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### Freedom 250 Small Business Pledge Explore our business guide * 10 steps to start your business * Market research and competitive analysis * Write your business plan * Calculate your startup costs * Establish business credit * Buy an existing business or franchise * Pick your business location * Choose a business structure * Choose your business name * Get federal and state tax ID numbers * Apply for licenses and permits * Open a business bank account * Hire and manage employees * Buy assets and equipment * Strengthen your cybersecurity * Prepare for emergencies * Close or sell your business * Hire employees with disabilities * Expand to new locations * Merge and acquire businesses * Become a federal contractor * Native American-owned businesses * Veteran-owned businesses * Military spouse businesses * Minority-owned businesses * COVID-19 relief options * Options to bypass permitting delays * Economic Injury Disaster Loans * Military reservist loan * Surety bond agency directory * State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) * Grants for community organizations Learn about federal contracting * Governing rules and responsibilities * Prime and subcontracting * Contracting assistance programs * Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract program * Veteran contracting assistance programs * 8(a) Business Development program * SBA Mentor-Protégé program * Natural Resource Sales Assistance program * Contracting area directors * Procurement Center Representative directory * Commercial Market Representatives * Small business procurement scorecard Explore our learning platform Find resources in your area * Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) * SCORE Business Mentoring * Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC) * Women's Business Centers * Export and trade assistance * U.S. Export Assistance Centers * Federal contracting assistance * Regional Innovation Clusters * Veterans Business Development Officers Discover SBA's priorities * Putting American manufacturers first * Cutting red tape for small manufacturers * Increasing access to capital * Make Onshoring Great Again portal * Taking your manufacturing business global * Manufacturing success stories * Small business resource hubs * Child care business development support * Interagency capital resources for small businesses * Community Builders Network * Small Businesses Against Trafficking in Persons (SBATiP) * Councils and committees * National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board * Small Business Lending Advisory Council * Regional Regulatory Fairness Boards * Loan and Guaranty Centers * About the SBA.
gov website * Privacy Act request guide * Made in America waivers * SMS terms and conditions * Disaster response jobs at SBA * Federal advisory committees * Office of Hearings and Appeals * Office of the National Ombudsman [](https://www. sba. gov/district/south-carolina) # South Carolina District Our office provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery.
We can also help you by making referrals to our partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed. The South Carolina District Office services the entire state of South Carolina. We have offices in Columbia, Charleston, and Spartanburg.
For help or to set up an appointment ### Columbia - Main office 1835 Assembly St. , Suite 1425 View Map Link is external, Link opens in new window Phone: 803-765-5377 Link opens phone app Schedule an in-person appointment Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a. m.
to 5:00 p. m. Closed on all federal holidays.
Serving Calhoun, Florence, Allendale, Bamburg, Barnwell, Darlington, Dillon, Sumter, Lexington, Richland, Aiken, Orangeburg, Marion, Lee, Clarendon, and Marlboro counties. Phone: 803-765-5377 Link opens phone app Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a. m.
to 5:00 p. m. Closed on all federal holidays Serving Williamsburg, Georgetown, Horry, Hampton, Dorchester, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Beaufort, and Jasper counties.
View Map Link is external, Link opens in new window Phone: 803-765-5377 Link opens phone app Schedule an in-person appointment Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a. m. to 5:00 p.
m. Closed on all federal holidays. Serving Newberry, Anderson, Cherokee, Kershaw, Chesterfield, Chester, Pickens, Edgefield, Greenville, Lancaster, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, York, Spartanburg, Fairfield, Oconee, Saluda, Union, and Abbeville counties.
* View office directory (PDF) ## Doing business in our area Learn how to register your business, access state and federal resources, and find lenders in our area.
* Jul 24 ### Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Audit and Financial Management 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EDT Online Summary: More info Link is external SBA event * Jul 28 ### Build a Business Plan That Works 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EDT Online Learn how to create a business plan that supports growth, improves decision-making, and strengthens funding readiness.
Key Takeaways: Register Link is external Other federal agency event Receive information about upcoming SBA events, news alerts, and program updates. ### Follow our District Office ### Columbia Small Business Grows Despite Difficult Times Karen R. Jenkins, President and CEO of KRJ Consulting (KRJC) founded her company to assist Family Services in preventing foreclosures during the housing crisis.
The company was growing and expanding... ### Young Entrepreneur Receives SBIR Grant Funding with SBDC Assistance Srikanth Kodeboyina came to America in 2010 from humble beginnings in India. He started off as a student at the University of Dayton and had a successful career in software development, working with...
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gov Link is external * Fraud and identity theft Receive information about upcoming SBA events, news alerts, and program updates. **U.S. Small Business Administration** 800-827-5722 Link opens phone app
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses in South Carolina, and nonprofits, resource partners, and educational organizations for entrepreneurship support. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) South Carolina District Office Programs is funded by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
TechAccess: AI-Ready America is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOL ETA), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This program aims to expand access to AI knowledge, tools, training, and capacity building for all Americans.
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and various federal agencies (e.g., NSF, DOD, DOE, NIST). The STTR program is similar to SBIR, expanding funding opportunities in the federal innovation R&D arena. A key difference is its emphasis on public/private sector partnerships, encouraging joint ventures between small businesses and non-profit research institutions.
The Small Business Administration's Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow initiative funds up to ten technical-assistance organizations with $5M each to deliver hands-on training to small manufacturers in aerospace, shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing, and seven other priority sectors. Applications close June 15, 2026 — and the three-year continuous-operation requirement is the rule that ends most LOIs before they start.
Read articleThe SBA's E2G grant funds up to 10 organizations at an average of $5M each to deliver training and technical assistance to small manufacturers in 13 critical industries. The three-year continuous operating requirement is the eligibility cliff that will eliminate most newer trade groups and university centers.
Read articleThe Small Business Administration's Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow (E2G) Grant Initiative commits up to $50 million across as few as 10 awards to intermediaries that serve small manufacturers. Applications close June 15, 2026. The program structure rewards organizations with three-plus years of operating history and documented regional or national reach.
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