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 to take in time spent with loved ones to appreciate and savor these precious moments. I am thankful for each moment of cheer we can…
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 to that “just right” patio weather, I look forward to all our community has to offer, including some fun COR events coming up. If you…
From The Chair with Ashley- August 2021
Hey COR fam! To begin, I am incredibly honored to serve in the role of board chair for this fiscal year. Following the lead of immediate past chair Chase Heatherly (and Briana Bateman before him) I have big shoes to fill! Thank you to Chase, Briana and all our COR leaders for setting the tone…
A Final From The Chair with Chase
Hi COR fam! My time as the board chair for our wonderful organization is coming to a close. Effective July 1, Ashley (Cady) Elsey will begin her tenure as our board chair for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. I’m excited to see how Ashley, the board and each of you together take COR to new heights…
COR Creating Connections
AIA Columbia’s 2021 People’s Choice Awards & Cayce Revitalization COR connections have the power to inspire creative new opportunities in the Midlands. Just ask new COR member Adriane McGillis, AIA, whose connection to Cayce Mayor Elise Partin at a Table for Six event harnessed the creative energy of AIA Columbia’s long-standing partnership with Clemson’s…
From The Chair April
March 30, 2021 “Hi COR fam! I hope everyone is enjoying the spring weather, and your lives are slowly returning to some level of normalcy. Our local healthcare providers continue to do a fantastic job distributing COVID-19 vaccines giving us hope to end this pandemic soon. I am so proud of our region’s teamwork, collaboration,…
COR’s Bikes & Blankets Drive
COR’S Inaugural ‘Bikes and Blankets Drive’ Collects Donations for Transitions Homeless Center and Cola Town Bike Collective The results are in! COR’s inaugural ‘Bikes and Blankets Drive’ collected donations of more than 50 blankets and 6 bicycles to benefit Transitions Homeless Center and Cola Town Bike Collective on Tuesday, February 23. Scoopy Doo Gelato Shop…
From The Chair- February
February 9, 2021 Hi COR fam! As our board develops new ways to connect with you, I’m thrilled to introduce “From The Chair.” This spot in each newsletter will allow COR’s current board chairperson an open space to share insights or thoughts on COR, Columbia, or happenings around us. As we near the one-year mark…
COR’s 2020 Impact Amidst COVID-19
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY COVID-19 has affected the lives and livelihood of nearly everyone in the Columbia metropolitan area. As a nonprofit that focuses on connecting Columbia as individuals and businesses, Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) quickly aligned our values with the digital adaptation. Though the COVID pandemic posed significant challenges to COR’s traditional event calendar, we found…
COR September Blood Drive Impact
COR Saves Approximately 80 Lives with American Red Cross Blood Drive The numbers are in! In partnership with the American Red Cross of Central South Carolina, COR held a blood drive on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at The Bohemian in Five Points. Volunteers with Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) donated a total of 27 units of blood from…
