The City of Columbia in partnership with the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Richland County, and the Small Business Administration (SBA) are hosting a press conference to kick off National Small Business Week 2025 on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Bierkeller Brewing Company, located at 600 Canalside Street, Suite 1009.
Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, South Carolina State Senator Russell Ott (District 26), Richland County Administrator Leonardo Brown, President and CEO of Columbia Chamber Carl Blackstone, and SBA District Director Melissa Lindler will provide remarks. The City of Columbia and Richland County will also present a proclamation in honor of National Small Business Week 2025.
National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners and celebrates their tenacity. We invite the community to join us for this event!
For more information, please contact the Office of Business Opportunities at (803) 545-3950 or send an email to [email protected].



