The City of Columbia unveiled a new brand identity to instill a better sense of community pride and optimism. Prior to now, Columbia had used the city seal, first created in 1912, as its logo. Last year, Columbia officials recognized the need to better showcase Soda City attributes to move the city forward. They embarked on a nine-month journey to... READ MORE >
The Columbia City Council conducted a meeting Tuesday, April 16. Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson made a presentation about the City of Columbia Rebranding and Logo Reveal. Dr. John H. Dozier Day Proclamation, Second Chance Month Proclamation, and National Small Business Week 2024 Proclamation were received. Diane Sumpter, president and chief executive officer of DESA, Inc., gave a South Carolina... READ MORE >
The City of Columbia, in partnership with the Black Maternal Health Collective, held a press conference on April 4 to announce a series of events for the very first Black Maternal Health Week. Black Maternal Health Week, based on the Black Mama’s Matter Initiative, is a week of awareness, activism, and community-building with the goals of deepening the statewide conversation... READ MORE >
Throughout the week of April 14–April 20, the City of Columbia Office of Violent Crime Prevention is partnering with several community organizations to host a week-long series of events highlighting Youth Violence Prevention Week. Garden Rededication In 2014, the R.I.C.H. program established a Garden of Peace as a memorial for those lives lost to gun violence. At this event the... READ MORE >
The City of Columbia and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are committed to supporting entrepreneurial success, driving innovation, creating jobs, and further growing Columbia’s economy. Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and SBA Regional Administrator Allen Thomas have collaborated to assure that Columbia entrepreneurs have the proper resources, community support, and drive to continue to grow the small business ecosystem of... READ MORE >
This year, the City of Columbia is highlighting Second Chance Month by partnering with Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina and the South Carolina Commission on Minority Affairs with a Second Chance Panel and Community Resource Fair on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 2744 Decker Boulevard. This event will feature panelist with lived experience who will share how... READ MORE >
The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Accommodations Tax Grant Funding for the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year ( July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025). Applications are due Friday, April 26, by 1 p.m. Accommodations Tax Grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations and their projects/ events whose mission is to attract tourists by promoting overnight accommodations in the City of... READ MORE >
The Columbia City Council met Tuesday, April 2. The Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor, called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. •Council proclaimed April 14–April 20 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. •The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Award was presented to the Columbia-Richland 911 Communications Center. •Council approved a new contract for an E-Recruitment and Onboarding... READ MORE >
Teresa Wilson, city manager of Columbia, is leading the charge with the city staff in fostering an era of transparency and excitement regarding city projects and initiatives. With a flurry of new projects, developments, and partnerships on the horizon, Columbia is poised to become the quintessential city to live, work, and play. Under the leadership of Columbia City Council, Mayor... READ MORE >
The City of Columbia and representatives of the Hyatt Park/Keenan Terrace Neighborhood Association unveiled a new three-sided kiosk at Hyatt Park (950 Jackson Avenue) Tuesday, March 19, that details the history of the Town of Eau Claire and its surrounding North Columbia communities. The kiosk features numerous photographs, maps, and historic information illustrating the Early Beginnings, Growth, and Modern Era... READ MORE >
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