Business Development Center
Contact
2601 Read St.
Columbia, SC 29204
Columbia, SC 29204
803-705-4682
Office Hours
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Established in 2002 the Benedict College Business Development Center was created with a mission to expand the college’s role in addressing the economic and business development needs of small and minority businesses.
The BDC’s Mission
Our mission is to act as a catalyst for economic development by increasing the capacity of entrepreneurs, and small and minority owned businesses in Columbia and throughout South Carolina.
The BDC’s Core Objectives
- Promote the growth of small and minority businesses throughout the community
- Provide technical support, mentoring and business training to entrepreneurs
- Improve and expand access to financial resources and business networks.
- Promote the use of technology enhanced business strategies.
Discover Our Programs
- Business Incubation
- Business Skills Training
- Ongoing Technical Support for up to 3 years
Jumpstart Your Business
- Advice from Targeted Mentors
- Improve & Expand Your Access to Financing & Resources
- Grow your customer Base
Enjoy Your New Address
- Midtown Location
- Secure 24/7 Building Access
- Access to Shared Meeting Sapce
- Professional Office Space below Market Price
- Temporary Office Space Available at Hourly Rates
