About Us

About

Contact

• Main Office
• Charleston Area Office (serving lowcountry and coastal counties)
• Staff Directory
• Special Audience Representatives

About the South Carolina District Office

The South Carolina District Office includes the main office in Columbia and a branch office (aka Alternate Worksite) in Charleston, which serves the lowcountry and coastal areas.

The South Carolina District Office is responsible for the delivery of SBA's programs and services throughout the Palmetto State. The District Office also partners with state economic development organizations to educate and connect South Carolina small businesses through events, presentations and educational materials.

SBA Programs and Services

• Financial assistance for new and existing businesses through loan guaranty programs
• Contracting (procurement) assistance through business development programs
• Seminars and free, confidential counseling services through SBA resource partners, including SCORE, the Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) and the South Carolina Women's Business Center.

Contacting Us

Office hours for both the main office and the Charleston area office are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Area served: All of South Carolina

Area served: Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry and Jasper counties

(Click on a staff member's name to email that person.)

Note: Direct media inquiries to Anna Huntley

• Native American Entrepreneurship: Gail Newton and Paul Thomas
• Rural Outreach: Elliott Cooper
• SCORE Liaison: Elliott Cooper
• Small Business Dev. Ctr. Liaison: Susan Chavis
• Veteran Entrepreneurship: Floyd Bryant and Paul Thomas
• Women's Business Ownership: Anna Huntley
• Youth Entrepreneurship: Anna Huntley