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Richland County OSCO reports 238 certified SLBE firms, outreach continues
Summary
An OSCO representative reported that the county's Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) certification roster grew from 235 to 238 firms, with 10 pending applications and seven renewals; OSCO said it will publish a 2025 events calendar and encouraged businesses to contact the office.
A representative from Richland County’s Office of Small Business (OSCO) told the committee that the county’s SLBE certification roster recently grew to 238 firms.
Per the report, prior totals were: 7 architectural and engineering firms, 63 construction firms, 85 nonprofessional services, 74 professional services and 6 wholesale firms (a total of 235). OSCO reported adding three firms to the nonprofessional services category since that report was run, bringing the total to 238 certified SLBE firms; OSCO said there are 10 pending new applications and 7 renewing SLBEs.
The OSCO representative said the department is finalizing its calendar of business workshops and events for 2025 and encouraged interested business owners to contact the office at 803-576-1540 or via email at osb0@richlandcountysc.gov for assistance with certification and program resources.
No formal actions were taken; the item was an informational update.
