Entrepreneur Minute – Melanie Huggins, Richland Library
December 2, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators from the non profit world.
We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series:
- NP Strategy
- First Community Bank
- City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities
- The Riley Institute at Furman University
- SCRA
Melanie Huggins, Executive Director, Richland Library
After 15 years of transformative leadership, Melanie Huggins reflects on her journey as the Executive Director of Richland Library system in Columbia, SC, where she redefined what a library can be. From making the system ‘fine-free’, to securing millions in funding, to spearheading groundbreaking programs like “Let’s Talk Race,” Melanie has left an indelible mark on the community. She also talks about what she sees as the future role that libraries can play in the community.
Below is an audio version of our conversation with Melanie Huggins, the Executive Director of Richland Library. You can also listen to this as a podcast on Apple and Spotify. Just search for the WhosOnTheMove SC podcast and please consider subscribing.
