Women's Conference -- Save the Date!!

SAVE THE DATE!    SAVE THE DATE!    SAVE THE DATE! 

October 27th here at Winthrop University ....  A few details still to work out, but this is a definite "GO" and we're really excited to be offering it! Watch and LIKE our FB page to see updates as we go (http://www.facebook.com/SCbusinessassistance) or our website at http://www.winthropregionalsbdc.org.   Just don't miss it!  We've brought together a wonderful and diverse group of women business owners and community leaders to guide you and answer your questions.  You'll love it!!

SC's New GITI Tire Plant Is Seeking Interested Vendors/Suppliers

Interested in possibilities of being a supplier for Giti Tire in SC? Come meet and ask questions at the Giti Tire Supplier Outreach Event on September 30, 2015 at the Gateway Center, 3200 Commerce Drive, Richburg, SC (at Highway 9 and I-77), 4:00-5:30PM.

This is for the operational portion of the Giti Tire project only, (not construction related).

A flier for the event is attached. No pre-registration will be required; however, attendees may want to arrive a few minutes early to sign-in.

Franchise Workshop August 18th

Are you going through a career transition?  Trying to decide whether to start your own business from scratch or look into other options?  Well, it’s a great time for exploring those options! Our area is growing rapidly. New people move in every day, and new businesses are needed to provide the products and services they need.

This could be the perfect time to achieve independence and make your dream of having your own business a reality.

Come to this free workshop offered through a cooperative effort with The Entrepreneur's Source to learn and understand the nuts & bolts of franchise ownership vs a standard start-up, so you can make an informed decision about your future business path.  

DATE:

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2015

TIME:

6-8 pm

PLACE:

Room 415 of the Thurmond Bldg. on the Winthrop University campus, Rock Hill, SC

To register, go to our website and click on the Event Calendar. 

www.WinthropRegionalSBDC.org   Or call us at the Winthrop Region SBDC (803) 323-2283 to register by  telephone.

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Union, SC -- Entrepreneur's Start-Up Workshop

An Entrepreneur's Start-Up Workshop will be held in Union, SC for area residents interested in starting their own businesses.   This event will be held Wednesday, August 5, 2015 from 9 to 11 am.  Details and Registration information on the flyer below.  This event is offered through a cooperative effort between the Winthrop Region SBDC in Union, and the Union County Chamber of Commerce.

Union SC - Creative Marketing for Your Small Business

Business owners in Union, SC have the opportunity to learn how to market their business services and products creatively and affordably.   The Winthrop Region SBDC-Union, in cooperation with the Union County Chamber of Commerce will present "Creative Marketing for Your Small Business" on Wednesday, August 5 from Noon to 2 pm.  Details and Registration Information on the flyer below.

Workshop: Website Presence or Full E-Commerce?

Whether you’re considering developing a basic Internet presence for your business for the first time; or trying to decide whether to monetize your existing website by offering products for sale via e-commerce, this free workshop will help you understand the possibilities, the decisions you need to make, and how to insure that your website is optimized so it comes up in searches. It’s not a “build it and they will come” proposition. It takes planning, marketing and time.

Come learn more about operating online!  

Date and Time: Thursday, June 4, 2015 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (EDT)

Location: Carole Ray Dowling Center at USC-Lancaster Campus,

                 476 Hubbard Dr., Lancaster SC 29720

Advance registration is required and seating is limited.

For registration, please contact the

LANCASTER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
453 Colonial Avenue
Lancaster, SC 29721

Call (803) 283-4105 or Email: Info@lancasterchambersc.com

“Website Presence or Full E-Commerce?” is presented in partnership with the Winthrop Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Winthrop University.

  

Leadercast . . . "The Brave Ones"

Business Consultants Eduardo Venegas and Carol Daly attended the 2015 Leadercast presentation today, called The Brave Ones. This was aired live at remote locations all over the world, bringing together such "brave leaders" as Andy Stanley, Bill McDermott, Cmdr Rorke Denver, Malala Yousafzai, Seth Godin, Ed Catmull, Aja Brown and Rudy Giuliani .... and hosted by Bill & Giuliana Rancic. 

You may have to look up some of those names, but when you find them, you'll know why they were invited to participate on the topic of bravery in leadership. In their own way, each of them have dared to be brave in the face of personal or business challenges. They have all known what first seemed like failure, but were able to focus on their goals, learn from their failure and move on to find fantastic success. 

If you were unable to attend this year's Leadercast,make sure you watch for it early next year! 2016 Leadercast .... subject will be "Architects of Tomorrow." Thanks to the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals of York County for their hard work in bringing this fantastic program to Rock Hill!

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