The U.S. Small Business Administration is recognizing National Small Business Week from May 20-26, 2013.  Understanding the importance of small businesses, the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the Small Business Week Conference on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

Food Lion is offering a $1,500 gift card for a washing machine and dryer, as well as a year supply of Home 360™ Advanced Cleaning Laundry Detergent, to the grand prize winner of its “Take a Spin” contest this month.

Bank of America is giving bank cardholders free admission to some of the most exciting cultural venues nationwide.

Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3  Bank of America will offer cardholders free access to more than 150 cultural institutions in 91 cities across the United States.

In Columbia, residents and visitors can enjoy free admission to EdVenture Children’s museum.