Olive’s Campaign for Hoof & Paw

Olive was rescued last year and now she wants to help other animals like her find a good home! CPM is working on Olive’s Campaign to raise money for Hoof & Paw Benevolent Society.

Hoof & Paw is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose main goal is to help not only cats and dogs, but horses and other livestock too! Hoof & Paw works to fundraise for Fairfield, Richland and Lexington County animal shelters. They have a partnership with Fairfield County where they pay for 10 animals to be spayed or neutered and Fairfield County matches their contribution and then the animals go to Pets Inc to be adopted. Our goal is to help them increase the number of pets that can be treated!

Since Olive was rescued, she has a wonderful home life that she shares with her feline sister, Tilly.

Olive also has a full time job here at CPM. As the official Office Dog, her duties consist of greeting visitors to the office and assisting in all pet interviews.

Here’s Olive meeting a potential dog applicant for one of our properties, she is faced with the ruff decision of whether or not she wants to share her toy with him.

Please help Olive raise money for her friends at Hoof & Paw. CPM will match donations made to Hoof & Paw under Olive’s Campaign.

This Thursday, October 26th, Hoof & Paw will be holding another fundraiser at Woodley’s Garden Center in Northeast Columbia. This gala will feature live music, hors-d’oeuvres and a silent auction. Read more about the event here: WISTV “An Evening in the Garden” article

Donations accepted via GoFundMe, cash or checks made out to Hoof & Paw. Please make sure to mention Olive’s Campaign! Here’s a link to our GoFundMe page: Olive’s Campaign.

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Happy Fall Y’all!

Fall is one of our favorite seasons in Columbia! It means it’s time for Carolina football! Since the USC/Texas A&M game is an away game, we thought we would share some of our favorite places to watch the games.

 

• Henry’s – On Devine St. with a casual atmosphere, Henry’s is one of our favorite places to hang out with good food and friends and watch the game …if you’re lucky, you can even get a spot on their covered patio! (Order the “Carolina Cheese Fries” and thank us later!) www.henrysgrillandbar.com

• Publik House – A little farther down Devine St. you’ll notice what might look like an old Irish Pub….walk inside, grab a seat at the bar and order wings (preferably spicy teriyaki). Don’t worry about what to do during halftime, for a few quarters you and your friends can entertain yourselves with a riveting game of billiards or darts! publick-house.com 

• Thirsty Fellow – If you like to be in the heart of the action but still couldn’t get a ticket to the game, you can stay on campus and partake in the game watching at Thirsty Fellow. Right across from the Greek Village, this spot is pretty convenient and it doesn’t hurt that they have great food at friendly prices. Point in case…Gorgonzola Potato Chips = $6.50 for a whole basket of homemade potato chips smothered in delicious gorgonzola cheese. As a bonus, it’s the perfect size for sharing on a college budget! www.thirstyfellow.com

• Tin Roof – If you’re more interested in the company and less interested in the game, Tin Roof is the place for you! A typical experience features games on their multiple TV’s but also live music and a really good chicken quesadilla! http://www.tinroofbars.com/home/columbia

• Cock N Bull – For the more relaxed fans, we recommend this quaint neighborhood bar located off of Rosewood. Previously an old house turned pub, this place oozes in coolness. Don’t be fooled by all the soccer and rugby paraphernalia, they also play “Real Football” (haha) on their multiple TVs in the fall and offer really good pub food! www.thecocknbullpub.net 

 

Go Gamecocks! Have a great weekend everyone – Jennifer

Hurricane Season Is Upon Us

Hurricane Irma

It’s hurricane season and we’re seeing the first major hurricane system threatening our beautiful state. Here at CPM, we have some tips to help everyone get prepared for the hurricane.

Review the South Carolina Hurricane Guide

Have plenty of water, non-perishable food items, flash lights and batteries or candles, and a first aid kit on hand in case of the power goes. Fill you gas tank and charge your cell phone batteries in case you have to evacuate. The State Newspaper wrote a great article.

Have your utility companies information handy in case you need to report fallen limbs on power lines, power outages, broken pipes, etc.

