Mark Myers grew up watching the Bonanza television show and dreaming of becoming a cowboy. As an adult he was able to make that dream come true. Mark and his wife Sandra are the founders of the Black Cowboy festival, held annually in Rembert, SC.
Paragon Builders, a minority-owned construction firm, recently completed a community center, the Whittaker Center, in Orangeburg, SC. The project got off to a swift start in July 2019, but strategic adjustments had to be made when COVID-19 struck.
The Small Business Stabilization Program has provided relief to businesses across Columbia in all sectors of industry
Recognizing the enormous financial impact on local businesses resulting from drastic operational changes and closures due to the COVID-19 containment and social isolation measures, on March 20 Columbia City Council unanimously passed A Resilient Columbia: Economic Sustainability Plan. The pl…
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, majority owner of EquiTrust, the nation’s largest minority-owned insurance company, announced a $100 million partnership with MBE Capital Partners (MBECP), the largest certified minority-owned asset-based lender, and the National Action Network (NAN). Together, they a…
Converspace’s founder, Tamika S. Washington, has officially kicked off final registration for the 2020 Start Up Virtual Summit to be held virtually on May 23, 2020. The 2020 Speaker Line Up includes Michelle D. Garrett of Divas with a Purpose; Marcia Brown of Behold Media Group; Lashay Price…
Few businesses have been hit harder by the Coronavirus outbreak than full-service restaurants. These businesses require large crowds to remain profitable, and large gatherings were expressly prohibited by government shutdown orders.
The Bronner Bros Int’l Beauty Show (BB) announced the launch of the BB Beauty & Barber Fund to provide relief to licensed cosmetology professionals who have not been able to work or are experiencing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The collaborative effort will help supp…
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Columbia (SC) Chapter will present information to small business owners regarding ways they can safeguard the health of their business during the COVID-19 pandemic. This session aligns with the organizations commitment to promote economic empo…
The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the importance of local news to communities especially during crisis situations. From sharing critical, time-sensitive information on the pandemic to asking tough questions to community leaders, local news organizations play a critical role in keeping comm…
Earvin "Magic" Johnson's insurance company to provide $100 million in PPP loans for minority- and women-owned companies
Converspace’s founder, Tamika S. Washington, has officially kicked off final registration for the 2020 Start Up Virtual Summit to be held virtually on May 23, 2020. The 2020 Speaker Line Up includes Michelle D. Garrett of Divas with a Purpose; Marcia Brown of Behold Media Group; Lashay Price…
Columbia, South Carolina-Converspace’s founder, Tamika S. Washington, has officially kicked off final registration for the 2020 Start Up Virtual Summit to be held virtually on May 23, 2020. The 2020 Speaker Line Up includes Michelle D. Garrett of Divas with a Purpose; Marcia Brown of Behold …
Mark Myers grew up watching the Bonanza television show and dreaming of becoming a cowboy. As an adult he was able to make that dream come true. Mark and his wife Sandra are the founders of the Black Cowboy festival, held annually in Rembert, SC.
On Monday, June 11, restaurants across South Carolina were allowed to re-open for limited dine-in service. These new “Phase Two” guidelines expanded on the government’s decision to allow restaurants to open for outdoor dining last week.
During this Covid-19 Pandemic, we want to keep the community connected, informed and engaged. We have partnered with local restaurants to help you celebrate Mother’s Day by sponsoring a Mother’s Day Eve “virtual” concert and dinner. The Virtual Concert will feature a live online performance …
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today that agricultural businesses are now eligible for SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs. SBA’s EIDL portal will reopen today as a result of funding authorized by Congress through t…
Q&A with ‘Drake Travel’ Owner, Alvenia Dinkins
Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today on the resumption of the Payroll Protection Program (PPP):
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Due to success of the economic plan, in today’s meeting Columbia City Council added another $400,000 to program.
In an effort to assist businesses in the community during COVID-19, the City of Columbia’s Economic Development Department has partnered with GIS Planning on the launch of ZoomBusiness, an interactive online map that displays businesses operating during the pandemic. The link to that map can…
The celebration of March as International Women's Month took a swift backseat with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic throughout the world and in our local Midlands environment. The only event that took place to mark International Women's Day before the halt of celebration activities was Gol…
Gov. Henry McMaster takes additional steps at re-opening South Carolina's economy. He recently opened boat ramps this past weekend.
