During the month of October 2024, Artistic Aspirations, LLC (AALLC) in Irmo hosted a two-week raffle of artwork and crafts to support a local cancer foundation, The Many Colors of Cancer. The request to have a raffle and donations came from local artist Joe Richbourg, who like many of us has lost a loved oneContinue Reading
This month’s Business Bites featured a talk by Bill Danielson, Chief Operating Partner of Datapay and Mayor of Irmo. He spoke to the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce about an important new government form called the Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR). Business owners are required to file this form byContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce wrapped up its 2024 business luncheon series on Wednesday, November 13, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. The event, marking the year’s final gathering, served as an opportunity to honor board members and past chairpersons who have significantly contributed to the chamber’sContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC — Moore Bradley Myers is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Brian Eckstrom to their team of experienced litigators. Eckstrom, an Irmo High School alumnus, is a graduate of both the University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina School of Law, recently renamed theContinue Reading
Several Lexington-Richland School District Five classrooms will soon benefit from grants provided by the Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative (MCEC). The Cooperative’s annual Bright Ideas program grants provide funding to teachers who have demonstrated innovative ideas for classroom projects. School District Five received nearly $6,500 in grants. School District Five grant recipientsContinue Reading
During the October 9 Partner Luncheon, the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce commemorated its 30th anniversary. Richland County Councilman Jason Branham (District 1) presented a proclamation in recognition of the milestone, highlighting the chamber’s contributions to the community over the past three decades. The event marked a moment of celebrationContinue Reading
Roger Johansson, a distinguished agent with New York Life, has earned a spot on the 2024 President’s Council, an honor reserved for the top five percent of the company’s 12,000+ licensed agents in sales achievement. Johansson has been a New York Life agent since 2005 and is part of theContinue Reading
Cheesy Pint Pizzeria celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Oct. 14. Located at Lake Murray Landing, 2742 N Lake Drive, the restaurant specializes in “craft pizza and craft beer.” Cheesy Pint prides itself on using fresh ingredients, signatureContinue Reading
The Columbia Chamber is now accepting applications for the Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) Class of 2025, with the deadline set for October 31 at 5 p.m. This program aims to address economic disparities faced by minority-owned businesses in South Carolina by offering essential tools and resources to enhance theirContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – The Postal Hub, a new all-inclusive service destination in Irmo, was officially welcomed to the community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 8, sponsored by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. The event was attended by Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson and Town Councilman Gabriel Penfield, withContinue Reading
If you’re seeking a career in public service, Richland County’s Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center (ASGDC) is offering job opportunities. The detention center is hosting a job fair on Friday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 201 John Mark Dial Drive, Columbia. Attendees will have the chanceContinue Reading