strom Thurmond Blvd
Ft. Jackson, South Carolina 29207

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Information Corner

Celebrating Black History Month: SBA Administrator Guzman to Join NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr., for Fireside Chat

Discussion Will Focus on Increasing Opportunities, Financial Wellness, and Generational Wealth for Black Americans through Entrepreneurship; There will also be an audience Q&A led by SBA Leadership Officials 

In celebration of Black History Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a virtual fireside chat with SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman and Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr., President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, on financial wellness, creating generational wealth through entrepreneurship, and the importance of increasing equity and access to opportunities to help uplift and support Black-owned small businesses. There will be an audience Q&A where Dr. Chavis will be joined by SBA’s Chief of Staff Antwaun Griffin and SBA St. Louis District Director Maureen Brinkley to discuss SBA initiatives and resources that support existing small businesses and new startups as they pivot and grow in a post-COVID world. The event will be moderated by Kendall Corley, the SBA’s Deputy Chief of Staff of External Engagement.

Registration is required. 
Click here to register or visit https://sbabhm.eventbrite.com. 
This event will be recorded. 

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