Women's Business Center

Who We Are

Headquartered at Columbia College, the Women's Business Center of South Carolina (WBC) is dedicated to opening doors for professional women and women entrepreneurs. The WBC hosts educational programs and networking events to support undergraduate students as well as women involved and interested in business.

Connect With Us

J.P. Mililli is the Director of the Women's Business Center of South Carolina and the Center for Entrepreneurship at Columbia College. Connect with us by email or phone: 

Entrepreneurship Section

The WBC provides education and resources, including programs that will take the entrepreneur from concept, product development, financing, marketing, market introduction, and beyond.

Professional Skills Section

For women seeking to advance their careers, the WBC offers programs to develop and hone professional skills highly sought by corporations.

WBC Pillars 

Community: Our programs incorporate both local and digital work that draws in a wide community of women.

Knowledge: We have live sessions and digital content all designed to give you the greatest understanding and the best tools for your work.

Opportunity: If you are just starting out or have been in business for decades, we can offer you new tools that meet your specific needs.

Annual Women's Leadership Conference

We host a 3-day professional development and leadership conference on the Columbia College campus, geared toward developing women's management and authentic leadership abilities. The 2023 Conference included sessions on topics like identifying your strengths, recognizing your energy, and how to lead with clarity.  View Previous Conference Agenda & Sessions. Reach out if you're interested in the 2024 Conference. 

Connecting Women with Opportunities

"I am now focused on a clear path forward and the instructors were able to connect my business with the right resources to reach my goals."

  • Jada Willis

    Jada Willis

    WBC Member

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Interested in learning more about the WBC? Visit our website to learn more about our mission, programs, and conference agenda.

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