Gets businesses back up and running and people back to work as quickly as possible in times of disaster.
Assists companies including small and medium-sized businesses in entering new markets to increase their exporting activities.
Concentrates on startup support and talent development, promotes achievements and supports the relentless pursuit of transformational ideas in South Carolina.
To help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the 8(a) Business Development Program.
Helps new and startup companies develop by providing services such as management training or space for the business to operate.
Supports agribusiness entrepreneurs who are ready to launch their product or process into the marketplace but need investors and/or mentors.
A multifaceted service organization for local governments, providing public administration, planning, information systems and technology, grants, workforce development, and services for the elderly population.
The Applied Research Center (ARC) was created specifically as a place for both primary technical research and collaborative discussions about applied technologies in energy, healthcare, homeland security, transportation and other applications.
Provides outreach assistance to pre-ventures, early ventures, and established firms through service-learning projects that match Clemson students with entrepreneurs and inventors, and through volunteer mentors.
An interactive digital platform packed with resources women business owners need to set, and achieve, their business goals. Ascent is designed for the "missing middle" - growth-oriented women entrepreneurs who are beyond the start-up phase and already generating revenue yet looking to grow and scale.
A community-sourced initiative to attract, nurture and promote Beaufort's technology entrepreneurs, and ultimately, the region's tech economy through an array of impactful programs, products and events while leveraging Beaufort's renowned livability.
Addressing the economic and business development needs of small and minority businesses.
Serves as the first gender focused statewide entrepreneurial initiative for socially and economically disadvantaged small and minority-owned businesses throughout the state of South Carolina.