IGNITE Your Innovation .... a York County Entrepreneurship Conference

This highly informative afternoon could provide the extra motivation you need to find new solutions to old problems, learn new ways of increasing sales and visibility, and making your already successful business even more successful!    November 2nd, 2016 .......... To register or for more information, go to http://www.yorkcountychamber.com/events/IGNITE-Your-Innovation-Entrepreneurship-Conference-3492/details

A Video Preview of A Womans Business 2016

Come Grow With Us! Rear more and register for this October 25th event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-womans-business-conference-2016-tickets-27575707684!

SBDC Hosting Business Success Extravaganza 2016

Winthrop Region SBDC 

wishes to invite you to attend its

Business Success Extravaganza 2016 ..... undoubtedly the

best value in a small business seminar you'll find!

Great speakers .... great topics .... great ideas!

And we'll even feed you! 

Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-business-success-extravaganza-tickets-15949132284 

To see the great reviews on last year's Extravaganza, visit our reviews page

Selling to Federal and State Governments

Course -- Understanding How to Sell to Federal + State Governments

Sponsored by Winthrop Region Small Business Development Center

Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 8:00 PM (EDT)

Rock Hill, SC

This is a 6-session Course taught by export specialist, Richard Speights, on preparing to sell to federal and state governments through government contracting.  Class sessions are held from 6 - 8 pm over a period of 12 weeks, on the following dates:    

• Tuesday, April 7, 2015
• Tuesday, April 21, 2015
• Tuesday, May 5, 2015
• Tuesday, May 12, 2015
• Tuesday, June 2, 2015
• Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Cost for this comprehensive course is $150 Total for all sessions.

For complete details, visit the course registration page at EventBrite:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/course-understanding-how-to-sell-to-federal-state-governments-tickets-15441714584  

For more information, call (803) 323-2283 or email the staff at WinthropRegionalSBDC@gmail.com 

Export University 101 ... Feb. 19, 2015

Export University 101

Rock Hill, South Carolina

February 19^th, 2015 (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

Winthrop University, Thurmond Hall

Room 415
1708 Memorial Circle | Rock Hill, SC  29733

Thurmond Hall is located at the intersection of Park Avenue and Memorial Circle, across from Byrnes Auditorium.

Parking is reserved in the parking lot across from Carroll Hall on Ebenezer Avenue

Directions to campus: http://www.winthrop.edu/directions/

Registration fee is $75 per person and includes

breakfast, lunch and all training materials.

This one-day workshop on export sales, finance

and logistics will help you compete globally!

Getting back to the export basics is good business, whether you are new to exporting or an experienced international company. Topics will include:

·         Export sales techniques

·         Letters of credit and other export payment methods

·         Pricing strategies and how to offer financing to your customer

·         Credit insurance to minimize risk and maximize sales

·         Transportation and freight forwarding

·         Practical tips

Who Should Attend?

• Companies currently exporting but want guidance to expand overseas markets and sales.
• Companies new to exporting that want long-term success by avoiding typical, costly mistakes.

Click here to register for Export University 101– Rock Hill, SC  (http://www.sctrade.org/events.html)

Seating is limited for this popular event so registration & payment are required to guarantee a seat.

For more information: contact Anita Patel at 

803-737-0247, APatel@sccommerce.com or Dan Holt, US Small Business Administration, at 704-333-4886 x226, Dan.Holt@trade.gov

Event Sponsors:

FREE Training in Transportation Careers Program

 
Need Training to Find a Job?   This may be helpful, and if you're living in one of the seven counties mentioned, and it's free .....

2014 Transportation Careers Training Program
Applications accepted now through May 16, 2014
Training starts June 2, 2014 at York Tech Community College

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) (South Carolina Division Office) are pleased to announce the 2014 Transportation Careers Training Program (TCTP) will be managed by Construction Solutions Team, Inc. The program will allow up to thirty-five participants to receive the National Center for Construction Education and Research certification as well as other credentials.

Pre-employment Training will include OSHA 10 Hour Construction Standards, SCDOT Flagger Certification, Construction Math, Blue Print Reading, Site Layout, Job Readiness Skills, Basic Life Skills, Construction Basics, and more.

After successfully completing Pre-employment Training, fifteen participants will transition into Heavy Equipment Operator Training and fifteen participants will transition into Commercial Driver’s License Training.

All training costs will be covered by the SCDOT/FHWA program.