It’s no secret that money has a significant influence on our lives. While this is frequently made obvious in our daily routines, nothing underscores that sentiment quite like the current crisis. The emergence of COVID-19 has resulted in a societal spike of anxiety and fear, with many America…
In response to the expanded tax relief provided by the IRS, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is providing additional tax filing and payment relief as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many museums and galleries across the nation are accelerating their efforts to bring the unique spatial experience of visiting a museum online, as they close down temporarily while more people stay at home to ride out the COVID19 epidemic.
Business are continuing to serve the community. One such business is True BBQ.
In response to the challenges of COVID-19 and in accordance with Executive Order 2020-12, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is moving the due date for Income Tax returns and payments originally due April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020 and is temporarily allowing retailers who meet …
As our citizens, small businesses owners, public safety and public health workers, non-profit and social service leaders struggle to overcome the economic and increased workload consequences of the COVID-19 social distancing efforts, Columbia City Council has approved an expansive stimulus p…
In light of the ongoing impact COVID-19 continues to have on the City of Columbia, the Columbia Economic Development Department is launching our new website in order to help provide more information to local businesses being impacted by the crisis.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to South Carolina small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under it…
Corona Virus Impact on Small Business - UPDATE and INFORMATION
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities wants to assist in meeting the needs of small businesses.
This guidance is based on what is currently known about the transmission and severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will update this guidance as needed and as additional information becomes available. This doc…
A life-long dream came to fruition for Orangeburg, SC native, Deitra Briggman, who hosted a grand opening to celebrate her new business, The Casket Parlour.
Elder, singer, and accomplished author, Keishan Scott, 19, is a young man of vision, ambition, and spirituality. A classic example of the anointing operating in Scott’s life, is when he was just 7, he was called by God in prayer into the gospel ministry; now having have preached for more tha…
According to LeanIn.Org and Mckinsey and Company latest research on the state of women in the workplace within the U.S., the broken rung (i.e. getting promoted into a manager role) is the biggest obstacle for women of color advancing in corporate America.
The city of Columbia has always been magnet for talented people from around the state. Many people have come here to begin their career or to start businesses. Two such people are Jermaine Britton and Larry Simmons, the owners of a new restaurant called The Capital City Cafe. Both men grew u…
Claflin University and Security Federal Bank will host “Providing for Yourself and Your Loved Ones,” a wills and legacy giving seminar on Wednesday, February 26, at 5:30 p.m. at Security Federal Bank, located at 1185 Sunset Blvd, in West Columbia. Presenters will include Attorney T. C. Reyno…
Since founding Javis Financial Services in 1998, Kadenia Javis has worked tirelessly to help her clients.
Effective leader, inspirational role model, and CEO of Extraordinary Headhunters LLC, Kiara Cancer, has cordially been invited to be a part of the prestigious Forbes Business Council.
Some know from a very early age what they want to do with their life. But even with this knowledge, they often take a detour into other careers before returning to their first love. One such person is Elisa Robertson, owner of Miracle Hands Full Service Salon in Lexington, SC. Elisa Robertso…
One of the most important debates Americans are having these days is the need for criminal justice reform. Millions of Americans are unhappy with the way law enforcement agencies interact with the people, and are demanding changes.
It is often said that the only sure things in life are death and taxes. Deltrease Hart-Anderson, owner of D. Hart Accounting, has dedicated her life to helping people deal with the latter.
Kimbro is the author of Think & Grow Rich: A Black Choice
Faith, perseverance and sacrifice. Many fortunes have been built because someone’s faith helped them persevere through the hard times and make personal sacrifices in order to achieve a greater goal. Dennis R. Gadson Jr. is the epitome of these traits.
For a half century, Johnson’s Store has been a staple of the North Columbia community. When the late Thomas Johnson III opened Johnson’s Store in 1969, he was grateful for the many loyal customers who supported his business. He decided to show his appreciation by providing holiday meals for …
To be a successful business owner, it takes more than knowing how to do a job well; it takes knowing how to run a company. That’s what Reginald Vereen, owner of Kwik Transport, found out when he moved from being a driver to an independent contractor for FedEx.
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