Small Business

Block parties, early ball drops, free games — whatever your vibe, there’s a Columbia-area New Year’s Eve for you.
SC small businesses are facing closures due to rising liquor liability insurance premiums. A new law hopes to address that.
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Caroline Guitar Co. and Archer Avenue Studio have moved into a shared, custom-built creative space on River Drive.
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.
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.
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Discover some stand-out local spots bringing fresh energy to our city — and imagine being part of the next wave.
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.
Ditch the doomscrolling for a more creative or relaxing hobby.
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The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.
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Seaboard Vista will restore four historic Vista buildings into a 47,590-sqft mixed-use district with dining, retail, offices, and lofts.
The holidays are just around the corner in Columbia, and these local vendors are offering food, drinks, and decor perfect for each seasonal festivity.
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Explore all 18 acres of the freshly renovated park and enjoy two days of free live music.
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