2000 Hampton Street Suite 3014|Columbia, SC 29204|803-576-1540

RICHLAND COUNTY OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

(OSBO)

The Mission of the Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO)

is to provide a race and gender neutral tool for the County to use as its effort to

ensure that all segments of its small and local business community have a reasonable and significant opportunity to compete and participate in contracts in the area

of construction, architectural, and engineering services, professional services,

non-professional services, and commodities.

Featured Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE)

NAICS-531210

Real Estate

OSBOs 3rd Annual Engage Richland Presents

"Save My Business"

Crisis Preparedness Summit

The Summit will provide businesses with the tools and resources needed to assist in sustainability and capacity building. Join us for dynamic breakout sessions on Crisis Proofing, Pivoting, Common Pitfalls during and after disasters, and much more.

Virtual Summit

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

9:00am-12:00pm

Become a Sponsor for the 3rd Annual Engage Richland Summit

Resources	Resources
City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunity	Benedict College Women's Business Center
SC Small Business Development Center	Small Business Administration (SC)
US Small Business Administration (SBA)	SC Business One Stop

Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA)

The U.S. Department of Treasury awarded Richland County Government $12.5 million to help local households that are unable to pay rent and utilities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding is available through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) established by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.

Click to Learn more or to apply for Emergency Rental Assistance

Complete the survey below:

From 2020-2021

The pandemic did not affect my business at all.

I permanently lost/closed my business during the pandemic.

I temporaly closed my business during the pandemic.

My business opening was delayed because of the pandemic.

I'm not sure if I want to keep my business because of the pandemic.

I'm still struggling to keep my business open due to the pandemic.

Richland County

Small Local Business Enterprise Certification Program

(SLBE)

OSBO is seeking businesses located in

Richland County to become a

Certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).

Why Become Certified?

Procurement Opportunities
5 Pt Preferences on Subcontract work
Access to Technical Training and Workshops
Business Exposure through SLBE Directory
Business Coaching

How to Become Certified?

A firm can be certified as an SLBE/ESLBE upon submission of a completed certification application, supporting documentation, and a signed and notarized affidavit. affirming that it meets all of the SLBE/ESLBE eligibility criteria.

Notarized Affidavit of Certification (form downloaded from website) from each Owner
Each Owner’s Driver’s License or State Issue ID
Articles of Incorporation/Organization
SC Secretary State Certification of Existence
3 Most Current & Consecutive, Executed Federal Tax Returns
Richland County Business License (or BL Status Form & applicable municipality license)
Each Owner’s Business Resume
All Applicable Professional/Trade Licenses or Certificates
Stock Ledger & Certificates (if applicable)