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SUMMARY:City of Columbia Hiring Fair
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nJoin us for this exciting event. The Columbia Hiring Fair\, will connect employers with job seekers aged 18+\, including college students seeking entry-level opportunities\, internships\, and summer positions.  Enhance your organization’s profile and engage with talented candidates in the Columbia community. This event will bring jobseekers from across the Midlands region and all of the area colleges and universities giving your company the opportunity to tell your story and network with your future workforce.\nThis fair will feature a diverse array of industry partners\, organizations\, and community leaders eager to engage with the region’s emerging talent. Whether you’re seeking internships\, full-time positions\, or professional connections\, the Columbia Hiring Fair offers a unique platform to explore opportunities and build your future right here in Columbia. \nDon’t miss this chance to invest in your career or business while staying rooted in your community. Mark your calendar and prepare to take your next big step!’ \nJob seekers (18+) are welcome to attend and connect with local businesses.  \nJob seekers register HERE! \nBusinesses interested in participating can register HERE. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/city-of-columbia-hiring-fair/
LOCATION:Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center\, 1101 Lincoln St\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Columbia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T150000
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UID:10003808-1745312400-1745334000@columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:2025 City of Columbia Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]The City of Columbia will be hosting its 4th annual career fair to promote openings within various departments. City departments with current vacancies will be on-site to talk with the community about the available career opportunities and provide information on the scope of work their department performs on a daily basis. In addition\, City departments without current vacancies will be on-site to showcase how they impact our community and to inform job seekers how to stay in contact for future openings. \nOn the spot interviews will be held during the career fair and offers may be provided to candidates. Here’s some great benefits to working at the city: \n\nBuild a career\, not a job\nFlexible schedule\nGreat/competitive health benefits\nFree professional development courses\nRoom for advancement\nVarious/multiple career opportunities\nWork for a top-notch organization\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/2025-city-of-columbia-career-fair/
LOCATION:Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center\, 1101 Lincoln St\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Columbia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T160000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Strategic Plan & Guidelines Public Open Houses
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Mark your calendars – we’re hosting two public open houses on Wednesday\, March 12! These drop-in format open houses are a chance to review the draft guidelines\, which are a key deliverable of the planning process that have the potential to shape Downtown Columbia’s built environment for years to come. \nBoth the draft guidelines and draft plan document will be made available on the project website prior to the open house; we’ll be sending a reminder email once they’ve been posted to those of you signed up for our Downtown Columbia email list\, so be sure to sign up for that sublist if you want to receive a reminder! \nThere are two options to engage with the team: \nWednesday\, March 12 \n11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. \nAbout the planning effort \nThe City of Columbia launched the Downtown Columbia Strategic Plan and Design Guidelines planning process in early 2024. Through this effort\, the project team has worked with the Columbia community to discern a refreshed vision for the quality of the built environment Downtown. It has been 25 years since the adoption of the City Center Master Plan and more than 15 years since the adoption of the Innovista Master Plan. In the years since these plans were adopted\, much has changed: major infrastructure projects have been completed or are underway\, thousands of housing units have been built\, the City adopted a new Unified Development Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan (Columbia Compass)\, the Covid-19 pandemic has shifted the way people use downtowns\, and lastly\, transportation trends have created new shared and electric alternatives. \nThis new Strategic Plan for Downtown Columbia will: \n\nCreate a community-driven vision for the public character of Downtown.\nEstablish priorities for public policy and public investment in the Downtown built environment.\nProtect the unique character and assets of the historic urban core.\nForm the basis for Downtown Design Guidelines to help shape great public spaces.\n\nMore information about the planning process is available on the project website: https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/downtown/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/downtown-strategic-plan-guidelines-public-open-houses-2/
LOCATION:Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center\, 1101 Lincoln St\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Columbia Events,Public Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T130000
DTSTAMP:20250305T143138Z
CREATED:20250305T142634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T143138Z
UID:10003918-1741777200-1741784400@columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Downtown Strategic Plan & Guidelines Public Open Houses
