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City of Columbia to Co-Sponsor the Palmetto Concert Band Presentation: A Memorial Tribute
This Sunday, May 26th, is the 15th Annual Memorial Sunday concert by the Palmetto Concert Band. It will be held at the Koger Center for the Arts, located at 1051 Greene Street. The City of Columbia and USC want to treat the public to a family-friendly concert for which there is no admission charge.

City offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.


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May 01-31, 2013
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City of Columbia Grants offered for:

 Hospitality Tax, Accomodations Tax, and Community Promotions

 

Contact:  Dee Dee Fanning / 545-3048 / gdfanning@columbiasc.netNews & Announcements:

 

2013-2014 Hospitality Tax Grant Application Workshop

Friday, February 15th

12:00pm to 2:00pm

Held @ The Clarion, 1615 Gervais Street, Salon A

 

Please RSVP Dee Dee Fanning at gdfanning@columbiasc.net or call 545-3048 with names of those attending and the organization.

The City of Columbia will conduct a workshop for organizations who plan to apply for the Hospitality Tax Grant.  A buffet lunch will be available for $11.50(includes drink) plus tax and gratuity.The workshop will inform organizations of any updates or changes, answer questions and assist in the grant application process. 

 

The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Accommodations and Hospitality Grants:

 

Accommodations Tax Grants (Due March 8, 2013) provide financial support to nonprofit organizations and their projects/events whose mission is to attract tourists by promoting overnight accommodations in the City of Columbia.  Please click on Accommodations Tax listed to the left under "choose your selection" for applications and guidelines.

 

Hospitality Tax Grants (Due March 15, 2013) provide financial support to nonprofit organizations and their projects/events whose mission is to attract tourists by promoting dining in the City of Columbia.    Please click on Hospitality Tax listed to the left under "choose your selection" for applications and guidelines.

 

There is no funding available for Community Promotions Grants at this time.

 

Additional Links & Information:

 

Final Spreadsheet 12-13.xls - Click here to view the final spreadsheet approved by City Council for fiscal year 2012-2013.

 

City of Columbia/Leisure Fun Online Calendar of Events