SMALL BUSINESS MONTH RESOURCES
York County is where business and community goals move forward together—and where small businesses have the support to succeed.
This May, we’re celebrating Small Business Month by bringing everything you need into one place. Explore a curated hub of local resources, tools, and events designed to help your business grow, connect, and thrive.
Whether you're looking to build relationships with fellow business owners, discover new opportunities, or strengthen the skills that power your day-to-day operations, you’ll find it here.
LOCAL EVENTS
April 27, 2026
Small Business Therapy - A Workshop Presented by Leadership York County- Let’s talk about it—the challenges AND opportunities that small business owners face in Western York County. Solutions, ideas, and support…you’ll find them all at this informative FREE half-day workshop! Presented by Leadership York County in partnership with Main Street York. Click here to register!
April 28, 2026
Bank On Your Success: Borrowing for Small Business- As a small business owner, you want to see your business thrive while you excel at serving your customers, and when it comes to funding, you want to make sure the borrowing process doesn't distract yuo from those goals. Learning why businesses borrow, where to turn for funding, and how the lending process works makes for a smoother, smarter, and often more successful outcome. Click here to register!
April 29, 2026
York County Regional Chamber State of Education - What does the future of education look like in York County and how will it shape our future workforce? Join business and community leaders at the York County Regional Chamber State of Education Breakfast for an inside look at the priorities, challenges, and opportunities facing our schools. This event provides valuable insight into how education and business can work together to strengthen our region’s talent pipeline. Click here to learn more!
May 1, 2026
Maximizing the Value of Your Downtown Property- Hosted by the Small Business Development Center, this session brings together experienced professionals in development, preservation, architecture, and finance to walk through real-world approaches to improving and positioning downtown properties. Register here!
May 7, 2026
RHEDC Small Business Week Networking-The Rock Hill Economic Development Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee invites you to a Small Business Week networking reception! Attendees will hear exclusive business updates from successful entrepreneurs and an update on the City of Rock Hill Tourism marketing plan. Register here!
May 20, 2026
Make AI Work for You-Grow With Google-In partnership with the York County Regional Chamber and York Technical College, Grow with Google will lead a free, in-person workshop to help small businesses in Rock Hill and the surrounding areas build new skills to grow their businesses online.. Register here!
YEAR-ROUND RESOURCES
Small Business Toolkit-Whether you need help with start-up guidance or strategies for expansion in this area, you can find all the information you need in one place with our Make It York County Small Business Toolkit!
Gravity Center FUEL Program-Grounded in the belief that mentorship accelerates success, FUEL connects entrepreneurs with experienced professionals who provide guidance, insight, and support tailored to their business needs. Learn more here!
SCRA: South Carolina Research Authority Grant Funding- SCRA Member Companies may apply for a variety of non-dilutive grants, each with its own eligibility and review criteria. Learn more here!
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