It was a beautiful, sunny morning complemented by a gentle cool breeze; the perfect weather for a unique walking tour of Downtown Columbia where we would learn about life on the streets from the perspective of those who have lived it.

Someone once shared a great explanation of marketing and branding:

When I first heard about donuts being used to explain social media, I decided much research needed to be done on the subject, especially when the "Hot Donuts Now" sign was beaming its sweet, sweet light. Actually, Three Ships Media, a digital marketing company, started the idea of explaining the basic purpose/idea behind popular social media sites using donuts, and then others contributed to the conversation. Even if social media is not easier to understand when explained as donuts, it sure is more delicious to think about! If you want to learn more about how to effectively use social media in your job search or business, be sure to check the Business and Job Center calendar each month for classes and visit the self-service kiosk in the Business and Job Center for tip sheets on using social media.

Did you know it’s Money Smart Week? When you’re hunting for a job, pinching every penny is important. Here are a few simple tips to help you tune up your financial literacy, and learn how to job search on a budget.

Don't miss keynote speaker Elisabeth Sanders-Park at the 2013 Libraries and Community Partnership Exchange on Thursday, April 18 at Richland Library Main!

In today’s competitive job market, it is imperative to research prospective companies or organizations in order to understand what their needs are so that you may set yourself apart from the many other qualified applicants.

The 2013 Small Business Learning Series will end this coming Wednesday, April 3, when Business and Job Center Librarians Iris Abney and Diane Luccy present Help for Small Business Owners: What Your Library Can Do for You!

Tina N. Herbert, Executive Director of the City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities presented at Richland Library on March 27 as part of our 3rd Small Business Learning Series program. She explored the OBO's program offerings and services, including financing, education and technical assistance, and contractor and supplier diversity.