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Central
Carolina Economic Development Alliance
(803) 733-1131
Recruitment of capital
investment and jobs to the cities of Columbia and Sumter and the
counties of Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Newberry,
Orangeburg, Richland and Sumter. |
Columbia
Office of Economic Development
(803) 734-270
Resources to assist and
promote growth and development of the community, from industrial
and commercial development to neighborhood planning. |
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EngenuitySC
(803) 783-1507
Leadership council
dedicated to guiding and coordinating initiatives that spur the
creation and expansion of knowledge-oriented companies throughout
the Columbia, S.C. region – has listings of business incubators,
investment capital firms, and higher education institutions. |
Greater
Columbia Chamber of Commerce
(803) 733-1110
The most comprehensive
resource for doing business in the Greater Columbia area.
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S.C.
Chamber of Commerce
(803) 799-4601
The unified voice of
business and industry and the driving force to support its members’
ability to be globally
competitive and create jobs. |
S.C.
Export Consortium
(803) 799-4601
Helping small to
medium-sized business increase their international competitiveness
including top-notch export market studies,
business plans, problem solving and consulting services. |
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S.C.
Governor’s Office / Small and Minority Business Assistance
(803) 734-0657
Through certification, a business is listed in the Small &
Minority Business Directory which is available to State Agencies,
Federal Agencies, and private companies. |
S.C.
Manufacturing Extension Partnership
(803) 252-6976
Helping manufacturers
throughout the state by solving business and supply chain process
problems. |
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SCMinorityBusiness.net
Online database
providing access to minority and woman-owned businesses statewide. |
S.C.
Small Business Chamber of Commerce
(803) 252-5733
An advocacy organization
representing the general interests of small businesses in state
and local government. |
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S.C.
Women’s Business Center
Providing guidance,
resources and opportunities to women entrepreneurs in South
Carolina. |
Service
Corps of Retired Executives
(803) 765-5131
Providing free counseling
and low-cost workshops to the small business community. |
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U.S.
Small Business Administration
(803) 765-5377
Provides programs and
services directly to the small business community for customers
thinking about starting a small business, in the process of
starting a small business, or already operating a small business. |
USC
Small Business Development Center
(803) 777-5118
Fee-free one-to-one
consulting services (marketing, record keeping, planning, loan
packaging, and general management), continuing education programs
(for existing business people and new entrepreneurs), information
and referral services, and accessing special purpose programs
(government procurement, exporting, and technology). |
