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Bridge 4 Business (B4) is the Existing Industry arm of our office. This department works directly with companies operating in the county to help with various facets of doing business in Richland County:

  • Expansion projects
  • Navigating and/or Negotiating existing agreements
  • Compliance
  • Understanding growth challenges
  • Resource network

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Key advantages

Connecting the dots is a critical part of how our team can help your business. We’re building bridges between companies to share their experiences and learn, and with partners throughout the community to access resources for your needs.

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NAVIGATE

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EMPLOYER RESOURCES

Depending on your needs, there are local and statewide resources that can provide services to companies seeking assistance with worker recruitment, training for existing workers, or exposure to future workers.

EMPLOYER RESOURCES

SC Dept of Commerce

South Carolina’s economic development authority, SCDOC can assist qualified businesses with credits and incentives relating to workforce upskilling, workforce expansion, and more.

sccommerce.com

EMPLOYER RESOURCES

SC Dept of Employment and Workforce

South Carolina’s workforce development authority, SCDEW works directly with job seekers and employers on a variety of employment-related topics.

dew.sc.gov

EMPLOYER RESOURCES

Midlands Workforce Development Board

The Midlands Workforce Development Board (MWDB) oversees the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) program and funding for Fairfield, Lexington, and Richland Counties in the state.

midlandsworkforce.org

EMPLOYER RESOURCES

Midlands Education and Business Alliance

MEBA provides a variety of opportunities for Midlands employers and industry experts to become actively and meaningfully involved in education within our service area of Fairfield, Lexington, and Richland counties.

mebasc.com

EMPLOYER RESOURCES

readySC (SC Technical College System)

Among the oldest workforce training programs in the nation, readySC works with qualified employers to craft custom training programs and recruit candidates for little or no cost.

readysc.org

EMPLOYER RESOURCES

Apprenticeship Carolina (SC Technical College System)

Offering apprenticeship training for adult and youth, Apprenticeship Carolina leads the state’s registered apprenticeship programs. 

apprenticeshipcarolina.com

Resources

Invest in Richland

Taxes + Incentives

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Workforce Training, Educational + Career Resources

Available Properties in the Columbia Area-Columbia Area Development Partnership (CADP)

Expand Your Facility

Communities-Columbia Area Development Partnership (CADP)

Explore Your Community

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