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[Columbia, S.C. – February 15, 2012] – Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) is hosting its 2012 annual meeting and call to action Tuesday, February 28. COR’s goal is to motivate and activate young, talented professionals to invest in themselves and the community to help change the face of Columbia.

"Busy professionals want deeply to contribute to the community, but they often don't know the best way to get started," said COR Board Chair Chakisse Newton. “COR is the answer. It provides simple steps that Columbians can take to become more involved, personally and professionally, and COR channels that energy into ongoing opportunities for people to make a difference."

The meeting and call to action will take place Tuesday, February 28, beginning at 6:12 p.m. at theTapp’s Arts Center located at 1644 Main Street in downtown Columbia. The public is invited; admission is complimentary for COR members and $12 for non-members. Featured speakers include:

• Brian DeQuincey Newman, City of Columbia Councilman

• Seth Rose, Richland County Councilman

• JoAnn Turnquist, president & CEO, Central Carolina Community Foundation CEO

• Rania Jamison, owner/president of Purpose Promotions, LLC,

• Stefanie Caraviello, marketing director, Collins & Lacy, PC

The evening will also offer: 

1. Networking opportunities with like-minded young professionals, area businesses and non-profit organizations.
2. A place to make a difference and get connected through leadership, service and fun with COR. Learn more about membership, committees and board service opportunities. 
3. Community connections: Meet COR's partners by visiting the informational tables after the talks conclude.
4. A spread of tasty samples: craft beer from the World Beer Festival, "beer ritas" fromRent-A-Rita and tasty tacos from the new DER Taco Cart. 

Advance registration is preferred, available online at www.ourcor.org orwww.facebook.com/ColumbiaOpportunityResource. 

About COR

COR | Columbia Opportunity Resource connects young, talented professionals in the greater Columbia area to diverse and meaningful networks for leadership, service and fun.

We believe:

=>  Vibrant networks attract, retain and motivate talented people;

=>  Motivated and talented people create exciting communities; and

=>  Exciting communities continually renew their talent pool. 

Our vision is an innovative, energized and successful Columbia community that attracts, inspires, develops and retains the best talent in the world. 

For Information: Katherine Swartz
Phone: 803.733.1123
Email: katherine.swartz@ourcor.org
http://www.ourcor.org
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