The Columbia Chamber’s flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is requesting proposals for the LC Class of 2025 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. The proposal deadline has been extended to Friday, September 7, at 5:00PM. Submit your proposal online HERE.

The project will be carried out by approximately 65 candidates in the Leadership Columbia Class of 2025 and will be completed by April 2025. 

For more information on submission requirements, please CLICK HERE. To view past projects, please CLICK HERE. For further questions, contact Mary Beth Sanderson at msanderson@columbiachamber.com or (803) 733-1124.

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 50 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.