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The Winthrop Region office for the SC SBDC is hosted by Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC
Winthrop Region Small Business Development Center serves the areas of Rock Hill, Florence and Myrtle Beach, SC, providing a variety of services for smalll business owners and those who want to start a business

 

Winthrop Region SBDC .... your local Rock Hill office of the

SC Small Business Development Centers

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Winthrop Region SBDC

Winthrop Region 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.

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 Area 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 -- (on campus, dial 6122)
Larry Stevens, Winthrop Region SBDC Director
Forrest Norman, CPA and Certified Export Consultant

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
  • Serves on Small Business Councils for Lancaster and Chester Counties, SC
  • Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP), consulting business owners regarding exporting
  • 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 and Marketing 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
  • The Youth Source Advisory Board Member

Email  dalyc@winthrop.edu

(803) 323-2283  -- (on campus, dial 6121)
Carol Daly, Marketing and Website Development Consultant
Eduardo

Eduardo Venegas Mejias, Consultant

  • Pursing a General MBA degree
  • Graduated from Latin University of Costa Rica with a Bachelors Degree in Computer Systems Engineering
  • Small Business experience as the Owner of Flor de Lis Naturalist Tours, Monteverde, Costa Rica
  • Former Logistics and IT Manager, University of Georgia, Costa Rica campus

Email: Eduardo.winthropsbdc@gmail.com

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

Deidra Jones

  • Pursing an MBA in Accounting 
  • Graduated from the College of Charleston with a BS Degree in Business Administration
  • After graduation, worked as a Fiscal Technician for the College of Charleston, Treasurer’s Office

Email:  deidrajones.winthropsbdc@gmail.com 

(803) 323-2283 -- (on campus, dial 6125)
Deidra Jones, Graduate Assistant and Consultant

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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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