Alumni Hall, a South Carolina Gamecock shopping destination, is excited to announce that its newest location, in Columbia's vibrant BullStreet District, will open its doors on Friday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m.   Located at 2147 Pickens Street,...

On August 3, the SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce filed a letter with the SC Public Service Commission opposing the 6-month mandatory timeline for the PSC hearing requested by Dominion Energy and NextEra regarding their proposed...

South Carolina’s small business innovation community received a major piece of good news this spring: Congress has reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs, ending a long period of...

By Tyler Teresa Southeast Regional Administrator U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) When many think of Memorial Day it often includes activities like going to the beach, lake, traveling, holiday sales, and even backyard barbecues. ...

Tada AI, CAMA Security, Pathly, and Vet Media Group received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. Baysys Solutions and Digital Site Box were accepted as SCRA member companies.  SCRA President and CEO Bill...

South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced April 30, 2026, that Bluffton’s Downtown Deli & Catering was the recipient of the 2026 SCMC Small Business of the Year Award during its annual Small Business Day at the South...

Bank of America aggregated credit and debit card data shows gasoline spending per small business client rose 23 percent year-over-year (YoY) in March – the strongest increase in several years – after declining over the previous two...

On March 17, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 3971, the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, under suspension, favorably out of the chamber. The bill will now head to the President’s desk. Small Business Innovation...

Key takeaways from the Bank of America Institute: ·         Small business profitability edged higher in 2025, with the Bank of America small business account inflow‑to‑outflow ratio rising slightly above...

The Columbia Chamber’s Midlands Business Accelerator program recently graduated 2025 program participants and announced the 2026 class. The Midlands Business Accelerator (MBA) helps scale high-potential firms through targeted training, dedicated...

For Greenville Entrepreneur Wallace Cheves, Attempting the Impossible is All in a Day’s Work By David Caraviello The walls are riddled with graffiti, doors hang askew or are missing altogether, and weeds sprout up through cracks in the pavement....

In South Carolina, the city of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities has extended the application deadline to Jan. 20 for the 2026 NxLevel Micro Entrepreneurs and 2026 FastTrac Growth Venture courses, which will run from January through...

Mark WilliamsFounder and President Strategic Development Group Inc. Mark Williams is founder and president of Strategic Development Group, Inc., an internationally recognized consulting firm specializing in manufacturing and office facility site...

The South Carolina Philharmonic presents Home for the Holidays on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts under the baton of Music Director Morihiko Nakahara.

48 high schools across the U.S., including three in South Carolina, receive $5000 grants from The Rachel Ray Foundation and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

South Carolina Research Authority announces organizational changes that officials say enable it to provide more support to state's academic research, development, and innovation startups.

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announces President and CEO Mike Brenan has retired, effective Oct. 30, 2025, bestowing upon him the title of Chair Emeritus.

Field Shield, Haruki, Horse Spot, Joules AI, LouLou AI, and X-ION Energy were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority member companies, with others receiving additional grant funding.

South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina Education Oversight Committee release 2025 South Carolina Report Cards, showing rising test scores and academic growth.

Micro distilleries offer creativity while dealing with legal restrictions