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Mark your calendars – we’re hosting two public open houses on Wednesday\, March 12! These drop-in format open houses are a chance to review the draft guidelines\, which are a key deliverable of the planning process that have the potential to shape Downtown Columbia’s built environment for years to come. \nBoth the draft guidelines and draft plan document will be made available on the project website prior to the open house; we’ll be sending a reminder email once they’ve been posted to those of you signed up for our Downtown Columbia email list\, so be sure to sign up for that sublist if you want to receive a reminder! \nThere are two options to engage with the team: \nWednesday\, March 12 \n11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. \nAbout the planning effort \nThe City of Columbia launched the Downtown Columbia Strategic Plan and Design Guidelines planning process in early 2024. Through this effort\, the project team has worked with the Columbia community to discern a refreshed vision for the quality of the built environment Downtown. It has been 25 years since the adoption of the City Center Master Plan and more than 15 years since the adoption of the Innovista Master Plan. In the years since these plans were adopted\, much has changed: major infrastructure projects have been completed or are underway\, thousands of housing units have been built\, the City adopted a new Unified Development Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan (Columbia Compass)\, the Covid-19 pandemic has shifted the way people use downtowns\, and lastly\, transportation trends have created new shared and electric alternatives. \nThis new Strategic Plan for Downtown Columbia will: \n\nCreate a community-driven vision for the public character of Downtown.\nEstablish priorities for public policy and public investment in the Downtown built environment.\nProtect the unique character and assets of the historic urban core.\nForm the basis for Downtown Design Guidelines to help shape great public spaces.\n\nMore information about the planning process is available on the project website: https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/downtown/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/downtown-strategic-plan-guidelines-public-open-houses/
LOCATION:Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center\, 1101 Lincoln St\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Columbia Events,Public Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T150000
DTSTAMP:20250123T161037Z
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UID:10003315-1739786400-1739804400@columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Columbia Talent Retention Fair
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URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/columbia-talent-retention-fair/
LOCATION:Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center\, 1101 Lincoln St\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Columbia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T180000
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UID:10002792-1713952800-1713981600@columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:City of Columbia Annual Career Fair
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URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/city-of-columbia-annual-career-fair/
LOCATION:Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center\, 1101 Lincoln St\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T190000
DTSTAMP:20230825T173358Z
CREATED:20230825T173358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T173358Z
UID:10002619-1694199600-1694199600@columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Tunnel to Tower 5K
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URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/tunnel-to-tower-5k/
LOCATION:Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center\, 1101 Lincoln St\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T193000
DTSTAMP:20230626T140142Z
CREATED:20230626T140142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T140142Z
UID:10002522-1690479000-1690486200@columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:National Night Out Kick Off
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URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/national-night-out-kick-off/
LOCATION:Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center\, 1101 Lincoln St\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T130000
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CREATED:20230308T160610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T172651Z
UID:10002232-1678431600-1678453200@columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:13th Annual Lifesavers Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:The City of Columbia is partnering with the American Red Cross Board of Directors to host the 13th annual Columbia Lifesavers Blood Drive on March 10\, 2023. In addition\, all donors who come to give blood March 1-31 will receive a $10 Visa Prepaid Card by email and will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a $3000 Visa Prepaid Card. To make an appointment visit this link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Lifesavers. \n 
URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/13th-annual-lifesavers-blood-drive/
LOCATION:Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center\, 1101 Lincoln St\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T180000
DTSTAMP:20220830T184734Z
CREATED:20220830T184734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T184734Z
UID:10001784-1662746400-1662746400@columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Tunnel to Tower Foundation 5k Walk and Run Columbia
DESCRIPTION:To register click the link: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Columbia/TunneltoTowers5KRunWalkColumbiaSC \n 
URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/tunnel-to-tower-foundation-5k-walk-and-run-columbia/
LOCATION:Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center\, 1101 Lincoln St\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T180000
DTSTAMP:20220323T190826Z
CREATED:20220302T145922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T190826Z
UID:10001850-1650967200-1650996000@columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:City of Columbia Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:WHO: The City of Columbia \nWHAT: Career Fair for all department and all positions \nWHEN: Tuesday\, April 26\, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nWHERE: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/career-fair/
LOCATION:Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center\, 1101 Lincoln St\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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