Women's Business Center

Opening Doors. Accelerating Success.

Headquartered at Columbia College, the Women’s Business Center of South Carolina (WBC) is a statewide leader in supporting women entrepreneurs and business professionals. Whether rising to lead a corporation, launching a startup, or scaling an existing venture, the WBC offers education, networks, and resources for meaningful growth. Join a community that believes in women’s business leadership, and invests in making it real.

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Entrepreneurship

The WBC offers educational programs and resources designed to support women through every stage of entrepreneurship, from early concept and product development to financing, marketing, and bringing a business to market. Whether you’re shaping your first idea or strengthening an existing one, we’ll help you build the knowledge and confidence to move forward.

Professional Skills

For women growing in their careers, the WBC provides programs that strengthen key professional competencies valued in today’s workplace. Participants gain tools to communicate effectively, lead with clarity, and position themselves for advancement within their organizations.

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Community
We connect women through both in-person and online programs, creating a supportive network where ideas are shared, challenges are understood, and success is celebrated.

Knowledge
Our live sessions and digital resources provide practical information and valuable tools to help you build skills, deepen understanding, and take confident action.

Opportunity
Whether you’re launching something new or advancing years into your career, we offer pathways that meet you where you are and support where you want to go.

Annual Women's Leadership Conference

We host a 3-day professional development and leadership conference on the Columbia College campus, geared toward developing women's management and authentic leadership abilities. The 2023 Conference included sessions on topics like identifying your strengths, recognizing your energy, and how to lead with clarity.  View Previous Conference Agenda & Sessions. 

Connecting Women with Opportunities

"I am now focused on a clear path forward and the instructors were able to connect my business with the right resources to reach my goals."

  • Jada Willis

    Jada Willis

    WBC Member

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