Richland County Hosts Upgrade Together Community Conference

Richland County’s Neighborhood Improvement Program and its Community Development Department are combining efforts to host the first annual Upgrade Together Conference on Saturday, June 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Richland Northeast High School. The conference will focus on cultivating a culture of collaboration to move Richland County forward by bringing together many of the departments that are essential to the growth and day-to-day operations of Richland County by way of open discussion with residents in a town hall forum. Attendees will also learn about housing in Richland County, home maintenance and energy efficiency, the updated comprehensive plan and more. Also speaking will be Richland County Councilman and newly elected Chair Torrey Rush of District 7. He will discuss how County Council plans to continue to keep Richland County progressing in 2015. Other speakers and event presenters include representatives from the Central Council of Governments, BB&T, Carolina’s Realtors Association, Home Depot and more. This open community session will also offer information about homeowner assistance, financial empowerment and neighborhood revitalization.

Cost: Free, registration encouraged. Location: Richland Northeast High School, 7500 Brookfield Rd., Columbia. For more information and to register, call 803-929-6000, or visit RichlandOnline.com.