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Furniture store re-opens with new name

Furniture store re-opens with new name

The Midland’s most unique home furnishings store, Main Street Home, will re-open its doors, June 8 at 10 a.m.

Cardholders to receive free admission first weekend of June

Cardholders to receive free admission first weekend of June

Bank of America is giving bank cardholders free admission to some of the most exciting cultural venues nationwide.

Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 Bank of America will offer cardholders free access to more than 150 cultural institutions in 91 cities across the United States.

In Columbia, residents and visitors can enjoy free admission to EdVenture Children’s museum.

City of Columbia to Host Small Business Week Conference

City of Columbia to Host Small Business Week Conference

 

The U.S. Small Business Administration is recognizing National Small Business Week from May 20-26, 2013.  Understanding the importance of small businesses, the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the Small Business Week Conference on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

 

City of Columbia to host Small Business Week Conference

City of Columbia to host Small Business Week Conference

Amazon adding hundreds of new jobs

Amazon adding hundreds of new jobs

Amazon announced on Wednesday it is hiring for hundreds of new positions at its site in Columbia, South Carolina.

According to a news release, the hourly positions will pick, pack and ship customer orders. All employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes both health insurance and company stock awards.

Food Lion offers customers a chance to win new washer and dryer

Food Lion offers customers a chance to win new washer and dryer

Food Lion is offering a $1,500 gift card for a washing machine and dryer, as well as a year supply of Home 360™ Advanced Cleaning Laundry Detergent, to the grand prize winner of its “Take a Spin” contest this month.

2013 Midlands Green Business Challenge

2013 Midlands Green Business Challenge

 

The Lexington County and City of Columbia Green Business Programs are holding the second Midlands Green Business Challenge. The Midlands Green Business Challenge is a five-month sustainability competition open to workplaces of all sizes in Richland and Lexington Counties.