Business project support in Columbia, South Carolina

The South Carolina Community Loan Fund, located at Gardner Road in Charleston, South Carolina, is a finance institution dedicated to advancing equitable access to capital for community development projects across the state. With a focus on building assets and benefiting communities in need of economic opportunity, the institution provides funding for projects such as Mae’s Sweets with Soul in Charleston and Croft Christian Academy in Spartanburg. Their digital report showcases the impact of investing in the community, and all events, workshops, and technical assistance are now accessible online to every South Carolina community. With offices in Charleston, Columbia, and Spartanburg, the South Carolina Community Loan Fund is committed to supporting economic growth and development throughout the state.

Noble Hardwoods SC is a store located at 740 South Edisto Avenue in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 2020 during the lumber industry pricing influx, this family-owned business is run by Michelle and her father, Jim. They saw an opportunity to purchase lumber from a closing sawmill in North Carolina and bring it locally to South Carolina to help support the local market and woodworkers. With the lumber market struggling to keep up with demands and prices rising due to the impact of COVID on the economy, Noble Hardwoods SC aims to provide affordable wood to the community while also supporting Michelle's growing family. Having sold over 25,000 board feet of lumber in the past 3 years, they have built a reputation for quality products and excellent customer service.