Entrepreneur Minute – Larry Schneeberger, Farmers Market Xchange
December 10, 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…
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AliSan’s Luxury Collection & Consignment to celebrate grand opening in downtown Columbia
November 21, 2024
The City of Columbia will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 22, to celebrate the grand opening of AliSan’s Luxury Collection & Consignment, a new addition to the Main…
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Visit Santa at Mast General Store
November 21, 2024Before stockings are hung by the chimney with care… Before milk and cookies are set by the fireplace… Before the sleigh is packed full and reindeer take to the skies……
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Share the Warmth in your hometown this November
October 30, 2024
The Mast General Store welcomes Columbia Sportswear’s partnership for this year’s Share the Warmth campaign. Columbia jumpstarted the drive with a donation of coats to Hurricane Helene relief efforts. This…
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Chapin Commercial Construction completes renovation of new Circa Barbershop in Lexington
October 24, 2024
Chapin Commercial Construction announces the completion of renovations at 101B E. Main St. in Lexington, South Carolina, transforming the historic building’s 2,285-square-foot basement space into the newest home of Circa…
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Bad Ass Coffee expands into South Carolina with 3-store signed agreement
October 22, 2024
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, a leading coffee franchise renowned for its premium sourcing of Hawaiian coffees and unforgettable cafés, announces a new three-store signed agreement in South Carolina. The…
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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church invites community to Fall Missions Market – Nov 9
October 17, 2024
Saturday, November 9 from 9am – 2pm St. Peter’s Lutheran Church announced the return of its annual Fall Missions Market, a community event that combines shopping, community spirit, and giving…
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City of Columbia celebrates the grand re-opening for Uptown Gifts
October 9, 2024
The City of Columbia celebrated the grand re-opening of Uptown Gifts at their new location at 745 Saluda Avenue in the Five Points business district. Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, owner Michelle Cormier,…
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Colliers brings Five Below to Parkland Plaza
October 3, 2024
Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette of Colliers | South Carolina represented Parkland Associates in the lease of ±10,898 square feet of retail space at Parkland Plaza to Five…
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Apexgraphix sold after 30 years, transitions to Minuteman Press in Columbia
October 2, 2024
After 30 years of service, Apexgraphix, a longstanding print shop in Columbia, has been sold by longtime owner John Runy, who is retiring at the age of 82. The business…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Kelly Barnes, Yachtail Vodka Cocktail
September 19, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Image Studios is coming to the BullStreet District this fall
September 19, 2024
The redefinition of the way beauty professionals work and thrive is coming to Columbia, S.C. IMAGE Studios® is slated to open its first luxury salon studio in Columbia this November…
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Steel Hands Vista Distilling and Brewing opening soon!
September 5, 2024
Steel Hands Brewing announced a new concept opening very soon in the heart of the Vista Entertainment District. Steel Hands Vista Distilling and Brewing will be located at 705 Gervais…
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Lowcountry Kettle debuts new collegiate branded chips with University of South Carolina and Clemson University
September 4, 2024
Lowcountry Kettle, celebrated as the Official Chip of South Carolina, is proud to announce the launch of two collegiate-branded bags honoring the University of South Carolina (USC) and Clemson University.…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Lilly Greenhalgh, Hannah Buckner, Level Fitness Studio
August 27, 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…
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Seven Oaks Plant Shop expanding into adjacent Goodyear Tire building
August 27, 2024Seven Oaks Plant Shop, a staple of the local community since 1978, is set to expand into the adjacent Goodyear Tire building on St. Andrew’s Rd. in Columbia, SC. The…
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Surcheros® enters South Carolina with multi-unit franchise deal
August 13, 2024
Emerging Fresh-Mex Brand Accelerates Expansion into New Markets Across the Southeast Surcheros® announced its expansion into South Carolina. The fast-casual favorite plans to open four new locations in the Columbia…
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The City of Columbia welcomes Gadget Boy to Devine St. with a ribbon cutting ceremony
August 5, 2024
The City of Columbia welcomed in another small business in the community with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Gadget Boy located at 2822 Devine St., Columbia, SC 29205. Mayor Daniel…
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Grand opening and ribbon cutting for Gadget Boy
July 25, 2024
Gadget Boy, a new boutique electronic store, is opening its doors at 2822 Devine St., Columbia, SC 29205. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at…
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Ribbon cutting ceremony for HOTWORX Fitness Studio in Columbia
July 17, 2024
The City of Columbia helped welcome HOTWORX Fitness Studio into our City with a ribbon cutting ceremony that their location, 4464 Devine St., Suite G. At-Large City Councilwoman Dr. Aditi Bussells,…
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Mountain Top Marine offers more fun with Delta Boatworks D18
June 13, 2024
Sean and Summer Deese, owners of Mountain Top Marine, are pleased to announce that Mountain Top Marine is now carrying the New Delta 18 from Xplor Boatworks. Since September 2008,…
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Mast Store expands business family with addition of locally owned partner, M-Prints
June 7, 2024
Mast General Store announces its purchase of a long-time vendor located in Boone, North Carolina. The Mast Store recently acquired M-Prints, an apparel graphics printer and embroiderer, whose founder and…
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The City of Columbia cuts the ribbon for TREMBLE Studio
June 4, 2024The City of Columbia held a grand opening/ribbon cutting ceremony for TREMBLE Studio this morning. Mayor Pro-Tem Will Brennan, Columbia Economic Development staff along with the owners of TREMBLE Studio,…
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Village at Sandhill Marketplace welcomes new fitness tenant to shopping center
May 31, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds, John Gressette and Rox Pollard III represented RCC Village at Sandhill LLC in the lease of ±3,200 square feet of retail space…
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Methodical Coffee announces fourth coffee shop location
