Press Releases

MEETING NOTICE: CMCOG BOARD OF DIRECTORS – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH @ 12 p.m.

Written by admin on 21st September 2023 News, Press Releases

Thursday, September 28, 2023 – 12:00 P.M. Midlands Technical College – Harbison Campus (in person) 7300 College Street, Irmo, SC 29063 Continuing Education Center, Room 113         DATE:          September 21, 2023   TO:             CMCOG Board of Directors   FROM:        Will Brennan, CMCOG Board Chair   SUBJECT:   CMCOG Board Meeting – September 28, 2023 at 12:00 P.M.   Please be advised that the next meeting of the Central Midlands Council of Governments Board of Directors will be held on Thursday,...

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Silver Haired Legislature Candidate Filing Form

Written by admin on 10th February 2023 News, Press Releases

March 6, 2023   Dear Candidate for Silver Haired Legislature:   The Central Midlands Caucus of the Silver Haired Legislature met on March 6, 2023 and set the following candidate filing procedures: Candidates will return filing form to Sondra Berger, Central Midlands Caucus Secretary, by email (sb3@gmail.com) or mailing address (4270 Shorebrook Drive, Columbia, SC 29206) by Monday, April 5, 2023. All eligible candidates will meet as a group for formal election as Representatives on May 8,...

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EDA 2022 Annual Performance Report

Written by admin on 21st October 2022 News, Press Releases

The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is a regional economic development planning process supported by the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).  EDA guidelines for developing the CEDS require a summary background of the economic conditions of the region.  The summary background includes a detailed inventory and analysis of community and economic development indicators.  CMCOG updates this data on an annual basis.  The 2022 summary background information will be incorporated into the 2022-2027 CEDS five-year update which will be presented to the board in December....

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Training and Education Opportunity from The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Written by admin on 11th October 2022 News, Press Releases

If you are currently working in a long-term care facility and would like to participate in this virtual training opportunity, we would encourage you to do so.  This abuse, neglect and exploitation test requires you to become familiar with the South Carolina Omnibus Adult Protection Act.  This law explains the definition of abuse, neglect and exploitation as well as explain mandated reporting.  We encourage you to become familiar with this law, the mandates and penalties.  Thank you for your interest....

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Attention: The Central Midlands SHIP and SMP (State Insurance and Assistance Program and Senior Medicare Patrol) is currently recruiting persons to become trained SHIP/SMP volunteers

Written by admin on 1st April 2022 News, Press Releases

The Central Midlands SHIP and SMP (State Insurance and Assistance Program and Senior Medicare Patrol) is currently recruiting persons to become trained SHIP/SMP volunteers, to provide assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, especially during Medicare Open Enrollment Period October 15- December 7. SHIP is an insurance counseling and assistance program for Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers. Trained volunteers serve many roles. From providing one-on-one counseling on Medicare and Medicare Fraud issues to participating in health fairs, conducting presentations,...

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Employment Opportunities

Written by admin on 15th May 2022 News, Press Releases

Central Midlands Council of Governments] has several employment opportunities. For details about the open positions, go to the following website to apply: https://centralmidlands.org/news-events/employment-opportunities.html#content     Central Midlands Council of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer....

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SCDOT’s Public Involvement Portal

Written by admin on 13th December 2021 News, Press Releases

  SCDOT’s Public Involvement Portal: Programs and Projects   Public Comment (Click here to provide public comment on projects) SC DOT | 803-737-1200| 955 Park Street, P.O. Box 191, Columbia, SC 29201-3959 | SCDOT Website  ‌  ‌  ‌              ...

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