Jeanette Thompson, Director of The After School Zone Academy, recently received a check from the Irmo Future Growth Corporation. The grant program provides financial assistance to businesses in the town that are recovering from many months of financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All local Irmo businesses are welcomeContinue Reading
Three Chamber organizations from across South Carolina have jointly announced that Bank of America has provided a $500,000 grant to launch a statewide Minority Business Accelerator program. This program will be led by the Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville Chambers and is set to launch in January of 2022. The MinorityContinue Reading
Jackie Canoy was a recipient of the Irmo Future Growth Corporation grant. The grant is awarded by the IFGC. The grant provides financial assistance to Irmo businesses that were affected by the pandemic. Applications are available online at the townofirmosc.com. Irmo Town Councilman Bill Danielson presented the check to Jackie. JackieContinue Reading
Century Glass, a company which today, consists of 66 team members, is celebrating their 30th Anniversary. Century Glass’s original location was opened in the growing capital of South Carolina in 1981. Randy Wright, who started in automotive glass work, took over the company in 2004, with the remaining original staffContinue Reading
The Human Bean, a in drive-through specialty coffee and premium beverages shop, plans to open a new location in Irmo at 11117 Broad River Road. They’ll be opening their windows on September 22 at 6 am. The franchise location is owned and operated by David Hill & Gary Davies ofContinue Reading
Mathias Sandwich Shop was the recipient of a check from the Irmo Future Growth Corporation that was set up to help businesses who suffered financially during the past year due to COVID-19. The Irmo Future Growth Corporation was conceived by Councilman Danielson and supported by the council to help easeContinue Reading
Fetch! Pet Care, America’s a franchise provider of professional dog walking and in-home pet sitting services, is bringing experienced walkers and sitters to Columbia. Columbia resident Meredith Pope launched Fetch! Pet Care in August to service pet owners in Columbia, Chapin, Dentsvile, Rosewood and nearby communities. With a focus onContinue Reading
The Irmo Future Growth Corporation continues to present grants to businesses inside the town limits that suffered financially due to COVID-19. The concept brought to the town council by Councilman Bill Danielson was first discussed nearly a year ago and through Danielson’s perseverance and guidance, the program was hatched. RecipientsContinue Reading
The Mast Store will celebrate Friends Day this Saturday, September 11, by choosing a nonprofit partner. This year, Mast will support the Palmetto Conservation Foundation (PCF). On Friends Day, Mast will give 10 percent of the day’s sales to PCF. Guests may also “round-up” their purchases between September 10 –Continue Reading
Luziana Purchase recently opened its doors at 7011 St.Andrews Road in the Murraywood Shopping Centre. Introducing charcuterie and PO-boys, the New Orleans-inspired Cajun/Creole foods include specialty salads, sweets, veggies, hummus, meats, cheeses and specialties. Mary Katherine and Thomas Grimoskas had a vision to bring the blend of Nawlins cuisine toContinue Reading
Marie Shaw of the Treasures of the Heart was among the latest batch of recipients to accept a check for the Town of Irmo’s Future Growth Corporation. The four-year-old dress and accessory shop was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and Councilman William Danielson presented Marie with the grant toContinue Reading