7Sunday Launches BizArts Series in Partnership with the City of Columbia OBO
A cultural and economic movement built on creativity and commerce happening in the heart of Columbia.
(Columbia, SC) – 7Sunday, in partnership with the City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities, announces the launch of BizArts, a bold new series celebrating the intersection of creativity and commerce. The kickoff event will take place at the Columbia Museum of Art on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at BizArts.eventbrite.com.
Event Highlights:
- Fireside Chat featuring:
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- Deon Generette, Founder & CEO of 7Sunday
- Ayesha Driggers, Director, City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities
- Christopher Leevy Johnson, President and Managing Director, Leevy’s Funeral Home
- Tyler Bailey, Attorney & At-Large City of Columbia Council Member
- Gretchen D. Barron, Entrepreneur & Richland County Council Member
- Screening of the powerful documentary Did You Know? Columbia’s Black Wall Street
- Exhibition from the USC Center for Civil Rights History and Research & Columbia SC 63
- Live Entertainment & Networking featuring music, artistic expression, and hors d’oeuvres
- Small Business Spotlight: One local business will be awarded 10 free FastTrac Growth Venture classes provided by the OBO
Why BizArts Matters
BizArts is a dynamic cultural and economic empowerment initiative that empowers small businesses and creatives through cultural and economic uplift. By weaving together storytelling, community gatherings, creative showcases, and access to business resources, BizArts champions visibility, collaboration, and sustainable growth. The series highlights the ways in which entrepreneurship and the arts fuel innovation, build legacy, and drive collective prosperity.
“Most businesses are born out of necessity. They are built by visionaries, problem solvers, and neighbors who carry culture, spark innovation, and sustain communities. Small businesses are anchors of resilience, especially during uncertain times. BizArts brings together what communities need most: resources, networks, creativity, and opportunity.”
— Deon Generette, Founder & CEO, 7Sunday
“This collaboration brings together small businesses and creative entrepreneurs, fostering a space where artistry and commerce thrive, while strengthening the ongoing partnership between the City of Columbia and 7Sunday to advance creativity and economic empowerment.”
— Ayesha Driggers, Director, City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities
BizArts: “The Art of Business, the Business of Art”
At its core, BizArts is a movement that bridges the gap between the arts and business communities. Entrepreneurship thrives on creativity and vision, while art flourishes with strategy and resources. BizArts creates a shared space where culture and commerce meet—ensuring small businesses and creatives alike have the visibility, support, and collaboration they need to thrive in Columbia and beyond.
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