Squeegee Clean Inc. and the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Friday, May 20 at their new office located at 1029 Lykes Lane in Irmo. There was pizza and cake and games for the family along with raffles for prizes and a free house wash. SqueegeeContinue Reading
Bierkeller Brewing Company (aka Bierkeller Columbia), local brewer of traditional German beers since 2015, will open a permanent location on the banks of the Congaree River. Known for its seasonal pop-up beer gardens, Bierkeller will set up a full production brewing facility, biergarten, and restaurant at the CanalSide Plaza atContinue Reading
On May 6, 2022, The Chapin Chamber Welcomed S and S Courier and Logistics. S and S Courier and Logistics is a courier business, owned and operated by Sylvester Bowers Jr. They are located in Little Mountain, which is where Sylvester grew up. He started in October but really gotContinue Reading
Simply Southern Gifts & Home Decor Shop was recognized as the May Irmo Small Business of the Month at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting. Owner Sharon Dailey began making crafts in 1987 and soon had to expand her hobby into a business. In 1994 she opened Simply Southern Gifts & HomeContinue Reading
On May 11th the Chapin Chamber welcomed Stephen Jerdan, owner of Kingfisher, with the ribbon cutting at their location at 1011 Rauch-Metz road in Irmo. Stephen is a certified International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) trainer. Inspired by those around him in the United States Coast Guard, Stephen began training yearsContinue Reading
If you are open-minded and realize that other people have value, that you could learn something or gain a new perspective…then Communication is your Friend. Conversely, if you are a close-minded opinionated blockhead and you don’t think you can learn anything from anybody and nobody else has any value…then CommunicationContinue Reading
Company leaders from Miwon Specialty Chemical USA Inc. welcomed stakeholders and community allies to the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its newest manufacturing facility recently in Richland County. The 65,000-square-foot plant establishes the South Korea-based company’s first U.S. manufacturing site and 13th global location. Located within the Pineview IndustrialContinue Reading
The Apartment Association of Greater Columbia (AAGC) has announced its inaugural annual Spring Career Fair for Wednesday, April 20 from 10 am to 4 pm. The event will take place at DoubleTree by Hilton, 2100 Bush River Road in Columbia. Candidates attending the Career Fair will be able to speakContinue Reading
Debra Shonka-Barta and Rich Barta, live-in managers of the newly constructed Lakeview Retirement Community, have announced they will host a grand opening to introduce Lakeview’s all-inclusive resort-style 55 and over community, April 14 from 2 pm to 6 pm. The grand opening will allow the public to: • Tour modelContinue Reading
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis The April 18 tax deadline is drawing near, and the pressure to get your tax returns completed is gaining momentum. With the rising costs of gas, food, and other goods and services, you may be thinking about how helpful your tax refund will be, too.Continue Reading
More than 50 Midlands high school students from got an up-close look recently at potential energy industry careers which do not require a four-year degree. Dominion Energy hosted the students as part of the company’s Skilled Trade Day at its Lake Murray Training Center in Lexington. The 37-acre complex nearContinue Reading