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Kalenna Ginyard

7Sunday Launches BizArts Series in Partnership with the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities news

7Sunday Launches BizArts Series in Partnership with the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities

Deon Generette's 7Sunday in partnership with the Office of Business Opportunities will host the launch of BizArts a new series celebrating the intersection of creativity and commerce! The kickoff event will take place on Sunday, September 21st at the Columbia Museum of Art beginning from 4:00 - 7:00PM. During the event, there will be a fireside chat featuring the Office of Business Opportunities, Councilman Tyler Bailey, Richland County Council member Gretchen Barron, and President and Managing Director…
Kalenna Ginyard
September 5, 2025
Mayor’s Town Hall Tour news

Mayor’s Town Hall Tour

Join Mayor Daniel Rickenmann for the Mayor's Town Hall Tour beginning on Monday, September 8th.  Here are the dates and locations for the town hall tour: Districts 1 & 2 Monday, September 8th at 5:30 P.M. Earlewood Park 1113 Recreation Drive, Columbia, SC 29203 Districts 3 & 4 Tuesday, September 9th at 5:30 P.M. Woodland Park 6500 Olde Knight Parkway, Columbia, SC 29209 Business Community (with Columbia Chamber of Commerce)* Wednesday, September 10th at 7:30 A.M. Segra…
Kalenna Ginyard
August 25, 2025
Community Development Survey on Fair Housing news

Community Development Survey on Fair Housing

The City of Columbia expects to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program which will help to address affordable housing and community development needs.  Program activities must meet at least one of three national objectives outlined by the City's Community Development strategy.  As part of this process,…
Kalenna Ginyard
February 28, 2025
City of Columbia’s Business Licensing Announces New Software Press Releases

City of Columbia’s Business Licensing Announces New Software

The City of Columbia's Business Licensing Division announces the launch of their new Business Licensing software!  Here are some of the high-level improvements that customers and the Business Licensing Division can look forward to beginning during the 2025 renewal season: New Online Capabilities for Our Customers Enhanced Backend Capabilities for the Business Licensing Team This new system will go live as of January 21, 2025.  Customers can begin renewing their licenses online and in-office for…
Kalenna Ginyard
January 30, 2025
City of Columbia Announces Holiday Decorating Contest for Local Businesses and Nonprofits Press Releases

City of Columbia Announces Holiday Decorating Contest for Local Businesses and Nonprofits

  The City of Columbia is pleased to announce the Capital City’s first-ever Holiday Decorating Contest, inviting local businesses and nonprofit organizations to join in a city-wide celebration of holiday cheer. The primary goal of the contest is to foster community involvement while promoting Columbia’s beloved holiday traditions. The contest encourages participants to creatively showcase their holiday spirit through festive decorations that will bring joy to all who visit and pass through the Capital City…
Kalenna Ginyard
December 2, 2024
Information from the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network news

Information from the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

As part of ongoing regulatory obligations, the U.S. Department of the Treasury wants to remind you of the FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) reporting requirements that apply to certain business entities. Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), many companies are required to report specific ownership and control information to FinCEN. This is part of a broader effort to combat money laundering, tax evasion, and other financial crimes. Non-compliance with these regulations can lead to significant…
Kalenna Ginyard
October 9, 2024
DoorDash and Hello Alice Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund news

DoorDash and Hello Alice Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund

DoorDash and Hello Alice are partnering to provide disaster relief to restaurants that were impacted by Hurricane Helene! Restaurants, gastropubs, and bakeries with brick and mortar locations that have lost revenue from a disaster may apply for a $10,000 grant awards from the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund (RDRF).  This program is accepting entries this round until December 2, 2024 at 6:00PM EST. For more information on RDRF, click here. RDRF Application Link and Eligibility Requirements
Kalenna Ginyard
October 3, 2024
Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Packages for South Carolina Small Businesses news

Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Packages for South Carolina Small Businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration has information on how small businesses in South Carolina can receive assistance in recovering from Hurricane Helene.  Or, if you are a contractor and interested in providing your services to assist with the recovery efforts, click on the following link to go to the Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Packages for South Carolina Small Businesses webpage located on our site!
Kalenna Ginyard
October 3, 2024
SBA Steps Up to Support South Carolina’s Recovery After Hurricane Helene news

SBA Steps Up to Support South Carolina’s Recovery After Hurricane Helene

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering assistance to small businesses who were impacted by Hurricane Helene. Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in South Carolina following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration for Hurricane Helene that began on Sept. 25. “SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help small businesses and residents in South Carolina impacted by this disaster in every way possible…
Kalenna Ginyard
October 2, 2024