The Chamber is now accepting nominations for the Military Advocate and the Young Professional of the Year awards. The deadline for nominations is August 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM.

The Columbia Chamber's Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, is the region's premier business event. The event celebrates Chamber successes of the past year and looks ahead towards the future. The winner of each category will be announced at the 119th Annual Gala on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Junction 800 in the Vista District. The Chamber will also honor the Ambassador of the Year and recognize the changing of the Chairman and the Board of Directors.

For more information about the Gala, please contact Ashleigh Conner at 803.733.1138 or visit https://www.columbiachamber.com/event/119th-annual-gala-presented-by-bluecross-blueshield-of-south-carolina/.

About the Columbia Chamber

The Columbia Chamber is a private, non-profit, Partner-driven organization comprised of 1,200 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals in Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry and Richland counties. The Columbia Chamber serves as the voice of its Partners and the business community at large on matters of economic, educational, social, cultural and political concern, as well as supports and promotes the success of its partners through networking, professional development, advocacy and leadership. The organization has represented the interests of the local business community since 1902.

To become a Partner or to learn more about the Columbia Chamber, as well as its events, programs and initiatives, visit www.ColumbiaChamber.com.