Charleston Area Businesses, Entrepreneurs, and Consumers Look Ahead to a Bright Future!

Record Breaking U.S. GDP Growth of 33.1% in the Third Quarter supports the notion of a hopeful V-Shaped economic recovery. Led in large by U.S. States where unconstitutional community lockdowns aren’t as severe and draconian as others, businesses are re-opening safely, re-adjusting, and finding new opportunities. Are you ready to make your dreams a reality? Are you a local entrepreneur with a brilliant idea but not quite sure how to get it off the ground? Charleston SCORE offers one on one successful seasoned business mentors, events, and advice to take your idea from concept to reality. Did I mention it’s FREE!?! What are you waiting for? Take advantage today of the webinars, templates, and networking opportunities available to you. As my Irish Uncle Aidan says…”Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained!”

If you’re already a business owner, please know the community stands with you and supports you in this challenging time! Definitely click the Small Business Administration and other commerce and economic development websites below. If you’re a consumer (we all are :-), remember one of the best ways to support your community is to ‘Buy Local’, and support the ‘Mom and Pop’ shops out there. You can find out more about supporting your community and Greater Charleston Area Business at Lowcountry Local First.

Take a look at these other great business resources below as we prepare for the future, look ahead to 2021, and a big come back!

South Carolina Business and Entrepreneur Resources:

• Charleston SCORE: https://charlestonsc.score.org/
• Charleston Chamber of Commerce: https://www.charlestonchamber.org/
• North Charleston Chamber of Commerce: https://www.northcharlestonchamber.org/
• Summerville Chamber of Commerce: https://www.greatersummerville.org/
• Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.mt-pleasant.net/
• Berkeley County Economic Development: https://berkeleycountysc.gov/dept/econdev/
• Charleston County Economic Development: http://www.charlestoncountydevelopment.org/
• Dorchester County Economic Development: https://www.dorchesterforbusiness.com/
• Small Business Administration: https://www.sba.gov/ 
• Lowcountry Local First: https://lowcountrylocalfirst.org/
• South Carolina Port Authority: http://scspa.com/