Midlands Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Twenty South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) located throughout the state’s 46 counties offer no-fee individual, confidential business consulting. Highly trained consultants assist both existing and startup companies by providing a variety of services including business plan development, fiscal and operations management, human resources, financing options,…

USC McNair Institute for Entrepreneurism & Free Enterprise

The McNair Institute for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise promotes scholarly activity, educates students about the role of free enterprise and entrepreneurship in enhancing economic growth, and encourages students to contribute and participate through entrepreneurism in creating a better America. Its programs include the annual McNair Entrepreneurism Showcase, on-campus Entrepreneurship &…

Women’s Business Center at Benedict College

The Women’s Business Center at Benedict College, just the second in the country located at an HBCU, offers services on a statewide basis to women looking to start or grow small businesses. It provides business coaching, one-on-one counseling and access to capital; its focus on women and minority businesses supports…