March 18, 2026 @ 12:30pm EST Join fellow entrepreneurs for a hands-on, customer acquisition workshop with Mariya with a Y — The WHY Amplifier. In this interactive session, attendees will learn how to clarify a purpose-driven message (their “WHY”), shape it into a market-ready offer, and translate it into an amplification roadmap that identifies where and how to reach customers. Mariya will also walk through real-world examples of City Takeover Advertising and community-led ca

Our hearts and prayers are with the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces serving our nation during this time of conflict. At TCEDC, we are deeply grateful for the courage, sacrifice, and commitment of those who defend freedom and protect our country. We also lift up in prayer the families of our service members—especially those who have suffered the unimaginable loss of a loved one who gave their life in the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. May God comfort the

Here’s a great article from The Journal  highlighting TCEDC  and SCORE  clients Reid Turner  and Danika Pfleghardt  of Drive AI . TCEDC CEO Dave Eldridge  has been mentoring Reid and Danika for the past six months. Here’s what Reid recently shared about his experience working with Dave: “Dave has been an incredibly supportive mentor as we’ve built our business. He’s been especially helpful in guiding us through compliance considerations, pushing us to be thoughtful in how we

A terrific spotlight article in the Journal this week featuring the Keowee Key Community Partnership, where TCEDC CEO Dave Eldridge is one of the founders and a board member. The partnership began seven years ago to connect residents in the Keowee Key community with nonprofit organizations in Oconee County. You can access the article today at https://upstatetoday.com/eedition/page-e01/page_d3dad38f-9d24-5a24-8b2b-280d4e26f1a5.html

We had a wonderful time at the LAUNCHPAD introductory event this past week at the Clemson Chamber of Commerce. The workshop was sponsored by the Clemson, Anderson, and Oconee chambers and was led by Launchpad Lead Instructor, Alan Blakeborough. Launchpad is a community for early-stage tech startups looking to grow quickly and provides full-time community support, curated programming, and an exclusive network of mentors and investors to help tech entrepreneurs get traction and

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 3:30 PM Clemson Chamber of Commerce Come learn how to support Tri-County's new area tech hub! Validate high-potential startup idea—with a proven framework from the Founder university curriculum. Refine your business plan and go-to market strategy with expert support and real-world guidance. Get investor-ready—build confidence and make connections in venture network. Register now at https://oconeechambersc.com/chamber-events/ .

Happy New Year, everyone! We hope the year is off to a great start. I am pleased to announce that Travis Holmes will be taking Terry McKenney's place as manager of the incubator facility, assisting me. His office will be #140. Most of you know Travis as owner of Red Barn Marketing. He is one of the incubator's early graduates and has a passion for helping small  businesses like yours and the OBC.Travis has assisted a number of our tenants and clients with website development

The TCEDC team would like to wish everyone a very happy 2026 filled with success and new adventures!

We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and happy holiday season from the TCEDC team!

SCORE empowers all entrepreneurs to succeed and believes that anyone can start a small business with the right support. They also know that the path to success may vary based on where you are in your business journey and are here to help with curated resources for all entrepreneurs.  Check out the resource hub at https://www.score.org/small-business-resource-hubs

Dave Eldridge and the TCEDC team would like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, good food, and time spent with family & friends. Have a wonderful holiday!

This Veterans Day, we honor not only our nation’s heroes but also the veterans within our own community and throughout the extended TCEDC family — including TCEDC clients, the Oconee Economic Alliance, SCORE, Tri-County Technical College, and the South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC). We also want to recognize and honor our very own chairman and CEO, Dave Eldridge. Dave served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1958. He was an Airborne Infantry Captain during

SCORE Live Online Event/ November 13, 2025, 1:00pm EST Cost: $15.00 Are your posts getting little to no response? In this session, you’ll learn advanced engagement strategies to help your content get seen and spark real conversations with your audience. Our expert presenter will reveal how social media algorithms really work so you can take control and decide who sees your content. You’ll learn how to use hashtags and mentions strategically to boost visibility, engagement, an

FREE Online Class: 10/28/2025 12:00 PM (EDT) Learn key elements to help you manage your money more effectively. We'll explore strategies for improving cash flow, building and expanding your business, and protecting its assets. By the end of the webinar, you will have a clear understanding of how to take control of your business's financial health. Learn more and sign up today at https://scsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/315570?embedded=0 .

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