Connecting talented professionals in the greater Columbia area through leadership development, community service and social enrichment opportunities.
There’s always a fun event coming up on COR’s calendar. COR hosts networking and social events throughout the year to help you continue to grow personally and professionally. In addition to our annual signature event Time to Give, we regularly host Table for Six, Activate, and Connect events. Volunteer opportunities are also ongoing and year-round ways to be involved in the community.
Join us for COR's inaugural Time to Give event at 701 Whaley on January 11th. Enjoy a night of vintage glamour, secret Prohibition-era drinks, and interactive fun, all within an exclusive, password-protected speakeasy soirée! BUY TICKETS
Each year the Benevolent Krewe de Columbia-Ya-Yas throw a Mardi Gras Festival at City Roots Farm in Columbia, SC. COR receives $1 for every drink purchase, so stop by and show your support. Each volunteer will get free admission to the festival and 2 beer tokens. We encourage you to come to the festival before...
The next Table for Six dinner will feature emerging business leaders from around the Midlands. This event will sell out! Get Tickets Interested in supporting Table for Six or COR in general through sponsorship? Please contact [email protected]
Step into a vibrant world where artistic expression collides at "Neon Dreams: A Pop Art Affair," where the brilliance of iconic artists like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and the spirit of Robert Indiana illuminate the night. So, slip into your most vibrant attire, let the neon lights guide you, and join us for a night...
Join COR in volunteering to assist with various tasks during The Oyster Roast, hosted by The Atrium and The Cavalry Societies of Prisma Health Midlands Foundation. This Oyster Roast is an opportunity to enjoy good food, music and friends - all for a great cause! Choose a time slot to volunteer HERE.
Join COR at the Cottontown Art Crawl! Help collect visitor insights during 2-hour shifts. You'll ask simple questions and gather data at either the main stage on Sumter St or the Food Truck Court. Be part of an event that's grown from 19 to 190 artists in six years. Volunteer and support our vibrant art...
Join us for an after work happy hour at Bierkeller Brewing Company. Get connected with COR as we kick off the new year with our first Activate! Activate is an open opportunity for networking across the Columbia region for all ages and professions. REGISTER HERE.
It's a lucky day to volunteer at St. Pat's in Five Points! Volunteers will receive complimentary admission to the festival and a festival t-shirt. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who need volunteer hours for their Time to Give auction item. Sign up HERE.
Join the COR board of directors, COR members and some of the Columbia region's biggest movers and shakers as the Competitiveness Council unveils the new Elevate Midlands report. This annual report serves as a roadmap for next steps to improve talent retention, promote entrepreneurship, enhance economic development, and provide access to our region’s greatest assets. It will provide...
Hang out with COR at Iron Hill Brewery where 20% of all food & non-alcoholic drink sales will be donated to our nonprofit! All you have to do is mention the digital flyer below to your server or bartender, and COR will receive a portion. Our board will have some tables reserved so come and...
