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 for Art, we regularly host Table for Six, Activate, and Connect events. Volunteer opportunities are also ongoing, year round opportunities to be involved.
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February 2020
Activate at River Rat Brewery
The first COR Activate of the year will be at River Rat Brewery on Wednesday, February 19th from 5:30-7:30pm. Join us for happy hour where you can enjoy local beer + the company of COR members and potential members! We'll have raffles, food, and signups for volunteering at the World Beer Festival. To kick off 2020, we're offering 50% off membership for anyone who attends Activate and signs up! What is ACTIVATE? New to COR or thinking about joining? Our…
Find out more »August 2020
COR Virtual Discussion | How to Support Local During COVID-19
Local and small businesses need our help more now than ever. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, how can we as COR members and citizens of the Columbia region support and advocate for our local business community? Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) brings together a panel representing various local organizations to share with us ideas and best practices. This discussion is the third and final installment of COR's virtual panel series. Panelists include: Timothy Doe, Owner of No Grease Barbershop Sara…
Find out more »September 2020
COR + Red Cross Blood Drive
Upcoming COR Volunteer Opportunity COR is hosting a blood drive with The Central South Carolina Red Cross. This volunteer opportunity to give blood is open to the public. All donors will receive a free COVID-19 antibody test. Walk-ins will be allowed, but registration is encouraged. When: Tuesday, September 29th, 10 am - 3 pm Where: Bohemian | 707 Saluda Avenue, Columbia, SC Register: https://www.redcrossblood.org (type in "COR" in the Sponsor Code field) Please visit the Red Cross website for general…
Find out more »October 2020
Table for Six – On The Table
COR is teaming up with Central Carolina Community Foundation to bring you a new kind of Table for Six event. In conjunction with the ongoing On the Table conversation series, COR invites you to enjoy an outdoor dinner conversation with some trailblazing, visionary Midlands leaders. Conversation will center on how to move our region forward. The event features leaders from their respective fields who will host “tables” for nine guests, where attendees have the opportunity to engage in intimate conversation…
Find out more »Activate at The Woody
Join COR at The Woody on Main for an Activate event unlike any other! Networking, raffles, music, and line dancing will make this an evening to remember. Halloween costumes are encouraged but not required. Light refreshments provided and cash bar. Not a member? No worries – you’re invited, too. Attendees have the opportunity for 50% regular membership fees. Hope to see you there! Purpose of event & benefit to attendees: This is an opportunity for COR members and non-members to…
Find out more »November 2020
Activate 15th Anniversary/ Brand Reveal Celebration
As part of its 15th anniversary, Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) is unveiling a new visual brand as well as refreshed mission and vision statements. Get a first look at COR’s new brand elements at this Activate event. Join us for an evening of celebration and ideation as we reflect on COR’s history and look forward to its future! Attendance and appetizers are free, but drinks can be purchased. Please RSVP via Eventbrite.
Find out more »COR Gives: Families Helping Families
Make the holiday season more meaningful with a donation to a Midlands family in need.
Find out more »December 2020
COR Gives: Families Helping Families Wrapping Party
Join COR to wrap the gifts donated through our partnership with Families Helping Families!
Find out more »January 2021
Virtual Book Club Kickoff
COR is launching a members only book club this January through the end of March! Members are encouraged to sign up before January 23rd and will be placed into small groups. During this kickoff event we will announce the chosen book title, raffle gifts from local Columbia businesses, and announce small group leaders. Register today! Sign Up
Find out more »February 2021
Bikes & Blankets Drive
COR is hosting a Bikes & Blankets Drive, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. We'll be taking donations all day at Scoopy Doo, and we invite you to enjoy some gelato or Drip coffee while you catch up with COR members! COR’s Bikes & Blankets Drive benefits Transitions Homeless Center & the Cola Town Bike Collective--drop off your new or gently used blankets and extra bikes to give back to your community. Transitions is…
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