Winthrop Region Small Business Development Center .... your local Rock Hill office of the

South Carolina Small Business Development Centers, hosted by
Rock Hill SBDC at Winthrop University, 118 Thurmond Building, Rock Hill, SC

We’re big on small business!

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          ~  Brian Tracy, Motivational Coach and Author

Winthrop Regional SBDC

Winthrop Regional Office in Rock Hill:

SBDC Services:

Local Business Requirements

Where do I find . . . . . ?  Information on where you get/find licensing information, zoning information, and other business requirement information in your own location.

City of Rock Hill’s “Open for Business Program” information

Links you May Find Helpful

Small Business Success Stories

Frequently Asked Questions About the SBDC and the SBA:

Small Business Administration --  Information &Tools for Business

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Other Area Offices in our Region:

Florence Area Office:

  • Workshops Calendar
  • Local Resources

Coastal Area Office:

  • Workshops Calendar
  • Local Resources

 

The Staff of the Rock Hill SBDC

at Winthrop University’s College of Business

We’re here to serve you as you begin your journey toward owning and operating your own small business. 

Whether you need assistance in getting started on developing your business plan, locating funding sources, or information regarding your business taxes, just give us a call and we’ll be happy to meet with you one-on-one to get you on the right road.

Our staff and graduate student consultants are uniquely qualified to guide, advise, and walk you through the various processes necessary to get your business started on the right foot.

Larry J. Stevens, Director

  • Assistant Professor of Management, Winthrop University
  • Member of Michelin Development Steering Committee
  • Board Member, Junior Achievement York County
  • Past Chairman, York County Regional Chamber (YouLead) Youth Leadership Planning Council
  • Committee Member, York County Regional Chamber Small Business Council

Email:  stevensl@winthrop.edu     (803) 323-2283

Larry Stevens, Winthrop Regional SBDC Director
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Forrest Norman, Senior Consultant

  • 30 years experience as a CPA working as a Controller and CFO in the textile industry in the Carolinas with extensive experience in the areas of financial reporting, staffing, asset manager, coordination with operational areas, accounts receivable manager, public reporting and other areas of fiscal management
  • Former SCORE consultant 
  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Former Captain, US Army

Email:  normanf@winthrop.edu        

(803) 323-2283  -- (on campus, dial 6123)

Carol A. Daly, Administrative Assistant & Web Site Consultant

  • Experienced business management, online and off; web site building and site maintenance experience for small and home-based businesses and organizations since 1998.
  • Founder of The Creative Enterprises Network for online merchants, and small business owner
  • Junior Achievement Board Member
  • Greater York County Latino Association Advisory Board Member

Email  dalyc@winthrop.edu

(803) 323-2283  -- (on campus, dial 6121)

Jesca Mhonda, Consultant

  • Pursuing an MBA in International Business
  • Graduated from the University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe with a BS degree in Economics.

Email: WinthropSBDC.Jesca@gmail.com 

(803) 323-2283  -- (on campus, dial 6128)

 
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Caroline Portugal

  • Pursing her MBA degree
  • Graduated from Winthrop University with a BS degree in International Business, with a minor in German
  • Multi-lingual: fluent in Spanish, English and German

Email:  WinthropSBDC.Caroline@gmail.com

(803) 323-2283 -- (on campus, dial 6129)

Reba Prevost

  • Pursing an MBA in Accounting
  • Graduated from Johnson & Wales with a degree in Accounting

Email:  WinthropSBDC.Reba@gmail.com

(803) 323-2283 -- (on campus, dial 6125)
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Wiseman Chimbani

  • Pursing an MBA in Accounting
  • Graduated from University of SC Upstate with a BA degree in Accounting
  • Currently sitting for his CPA

Email:  WinthropSBDC.Wiseman@gmail.com

(803) 323-2283 -- (on campus, dial 6127)

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Member of the Association   of Small Business Development Centers

Association of Small Business Development Centers

Counting since 8/18/2009
Winthrop Regional Small Business Development Center at Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC

The Winthrop Region of the SC SBDC in Rock Hill and its outlying area offices in Florence (serving the Pee Dee area) and Conway (serving the coastal SC area), are operated with assistance from the

In partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration

  A partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration

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