City of Charleston to Host Small Business Opportunity Expo on Wednesday

Event aims to support under-represented and marginalized business entities

CHARLESTON, S.C – Taking a significant stride toward nurturing thriving enterprises, the city of Charleston’s Business Services Division announced plans to host the highly anticipated 2024 Small Business Opportunity Expo. The event promises to demonstrate the city’s commitment to economic inclusivity, fostering an enabling environment for under-represented, disadvantaged, veteran, minority, and women-owned businesses.

The Expo is scheduled for Wednesday, March 28th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Gaillard Center located at 95 Calhoun Street. According to Ruth Jordan, the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Manager of the city, this event is an unmissable opportunity for businesses looking to expand and boost their operations in 2024.

Features of the Expo

The Expo offers a comprehensive platform for organizations and municipal partners to showcase their services, contractual needs and upcoming opportunities. It offers a unique intersection of information and networking, fostering an environment beneficial to the participating entities.

“If you are looking for more in ’24’ to grow your business, this is the Expo to attend!” said Jordan, highlighting the significance of the event in fostering commercial growth within the city.

Notably, political representation at the Expo is expected to be strong, with city leaders like Mayor William S. Cogswell confirming their attendance.

Included Activities

The Expo agenda includes morning and afternoon workshops that aim to educate and inform local businesses. Some of the key workshops that the attendees can look forward to are:

• “Cutting the Red Tape to get the Money: Access to Capital”
• “Legal Basics for Small Businesses”
• “Legal Basics for Hispanic Businesses”

Registration Details

All workshops are accessible free of charge and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. While the event itself is also free, it is important for interested parties to register in advance to secure their spot.

This informative Expo is not only set to provide exceptional small businesses with valuable resources but also expects to create an environment of connectivity, interaction, and much-needed exposure among diverse businesses.

Call to Charleston’s Small Business Community

The City of Charleston encourages the local business community, especially historically under-represented and marginalized entities, to leverage this opportunity to grow and flourish. The Expo offers an unmatched platform to connect, learn from experts, and explore potential business opportunities.

Grounded in its belief in the power of small businesses, the city is striving hard to make the best possible resources available to this vital sector of the local economy. As such, the 2024 Small Business Opportunity Expo is all set to raise the bar, promising a rewarding and enriching experience for all involved.