SBDC & Partner
Training & Events

In this course, you will learn key elements of business finance basics to manage your cash flow, explore ways to expand your business, and understand insurance for your business.

Miranda Teague and Cheryl Meeks from Truist Bank will facilitate the session and will provide valuable take-away resources to help you and your business.

Morning Business Connections are free monthly meetings that provide residents of the county the opportunity to hear from Chamber members on various unique topics as well as network with fellow members and residents.

It's not enough to have a great idea for a small business. This seminar is designed to highlight the critical requirements for starting a business, including topics such as how to test the viability of your concept, identifying and reaching customers, and funding your business for growth and difficult times. It will also challenge you to consider the qualities required of successful business owners like leadership, persistence, and resilience. Designed for those thinking of starting a business.

Employer-sponsored retirement plans are not just for big businesses. Your small business may also be able to offer employees – and company owners – ways to save for their retirement. Learn about the different options available to small businesses, and which type of plan might work best for your particular company. We will explore the differences between defined-contribution plans and defined-benefit plans, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of IRA -based plans. We will discuss the costs, tax benefits, and contribution limits to help you decide which type of plan is best for your small business.

In this fast-paced world, keeping up with marketing can feel overwhelming. That's why so many business owners have started using Artificial Intelligence in their marketing strategy.

In this webinar, our expert presenter will walk you through how to use AI to automate processes and create marketing content. This presentation is your guide to understanding and embracing AI, no matter where you are in your marketing journey.

You'll learn:

How to use AI throughout the marketing process
How to understand and communicate with AI tools
How to generate marketing content

The Funding Your Small Business event will cover resources, requirements and SBA loan options to start, grow and expand your small business. This event is hosted by the Aiken SCORE with SBDC and Small Business Administration's South Carolina Office participating.

SBA Loan Programs and the SBA's role in assisting small businesses.
Loan Qualifications
Credit Requirements
No Cost Available Resouces

Morning Business Connections are free monthly meetings that provide residents of the county the opportunity to hear from Chamber members on various unique topics as well as network with fellow members and residents.

Expand your market and diversify your risk at Carolina Opportunities 2024 by learning how to market and sell effectively to the government.
Introduce your company to federal, state, and local government agencies + prime contractors
Attend seminars designed to provide the latest information on selling products and services to the government and to hear directly from panelists on what they are looking for.
Registration for the event is $130, this cost includes the entry to the event as well as lunch and snacks throughout the day.

Winthrop's annual Part-Time Job Fair brings together students, campus departments, and local employers for a morning of casual table-style networking in our student center. This event is an excellent opportunity to hire an Eagle for your part-time/seasonal roles!

Whether you are a small business owner already using QuickBooks or simply looking to learn more, this workshop is meant for you! Join certified instructor and SBDC consultant Brent Hoover for an introductory webinar on QuickBooks Online.

Embark on a journey to unlock the diverse landscape of financing options available for small businesses in South Carolina with our informative virtual Lunch & Learn session. Whether you're looking to launch a new venture or expand an existing business, this event is tailored to provide valuable insights into navigating the financial terrain and accessing the resources you need to thrive.

Morning Business Connections are free monthly meetings that provide residents of the county the opportunity to hear from Chamber members on various unique topics as well as network with fellow members and residents.

Tatt Chat provides networking, knowledge sharing, and idea exchange through panel discussions, keynote speeches, and interactive sessions

What you will learn:

Overview of health and safety regulations.
Best practices for maintaining compliance.
How to identify your target audience and niche market.
Licensing and permits.

In PowerPoint Karaoke, participants are challenged to take the stage and deliver a presentation based on slides they’ve never seen before. The rules are pretty simple. Instead of singing power ballads, participants will need to make sense of random slides, and connect it to an assigned theme.

Practical Tools of Using AI

Are you an artist, designer, writer or other creative professional?
• Looking for a mentor or someone to collaborate with?
• Feeling professionally stale and need some connections?
• Wonder if others like you struggle (or succeed) with the same issues that you do when it comes to self-promotion and marketing?
Join us for this casual hour of sharing wisdom and connecting creative minds! Bring business cards, examples of your work for a little show-and-tell, a positive attitude and enthusiasm.

Morning Business Connections are free monthly meetings that provide residents of the county the opportunity to hear from Chamber members on various unique topics as well as network with fellow members and residents.

This seminar has been designed to assist fruit, vegetable, dairy, grains, specialty/value-added and Food producers in exporting their products.
The seminar will cover:

Opportunities in Food and Ag Export
Developing an Export Strategy & Market Entry Requirements
Financial Resources for Exporters (SBA, EXIM, SCDA & SCDOC grants)
SCDA & SC Forestry market support

This session outlines various funding to help start or grow a business. Specific topics will include 7a loans, SBA Microlending, and 504 loans. Other funding options will also be covered in this session

A quick 30-minute introduction to the broad spectrum of SBA services offered across the small business community. Topics will include programs, tools and training that help business owner learn what is available to start, grow, expand, and recover their small businesses.

What you will learn:

How do I qualify for a loan?
What is an effective loan package?
Are there minimum and maximum amounts to borrow?
How do I choose a lender?

Morning Business Connections are free monthly meetings that provide residents of the county the opportunity to hear from Chamber members on various unique topics as well as network with fellow members and residents.

This comprehensive program walks entrepreneurs through the application of decision sheets, articles, and frameworks from the GrowthWheel platform to elevate their business operations and decision-making prowess.