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Jon Robertson of Abacus Planning Group appointed as trustee of the Richland Library
Jon Robertson of Abacus Planning Group appointed as Trustee of the Richland Library Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the appointment of Jon Robertson, CFP® to the Richland Library Board of Trustees. Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information that advance the Midlands. The library offers state-of-the-art technology, a variety of literary and cultural programs and 13 bustling facilities located throughout the county. Jon is one of seven
New and exciting changes to Columbia’s Main Street
Good Life Cafe, known for its popular vegan cuisine, has moved to a newly renovated space on Taylor Street with an extensive expansion to the menu. The space that previously housed Good Life Cafe at 1614 Main Street is being renovated to become the new home of Robinson Room, an upscale cocktail, tapas, and dessert bar. Good Life Cafe’s goal is to create food made to fit your needs and help you achieve your definition of “living the good life.” With their expansion, the restaurant has extended its menu
MUSC Health Midlands division welcomes new COO
Tyler Sherrill, MBA, has been named the new Chief Operating Officer of MUSC Health’s Midlands Division, effective later summer of 2023. The Midlands Division encompasses MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast, MUSC Health Fairfield Emergency and Imaging, MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center in Camden, and all associated medical practices and affiliates. Sherrill comes to MUSC Health from Tenet Healthcare, where he served as CEO of South Carolina Physician
Garvin Design Group Welcomes Two Summer Interns
Garvin Design Group recently welcomed two summer interns to the firm’s ranks. Clemson University School of Architecture undergraduate students Samantha Lowrie and Kevin Buell began summer internships in May. Both students are joining the firm for the first time this summer. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Samantha Lowrie graduated from Lexington High School in 2020 and will complete her undergraduate studies at Clemson University in May of 2024. In addition to her major in Architecture, Lowrie is
South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge Launch
South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge LaunchLocal Charleston, SC program finalizes Statewide expansion, launches midlands region. On May 17, 2023, at the Palmetto Club in Columbia, SC the South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge (SCHBC) officially launched the Midlands Region, rounding out the statewide expansion of a program developed to assist businesses and organizations in establishing work environments that promote a culture of wellbeing and support a healthy, thriving workforce. Over 100
Garvin Design Group Projects Win Historic Columbia 2023 Preservation Awards
Two adaptive reuse projects by Columbia architecture and interior design firm Garvin Design Group (GDG) won Preservation Awards at Historic Columbia’s 2023 awards ceremony. The awards were presented at a celebratory event hosted in the recently renovated pool space at 701 Whaley on May 11th. To date, GDG has won 38 state and local awards for adaptive reuse and historic preservation, 19 of them from Historic Columbia. Presented annually, Historic Columbia’s Preservation Awards recognize outstanding
Bob Knowlton Named 2023 Best Lawyers® ''Lawyer of the Year'' for Litigation – Intellectual Property in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (May 11, 2023) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is proud to announce that Bob Knowlton was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2023 "Lawyer of the Year" for Litigation – Intellectual Property in Columbia. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the "Lawyer of the Year.” This designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their
Leadership Columbia Completes St. Lawrence Place Community Center
Leadership Columbia Completes St. Lawrence Place Community CenterThe 2023 class project includes new indoor and outdoor spaces for resident use The Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Class of 2023 has completed a new community center at St. Lawrence Place for their class project. An initiative of Homeless No More, St. Lawrence Place is a transitional shelter that offers support services, life skills training and up to two years of housing for families experiencing homelessness. This year’s class
Columbia Chamber and TD Bank Announce 2023 Small Business Champion Program Winners
TD Bank and the Columbia Chamber are pleased to announce five businesses that have been selected to take part in the inaugural year of the TD Bank Small Business Champion Program. “The Columbia Chamber is excited to partner with TD Bank to launch the Small Business Champion Program. This initiative not only gives participants full access to all Chamber programs and events, but also provides opportunities to help them grow,” said Carl Blackstone, President and CEO of the Columbia Chamber. The TD Bank Small
Garvin Design Group's Rosewood Church Redevelopment Wins 2023 Golden Nail Award
Columbia architecture and interior design firm Garvin Design Group won a Golden Nail Award for the redevelopment of the Rosewood Church site at the Columbia Chamber’s 2023 Impact Awards on March 8th. Now known as 5th & Sloan, the Rosewood Church site has been adapted for new mixed-use. The project team behind the transformation included Cason Development Group, Tax Credit Marketplace, and Boyer Construction. The 5th & Sloan project preserved the beloved Rosewood Church building and carefully added new
Leadership Columbia Class of 2023 Announces Class Project
The Leadership Columbia Class of 2023 (LC23) is pleased to announce its partnership with Homeless No More. As part of the Leadership Columbia program, each class chooses a project that makes an impact in the community. This year’s class project is a comprehensive undertaking that includes physical enhancements to St. Lawrence Place, Homeless No More’s transitional shelter offering support services, life skills training and up to two years of housing for families experiencing homelessness. “We are
Garvin Design Group Breaks Ground on Hope Lutheran Church Expansion Project
Columbia architecture and interior design firm Garvin Design Group joined Hope Lutheran Church to break ground on an expansion and renovation project on Sunday, January 22. In a special groundbreaking service, Hope Lutheran Church building committee members turned over spadefuls of ground to officially kick off the project’s construction. The project adds 2,300 sf to the existing worship space, expands the narthex, and updates existing offices, fellowship hall, nursery, and restrooms. Inspired by the
