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We are so thankful for the technology of virtual meetings and that will continue to play an important role in the landscape of meetings moving forward, but nothing compares with the real connections, ideas and engagement of gathering face to face. Your comfort level is important to us, and your safety is paramount. As we prepare to host you and your groups again, rest assured we will be following guidelines set forth by government officials, health and safety professionals and industry leaders.

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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

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Planner Talks: A Perfect Central Location in Columbia

In 1975, the South Carolina Bar and the South Carolina State Bar merged to create the current South Carolina Bar, which includes more than 15,000 members. The organization rotates the location of its...

CMCC exterior night

Planner Talks: Moving to the CMCC to Find More Event Space

Nashicon, the oldest anime convention in South Carolina, held its first gathering at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in 2008 after it outgrew venues on the University of South Carolina...

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Planner Talks: When Everything Clicks

An all-volunteer organization, the U.S. branch of the International Plastic Modelers Society (IPMS) promotes hobby modeling and provides opportunities for modelers to share their skills in a social...

Interior CMCC at night

Planner Talks: CMCC Staff Has Planning "Down to a Science"

One of 65 synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, ELCA South Carolina Synod encompasses 154 congregations and worshiping communities. In addition, the organization has three companion...

Terrace in the evening

Planner Talks: How to Plan a Competitive Event at the CMCC

Dancemakers, Inc. has held a Friday-Sunday dance competition at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center annually since February 2010 as a part of a national tour. Operating for more than 35 years...

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Planner Talks: Convenience and Customer Service at the CMCC

Clemson University South Carolina Water Resources Center has held its biannual statewide South Carolina Water Resources Conference at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center every year since 2010...