The mission of the Midlands Authority for Conventions Sports and Tourism includes: directing and managing the activities and mission of the Columbia Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau; Overseeing the development and operation of the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center under a long-term management agreement for the benefit of the Governmental Entities: City of Columbia, Lexington County and Richland County; Directing and managing the activities and mission of the Columbia Regional Sports Council; and Directing and managing the operation of the Columbia Regional Visitors Center.
Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports, and Tourism
Function
Composition
The City of Columbia appoints 5 members while Richland and Lexington Counties appoint two (2). Of those appointees one of each entity’s appointments must be from a hospitality industry.
Term of office is three (3) years with one (1) reappointment.
All applicants must reside in the corporate limits of the city.
By-Laws
Click here to read the MACST By-Laws.
Meetings
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month.
Members
Contact Information
Mr. Bill Ellen
President/ CEO
1101 Lincoln Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 545-0000