Growing your business
Entrepreneurship is a growing facet of economic development that creates jobs through the development of new businesses by individuals personally invested in the local economy. REDI supports local businesses and the creativity and innovation of entrepreneurs through events and programming that foster a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem.
2026 Small Business Grant Eligibility Process and Guidelines
The redi hub
The REDI Hub is a place for entrepreneurs to create and connect with a community, and access resources to grow their business and skills for leadership.
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Small Business Grants
Funded by the City of Columbia and administered by REDI. The Small Business grant is launching it's fifth round of grants to support both start up and established businesses looking to expand, innovate and improve operational efficiency.
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Events for entrepreneurs
Find out what's going on with other entrepreneurs, organizations, and small businesses, or submit your local event to be featured on our calendar.
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Our amazing HUB Clients are an amazing asset to us here at REDI, and certainly to the community they serve.
Entrepreneurship is a growing facet of economic development that creates jobs through the development of new businesses by individuals personally invested in the local economy. REDI supports local businesses and the creativity and innovation of entrepreneurs through events and programming that foster a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem.