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X-WR-CALDESC:This workshop\, led by the South Carolina Commission for Commu
 nity Advancement & Engagement\, will provide an overview of the Small & Mi
 nority Business Contracting Certification (SMBCC) program. Attendees will 
 learn about eligibility requirements\, the application process\, and how c
 ertification can help position their business for state contracting and pr
 ocurement opportunities.  FREE. \nTuesday\, Sept. 30th from 10:00-11:00am 
 at the FMU Kelley Center in Downtown Florence.\n\nAbout the Speaker – Asht
 on Williams\nAshton Williams serves as the Outreach Coordinator for the Sm
 all & Minority Business Division at the South Carolina Commission for Comm
 unity Advancement and Engagement. In this role\, he works directly with sm
 all and minority-owned businesses across the state to provide education\, 
 technical assistance\, and access to resources that help them grow and com
 pete in the marketplace.With a background in economic development and cert
 ification support\, Ashton has a strong track record of connecting busines
 s owners with opportunities in state procurement\, funding\, and strategic
  partnerships. Prior to joining the Commission\, he worked with the South 
 Carolina Department of Transportation\, supporting Disadvantaged Business 
 Enterprises (DBEs) through certification and capacity-building initiatives
 . Ashton is passionate about economic empowerment and committed to helping
  entrepreneurs navigate state systems and unlock their full potential. His
  practical\, hands-on approach makes him a trusted resource for businesses
  looking to take the next step in their journey.
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DESCRIPTION:This workshop\, led by the South Carolina Commission for Commun
 ity Advancement & Engagement\, will provide an overview of the Small & Min
 ority Business Contracting Certification (SMBCC) program. Attendees will l
 earn about eligibility requirements\, the application process\, and how ce
 rtification can help position their business for state contracting and pro
 curement opportunities.  FREE. \nTuesday\, Sept. 30th from 10:00-11:00am a
 t the FMU Kelley Center in Downtown Florence.\n\nAbout the Speaker – Ashto
 n Williams\nAshton Williams serves as the Outreach Coordinator for the Sma
 ll & Minority Business Division at the South Carolina Commission for Commu
 nity Advancement and Engagement. In this role\, he works directly with sma
 ll and minority-owned businesses across the state to provide education\, t
 echnical assistance\, and access to resources that help them grow and comp
 ete in the marketplace.With a background in economic development and certi
 fication support\, Ashton has a strong track record of connecting business
  owners with opportunities in state procurement\, funding\, and strategic 
 partnerships. Prior to joining the Commission\, he worked with the South C
 arolina Department of Transportation\, supporting Disadvantaged Business E
 nterprises (DBEs) through certification and capacity-building initiatives.
  Ashton is passionate about economic empowerment and committed to helping 
 entrepreneurs navigate state systems and unlock their full potential. His 
 practical\, hands-on approach makes him a trusted resource for businesses 
 looking to take the next step in their journey.
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T110000
LOCATION:142 N. Dargan St.\, Florence\, SC 29501 US
SUMMARY:Opening Doors Through Certification
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