Contact Us

The Richland County Economic Development Office is located in the Capitol Center building in downtown Columbia. The office is directed by Jeff Ruble (Director).

Economic Development Office
Phone: (803) 576-2043
1201 Main Street, Suite 1110
Columbia, SC 29201 

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Jeff Ruble
Director
ruble.jeffrey@richlandcountysc.gov
Phone: 803-576-1368

Kate Bugby
Deputy Director
bugby.kate@richlandcountysc.gov
Phone: 803.576.1329

Carrie Turner
Marketing Manager
turner.carrie@richlandcountysc.gov
Phone: 803.576.1344

Terry Wise
Administrative Coordinator
wise.terry@richlandcountysc.gov
Phone: 803.576.2043