Conveniently On Route
Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, South Carolina, is the perfect target
for your next event. Strategically located halfway between New York
and Miami and within 24-hour ground access to more than 70 percent
of the U.S. market, Columbia is located in the exact center of the
growing Southeast market.
Easy Access
We're a convenient stop along the way, no matter the direction
you're routing. With three major interstate highways intersecting
the city, we're a straight shot for your next successful event.
Columbia is also home to a major airport, which is located within 15
minutes of Carolina Coliseum.
Largest market and Highest Income Levels in
the State
With an MSA population nearing 500,000 people and a regional
population of approximately 600,000, Columbia is the largest market
in South Carolina. The city also has the highest median household
effective buying income of any in the state. At $36,232, Columbia's
median income figure is higher than Greenville's and Charleston's
and it is only $838 below that of the United States' median.
Economics
The Columbia region has a growing diversified economy. It's
unemployment rate is just 3.3 percent. Major areas of employment
include healthcare, government, services, manufacturing, education
and wholesale and retail trade. Columbia is home of the state
capital, a major military base, and the state university
headquarters.
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