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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!

A Woman's Business 2016

Here you are!  The 2016 schedule of speakers for A Woman's Business 2016!   You will be dazzled by these ladies ... their knowledge, their experience, their willingness to continue learning even while helping others learn the basics.  Don't wait to register ..... this day will help you run (or start) your business, and you'll enjoy every minute!

Register here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-womans-business-conference-2016-tickets-27575707684

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Government Contracting 101 -- Workshop July 20th

WANT THE ABILITY TO BID ON GOVERNMENT

CONTRACTS FOR YOUR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES?

Federal Contracting 101 Workshop DATE: July 20, 2016, 9 am EDT - 12 Noon
Hosted by the Winthrop Region SBDC, Rock Hill, SC

Sponsored by the Small Business Administration

Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/federal-contracting-101-rock-h…

Location Name:
Winthrop University (Thurmond Building - Room 415)

Address:
1708 Memorial Circle, (at intersection of Park Avenue and Memorial Circle on campus), Rock Hill, SC,29733

Parking: Registrants may park in any green-striped Visitor spaces. Several are available in the parking lot on Ebenezer Avenue around the exit of Memorial Circle, across from Carroll Hall.

Fee:
This is a free event.

Email: michael.corp@sba.gov

Map to this event can be found here. 

Registration required on the SBAs EventBrite page at  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/federal-contracting-101-rock-hillsc-tickets-26279601997?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Free Webinars for National Small Business Week

In recognition of National Small Business Week, the Small Business Administration offers the following free Webinars throughout this first week of May.  Register to learn more about what you need to know this year!

Webinar: The Decline of Magstripe Cards—and What That Means for Your Business
Sponsor: Square, Inc.
Webinar Date/Time: Monday, May 2, 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT
Description: The payments landscape is changing. New security measures, a decline in the use of traditional magstripe cards, the switch to EMV chip cards and emerging technologies like contactless payments, are forcing a monumental shift in the way people pay. These changes have major implications for businesses of all sizes. Is your business prepared? Join Square’s Head of Business Intelligence Owen Britton Jennings and Head of Seller Education Erin Renzas for this can’t-miss webinar. They’ll break down all of the major changes in payments and what you need to do to ensure you’re ahead of the curve. In this webinar:

• Get need-to-know information on all the major payment changes
• Understand how consumer behavior is shifting and how to address their new needs
• Learn how to ensure your business is prepared for upcoming trends

Register: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1166555/BC3DA14B3572C0BB9EF0A8813FA76CB3?partnerref=sba

Webinar: Cloud, Mobile, and Social: Great Apps and Services That Will Grow Your Business
Sponsor: YP
Webinar Date/Time: Tuesday, May 3, 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT
Description: Watch and learn from small business experts, Gene Marks and Ramon Ray, as they discuss the latest trends, tips, and services to help you grow, manage, and increase your profits. You’ll discover how to leverage cloud, mobile, and social technologies that will allow you to stand out from your competition.

Register: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1166576/38AB60D7BBD7E48535F7C8FCEC57A6D9?partnerref=sba

Webinar: Access to Capital and Business Loans: Best Practices
Sponsor: Sam’s Club
Webinar Date/Time: Wednesday, May 4, 4:00pm ET / 1:00pm PT
Description: Cash is the lifeblood of any business yet access to capital, managing business finances, and navigating sources of finance are some of the most challenging areas for business owners and can make or break any enterprise. Sam’s Club has teamed up with Small Business Majority’s Rhea Aguinaldo to help entrepreneurs and small business owners bring finance into focus for long term success. Participants will learn background on the small business loan market and providers as well as how to identify the right type of financial product for the business need.

Register: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1166578/B65100047A3C6461EE4781F1A49D949E?partnerref=sba

Webinar: Tips for Getting Your Business Financially Fit
Sponsor: Intuit Quickbooks
Webinar Date/Time: Thursday, May 5, 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT
Description: Understanding the fiscal condition of your business is critical when managing daily duties, planning for the longterm and making consequential decisions. But that means more than simply knowing what’s in your bank account. Join Intuit QuickBooks in this interactive webinar, where you’ll learn practical, actionable tips for improving the financial fitness of your small business.

Register: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1166582/18C9865EF65B5576ED73B89A75D5F9B3?partnerref=sba

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

What Are You Waiting For? Set the Stage for Your Business' Success Now!

Only a few more days to register

for

Business Success Extravaganza 2015!

Read details and register to attend on our

website at http://www.winthropregionalsbdc.org

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:

HUB Zone Webinar

The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program will be explained, along with providing other information on eligibility and certification.

Click here to see the flyer for this August 14, 2013 webinar, and for registration information.