In case of an evacuation, know your evacuation routes.

Never leave your pet behind! Make arrangements for your furry family member to evacuate with you.

 

Our hearts are with those who were affected in Texas, in the Caribbean, and those who might be affected in Florida.

We hope our CPM family and friends stay safe!!

 

~Sincerely, Danielle

The End is Near…

Just Kidding!!

But, the eclipse is coming!

If you’ve been living under a rock, Columbia, SC is in the path of the solar eclipse and we have the best seat on the East coast. So get your solar glasses ready!

There will be a TON of events going on this weekend. This website and this website has everything you need to know about each and every event in and around Columbia. You may even find some of us from CPM enjoying the festivities, typically where beer is involved…

Arts & Drafts

Southern Lights

Drive-In Movie

Tailgating at the SC State Fair Grounds

If you’d be around Five Points this weekend, there are lots of sales going on there and on Devine Street! See more about that here.

We hope to see some of you out there and don’t forget to wear your glasses!!

 

CPM will be open from 9 AM to 12 PM on Monday, August 21st. 

Goodbye, Au Revoir, Adios!

This summer has been a crazy one, to say the least. We have had good days, bad days, and everything in between! We’re looking forward to the end of the madness and cooler weather.

We have some unfortunate news to share with our readers; a couple of your favorite people have left 😦

 

Gayle-Our fearless Maintenance Coordinator has received a job offer closer to her home. She will surely be missed!

 

 

Meagan-Our bubbly Accounts Payable associate has received a job offer with a small engineering firm.

 

 

Laura-Our part-time full-time Administrative Assistant is going to grad school at USC to pursue her PhD in Chemistry! What a smarty pants :p

 

 

We are happy to introduce: Robin! Our new Accounts Payable associate. She’s learning everything quickly!

 

We recently went to one of our favorite local Mexican restaurants to wish farewell to those leaving and to welcome Robin to the team.

 

Stay tuned for our next blog post about the ECLIPSE!

P.S. We have positions to fill. Look out for a special blog post coming soon!

Memorial Day Weekend

We’ll be closed on Monday, May 29th and will re-open on Tuesday, May 30th at 9AM.

Need plans for Memorial Day weekend? We’ve got a few ideas for those of you staying in Columbia this weekend:

• Friday, May 26th: Alive After Five at Foundation Square hosted by 1801 Grille. It’s from 5PM-8PM and it’s free to go! The event features food from 1801 Grille and craft beer specials. This weekend’s musical guests include the USC Jazz Faculty, Little Bird and the Big FanDamily Band! Find out more information here: Alive after Five
• Saturday, May 27th: Soda City Market on Main Street. This event is hosted every Saturday morning from 9AM-1PM and features food and crafts from local and regional vendors! This is one of our favorite events here at CPM. Read more about the market and what vendors will be there this weekend here: SodaCity Market
• Saturday, May 27th: CMC Steel Rhythm on the River Concert Series. The Travelin’ Kline and the Black Iron Gathering are playing this weekend and the event runs from 6PM-9PM and is free! This concert series is hosted over a few Saturdays in the summer, so be sure to check out their website for more information: CMC Steel Rhythm on the River Concert Series
• Monday, May 29th: Military Appreciation Day at EdVenture. From 9AM-5PM on Monday, EdVenture will offer free admission to guests showing military identification. They have several activities planned for children and their family members! Check out more information here: EdVenture Military Appreciation Day
• Monday, May 29th: The Columbia Fireflies will be taking on Augusta at 5PM at their stadium on Bull Street. Get your peanuts and cracker jacks here: Fireflies Baseball

 

Here are some events going on all weekend:

• The Sample Sail at Lake Murray: here’s your chance to try your hand at sailing (or enjoy a guided boat tour) around the beautiful Lake Murray! It’s a two hour ride that is just $30 a person. You do need to call ahead to reserve a spot so make sure to check out their website for all the details here: Lanier Sailing Sample Sail
• Visit Columbia’s craft breweries. Here are three of our favorites here in Columbia:  Swamp Cabbage Brewing, River Rat Brewery and Conquest Brewing. If you can gather some friends together, you may be able to catch a ride on the Columbia Brew Bus!
• Go to the drive-in! We are fortunate enough to have two drive-in theaters in the greater Columbia area this summer! While the Historic Columbia Speedway isn’t featuring anything this weekend, The Big Mo has three different screens and each one has two featured films playing back-to-back! This weekend they’ll also be hosting a fundraiser to support the Monetta Fire Department, they’ll be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers! While this theater is a little further away, it is definitely worth the drive!

