The Columbia Chamber's flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is requesting proposals for the LC Class of 2023 class project. Each year, the LC Class chooses a project that can create a positive impact on the community.

To submit a proposal, an organization must be a nonprofit located within the Chamber's six-county area: Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, Kershaw, Calhoun, and Newberry Counties. Proposals must be submitted online HERE no later than Friday, August 31, 2022 at 5:00PM.

The project will be carried out by approximately 65 candidates in the Leadership Columbia Class of 2023 and will be completed by April 2023.

For more information on submission requirements, please CLICK HERE. To view past projects, please CLICK HERE. For further questions, contact Leah Kelly at lkelly@columbiachamber.com or (803) 733-1146.

About Leadership Columbia 
Leadership Columbia is an educational program offered through the Columbia Chamber. The 10-month program provides emerging and existing leaders in the Midlands area with an opportunity to enhance their civic knowledge and network. For over 40 years, Leadership Columbia has helped participants better understand the local community, while building relationships with the region's current and future leaders.

About 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.