Small Business

Block parties, early ball drops, free games — whatever your vibe, there’s a Columbia-area New Year’s Eve for you.
We all know May is a crazy time of year, so here’s a recap of recent local projects and happenings just in case you need a little refresher
Throughout the month of July, COLAtoday will be sharing content celebrating the beverage industry in our community.
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Enter: Main Street District.
We’re giving you a full rundown and guide to the annual 38th Vista Lights holiday event in Cola.
Parts of the Richland Mall will be demolished in the process and be rebuilt into apartments, a brewery, retail spaces, and more.
Happy Halloween, Soda Citizens. Dress up as one of the most recognizable characters or local celebrities.
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Experience the rare Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies in bloom in Columbia’s rivers and at Landsford Canal State Park.
Local business owners share what makes Columbia’s small business scene collaborative, creative, and community-driven.
As part of Small Business Week, we are shouting out a few new local businesses in Columbia that opened earlier this year. Long live local businesses. May these 2025-founded businesses still be here when it’s 2125 and even longer than that.
Columbia business owners highlight their favorite local spots, showcasing community pride during Small Business Week.
Columbia’s graduation season is here with ceremony details, key times, and ways to celebrate citywide.
It’s Small Business Week, and we are highlighting ~10 home service companies that will help you get around to those looming home projects that seem to fall off the to-do list when weekends roll around. Hire local pros so those to-do lists don’t seem as daunting.
Join us at COLAtoday, we’re celebrating Small Business Week in the Midlands from Sunday, May 4, to Saturday, May 10.
Coach Dawn Staley has been cloaked in gold medals, SEC titles, and many other accolades. Now, she is featured in bronze, championing her legacy not only as a basketball player + coach, but as a leader and advocate for equity.
Celebrate Columbia’s history and bike culture with events, tours, and rides throughout May.
The Tapp’s building, a staple landmark in Columbia since the 1900s, will soon house retail shops and a 24/7 gym, set to open in July 2025.