About Us

• About
• 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 ("Alternate Worksite") in Charleston, which serves the lowcountry and coastal areas. (Note: The Charleston Alternate Worksite is currently in transition. For SBA-related questions, support or information, contact our main office or your local Small Business Development Center or SCORE chapter.)

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 provide South Carolina small businesses with assistance and further business opportunities 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.  (Note: The Charleston area office is in transition and therefore not currently open.)

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, Public Information Officer

Rural Outreach: Elliott Cooper

SCORE Liaison: Elliott Cooper

SBDC Project Officer: Susan Chavis

Veteran Business Development Officers:

• Frank Anderson
• Floyd Bryant

Women's Business Ownership: Anna Huntley

Youth Entrepreneurship: Anna Huntley