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 our annual gift wrapping party at Piecewise in Cayce in partnership with Richland County Economic Development. We'll be filled with holiday cheer as we wrap gifts for our two adopted families through Families Helping Families with special guest, the Grinch! This is a members-only event. Purchase gifts for our families at...
Join us for an after work happy hour at Steel Hands Distilling on Gervais St. 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 below. Event sponsored by Nucor Building Systems. Fill...
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 beer 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...
Join COR at the Cottontown Art Crawl! Help collect visitor insights during 2-hour shifts. You'll ask simple questions and gather data from art crawl goers. Be part of an event that's grown from 19 to nearly 200 artists in seven years. Volunteer and support our vibrant art community 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. Don't forget to add Columbia Opportunity Resource in the "Group or Organization Name" field. Sign up HERE.
Looking to make a difference and connect with Columbia’s future leaders? COR is looking for volunteers for the Capture Columbia program! Help with set-up and clean-up, assist students during events, and create lasting connections while making a positive impact. This is a great opportunity to support local students, recent graduates, and summer associates while they...
Capture Columbia is a program designed for college students, summer associates at companies, and recent graduates in the Columbia area to take a deep dive into the community while building personal and professional relationships that may help land jobs and build careers. Best of all– Capture Columbia is completely FREE. REGISTER HERE
Meet us at Hazelwood Brewing Company in Lexington for an evening of networking, refreshments and an opportunity to connect with Jack Stuart, Economic Developer with the Town of Lexington. This event is free for active COR members OR $15 at the door. Members register below. About Jack: Jack Stuart is passionate about building a stronger,...
The Vista Neighborhood Association (VNA) and the Vista Guild (VG) are hosting the 3rd Annual Alley Golf Tournament in the Vista on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 12pm to 6pm. As a volunteer, guide participants at mini-golf holes, explain rules, and track player's scores. Volunteers are allowed to order food and beverage during your shift. You...
Join us for the upcoming Table for Six dinner, spotlighting the most influential voices from across the Midlands. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with key figures shaping the local media landscape and engage in meaningful conversations. This event will sell out! BUY TICKETS Table Hosts: Andrea Mock - Anchor, WLTX Ashley Jones...
