SBDC & Partner
Training & Events

The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee invites established business owners for an evening of networking, insights, and celebration! Exclusive business updates and celebration! Insights from successful entrepreneurs with a marketing concentration. Update on the City of Rock Hill Tourism Marketing plan.

This session brings together experienced professionals in development, preservation, architecture, and finance to walk through real-world approaches to improving and positioning downtown properties.

When it comes to business, don't skimp on protecting your data. This is more than cybersecurity. As a small business owner, what are you doing to protect yourself? What are your most valuable data categories? What is your biggest weakness? Now that CMMC Level 1 is part of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), it is imperative that DoD contractors self-attest that they comply with cybersecurity. However, this model can be applied to any small business. Join our no-cost, one-hour workshop to learn more.

As a small business owner, you want to see your business thrive while you excel at serving your customers, and when it comes to funding, you want to make sure the borrowing process doesn't distract yuo from those goals. Learning why businesses borrow, where to turn for funding, and how the lending process works makes for a smoother, smarter, and often more successful outcome.

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.

Join the SC SBDC for this free, one-hour webinar featuring a food truck owner talking about how she has built a successful business. Hear her successes and struggles as she has a conversation with SC SBDC Food Systems Specialist Jim Johnson.

Strong financial management starts with understanding your numbers. This session breaks down the key financial statements every business owner should know:
- Balance Sheet
- Income / Profit & Loss (P&L) Statement
- Cash Flow Statement
- Statement of Owner’s / Stockholders’ Equity

Participants will learn how these statements work together to tell the story of your business and how to use them to monitor performance and make strategic decisions.

This joint training from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will introduce small business owners and HR professionals to SBA programs and services - such as counseling, access to capital, government contracting assistance, and more. An EEOC spokesperson will explain employer responsibilities under federal EEO laws and share practical compliance tips and best practices to help prevent and remedy workplace discrimination.

In this course, you’ll learn key steps to homeownership and the mortgage process, finding the right home for your budget, and the advantages of buying a home.

We’ll also provide valuable takeaway resources to help you on your journey to homeownership.

In this course, you'll learn the "why" and "how" of separating your business and personal finances that can set you and your business up for success.

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.

This dynamic presentation explores the powerful intersection of intellectual property and artificial intelligence, revealing how AI is reshaping the way ideas are created, protected, and monetized. From machine generated inventions and creative works to data ownership and trade secret protection. We’ll unpack the critical questions redefining innovation in the digital era.

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.

Unlock the full potential of your Chamber membership at our Chamber 101 Workshop! This session is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the benefits, resources, and opportunities available to you as a Chamber member.

This structured yet relaxed speed-networking event is designed to connect our newest members with our seasoned pros, giving you the perfect platform to build lasting professional relationships.

Join us for our monthly, virtual TATT Chat on March 12, 2026 from 10 – 11 AM with Mary Hipp of Feed & Seed, focusing on How Feed & Seed is Addressing Food Insecurity.

Start your day with purpose at Coffee & Connections, the York County Regional Chamber’s members-only networking event. Designed to bring our business community together, this gathering is all about building relationships that matter.

What you will learn:
-Which offices buy what
-How they buy
-How to position yourself to receive RFQs and direct-award opportunities.

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.

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.

During this session participants will be introduced to basic human resources compliance and best practices

Join us to learn simple, effective background screening strategies tailored for small businesses to boost security and safeguard your success. With 1 in 3 Americans having a criminal record and over half admitting to resume lies, negligent hiring lawsuits can cost millions. Courts demand “reasonable care” in hiring to ensure employee suitability. It’s not just what you know about your hires—it’s what you should know.

This structured yet relaxed speed-networking event is designed to connect our newest members with our seasoned pros, giving you the perfect platform to build lasting professional relationships.

Whether you are in the healthcare sector, business sector or financial sector, we all work together. Moving companies, elder law attorneys, hospital case managers, referral agencies, home care, home health...are all resources needed for the growing population in Lancaster, SC. Bring your business card and please wear a shade of GREEN.

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.

Doors open at 6:45 PM for this FREE public event. You'll hear Hiram tell his story about how he got into the business of mushroom farming, his experiences, how he supplies top-rated restaurants in and around Charlotte with his gourmet mushrooms, and the benefits of his business.Join fellow naturalists and curious locals for an enjoyable and informative evening!