SC Community Loan Fund

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Whether you’re dreaming up a new business, building affordable housing, or bringing quality jobs to your community, SCCLF has a path for you. From LEAP and free technical assistance to small business loans, affordable housing capital, and New Markets Tax Credits, we’re here to help you take the next step, anywhere in South Carolina.

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Imagine being in a room full of South Carolina entrepreneurs who are ready to grow. That's exactly what the 2026 Entrepreneur Conference offers.

On November 12, small business owners from across the state will gather to learn, connect, and plan their next steps. We're inviting bankers, investors, and business leaders to join us as sponsors and invest in the entrepreneurs building our state's future.

As a sponsor, you'll spend the day face to face with business owners, build meaningful relationships, and show your support for small business growth across South Carolina.

Sponsorship spots are limited. To learn more or request the sponsorship packet, email Tamera Adams at [email protected].

Rural South Carolina is central to SCCLF's mission, and our Grants Manager, Tamera Adams, carried that mission to the Investing in Rural America Conference in Asheville, North Carolina.

She spent the conference learning from lenders, builders, and local leaders who are bringing capital, jobs, and homes to small towns across the country. A tour of locally owned businesses in Asheville showed her what that investment looks like on the ground: thriving storefronts, stronger neighborhoods, and owners building wealth that stays local.

Tamera is bringing those lessons home to fuel the statewide support SCCLF provides, from our smallest towns to our largest cities.

SCCLF was excited to be part of THRIVE 10X: Taking Hold of Resources to Ignite Visibility and Expansion! Hosted by the Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity, THRIVE 10X brought together entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community partners for a day centered on connection, resources, and growth.

We especially loved connecting with some familiar faces, our LEAP alumni! 💚 Seeing entrepreneurs continue to build, grow, and tap into new opportunities is exactly why this work matters.

Here’s to strengthening small businesses and creating thriving communities across South Carolina!

We’re excited to see our very own Nico Brown taking the stage at CONECTA Business Expo 2026!

Join him for Capital Without Barriers, a conversation designed to help entrepreneurs better understand access to capital, what lenders look for, and how to prepare for growth.

We’re proud to continue connecting entrepreneurs with the knowledge and resources they need to move their businesses forward.

🔥 Si tienes un negocio, pero no tienes idea de cómo acceder a capital… tenemos que hablar.

Una buena idea no es suficiente. Trabajar duro no siempre es suficiente. Si quieres crecer, contratar, comprar equipo, abrir otra ubicación o aprovechar una oportunidad, necesitas entender cómo funciona el dinero para los negocios.

En CONECTA Business Expo 2026, no te pierdas:

💰 CAPITAL WITHOUT BARRIERS presentado por Nico Brown

Si no sabes qué busca un prestamista, cómo prepararte para solicitar capital o qué opciones existen para financiar tu crecimiento, este seminario es para ti.

No esperes hasta necesitar $50,000, $100,000 o $500,000 para comenzar a aprender cómo conseguirlos.

👉 Prepárate antes de necesitar el dinero. Get your tickets 🎫 today! 👇🏼

https://www.hbalowcountry.org/events

Un agradecimiento especial a Coastal States Bank por apoyar esta oportunidad para nuestros emprendedores.

Vendors wanted! 📣

Calling South Carolina businesses, community partners, and nonprofits. Vendor tables are now open for the 2026 Entrepreneur Conference, giving you a full day to connect with entrepreneurs, lenders, and community leaders from across the state.

📅 November 12, 2026
📍 SC Aeronautical Training Center, North Charleston

Space is limited, so don't wait. To reserve a table, email Rashida at [email protected]. Please note that event registration alone does not confirm a vendor table.

📍 Newberry, we’re headed your way!

SCCLF will be at the SBA Lender Matchmaker Event on September 23! Come meet our team, connect with lenders and resource partners, explore financing options, and discover resources that can help your small business start, grow, and thrive.

📅 September 23, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 Newberry Firehouse Conference Center

Come find the SCCLF table and say hello. We can’t wait to connect with Newberry’s entrepreneurs and small business community!

Ready to apply for an SCCLF loan but not sure where to start?

Join us for Lunch and Learn: The Loan Lowdown with Nico Brown, a FREE virtual workshop to help you navigate the SCCLF loan application process with confidence.

September 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM | Virtual | FREE, RSVP required

Topics include documentation, eligibility, application tips, common mistakes, and a live Q&A with our Lending Team.

RSVP here https://tr.ee/wAi2Mnngua or with the link in bio. Follow our Eventbrite for more events, something special is coming soon.