ON THE MOVE IN THE MIDLANDS

Columbia Chamber announces 2020-2021 Board of Directors

The Columbia Chamber announced the 2020-2021 Board of Directors with the addition of nine new members. See More

Richland Library’s next artist-in-residence brings photojournalism into focus

A local artist who aims to facilitate real dialogue by capturing moments in time through a camera lens is sharing his talents with Richland Library over the next three months. We’re excited to welcome Marion “Crush” Rush as our next artist-in-residence. See More

City of Columbia brings broadband access to Colony Apartment Community on Beltline Boulevard

City of Columbia Partners with Technology Companies, and Receives Generous Donation From Radio Personality Charlamagne Tha God, to Bring Broadband Access to Colony Apartment Community on Beltline Boulevard. See More

County Councilwoman McBride to distribute masks at Census event Sept. 24

Richland County Councilwoman Yvonne McBride will help give away face masks at a 2020 Census event as part of the County’s efforts to help combat the spread of COVID-19. See More

Private donation boosts program for foster care students – Nord Family Foundation gift to support PACT at Midlands Technical College

The Prioritizing Academics and Career Training program at Midlands Technical College has just received a $30,000 grant. The funds come from The Nord Family Foundation. See More

Mashburn Construction named one of the fastest-growing companies in South Carolina

Celebrating within the Large business category, this represents a company having over $10 million in revenue each year for the years 2017, 2018 and 2019. See More

October is harvest season at the State Farmers Market

As the weather cools and the fall harvest begins, vendors at the South Carolina State Farmers Market are stocking pumpkins, decorative gourds, mums and other fall flowers, autumn décor, garden essentials and plenty of Certified South Carolina fall produce. See More

Together SC announces new board members, selected by South Carolina nonprofits

Together SC, the state’s network of nonprofit organizations and their allies for good, recently announced four new board members elected by its nonprofit member organizations from across South Carolina. See More

Palmetto State Teachers Association response to close of session of South Carolina General Assembly

Palmetto State Teachers Association's Executive Director, Kathy Maness: Regardless of the instructional model employed by a district, teachers are meeting and exceeding their commitment to students. Unfortunately, over the past two weeks, our state’s leadership failed to meet their commitment to teachers. See More

Smith named to board of Black Belt Hall of Fame

W. Thomas Smith Jr., a New York Times bestselling editor and former U.S. Marine, was named to the board of directors of the S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame, Sept. 15. See More

ROI Commercial assists national tenant in expansion

ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri Burriss, negotiated a turn-key office lease at 209 Stoneridge Drive Columbia. See More

South Carolina plans action on climate change issues

Senior environmental attorney Tom Mullikin of Camden – chair of the Governor’s Floodwater Commission – is leading efforts to help defend South Carolina from the effects of a warming planet. See More

NAI Columbia facilitates $1.25 million sale of 295 acres of farming, recreational and timberland south of Columbia

NAI Columbia’s Tom Milliken, Tombo Milliken and Nelson Weston, III, represented the seller, John Foster, in the $1.25 million disposition of 295 acres of farming, recreational and timberland located on White House Road in Columbia, South Carolina to 1351 WHR, LLC. See More

Presbyterian College’s new Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program granted Candidacy Status

The Accreditation Commission of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) recently granted the Presbyterian College Occupational Therapy Doctorate program “Candidacy Status.” See More

3 ways to make a great 1st impression

Jerry Bellune: MaryEllen Tribby believes in making a great impression with 3 strategies. See More

Coronavirus outbreak in South Carolina – updated information here

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is closely monitoring the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in South Carolina. Find the most recent updates here. See More

Lockdown Comes To Town, Part Two

The Bistro’s Before & During Tale. A lot of moving parts make up a restaurant. Operating a restaurant is complex. Bistro On The Boulevard Manager Steve Price and Owner Susan Crosby talked with me about social restrictions’ impact on the Bistro’s operation. See More

A Mess On My Hands, Part Two

Part Two in a Series, Looking Back at the Thousand Year Flood. A Story About The Volunteers Who Helped Clean Up Columbia’s Big Mess. See More

Artist Minute – Tanya Wideman-Davis, Dancer, Choreographer, Entrepreneur

Tanya Wideman-Davis is a dancer, a performer, a choreographer, a professor at the University of South Carolina, and the director of Wideman/Davis Dance which co-founded with her husband. Their performances are all about collaboration - with visual artists, architects, historians and chefs. “It’s about network building around people with shared values.” See More

CITY OF WEST COLUMBIA’S MEETING STREET ARTISAN MARKET - every Saturday

The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open every Saturday, from 9 AM – 1 PM, every Saturday, beginning June 13, 2020, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. See More

INNOVISION FORUM WEBINAR FEATURING HUMIMIC’S PIVOT TO NEW PRODUCT LINE AND NEW MARKET - Sept 24

Humimic Medical’s founder and CEO Joel Edwards will talk about his company’s decision to respond to the national call for PPE. See More

SALUDA SHOALS JAZZ SERIES – MARK RAPP GROUP - Sept 25

Join us for some live jazz outdoors at the Cattail Shelter at Saluda Shoals Park. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. All Ages See More

UofSC to host 40th Annual Economic Outlook Conference virtually – Sept. 29 & Nov. 30

The University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business will feature experts on the political and economic outlook for fall 2020 with two livestreaming events Sept. 29 and Nov. 30 for the 40th Annual Economic Outlook Series. See More

VIRTUAL UKULELE SIP AND STRUM - Sept 30

Join us for an intermediate level, lightly Hamilton themed ukulele class! If you have a uke and know a few chords, we invite you to join us! See More

WHAT WOMEN BRING - Oct 1

You’re invited to join the conversation with 12 inspiring women leaders from 11 different industries for a candid discussion about how they got where they are, the challenges they’ve faced, and their ideas for your career growth. See More

RECYCLING DROP-OFF EVENT - Oct 3

Residents of Richland and Lexington counties can bring recyclable materials to a drop-off event. See More

Virtual Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence – October 10

On 30 days from today, the 2020 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence will be held virtually Saturday, October 10. Participants are asked to join in and show their support by going for a walk in their own neighborhoods, local parks, and other outdoor areas throughout Columbia. See More

VIRTUAL ART CLASS BENEFITING COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF THE MIDLANDS - Oct 22

Local and international artist James Busby will lead the Virtual Drawing Class. All ticket sales benefit Communities In Schools of the Midlands charitable efforts to improve the educational outcomes of undeserved children and youth. See More

IREM 2020 GOLF TOURNAMENT - Oct 28

It's on! IREM South Carolina Chapter Golf Tournament at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club. Register your team today. See More

Political Cartoons by Robert Ariail

MidlandsBiz publishes Ariail cartoons almost daily. See More

Crisis Management in The Year of the Crisis

Erin Sanders: As a professional crisis manager, I help organizations prepare for and avoid a variety of crisis situations. Despite all of this planning, no one was fully prepared for THIS year. 2020 has arguably become “The Year of the Crisis”; and it’s far from over. See More

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