Advertising in Columbia, SC

Columbia is the capital and largest city in South Carolina. The population was 129,272 in 2010. The city is central to the metropolitan statistical area, which is the second largest in the state, totaling 784,745. Christopher Columbus named it “Columbia” as a poetic expression. Historically, it was the location for the Secession Convention, beginning its withdrawal from the Union leading up to the Civil War.

Columbia Demographics

Population*: 103,288 (18+)
White American: 51.27%
African-American: 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
Asian American: 2.2%
From two or more races: 2%
Pacific Islander: 0.3%
Native American: 0.25%
From other races: 1.5%
Median household income: $31,141

Events in Columbia

Winter ExhibitionWagner World WideSt. Andrews Woman’s Club Bridal Showcase
Martin Luther King Jr. Day BreakfastEthnic History Parade & Gospel Soiree FestivalOfficial Kick-Off to St. Pat’s
Rocketman – A Tribute to Sir Elton JohnColumbia Jewish Film FestivalColumbia International Festival
Red Shoe RunOyster Roast at Lake CarolinaNashicon, and Mustang & Ford Show

Most large-scale events in the market are held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

Sports in Columbia, SC

Columbia is the home of the Columbia Inferno of the East Coast Hockey League, Columbia Blowfish of the Coastal Plain League, Columbia Olde Grey of USA Rugby, and Palmetto FC Bantams of Premier Development League.

ECHLCPLUSA RugbyPDL
Columbia InfernoColumbia BlowfishColumbia Olde GreyPalmetto FC Bantams

Businesses of Note: Companies headquartered in Columbia include Denny’s, Direct Air, FATZ, Gretsch Drums, Hooters Air, and Phoenix Racing.

Advertising & PR agencies: (AD) Chernoff Newman, TrenMedia Group, LLC, Elite Advertising and Marketing, Adams Group, Porterfield Graham, Outdoor Ads, Grace Outdoor, Root Loud, Post No Bills, Inc., Cross + Associates, David Hunt Creative, Redwater Publishing, Inc., Sutter Hrovat Group, Inc., Knapp Agency, Octagon Solutions, The Leo Windham Agency, Green Street Designs, LLC (PR) Carter Todd Associates, Lindsay & Associates, Adams Group, Fred E Allen & Associates, Sunrise Enterprise of Columbia, Drew McKissick Public Affairs, McAlister Communications, Bonnie Blue Holdings, Inc., Semaphore, Inc., and Fisher Communications, Inc.

Colleges: Private colleges in the city include Allen University, Benedict College, Columbia College, Columbia International University (CIU), and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS).

Must see destinations in Columbia, SC

Columbia Canal & Riverfront ParkGovernor’s MansionSaluda Shoals ParkSesquicentennial State Park
Columbia Museum of ArtHampton-Preston Mansion & GardensSate HouseState Capital
Congaree VistaHarbison Sate ForestSC Confederate Relic Room & Military MuseumTrinity Episcopal Cathedral
EdVentureRiverbanks Zoo & Botanical GardenSC Military Museum

For more information on Columbia, please visit the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Website.

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