Spanglish Small Business Association partners with Origin SC to boost bilingual entrepreneurs

Bilingual business network aims to boost Lowcountry startups with education and visibility

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — In a region where Charleston’s diversity is rapidly reshaping the business landscape, the Spanglish Small Business Association is positioning itself as a connector for a growing bilingual entrepreneurial ecosystem — bringing together entrepreneurs, small businesses, nonprofits, professionals, community leaders and strategic partners through networking, education, collaboration and business visibility.

The association has been working out of the Small Business Enterprise & Entrepreneurial Resource Center in the City of Charleston and has now partnered with Origin SC, a nonprofit that helps individuals achieve financial and housing stability through counseling, education and advocacy. Origin SC has served South Carolina residents since 1888, working with people facing housing, credit, debt and other financial challenges.

As part of the partnership, SSBA will host its fourth Wednesday events at Origin SC’s facilities, including its monthly Latina Pitch Live, aimed at supporting the community and helping startups connect.

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Upcoming August events include:

Latina Pitch Live North Charleston Edition will be held Aug. 12, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m. at La Sensación Latina PR Restaurant, 1936 Remount Road in North Charleston.

A Spanglish Connector Workshop is scheduled for Aug. 18, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Cumulus Media Radio Stations, 4230 Faber Place Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405.

Latina Pitch Live at Origin SC will be held Aug. 26, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m. at Origin SC, 8084 Rivers Ave., Suite 100, North Charleston, SC 29406.

SSBA’s mission is to connect cultures, empower businesses and create opportunities through networking, education, collaboration, media visibility and strategic partnerships — with organizers pointing to Charleston’s growing diversity as a chance for the region to become a national model for cross-cultural entrepreneurship and economic development.