Creating and Building South Carolina’s Women-Owned Businesses
Creating and Building South Carolina’s Women-Owned Businesses
“This is an historic moment for our Benedict College as we will be one of only two HBCUs in the nation to house a Women Business Center (WBC) on our campus; and the only one to offer state-wide services. The launch of the Benedict College WBC is a logical extension of Benedict College’s steadfast commitment to stimulating innovation and entrepreneurship in underserved communities by supporting and growing women and minority-owned businesses.”
Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis
Dr. Artis

We are experiencing unprecedented historical times on many fronts. It is at this time, that we must collectively act to make a difference like never before. Recent studies estimate that 40% of African American businesses had to close as of April 2020, and a great number of those were owned by minority entrepreneurs, more specifically minority women. The survival of those that remain and the resurgence of viable minority-owned businesses in our most vulnerable communities is dependent upon all of us to provide equal opportunities for growth and development, bridge disparities, and equalize the playing field across all sectors.
- Customized business one-on-one counseling.
- Lender referrals and loan package preparation assistance.
- Seminars and classes (web-based), focused on key business topics.
- Review and feedback on written business plans.
- Networking opportunities to find mutual support, access to resources and business referrals.
- Certification assistance and review.
- Local and global business development.