First Thursday on Main Street

First Thursday on Main

We recently became members of the Columbia Museum of Art and decided to try out First Thursday on Main this past Thursday. The restaurants and shops stay open a little later on the first Thursday of every month for this wonderful event to provide visitors with sales, samples and lots of live music. We started off by taking a self-guided tour of the Columbia Museum of Art and visited their gift shop.

Then we popped over to the Good Life Cafe for some refreshing cold pressed juices and live music!

Afterwards, we stopped in Nest. Nest is located in the Marriott and features a variety of locally made art and decor. This shop provides you with a taste of what is typically available at the Soda City Market on Saturdays.

We had a great time and can’t wait to try out some of the other activities and events that the Columbia Museum of Art has to offer!

We Want You!! Columbia Property Management is hiring.

We are looking for a self motivated, detailed oriented team member!  

 

Leasing/Sales Agent position –

Seeking energetic and dynamic person who is interested in a career working for an established residential property management firm in Columbia, South Carolina.

Responsibilities include:

Primary office contact for rental prospects

Assists with marketing of properties

Responsible for coordinating property showings, answering property specific questions, explaining the application process and other company policies

Must schedule and maintain a calendar of appointments

Must maintain a detailed written record of appointments, inspections, etc.

Responsible for completing inspection reports

Participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours emergency calls

Skills needed:

Strong organizational an communication skills

Good time management ability and capable of being flexible

Enjoys working with a lot of different people and problem solving

Thrives in a team environment

Compensation and benefits offered:

Salary+Commission

Company car and cell phone-must maintain a clean driving record

Valid South Carolina Real Estate License

Opportunity to assist with sales for current and future property owners

Experience in residential sales/management is a plus

Health/401K benefits available

*More details available if this is a good fit for you. Please email resume and cover letter to Danielle@colapro.com 

Bundle Up

One of our favorite tenants, Zee, knows the best way to stay warm is with a nap and a hat!

Good Morning!

 

Can you believe the year is almost over? Lots has happened at CPM this year, and we want to give back as a thank you to our great Community. Stay tuned for an update and how you can help later this month…we have serious business to attend to in the meantime.

We are expecting our first cold snap of the season, with freezing temperatures this weekend. Keep an eye on the temperatures as they continue to drop. We wanted to provide you with some tips on how to protect your property from frozen/burst pipes:

* Allow hot and cold faucets to drip during extreme cold weather as this can help prevent pipes from freezing up and bursting.

* If you open a faucet and no water comes out, this is a sign that your pipes are frozen and you will need to contact the office at (803)931-0044 or the after hours line (803)331-4469 for more information.

* Disconnect any garden hoses from the hose bib as this will allow any built up water to freeze and freeze pipes going into the house.

*SCE&G suggests setting your thermostat at 68 degrees in the winter months as your heating systems will run more efficiently at this setting.

*If you will be away from your property for an extended period of time during the winter months, be careful how much you lower the heat. A lower temperature may save some on the heating bill but leaves the property susceptible to frozen pipes and heating system complications.

Thank you for your time and we hope that you find this information helpful. Stay warm!

 

We wanted in on the action-We moved!

We’ve been watching our tenants move comfortably from our offices for 10 years, so we thought we’d give it a try! You weren’t kidding…moving is tough!

It has officially been a week in our new office and we love it! Come by and check it out if you have not already we are right across the street from the old office 2712 Middleburg Drive Suite 101

 

In case you are a visual learner:

Here are a few snap shots of the day:

Strategy meeting 

New conference room, temporarily CPM’s art gallery 

We got a dishwasher!

Anne and Danielle making important decisions. 

Not one key was out of place!