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SEUS-CP Conference & B2B Matchmaking

If you have a company interested in supplier opportunities and B2B matchmaking, join us at the SEUS-CP Conference!

2022 SC Automotive Summit

The SC Automotive Summit draws C-level executives, managers and other top decision makers of OEMs, Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers, leading research institutions, test facilities, logistics and other service providers and organizations directly tied to the automotive industry. There will be opportunities to connect to industry peers, suppliers and service providers as well.  

Please note:  B2B Matchmaking will take place on March 1st!  Registration opening soon!

Agenda:

Tuesday, March 1st

2021 Workforce & Retention Series

South Carolina Department of Commerce Business Services Division will provide free monthly webinars that focus on workforce and retention options to help support your S.C. business. Speakers from across the state will provide information on available staffing programs, workforce resources, state labor laws and regulations, and other timely information that can assist your business continued success in the Palmetto State.

2021 Workforce & Retention Series

South Carolina Department of Commerce Business Services Division will provide free monthly webinars that focus on workforce and retention options to help support your S.C. business.  Speakers from across the state will provide information on available staffing programs, workforce resources, state labor laws and regulations, and other timely information that can assist your business continued success in the Palmetto State.

S.C. Commerce Business Services Webinar

The S.C. Department of Commerce Business Services division is hosting a webinar titled Supporting South Carolina Businesses on Wednesday, May 19th.

SBIR/STTR grant webinar series

As part of its 3Phase initiative, the S.C. Commerce Office of Innovation is launching a workshop series aimed at educating S.C. businesses on how to write grant applications for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants. 

Cybersecurity Assistance Program (SC-CAP) for Defense Contractors Webinar

The SC Cybersecurity Assistance Program (SC-CAP) provides funding and assistance for defense contractors to comply with DFARS 7012 and NIST 800-171 Standards for cybersecurity. The program, which provides funding and resources for companies to comply with the cybersecurity standard, is funded by the Department of Defense’s Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) through SCDEW, and is being coordinated by SC Commerce and SCMEP.

Cybersecurity Assistance Program (SC-CAP) for Defense Contractors Webinar

The SC Cybersecurity Assistance Program (SC-CAP) provides funding and assistance for defense contractors to comply with DFARS 7012 and NIST 800-171 Standards for cybersecurity. The program, which provides funding and resources for companies to comply with the cybersecurity standard, is funded by the Department of Defense’s Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) through SCDEW, and is being coordinated by SC Commerce and SCMEP.

Small Business Innovation Research Funding Webinar

The SC Commerce Office of Innovation and 3Phase invite small businesses to take part in an SBIR Funding Webinar on Wednesday, April 15 at 10 a.m. 

Learn the aspects of writing Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants including: eligibility, sources of funding and agency differences, understanding what reviewers look for and step-by-step writing instructions.

Who should attend?

The Ultimate Capital Workshop

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center – Columbia, SC in partnership with South Carolina Department of Commerce, will host The Ultimate Capital Workshop on February 27, 2020. The Ultimate Capital Workshop is geared to help small, women and minority-owned businesses build a solid financial infrastructure to better attain business funding.

The daylong event will take place at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, located at 1101 Lincoln Street in Columbia, SC.