What COR Taught Me About Real Connection Six years ago, I joined COR with the simple goal of networking within Columbia’s professional community. At first, I thought it was just…
From the Chair with Lauren
Hi COR friends, Eight years ago, I attended my first COR event as a sophomore in college and a relative newbie to Columbia. I was blown away by the immediate…
Show Your Support Through Midlands Gives
From the Chair with Kelsey
Hey, COR community! I truly can’t believe that I’m writing this as your new COR board chair. I would be remiss not to tout how much COR has grown over…
A Final From the Chair with Ashley
Hello COR! It is with immense honor and a full heart that I sign off my tenure as board chair. This year has been a whirlwind of growth with a…
Championing our Members Spring 2022
It’s no secret that our members are some of the best around. But we want to share with you why they are so amazing and what they have been up…
From the Chair with Ashley- April 2022
Hey COR community! This year’s Midlands Gives is just around the corner. The the annual 18-hour online giving challenge, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, has raised nearly $16 million…
From the Chair with Ashley- February 2022
“Championing our Region“ Hey, #ourCOR fam! It’s time for us to brag a little about our city, don’t you think? Did you know about these Columbia wins? Columbia ranked as…
From the Chair with Ashley- December 2021
Happy holidays, #ourCOR! As we enter into this season of joy, family and festivities, I would also like to take some time to pause and express gratitude. I am trying…
From the Chair with Ashley- October 2021
Happy fall, #ourCOR! If you’re like me, it feels like Labor Day was just yesterday and September flew by in the blink of an eye. But as the temperatures cool…

