South Carolina’s agribusiness sector continues to demonstrate remarkable innovation and resilience—and 21 agribusinesses across the state now have additional resources to help take their businesses to the next level. The winners of the Cultivating Innovation in SC Agribusiness grant program were announced during a CAPSTONE Celebration held April 2 at the Phillips Market Center in West Columbia. The initiative is a collaborative effort involving the South Carolina Research Aut

The South Carolina Small Business Development Center is proud to introduce ElevateSC: Sustainable Growth for Small Business, a new strategic growth initiative designed to help established South Carolina businesses strengthen operations, increase business value, and prepare for long-term success. Built on the proven Value Acceleration Method developed by the Exit Planning Institute, ElevateSC provides business owners with a practical, action-oriented approach to sustainable gr

May 11, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Susan Sturgeon Marketing Manager SC Small Business Development Centers 803-576-8080 susan.sturgeon@moore.sc.edu Five South Carolina SBDC Clients Win National and State SBA Awards Recipients Recognized in a Special Awards Ceremony COLUMBIA, SC­— The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners, is pleased to announce tha

Consultant Profile: Andy Hall Area Center: Greenville Title: Business Consultant Start Date: October 13, 2025 QUESTION: What was your career track prior to joining the SC SBDC? ANSWER: Spent 27 years as a small business owner. 4 Concepts. QUESTION: What motivated you to become an SC SBDC consultant? ANSWER: Desire to help emerging small businesses become more successful. QUESTION: What is the best piece of advice you would offer an aspiring business owner? ANSWER: K

Consultant Profile: Brian Gilmer Area Center: Greenville Title: Business Consultant Start Date: August 9, 2023 QUESTION: What was your career track prior to joining the SC SBDC network? ANSWER: I worked in banking and consumer finance after completing my B.A. in Finance in 1990. Here, I met successful entrepreneurs and was drawn to being an entrepreneur myself. In 1994 and for the next 27 years, I owned my own business in real estate and property management. To continue im