# Event Details

- **Event Name**: City of Columbia's 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join the Office of Business Opportunities for this informative event during National Small Business Week on May 6th!About this EventThe City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Columbia Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the City of Columbia's 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference! The conference will be on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Pastides Alumni Center, 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29203.During this event, our morning keynote speaker is Dr. Macie Smith and our lunch session powered by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, State Representative Wendell Jones (District 25 - Greenville County) will be the lunch speaker. Dr. Ashlye V. Wilkerson of Phenomenal Women Leading, LLC will serve as this year's mistress of ceremony!In addition to the speakers, we will have our vendor showcase, morning and afternoon breakout sessions, and the U.S. Small Business Administration will honor their awards receipients for 2026!For more information, please contact Kalenna Ginyard, OBO Program Compliance Specialist at (803)545-3950 or send an email to OBO@columbiasc.gov!  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/1c3f3e80-2ed3-11f1-a796-25373a183b85-rimg-w597-h740-dc4da7d2-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/1c6c9010-2ed3-11f1-b66b-c789a2302db1-rimg-w597-h740-dc4da7d2-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/city-of-columbias-13th-annual-small-business-week-conference/100001986009921136
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 35, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Pastides Alumni Center
- **lat**: 33.9981198
- **long**: -81.0372168
- **full address**: Pastides Alumni Center, 900 Senate Street, Columbia, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is City of Columbia's 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference being held?
  - **A:** City of Columbia's 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference takes place on Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Pastides Alumni Center, 900 Senate Street, Columbia, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for City of Columbia's 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference?
  - **A:** Ticket prices for City of Columbia's 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference range from USD 20 to USD 35 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySBWC Early Bird RegistrationUSD 20AvailableGeneral AdmissionUSD 35Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing City of Columbia's 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference?
  - **A:** City of Columbia's 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference is organized by CITY OF COLUMBIA - OFFICE OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** City of Columbia's 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If City of Columbia's 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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