May 14, 2024BullStreet District in Columbia will combine the best of Methodical’s three Greenville coffee shops Methodical Coffee, based in Greenville, South Carolina announced that their fourth coffee shop will be located…
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TakoSushi’s new Forest Acres location to open May 14
May 13, 2024
Restaurant showcasing Latin and Asian cuisine marks second Midlands location TakoSushi in Forest Acres, located at 4711 Forest Dr., Columbia, will officially open its doors tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14, at…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Tim Gardner, Lula Drake Wine Parlour
May 1, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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The largest TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchisee group in the southeast acquires Charlotte & Rock Hill locations
April 25, 2024
Gray Fox Strategic is a holding company headquartered in Columbia and Greenville, SC, that owns twenty-three franchises across five different brands. The bulk of the portfolio consists of the local…
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Budweiser Clydesdales – Road closure, detours & parking
April 25, 2024
Chief Terrence Green would like to notify the Town of Lexington community that Main Street in downtown Lexington will be closed on Thursday, April 25, 2024, for the Budweiser Clydesdales.…
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Piecewise Coffee opens second location on Devine Street
April 22, 2024
Columbia is about to get a new hotspot for coffee aficionados and community enthusiasts alike as Piecewise Coffee gears up to open its second location on Devine Street. The official…
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Entrepreneur Minute – George McLaughlin, Vicious Biscuit
April 16, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Scout Motors opens Columbia Connection Center in BullStreet District
April 9, 2024
The new space will serve as a hub for community members to learn more about the company Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”), formed to craft the next generation of all-electric…
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Colliers brings Roots Integrative Medicine to Forest Park Shopping Center
March 12, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina’s Danny Bonds represented Forest Park, LLC and Rox Pollard III represented Roots Integrative Medicine in the lease of ±1,600 square feet of retail space to Roots…
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Drake’s Duck In reopens Main Street Columbia location
March 11, 2024
Drake’s Duck In, a long standing fixture of downtown Columbia, is preparing for their grand reopening after temporarily closing their location at 1544 Main Street for renovations. The reopening ceremony…
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Cottage and Vine moves to The Beach Company’s Cardinal Crossing
February 5, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette represented the landlord, The Beach Company, and Matthew Pollard represented the tenant, Cottage and Vine, in the lease of ±2,378 square feet of retail…
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Pvolve, an innovative holistic fitness studio, coming to the BullStreet District
February 1, 2024Pvolve, the omni-channel fitness company with an innovative, science-led method that pairs functional movement with proprietary equipment, will open its first South Carolina studio in May 2024 at the BullStreet District.…
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Vivid Finish And Films – Ceramic Pro Columbia
January 29, 2024
Vivid Finish and Films is a locally owned car care studio in West Columbia, South Carolina. They specialize in: Ceramic coatings Paint protection film (PPF): Window tint Professional paint correction…
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54th Annual Upstate South Carolina Boat Show returns to Greenville Convention Center January 25-28
January 17, 2024
Start planning for summer at the lake at the 54th Annual Upstate SC Boat Show at the Greenville Convention Center from Thursday, January 25 through Sunday, January 28, 2024. This…
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Merry Everything, a new online storefront, launches, offering an inspired shopping experience around the joy of giving
December 13, 2023
Life is a gift, and local entrepreneur Jamie Prince has created Merry Everything to remind us to celebrate season of it. Prince, who also owns Flourish – a boutique public…
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Meet Chef Jason Smith at Mast Store on December 7
November 30, 2023
Self-taught chef and Food Network star Jason Smith is signing his recently released cookbook, Lord Honey: Traditional Southern Recipes with a Country Bling Twist, at the Mast General Store in Downtown…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Meredith Trout, BEATS Barre Studio
November 28, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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The Main Street District celebrates 22 years of growth and development
November 16, 2023
For the 22nd year, the organization hosted an annual meeting to share the success of the district with stakeholders and community partners. The Main Street District (MSD), also known as City…
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Dollar General Announces Added Savings Just in Time for the Holidays
November 16, 2023As shoppers continue to seek value and added savings on everyday necessities and for the approaching gift-giving season, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announced planned promotions and discounts slated to run…
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Congaree Vista Guild announced new business openings
October 10, 2023
The Vista District is excited to continue its growth with the announcement of several new restaurants, coffee shops and hotels. The Dragon Room, an Asian-inspired restaurant offering food from China,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Scott Burgess, Bierkeller
October 5, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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BEATS Barre Studio cuts ribbon with Mayor Rickenmann on new Gervais Street studio
September 28, 2023
Free classes available Oct. 2-7 as part of grand opening celebrations BEATS Barre Studio — a fun and effective body-changing workout — has cut the ribbon on its new studio…
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Colliers Report: Retail rents flatten due to new supply deliveries
August 23, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Columbia Retail Market Highlights Despite net negative absorption and increasing vacancy, lease rates remained flat at $21.31 per square foot from…
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Cayce’s River Arts District selected for statewide Achievement Award
August 22, 2023At the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 2023 Annual Meeting in July, the City of Cayce received the Annual Achievement Award for the development in the City’s Cayce River Arts…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Layla Sewell, BOPs
August 8, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Break Point Cola set to open its doors in Five Points
August 8, 2023
A new sports store, Break Point Cola, is set to open its doors in Five Points in downtown Columbia. Located at 719 Saluda Ave, Break Point Cola is poised to…
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