Applications will be accepted from individuals residing in the following seven counties:

• Cherokee
• Chester
• Chesterfield
• Fairfield
• Lancaster
• Union
• York

Individuals must meet the following criteria:

• Unemployed, underemployed, minorities, women, and/or economically disadvantaged;
• A high school graduate or have obtained GED;
• Pass a pre-course drug test and submit to random screening;
• Have reliable transportation to and from the training site;
• Be physically able to withstand the rigors of the construction industry (this includes inclement weather, traffic, night work and heavy lifting); and
• Willing to travel at the conclusion of the program if hired by a highway construction contractor.

Get moving today! Your next job can be the start of an amazing career!!
For more about the 2014 Transportation Careers Training Program, and on Participant Responsibilities, please contact Sandy at (704) 807-2627 or e-mail at Sandy@ConstructionSolutionsTeam.com

Link for Application: http://d31hzlhk6di2h5.cloudfront.net/20140430/52/14/16/30/32a728cac39e6f9c8fdd3a21/2014_TCTP_Application.pdf?utm_campaign=SC+residents+get+your+career+moving%21&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=2014+TCTP+Application

Upcoming Small Business Workshops

It's 2011 and the perfect time to put your dreams of a business of your own into action ..... and we have some great opportunities for you to get started .... and for expanding or diversifying existing businesses as well!

First, you may remember that we had to cancel a workshop a couple of weeks ago due to the untimely arrival of a real honest-to-goodness snowstorm. We have now rescheduled that "How to Start a Small Business" workshop for Monday, Jan. 31st, 6-8 pm in Room 210 of the Thurmond Building.

If you think you'd be interested in having a franchise business, Doug Stout, a Franchising and Self-Employment Coach with Entrepreneur's Source in Greenville, SC will conduct a workshop on Franchising on Tuesday, Feb. 7th, 6-8 pm in Room 210 of the Thurmond Building.

For driving directions, or information on more workshops currently scheduled, please visit our web site and or click on the calendar at the bottom of this page, and then on the date for additional information.

IRS Tax Workshop for Small Businesses

Whether you are planning a business or already in business, plan now to attend our October 18th IRS Tax Workshop to make sure you’re doing all the right things for your small business!

The Winthrop Regional Small Business Development Center in Rock Hill, SC is offering a FREE tax workshop for prospective and new small business owners. The workshop will be held from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on October 18, 2010, in Room 415 of the Thurmond Building (College of Business) on the campus of Winthrop University.

The Small Business IRS Tax Workshop contains general information about different types of business organizations, record keeping requirements and business tax returns. This workshop is one of two taxpayer education programs sponsored by the Winthrop Small Business Development Center each year, along with a CPA and representatives of the SC Employment Security and the SC Department of Revenue. It is directed toward the small businessperson who is starting a business or has recently started a small business in the service, retail or manufacturing area. Existing businesses are also welcome.

The morning session will cover federal tax requirements for small businesses and the afternoon session will cover state tax and employment security obligations. A packet of helpful reference publications is given to each participant.

To register for the workshop or for more information, please register online at http://www.winthropregionalsbdc.org , or contact the SBDC by calling (803) 323-2283.

Two Upcoming Workshops

Still puzzled trying to piece together your thoughts, ideas, plans, and requirements for your new or soon-to-be business? The Winthrop Regional Small Business Development Center in Rock Hill, SC is offering two workshops in the month ahead that may be of help.

Upcoming on October 19th is an all-day seminar that will be helpful no matter how far along you are in your business plans, and especially helpful if you've already opened the door on your new business: The FREE IRS Tax Workshop will be providing important tax information for new entrepreneurs as well as existing business owners. Speakers will include a CPA and representatives of the SC Employment Security and the SC Department of Revenue. The seminar will be held in the Thurmond Building (College of Business) at Winthrop University, Monday October 19th in Room 415 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you're in business, you shouldn't miss this ..... it's relevant for every business owner.

And if you are quite sure what kind of business you want to go into, but you're pretty sure that you don't want to start from the ground up on your own, you might be interested in looking at a franchise business as the way to go. "Why Franchising Is A Viable Option In Today’s Economy," a 2-hour workshop, will be held Monday, November 9th in Room 212 of the Thurmond Building (College of Business) at Winthrop University, 6-8 p.m. This free workshop will be facilitated by Doug Stout of The Entrepreneur's Source. Mr. Stout works with individuals who are looking for options that may include purchasing and running a franchise, "typically those who are

1) Interested in new challenges

2) Frustrated with their current job or career path

3) Unemployed due to downsizing, right sizing, or capsizing

4) Considering a career transition

5) Wanting to develop an alternative source of income

6) Interested in doing something they love

7) Looking to pursue their dream of self-employment

8) Sold their business and considering their options"

If becoming a franchise owner is something you'd like to know more about, this workshop is for you!

To register online for either of these workshops, please go to the registration page on our main web site.

We hope we'll see you there!