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

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