Connecting Entrepreneurs with Opportunity
Highlights from the SBA Lender Matchmaker Event, where lenders, resource partners, and entrepreneurs came together to expand access to capital and celebrate outstanding lending partners. Access to capital remains one of the greatest challenges facing entrepreneurs. For many small business owners, securing the right financing is often the difference between an idea that remains on paper and a business that creates jobs, serves customers, and strengthens a community. That chall
Cultivating Innovation: 21 South Carolina Agribusinesses Receive Grant Funding
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
SC SBDC’s ElevateSC Initiative
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
Five South Carolina SBDC Clients Win National and State SBA Awards
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
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
