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.
Brittany McCorkle saw a need for new treats here in Columbia, SC, and decided to bring a new meaning to ‘sweet tooth’. She is the owner of the Lick Ice Cream Creamery and works alongside her mother/co-owner, Gwen Barton, to offer a variety of treats to customers from all over.
Columbia native Brandon C. Johnson has always had three loves: clothes, cars and food. A 1998 graduate of Ridge View High School, his entrepreneurial interests have been focused on those three areas.
Many of the world’s most success people have built businesses around the things that they love. Locally, one such person is Darius Johnson, owner of Noelle Catering and Groove Smoothie & Juice Bar. DJ, as he is called by friends, has combined his love of music and food into a thriving en…
• $25 million for HBCUs in Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina
MBDA COVID-19 Project announces the formation and ongoing operations of the Amplify Task Force. The task force will function as a think tank for the minority community gathering input from minority-owned businesses, non-profit organizations, and educational and financial institutions. Accord…
How do you gain traction in a trillion-dollar industry flooded with high-level competition? Cliff Wilson, CEO of The Centric Group, LLC believes narrowing your focus on specialized services is imperative to compete in any industry. “Discovering your niche is key. Learn which sectors of your …
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Due to testing interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, students applying for freshman admission to the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus will not be required to submit standardized SAT or ACT test scores for the spring, summer or fall 2021 terms.
Allen University hires Anika Cobb as the director of marketing and communications. Cobb will be responsible for developing and implementing the long-term marketing and communications strategy for Allen's brand. Additional duties and responsibilities include cultivating and managing all socia…
Over the past few months, South Carolinians have been busy searching for financial relief anywhere they can find it. In addition to those who have welcomed tax refunds and stimulus checks, some people have been busy searching their sofa cushions, playing the lottery and even raiding their pi…
Jessica Pringle’s fashion-loving journey began when she was just a young girl who had a keen eye for the most stylish items when shopping with her mother. Particularly as a shoe shopaholic, she decided one day that she could brand herself and start her own company. That decision has now led …
Entrepreneur magazine defines a serial entrepreneur as an individual who continuously comes up with new ideas and starts new businesses. That is a perfect description of Raquel Thomas, owner of The Gold Den in northeast Columbia. At one point, she was launching new and diverse businesses eve…
In western Africa, a griot is a person a storyteller, a person who keeps and disseminates oral history and information. The griot tradition is also alive and well in America. Although griots were traditionally male, in America there are women who could be considered griots. One such person i…
Finances are an essential component to continue educational careers. Even in the midst of a global pandemic and civil unrest, there are organizations that seek to provide resources and tools to assist future leaders with accomplishing educational exploits.
In the heart of downtown Orangeburg, SC, Thee Matriarch Bed & Breakfast welcomes guests from all over with its charm and southern hospitality. Innkeepers Chef Fred and Rachelle Jamerson Holmes manage the 100 year-old home, offering lodging, event spaces, and full service catering. With 1…
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…
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